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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

Artesian Bore Bath Caretaker โ€“ Burren Junction (2 month, casual position)

Artesian Bore Bath Caretaker โ€“ Burren Junction (2 month, casual position)

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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.

โœ… Hands-on role with flexible hours

โœ… $36.90 – $45.07 p/h + super

โœ… Keep the Bore Baths clean, safe, and welcoming

โœ… Could suit a single person or travelling couple

๐Ÿ“… Applications close 9am, Tuesday 26 August 2025

Apply online here: 

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Little House on Alma (Burren Junction)

Little House on Alma (Burren Junction)

LITTLE HOUSE ON ALMA (Burren Junction)

Burren Junction accommodation is available. 
Can sleep up to 3 ppl. Kitchen and bathroom. Nice yard.
Walk to the local pub and cafe.
Call for rates, availability and more details.
Dee 0416 624 681

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Burren Junction Cottage

Burren Junction Cottage

The Burren Junction Cottage

Looking for accommodation while visiting or working in Burren Junction? We have the place for you.
Our little cottage offers a one-bedroom, fully self-contained unit
Double bed with a built-in wardrobe
Bathroom with a shower, toilet and sink area.
A small hallway leads to an open-plan kitchen and lounge area
There’s a fold-out lounge to accommodate more friends to stay.
The kitchen has a full gas oven for all your cooking needs.
Set on a quiet town block close to all our beautiful town has to offer.
Only a short walk to our local pub and the local cafe.
The relaxing Burren Junction bore baths are only a 5-minute drive away to soak away all your worries at the end of the day.

For all inquiries or to book, please call
Jacquelle on 0475 295 791
Or Email Jacquelleminers10@gmail. Com

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Understanding the Importance of House Valuation Services in Today's Market

Understanding the Importance of House Valuation Services in Today's Market

A clear understanding of your property's value starts with professional house valuation servicesโ€”hereโ€™s why they matter more than ever in todayโ€™s market.

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Drones in Agriculture

Published on Friday, May 22, 2026

Drones in Agriculture

19th 20th August 2026

Event date: 8/19/2026 Export event

โญAre you wanting to learn how to use a drone on your farm OR how to map your farm and utilise the data using a drone? Now’s your chance!

๐Ÿš๐ŸŒพ Drones are transforming modern agriculture — from precision crop mapping to smarter livestock management. With high-resolution aerial imaging and real-time data, farmers can monitor crop health, irrigation, and soil conditions while also tracking livestock, checking fences, and locating animals across large properties quickly and efficiently. This technology helps reduce costs, save time, improve yields, and support more sustainable farming practices. The future of farming is smarter, faster, and flying above us. ๐Ÿ„๐Ÿ“ 
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When & Where:

Drones in Agriculture
๐Ÿ“Lismore 7 July
๐Ÿ“Grafton 9 July
๐Ÿ“Walcha 10 July
๐Ÿ“Inverell 18 August
๐Ÿ“Wee Waa 19 August
๐Ÿ“Walgett 20 August
๐Ÿ“Parkes 27 August
๐Ÿ“Bourke 14 September
๐Ÿ“Cobar 16 September
๐Ÿ“Nyngan 17 September
๐Ÿ“Broken Hill 12 October
๐Ÿ“Pooncarie 14 October
๐Ÿ“Balranald 15 October

Farm Mapping and Data Collection
๐Ÿ“Lismore 8 July 2026
๐Ÿ“Parkes 22 May 2026
๐Ÿ“Bourke 15 September 2026
๐Ÿ“Broken Hill 13 October 2026

DRONES IN AGRICULTURE
1 day face-to-face with pre-course online work.
This course is mapped to the following national units of competency:
- AHCMOM311 Operate precision control technology
- AVIW0028 Operate and manage remote pilot aircraft systems
More information at https://www.tocal.nsw.edu.au/courses/short-courses/production/drones-in-ag
*also available fee for service - $1375.00 per person to ineligible applicants 
 
FARM MAPPING AND DATA COLLECTION
1 day face-to-face with pre-course online work.
This course is mapped to the following national units of competency:
- AHCWRK215 Collect and record production data
- AHCLPW410 Produce maps for land management purposes
More information at https://www.tocal.nsw.edu.au/courses/short-courses/production/farm-mapping-and-data
*also available fee for service - $1165.00 per person to ineligible applicants
 
๐Ÿ‘‰ Click the link below to register your interest!
Apply now: https://nswtrade.wufoo.com/forms/drones-and-mapping-funding-application-form/
 
โœจ *The eligibility criteria is:
AgSkilled 3.0 provides NSW government-subsidised training for the agricultural sector, targeting plant-growing (Cotton, Grain, Rice, Production Horticulture & Viticulture) and livestock industries. Eligible participants must be aged 15+, no longer at school, live or work in NSW, and be Australian/NZ citizens or permanent residents. It covers primary producers, employees, and upskilling into the Agriculture Industry.

For more information, please don't hesitate to contact:
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Phone: 6951 2695
Email: sharon.leach@dpird.nsw.gov.au

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