Wendy Beetson has been announced Nyngan Senior Citizen of the Year during week-long celebrations for 2025 Seniors Week.

Wendy has worked tirelessly in the Nyngan Community over the years, recently retiring from her position at the Red Cross Nyngan Community Hub.

Mrs Beetson was one of six nominees, along with Kay Byrne, Collin Pardy, former mayor Ray Donald, Dawn Elder and local GP Dr Chan.

2025 Nominees awarding the announcement of Senior Citizen of the year, Kay Byrne, Collin Pardy, Ray Donald, Dawn Elder and Wendy Beetson - Image courtesy Bogan Shire Council.

Thrilled to receive the award, Mrs Beetson said she was honoured to be amongst such wonderful community nominees.

“It was a lovely surprise, and I felt extremely honoured to be given the award. I would like to acknowledge and thank my fellow nominees and pass on my thanks for all the kind wishes that I have received from everyone.

“Congratulations to the Bogan Shire Council for arranging a fabulous week of events for seniors,” said Mrs Beetson.

Mayor Glen Neill and nominee Dawn Elder - Image courtesy Bogan Shire Council.

Mayor Glen Neill presented each nominee with a gift while outlining the outstanding work each person had contributed over their years in Nyngan.

Seniors gather at The Nyngan Hotel for a concert - Image courtesy Bogan Shire Council.

Free events saw local seniors gather to take part in bingo, a church service, water aerobics, morning tea, a Neil Diamond tribute concert and line dancing.

Some boot-scooters gathered at Nyngan Bowling Club for Seniors Week - Image courtesy Bogan Shire Council.

Bogan Shire General Manager Derek Francis said seniors are an important part of community.

“Seniors Week is an opportunity for all of us to pause and reflect on the contributions that our Seniors have made, and continue to make, in our community.

“Whether it is tirelessly volunteering at one of the numerous tasks that are necessary to keep so many aspects of community going or demonstrating positive values and behaviours to our Youth, our Seniors are integral to a functioning, positive and growing community in the Bogan Shire,” said Mr Francis.