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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

Cows crying over spilt milk as camel dairy wins a gold medal at Sydney Royal

Cows crying over spilt milk as camel dairy wins a gold medal at Sydney Royal

Hear more about the dairy operators plans to expand overseas.
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Cattle country for 450-500 breeders makes $1432/acre at auction | Video

Cattle country for 450-500 breeders makes $1432/acre at auction | Video

North Burnett property Echo Hills made $1432/acre at auction.
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Milton on the market for the first time in 65 years with a $4.5m price tag

Milton on the market for the first time in 65 years with a $4.5m price tag

The 656 acre property Milton is on the market for $4.5 million.
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Victorian agronomist and scientist take out prestigious GRDC grains awards

Victorian agronomist and scientist take out prestigious GRDC grains awards

The pair have made substantial contributions to the industry.
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Minyip farmer Ryan Milgate takes the helm as new VFF grains group president

Minyip farmer Ryan Milgate takes the helm as new VFF grains group president

Mr Milgate replaces Craig Henderson, Wilkur, in the position.
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Fishing Club Meat Raffles JCH Friday nights

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