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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

$800 million hit: Qantas cuts domestic flights as jet fuel costs soar

$800 million hit: Qantas cuts domestic flights as jet fuel costs soar

The national carrier is cutting domestic flights while adding international capacity.
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Million hectare WA cattle empire offered for the first time in years

Million hectare WA cattle empire offered for the first time in years

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Kildare is brigalow cattle country carrying an abundance of quality feed

Kildare is brigalow cattle country carrying an abundance of quality feed

Well watered exclusion fenced property in six main paddocks.
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Beyond the numbers: unpacking the shifts in global demand for sheepmeat

Beyond the numbers: unpacking the shifts in global demand for sheepmeat

Market access was a key factor driving the changes in trade.
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Government's fuel plan ignores the real crisis happening on our farms

Government's fuel plan ignores the real crisis happening on our farms

Fuel delivery is the real issue we need to talk more about.
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Opening of our Museum and Historic Bicycles Walk combined with an Art Show

Friday 24th July at 5.30pm

We're looking forward to seeing you this Friday night for what is shaping up to be a wonderful community celebration in the historic School of Arts Hall.

Please find the event flyer and the Helen Baldwin Exhibition poster attached.

To help us with catering, could you please take a minute to book your free ticket if you are planning to attend? While entry is free, having an accurate idea of numbers will help us make sure there is enough food for everyone.

Please book your free ticket here:
https://tinyurl.com/Burren-Art-Show-Tickets

The evening will feature:

  • 🎨 An exhibition of works by Helen Baldwin (display only – not for sale)
  • πŸ–ΌοΈ Original artworks available to purchase from local artists:
    • Gerde Vogel
    • Jesse Shorter
    • Georgie Guilfoyle
    • Deb Michelle Smith
    • Anna Hall
    • Rhonda Palmer
    • Annie Murray
    • Keiran Knight
    • Vicky Phelps
  • 🚲 The official launch of the Burren Junction Historic Bicycles Walk
  • πŸ›οΈ The opening of the Burren Junction Museum
  • 🎢 Live music throughout the evening
  • πŸ› Delicious dinner available to purchase
  • 🍷 Bar facilities available

It's shaping up to be an

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Western Plains Rugby Union 2026 Fixtures

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Lightning Ridge Opal and Gem Festival

29th July to 1st August

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The sydney Hot Shots Live

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2026

Drones in Agriculture

19th 20th August 2026

⭐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!

🚁🌾 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. πŸ„πŸ“ 
#DroneTechnology #SmartFarming #PrecisionAgriculture #FarmMapping #LivestockManagement #AgTech #DroneTraining #Agriculture #FarmTech #SkillUp #TechInAg

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