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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

Grazing block just outside Stawell sells for $2672 per acre

Grazing block just outside Stawell sells for $2672 per acre

The little farm has been producing first-cross ewes.
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A new chapter awaits at the Kimberley's oldest cattle station, Yeeda

A new chapter awaits at the Kimberley's oldest cattle station, Yeeda

The historic WA station is seeking a new owner.
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Leading scientist says PFAS contaminated water should be replaced for CQ cattle

Leading scientist says PFAS contaminated water should be replaced for CQ cattle

One of Australia's chief environmental scientists says it's not unreasonable for a central Queensland cattleman to request clean drinking water for his cattle.
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New carbon calculation engine fired up for launch

New carbon calculation engine fired up for launch

The platform brings a range of calculators together in a one-stop shop.
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Northern GrainGrowers board nominations open

Northern GrainGrowers board nominations open

Growers are invited to apply for two GrainGrowers northern region director positions.
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Ukraine accuses Russia of suffocating ag sector

Food and agriculture remain a critical part of Russia's bid to win its war with Ukraine, according to a leading Ukrainian official.
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French giant gets competition ticks for United Malt takeover

Australian and Canadian competition regulators say they don't see the need to further scrutinise the Malteries Soufflet bid to buy Australia's big barley malting group.
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Live-ex cattle for Indo still being bought as LSD test continue

"There is, naturally, an air of caution but it's business as usual."
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Highly productive North Bogabigal hits the target

North Bogabigal is an exceptionally well-located farm in the heart of NSW's highly productive Lachlan Valley.
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2023

Glass half-full: Wine's way forward after China lifts barley ban

Wine may be made from grapes rather than grain, China's recent decision to lift its barley ban is big news for vineyards around the nation.
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