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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

How this Merino grazier used agtech to stop his sheep from being stolen

How this Merino grazier used agtech to stop his sheep from being stolen

The farmer believes he lost more than $50,000 in stolen sheep.
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Alpaca fibre prices on the rise as niche industry pushes for more growth

Alpaca fibre prices on the rise as niche industry pushes for more growth

Demand for Australian alpaca fibre is outstripping supply.
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South Australian youth showcase skills and passion at calf day event

South Australian youth showcase skills and passion at calf day event

Young South Australians impress at local calf day event.
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Decent rainfalls in western Tasmania but they aren't spreading further north

Decent rainfalls in western Tasmania but they aren't spreading further north

Inland Australia missed out on the rain for the most part.
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'Promote your region': Japanese ambassador praises Aussie beef producers

'Promote your region': Japanese ambassador praises Aussie beef producers

Hear from Ambassador Kazuhiro Suzuki following a Central West visit.
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Fishing Club Meat Raffles JCH Friday nights

Published on Sunday, February 16, 2025

Fishing Club Meat Raffles JCH Friday nights

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