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.
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.
The Walgett District is a producer of a variety of agricultural commodities including cotton, wheat, beef cattle and sheep and pulse crops.
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.
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.
Burren Junction Public School students started the last week with Community Christmas Carols at Burren Junction on Sunday 14th December.
The evening included Burren’s backyard cricket bash, a visit from the jolly man in red himself riding in the fire truck, escorted by the local police, and delicious burgers thanks to Scott Hardy, who spent the day making the rissoles, then cooking and serving burgers to the community.
The big Santa was a big hit in the town over the Christmas break, although the wind played havoc with when he could be up.
The Progress Association has managed to get a grant to have free wifi at the hall, which is best accessed from the concrete courtyard. No password is needed.
The Burren Junction Fishing Club is excited to announce a Christmas light competition !
Who Can Enter - Anyone residing in the Burren Junction postcode and children attending the Burren Junction Public School.
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In town will be 2 winners: Best Business and Best House
Out of town will be 2 winners: Best Farm House and Best Property Entrance
Primary School Tutoring is available, Lizzie Skinner is offering tutoring for students from primary age up to 15 years who need extra support with reading, writing, spelling, maths, science and homework. She creates a calm, encouraging environment where kids feel confident, supported, and proud of their progress. Offering one-on-one or small group lessons, Help with schoolwork and homework. Clear, patient explanations. Support in Maths, English, Physics, Chemistry and general science. Building confidence in learning. Tailored support to your child's needs. Fun learning games - Lizzie makes learning fun! Available after school in Narrabri, Wee Waa and Burren Junction, affordable rates. Contact Lizzie Skinner 0407 883 346
A sudden storm swept through Burren Junction on Friday afternoon, around 7.30pm, 7 November, leaving several homes damaged and prompting a quick response from local SES and Volunteer Rescue Association (VRA) crews.
Residents reported strong winds and hailstones pelting the town during the brief but intense event. Several roofs were lifted or partially torn away, and fallen trees blocked parts of Inkerman and Hastings Streets, as well as nearby roads.
Walgett Shire Council confirmed its staff were back in Burren Junction over the weekend, assessing the damage and assisting in clean-up operations.
“It came through really fast — the hail was the size of golf balls,” one resident said. “You could hear it hammering on the roof, and then part of it just lifted.”
The Burren Junction VRA was called in to help secure homes, placing tarpaulins over damaged roofs and clearing debris on Saturday afternoon and Sunday. Volunteers worked alongside council crews to make properties safe and prevent further water damage.
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