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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

Farmer fury as Canberra outbids private buyers for $430m water portfolio

Farmer fury as Canberra outbids private buyers for $430m water portfolio

Taxpayer cost for water buybacks questioned after another big sale.
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Big rains delay sale of 100,000 acres-plus of quality 'salad bowl' country

Big rains delay sale of 100,000 acres-plus of quality 'salad bowl' country

Expressions of interest for Warrambah extended to June 29.
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Backflip: Labor announces major CGT and discretionary trust policy change

Backflip: Labor announces major CGT and discretionary trust policy change

Government backdown a win for "99pc" of farm businesses.
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Drought-proof cattle fattening country at an attractive $7000 a beast area

Drought-proof cattle fattening country at an attractive $7000 a beast area

Featuring high stocking rates with no fertiliser requirements.
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The grower's guide to what importer stocks mean for wheat export demand

The grower's guide to what importer stocks mean for wheat export demand

A US drought isn't the whole story for wheat prices.
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2026

Drones in Agriculture

19th and 20th August

⭐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. 🐄📍

#DroneTechnology #SmartFarming #PrecisionAgriculture #FarmMapping #LivestockManagement

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Aug

2026

Colly Cod Classic and Carp Muster

21st to 23rd August

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Aug

2026

Grawin Show

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Sep

2026

Collarenebri Races

12 September 2026

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Sep

2026

Come By Chance Races

26th September

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