Walgett Website and Business Directory

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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

How I became a Fettler in 1964

How I became a Fettler in 1964

by Rob Bell

My name is Rob Bell, and I was born in East Bankstown (later Greenacre) in 1945, into a solid working-class family. By 1964, 5 years after leaving Punchbowl Boys High, I was requested by the local gendarmes to leave town. This was also issued to many of my friends who, like myself, travelled down the wrong roadway.

A friend who had been off the scene for a while was back in town and was going on about working on the railway as a fettler in a place called Burren Junction. Where the hell is B.J., we all cried, North West NSW, have you heard of Walgett? Well, it's this side of Walgett, and they are looking for workers.

So come Monday, we all troop down to Central Station (about 6 of us) for a medical and get the guts on this Fettler business. Being good, strong Aussie boys with an average age of around 20, we were in. Some of us were sent to Cryon and others to BJ.

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Burren Junction Preschool is hiring an Early Childhood Educator

Burren Junction Preschool is hiring an Early Childhood Educator

Burren Junction NSW
Part-time position (potential for additional casual days)

Are you a dedicated and passionate person seeking a new career opportunity?
Burren Junction Preschool is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to join their team and enjoy their close-knit community.

If you value family, community, and respect, and are passionate about nurturing the next generation in a warm and supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Application with a Certificate !!! or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or currently working towards one) are encouraged to apply.

Please send your cover letter and resume to:  directorbjpreschool@bigpond.com

For More information 0467 661245

 

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Artesian Bore Bath Caretaker โ€“ Burren Junction (2 month, casual position)

Artesian Bore Bath Caretaker โ€“ Burren Junction (2 month, casual position)

๐—ช๐—ฒ’๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด! ๐—”๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—•๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—•๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ต ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ –๐—•๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป (๐Ÿฎ-๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ต ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—น)

Love the outdoors? Enjoy meeting new people? This casual role runs until the end of October and is perfect for someone who takes pride in presentation and wants to work in one of our region’s most popular attractions.

โœ… Hands-on role with flexible hours

โœ… $36.90 – $45.07 p/h + super

โœ… Keep the Bore Baths clean, safe, and welcoming

โœ… Could suit a single person or travelling couple

๐Ÿ“… Applications close 9am, Tuesday 26 August 2025

Apply online here: 

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Little House on Alma (Burren Junction)

Little House on Alma (Burren Junction)

LITTLE HOUSE ON ALMA (Burren Junction)

Burren Junction accommodation is available. 
Can sleep up to 3 ppl. Kitchen and bathroom. Nice yard.
Walk to the local pub and cafe.
Call for rates, availability and more details.
Dee 0416 624 681

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Burren Junction Cottage

Burren Junction Cottage

The Burren Junction Cottage

Looking for accommodation while visiting or working in Burren Junction? We have the place for you.
Our little cottage offers a one-bedroom, fully self-contained unit
Double bed with a built-in wardrobe
Bathroom with a shower, toilet and sink area.
A small hallway leads to an open-plan kitchen and lounge area
There’s a fold-out lounge to accommodate more friends to stay.
The kitchen has a full gas oven for all your cooking needs.
Set on a quiet town block close to all our beautiful town has to offer.
Only a short walk to our local pub and the local cafe.
The relaxing Burren Junction bore baths are only a 5-minute drive away to soak away all your worries at the end of the day.

For all inquiries or to book, please call
Jacquelle on 0475 295 791
Or Email Jacquelleminers10@gmail. Com

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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

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๐Ÿ“Parkes 27 August
๐Ÿ“Bourke 14 September
๐Ÿ“Cobar 16 September
๐Ÿ“Nyngan 17 September
๐Ÿ“Broken Hill 12 October
๐Ÿ“Pooncarie 14 October
๐Ÿ“Balranald 15 October

Farm Mapping and Data Collection
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DRONES IN AGRICULTURE
1 day face-to-face with pre-course online work.
This course is mapped to the following national units of competency:
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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:
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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
 
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Apply now: https://nswtrade.wufoo.com/forms/drones-and-mapping-funding-application-form/
 
โœจ *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.

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