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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

Kamilaroi Highway set for major rehabilitation to boost safety and resilience

Kamilaroi Highway set for major rehabilitation to boost safety and resilience

Published: 3 March 2026 Released by: Minister for Roads

A vital stretch of the Kamilaroi Highway west of Burren Junction is set for significant rehabilitation, with the Minns Labor Government delivering long-term improvements to one of north-west NSW’s most important road corridors. From Tuesday, 3 March, work will begin on a full rehabilitation of a three-kilometre section between Walgett and Cryon, near the Goangra–Beanbri intersection, where the pavement has continued to deteriorate despite routine and heavy patching. Rather than temporary fixes, crews will carry out a full pavement rehabilitation to rebuild and restore the road surface, improving ride quality and strengthening the highway for the long term.

Friday, March 6, 2026/Author: Kate Schwager/Number of views (11400)/Comments (0)/ Article rating: No rating
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Rushed Laws Penalise Regional People

Rushed Laws Penalise Regional People

23 December, 2025

Member for Barwon, Roy Butler, has tried to amend and delay the NSW government’s rushed laws in the wake of the Bondi terror attack, saying they don’t address the circumstances behind the attack while unfairly penalising regional people.  

The NSW government recalled parliament to rush through laws that can prevent protests, restrict firearm ownership and move firearms licence appeal hearings to the Supreme Court. 

A NSW parliament e-petition opposing the laws that was sponsored by Mr Butler has broken records for becoming the fastest to ever gather so many signatures. 

Tuesday, December 23, 2025/Author: Kate Schwager/Number of views (0)/Comments (0)/ Article rating: No rating
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ICAC decision on Warrego River Water Management Raises Serious Concerns 4 Dec 2025

ICAC decision on Warrego River Water Management Raises Serious Concerns 4 Dec 2025

4 December, 2025

The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has declined to investigate concerns raised by the Member for Barwon, Roy Butler MP, and the Australian Floodplain
Association regarding the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder’s (CEWH) unmetered water diversions and new water entitlements on the Warrego River at Toorale
Station.
ICAC advised that:

Thursday, December 4, 2025/Author: Kate Schwager/Number of views (0)/Comments (0)/ Article rating: No rating
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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 (30716)/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 (30173)/Comments (0)/ Article rating: No rating
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21

Jul

2026

Q & A on Livestock Health, Nutrition and Confinement feeding with Dr Jillian Kelly

Collarenebri 9.30am to 2pm 21 July

Our Q&A session on livestock health, nutrition and confinement feeding with Dr Jillian Kelly, AHN Consulting, is back at Walgett and Collarenebri this July. 

This relaxed session will give landholders the opportunity to ask questions on their own livestock feeding programs and drought planning while sharing a cuppa and learning what other producers in the region are doing too.
Bring along your feed and water samples and our team can get these sent off for free testing.
 
Walgett - 9.30 am - 2 pm, 15 July
Collarenebri - 9.30 am - 2 pm, 21 July
 
To register please follow this link: Local Land Services events | NSW Government
 
If you have any questions please let me know!
 
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Jul

2026

Opening of our Museum and Historic Bicycles Walk combined with an Art Show

Friday 24th July at 5.30pm

We're looking forward to seeing you this Friday night for what is shaping up to be a wonderful community celebration in the historic School of Arts Hall.

Please find the event flyer and the Helen Baldwin Exhibition poster attached.

To help us with catering, could you please take a minute to book your free ticket if you are planning to attend? While entry is free, having an accurate idea of numbers will help us make sure there is enough food for everyone.

Please book your free ticket here:
https://tinyurl.com/Burren-Art-Show-Tickets

The evening will feature:

  • 🎨 An exhibition of works by Helen Baldwin (display only – not for sale)
  • 🖼️ Original artworks available to purchase from local artists:
    • Gerde Vogel
    • Jesse Shorter
    • Georgie Guilfoyle
    • Deb Michelle Smith
    • Anna Hall
    • Rhonda Palmer
    • Annie Murray
    • Keiran Knight
    • Vicky Phelps
  • 🚲 The official launch of the Burren Junction Historic Bicycles Walk
  • 🏛️ The opening of the Burren Junction Museum
  • 🎶 Live music throughout the evening
  • 🍛 Delicious dinner available to purchase
  • 🍷 Bar facilities available

It's shaping up to be an

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25

Jul

2026

Western Plains Rugby Union 2026 Fixtures

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29

Jul

2026

Lightning Ridge Opal and Gem Festival

29th July to 1st August

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Aug

2026

The sydney Hot Shots Live

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