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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

Free Wifi available at Burren Junction Hall

Free Wifi available at Burren Junction Hall

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.

Monday, November 24, 2025/Author: Kate Schwager/Number of views (22919)/Comments (0)/ Article rating: No rating
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Laundromat Opens in Burren Junction

Laundromat Opens in Burren Junction

Burren Junction will have its own laundromat, thanks to an idea while holidaying up north.  Bill Schwager decided that a laundromat was needed in Burren to service trucks and farmers during harvest time and the Burren Bore during the winter months.  Also, to service all in the local area, from Wee Waa to Walget, Rowena, and Pilliga, as well.  Services include self-service washers for $6 and dryers for $6.  All new 10-kilo machines, 2 washers and 2 dryers. Also available is a drop-off and pick-up service for bags of washing, which will be washed, dried and folded for those who do not have the time to do it themselves. Burren Laundromat will be open 7 days, 8 am to 5 pm. Feel free to contact Bill on 0429967243 for further information.

Wednesday, November 5, 2025/Author: Kate Schwager/Number of views (23223)/Comments (0)/ Article rating: No rating
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Pre-Harvest Update

Pre-Harvest Update

Great opportunity to hear from Outlook Ag, Green Oaks Ag, Go grain and JARFumigation to be prepared for the upcoming season.  Why not come along, there are 3 sessions on 26th and 26th September in Burren Junction, Walgett and Coonamble check flyer for details. 

Thursday, September 11, 2025/Author: Kate Schwager/Number of views (32082)/Comments (0)/ Article rating: No rating
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The GrainCorp Long Graze - a successful fundraiser for the local school of Burren Junction

The GrainCorp Long Graze - a successful fundraiser for the local school of Burren Junction

Burren Junction Public School

Fun day at Burren Junction for the The GrainCorp Long Graze raising money for the Burren Junction Public School. 

Thank you for the support of our family and friends. 

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Burren Junction Public School’s open netball team win their way through to the state knockout finals

Burren Junction Public School’s open netball team win their way through to the state knockout finals

Netball took centre stage when Burren Junction Public School’s open team travelled to Yamba this week, with the beach as a perfect scenic backdrop to their shot at going for state glory.

The small school from the north west proved unstoppable once again in round three of the 2025 NSWPSSA Small Schools Netball Knockout Competition as they scored a dominant victory to book a ticket to the state finals in Sydney this September.

Thursday, August 21, 2025/Author: Kate Schwager/Number of views (0)/Comments (0)/ Article rating: No rating
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Drones in Agriculture

Published on Friday, May 22, 2026

Drones in Agriculture

19th 20th August 2026

Event date: 8/19/2026 Export event

⭐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. 🐄📍 
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When & Where:

Drones in Agriculture
📍Lismore 7 July
📍Grafton 9 July
📍Walcha 10 July
📍Inverell 18 August
📍Wee Waa 19 August
📍Walgett 20 August
📍Parkes 27 August
📍Bourke 14 September
📍Cobar 16 September
📍Nyngan 17 September
📍Broken Hill 12 October
📍Pooncarie 14 October
📍Balranald 15 October

Farm Mapping and Data Collection
📍Lismore 8 July 2026
📍Parkes 22 May 2026
📍Bourke 15 September 2026
📍Broken Hill 13 October 2026

DRONES IN AGRICULTURE
1 day face-to-face with pre-course online work.
This course is mapped to the following national units of competency:
- AHCMOM311 Operate precision control technology
- AVIW0028 Operate and manage remote pilot aircraft systems
More information at https://www.tocal.nsw.edu.au/courses/short-courses/production/drones-in-ag
*also available fee for service - $1375.00 per person to ineligible applicants 
 
FARM MAPPING AND DATA COLLECTION
1 day face-to-face with pre-course online work.
This course is mapped to the following national units of competency:
- AHCWRK215 Collect and record production data
- AHCLPW410 Produce maps for land management purposes
More information at https://www.tocal.nsw.edu.au/courses/short-courses/production/farm-mapping-and-data
*also available fee for service - $1165.00 per person to ineligible applicants
 
👉 Click the link below to register your interest!
Apply now: https://nswtrade.wufoo.com/forms/drones-and-mapping-funding-application-form/
 
✨ *The eligibility criteria is:
AgSkilled 3.0 provides NSW government-subsidised training for the agricultural sector, targeting plant-growing (Cotton, Grain, Rice, Production Horticulture & Viticulture) and livestock industries. Eligible participants must be aged 15+, no longer at school, live or work in NSW, and be Australian/NZ citizens or permanent residents. It covers primary producers, employees, and upskilling into the Agriculture Industry.

For more information, please don't hesitate to contact:
𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡, 𝐓𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞
Phone: 6951 2695
Email: sharon.leach@dpird.nsw.gov.au

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