Walgett Website and Business Directory

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Welcome to Walgett

Walgett is a town in northern NSW, Australia, it is the junction of the Barwon and Namoi Rivers and the Kamilaroi and Castlereagh Highways. It was inhabited by the Gamilaroi (also spelt Kamilaroi) Nation of Indigenous peoples before white settlement.

Walgett website and business directory, Walgett is a town in northern NSW, Australia, it is the junction of the Barwon and Namoi Rivers and the Kamilaroi and Castlereagh Highways. It was inhabited by the Gamilaroi (also spelt Kamilaroi) Nation of Indigenous peoples before white settlement. It was gazetted in 1851 and town sites were surveyed in 1859.

Tourism

Walgett is a major highway junction for touring routes to the north Lightning Ridge, to the East Burren Junction and Wee Waa to the South Coonamble to the west Brewarrina.

Agriculture

The Walgett District is a producer of a variety of agricultural commodities including cotton, wheat, beef cattle and sheep and pulse crops.

History

Walgett is rich in history it was gazetted in 1859 and the courthouse built in 1865 it was a port for paddle steamers in 1861 to 1870.  It was proclaimed 20 March 1885 and surveyed.

Directory

A business directory of the town and is included in the Namoi Business Directory, if you own a business the cost to have a landing page and or a listing is minimal.

Rural News

Burren Junction Preschool is hiring an Early Childhood Educator

Burren Junction Preschool is hiring an Early Childhood Educator

Burren Junction NSW
Part-time position (potential for additional casual days)

Are you a dedicated and passionate person seeking a new career opportunity?
Burren Junction Preschool is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to join their team and enjoy their close-knit community.

If you value family, community, and respect, and are passionate about nurturing the next generation in a warm and supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Application with a Certificate !!! or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or currently working towards one) are encouraged to apply.

Please send your cover letter and resume to:  directorbjpreschool@bigpond.com

For More information 0467 661245

 

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Artesian Bore Bath Caretaker – Burren Junction (2 month, casual position)

Artesian Bore Bath Caretaker – Burren Junction (2 month, casual position)

𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴! 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 –𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝟮-𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹)

Love the outdoors? Enjoy meeting new people? This casual role runs until the end of October and is perfect for someone who takes pride in presentation and wants to work in one of our region’s most popular attractions.

✅ Hands-on role with flexible hours

✅ $36.90 – $45.07 p/h + super

✅ Keep the Bore Baths clean, safe, and welcoming

✅ Could suit a single person or travelling couple

📅 Applications close 9am, Tuesday 26 August 2025

Apply online here: 

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Labor's productivity agenda has multi-billion-dollar biosecurity blind spot

Labor's productivity agenda has multi-billion-dollar biosecurity blind spot

Experts fear high cost if one idea is not aired in Labor's forum.
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Pictures from the Farm Writers' Association of NSW Agribuzz at Gunnedah

Pictures from the Farm Writers' Association of NSW Agribuzz at Gunnedah

See the faces who attended the networking event at AgQuip.
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Pictures from the Farm Writers' Association of NSW Agribuzz at Gunnedah

Pictures from the Farm Writers' Association of NSW Agribuzz at Gunnedah

See the faces who attended the networking event at AgQuip.
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Aug

2025

Colly Cod Carp Muster

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Aug

2025

The GrainCorp Long Graze

Burren Junction P & C Fundraiser

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Aug

2025

Productive Sheep Achieving Success in Every Season

Local Land Services Field Day

The North West Local Land Services Ag team is running an event in Walgett on 26 August 2025 for all sheep producers in the region. 

This is a free event for all producers in the area with morning tea and lunch included.

The link to register can also be found here:

https://comms.lls.nsw.gov.au/pub/pubType/EO/pubID/zzzz686df9c41de9d138/interface.html

Please reach out to Ellie Ireson with any questions.

Emma Clifton

Engagement Coordinator

North West | Local Land Services

 0437 921 083   E emma.clifton@lls.nsw.gov.au

 

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2025

Collarenebri Race Day

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Sep

2025

Burren Junction CWA Flower Show

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