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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

Varroa mite a mighty concern for South Australian growers

Varroa mite a mighty concern for South Australian growers

The might of varroa mite cannot be underestimated, with South Australia focused on ensuring they remain free of the parasite.
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Hunting brings city and country people together

Hunting brings city and country people together

There's a lot more to the tradition of hunting than a free feed.
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Is selecting for docility compromising performance?

Is selecting for docility compromising performance?

"Life's too short to endure hateful cows."
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Watch this dog muster sheep in a wheelchair after an accident left her paralysed

Watch this dog muster sheep in a wheelchair after an accident left her paralysed

A working dog has gone viral on TikTok showing her muster sheep in a wheelchair.
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Country pubs feeling the pinch

Country pubs feeling the pinch

Pubs are facing increasing wage, insurance and energy costs, along with higher beer taxes.
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