WASTE 2 ART 2025
Community members are encouraged to take part in the 2025 Waste 2 Art competition by creating two or three dimensional artworks from recycled materials (for example carboard, plastic, scrap metal, fabric) to win some great prizes and promote recycling.
WASTE 2 ART is a long running competition which showcases these works firstly at a local level and then at a regional level.
2025 is “The Year of Toys” which might provide some inspiration to our local creatives.
Entries will be displayed and judged at the Nyngan Show 25-26 May, 2025.
Winners will proceed to the Regional Showcase, September 2025 in Dubbo.
Entry forms can be collected from Council office, with all Waste 2 Art entries to be taken to the Walker Pavilion on Thursday 22 May, between 2.00pm – 4.00pm.
NYNGAN WASTE FACILITY – COVER YOUR LOAD
Dry conditions and a lack of grass growth have revealed an untidy amount of rubbish along the verges of Canonba Road between town and the Nyngan Waste Facility.
Council would like to remind residents when taking rubbish to the Facility so we can keep our town and its approaches looking tidy. Objects falling or blowing from vehicles can quickly become dangerous projectiles, causing serious accidents or road hazards to other drivers and pedestrians.
The unsightly litter that accumulates along all of our roadsides, due to objects blown or falling out of vehicles, can be made worse by other vehicles running over them. In New South Wales it is illegal to drive with an unsecured or overhanging load.
REPORT ILLEGAL DUMPING
Bogan Shire Council is working to prevent the illegal dumping of rubbish within our region.
Illegal dumping is the disposal of more than small amounts of waste or litter on land or in water without the correct approvals (an environment protection licence or planning approval). It is a serious problem in NSW and poses a serious threat to human health and the environment.
Offenders caught carrying out illegal dumping in the Bogan Shire will be penalised. If you are aware of illegal dumping please report it to Council or on website: ridonline.epa.nsw.gov.au which is the Environmental Protection Agency’s online reporting service. By doing this you will help the EPA and Bogan Shire Council to:
- Protect human health and the environment
- Detect and penalise dumpers
- Find and clean up dumped waste
- Identify dumping hot spots so we can develop strategies to prevent this behaviour in future in your local area.
To report dumping:
- Upload a picture of the dumped waste
- Provide the address of the incident using the GPS on your device or select the location on the provided map
- Describe the type of dumped waste
FRANK JOHNSTONE FOUNDATION COMMUNITY GRANTS
Applications are open for the Frank Johnstone Foundation, which supports charitable causes in the Bogan Shire. Submissions considered worthy include:
- The relief of poverty and assisting organisations which work in the area of social disadvantage
- The beautifying and environmental needs of the region
- Enhancement of access to medical skills and facilities
- The promotion and support of educational facilities including building or equipment projects, or innovative programs that will assist in educating residents.
The amount available for this year will be up to $200,000.
Application forms and guidelines are available by contacting Janet Hamblin at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Applications close 6 June 2025 at 5pm and distributions will be disbursed by 30 June 2025.
BOGAN SHIRE LIBRARY
Story Time: Every Monday and Tuesday at 10.30am
Baby Time: Every Friday at 11am
Further details can be found on the Bogan Shire Library Facebook page.
BOGAN SHIRE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE
For the full program of activities, please follow the Bogan Shire Council Facebook page or the Instagram page ‘BSC_YOUTHANDCOMMUNITYCENTRE’
Bogan Bush Fellas: Every Thursday from 10.30am
NEXT COUNCIL MEETING
The next ordinary meeting of Council will be held on Thursday 22 May at 7pm. Members of the public are welcome to sit in the visitor gallery at Council meetings (with the exception of during confidential time). Council business papers, minutes and a recording of meetings are available on the website www.bogan.nsw.gov.au or as hard copy at the Nyngan Library.