Walgett Website and Business Directory

Geni Energy

 

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

The states experiencing spikes in wild dog sightings and why it's occurring

The states experiencing spikes in wild dog sightings and why it's occurring

Seasonal conditions and a loss of support are among the drivers.
Monday, June 23, 2025/Author: SuperUser Account/Number of views (32)/Comments (0)/ Article rating: No rating
Categories: Rural News
Tags:
Golden Triangle property Wilgaroi heads to auction on August 6 | Photos

Golden Triangle property Wilgaroi heads to auction on August 6 | Photos

Golden Triangle property Wilgaroi is headed to auction August 6.
Monday, June 23, 2025/Author: SuperUser Account/Number of views (55)/Comments (0)/ Article rating: No rating
Categories: Rural News
Tags:
Where to now for Wellard? Decision time as ex-live-ex shipper docks indefinitely

Where to now for Wellard? Decision time as ex-live-ex shipper docks indefinitely

After 45 years in livestock shipping, Wellard awaits one final payment.
Sunday, June 22, 2025/Author: SuperUser Account/Number of views (77)/Comments (0)/ Article rating: No rating
Categories: Rural News
Tags:
Taradale a highly productive broiler operation in quality location | Photos

Taradale a highly productive broiler operation in quality location | Photos

Taradale is an outstanding broiler operation on the Peel River.
Sunday, June 22, 2025/Author: SuperUser Account/Number of views (54)/Comments (0)/ Article rating: No rating
Categories: Rural News
Tags:
Australia Post sends the cost of stamps skywards with 13.3pc hike

Australia Post sends the cost of stamps skywards with 13.3pc hike

ACCC clears way for stamp price spike amid rising delivery costs.
Sunday, June 22, 2025/Author: SuperUser Account/Number of views (71)/Comments (0)/ Article rating: No rating
Categories: Rural News
Tags:
RSS
123468910Last
Walgett Rams Ladies Day

Published on Thursday, May 15, 2025

Walgett Rams Ladies Day

Event date: 5/24/2025 Export event

Rate this article:
No rating
Comments (0)Number of views (18228)

Author: Kate Schwager

Categories: Events, Burren Junction, Walgett

Tags:

Print
Please login or register to post comments.