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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

Expedition to significant WWII wreck reveals battle secrets

Expedition to significant WWII wreck reveals battle secrets

Secrets of a fearsome battle that sank an Imperial Japanese Navy submarine during WWII have been revealed, with the launch of a documentary about an archaeological survey of the wreck.
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Riverina farmers 'go mad' as autumn rains kick off sowing season

Riverina farmers 'go mad' as autumn rains kick off sowing season

Widespread rainfall in the Riverina has prompted farmers to get their crops in the ground and get the season under way.
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One farming family's quest to feed and power their region

One farming family's quest to feed and power their region

The Minarelli family has 1200 hectares of cultivation running in parallel with electricity and biogas facilities.
Saturday, March 25, 2023/Author: SuperUser Account/Number of views (14)/Comments (0)/ Article rating: No rating
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Luxury lifestyle property only for the rich, but fun to dream

Luxury lifestyle property only for the rich, but fun to dream

Surf Coast stunner must be a contender for the most luxurious lifestyle property in Australia.
Saturday, March 25, 2023/Author: SuperUser Account/Number of views (18)/Comments (0)/ Article rating: No rating
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What is 'greenwashing' and why have companies been put on notice?

What is 'greenwashing' and why have companies been put on notice?

Companies claiming to be sustainable or eco friendly will be scrutinised
Saturday, March 25, 2023/Author: SuperUser Account/Number of views (18)/Comments (0)/ Article rating: No rating
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