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

Inventor teams up with Australia's biggest agribusiness to stop feral pigs

Inventor teams up with Australia's biggest agribusiness to stop feral pigs

About 980 bins have been bought by Aussie farmers in two years.
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Well-developed irrigation, dryland operation heads to auction | Photos

Well-developed irrigation, dryland operation heads to auction | Photos

Buyuma and Galmarah is a first-class Lachlan Valley operation.
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Farmers look to the skies as ag aviation sector continues its rapid growth

Farmers look to the skies as ag aviation sector continues its rapid growth

More and more farmers are using aircraft in their farm systems.
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Farmers get a glimpse of John Deere's first three-metre wide trail sprayer

Farmers get a glimpse of John Deere's first three-metre wide trail sprayer

The tow-behind sprayer is designed to reduce soil compaction.
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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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Productive Sheep Achieving Success in Every Season

Published on Thursday, July 31, 2025

Productive Sheep Achieving Success in Every Season

Local Land Services Field Day

Event date: 8/26/2025 Export event

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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