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Wee Waa is Australia's Cotton Capital and the place Daft Punk selected to launch it's album Random Access Memories in 2013, a dynamic rural community situated in the rich agricultural heartland of the Lower Namoi Valley in North West NSW. The town of Wee Waa has a population of 2,080 which has fluctuated over the years, (according to the Census 2006 1,689, 2011 Census 2,433, and 2016 Census 2,080) and services a far greater rural community as well as the villages of Merah North, Spring Plains, Burren Junction, Pilliga and Gwabegar. The majority of this area is rich fertile country well suited to the agricultural pursuits that sustain the district and provide its people with a quality way of life.

Wee Waa is a mere 42 kilometres off the Newell Highway, west of Narrabri, and is a gateway to the far west centres of Walgett, Collarenebri, Lightning Ridge Opal Fields and beyond.

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ABOUT WEE WAA

Wee Waa is Australi's cotton Capital and the place Daft Punk selected to launch it's album Random Access Memories in 2013, a dynamic rural community situated in the rich agricultural heartland of the Lower Namoi Valley in North West NSW.

Area
Devlopment

On a regional scale Wee Waa is encompassed by Regional Development Australia - Northern Inland NSW. This entity undertakes the promotion of the region

Agriculture

The Wee Waa District is a major producer of a variety of agricultural commodities including cotton, wheat, beef cattle and sheep and pulse crops.

Real
Estate

OWee Waa always has houses for sale and houses for rent on a wide range and commercial blocks and shops also come up for sale.   The variety is amazing.

Business
Directory

This business directory encompasses the towns of Wee Waa and Narrabri if you own a business the cost to have a landing page and or a listing is very minimal.

Local News

Burren Junction Bore opens for the season 30th March

Burren Junction Bore opens for the season 30th March

Article from Walgett Shire Facebook

๐Ÿ’ฆ ๐Ÿ’ฆ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ซ๐ž๐ง ๐‰๐ฎ๐ง๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ž ๐๐š๐ญ๐ก๐ฌ ๐‘๐ž๐จ๐ฉ๐ž๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ !๐Ÿ’ฆ

Great news for locals and travellers alike — the Burren Junction Bore Baths will officially reopen on Monday 30th March ๐Ÿ™Œ

Come and soak in the warm artesian waters and enjoy one of the Walgett Shire’s most relaxing stops ๐ŸŒฟ

Please note:
๐Ÿ”น There will be no caretaker onsite
๐Ÿ”น Camping is available for just $5 per night via an honesty box system
๐Ÿ”น A tap & pay honesty system will be installed in the near future

Pack the van, bring your swimmers, and make Burren Junction part of your outback adventure ๐Ÿšโœจ

#VisitWalgettRegion #BurrenJunction #BoreBaths #OutbackNSW #RoadTripReady #artesianwater

Thursday, March 26, 2026/Author: Kate Schwager/Number of views (4476)/Comments (0)/ Article rating: No rating
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Fuel Chaos Grips the Nation

Fuel Chaos Grips the Nation

12 March 2026 - Author Stephen Gardiner

A wave of mild hysteria swept across the region this week as towns up and down the highway reported dwindling fuel supplies. Drivers were spotted forming queues longer than a Centrelink phone wait, clutching jerry cans like they were rare artefacts from a bygone civilisation. Rumours spread faster than a harvest fire: “No fuel by lunchtime!”, “Servo’s dry!”, “Someone filled a Hilux AND a boat—selfish bugger!”

Local councils issued calm, measured statements encouraging residents to “avoid panic buying,” which of course triggered even more panic buying. One town reportedly saw a man attempt to siphon petrol from his own lawnmower “just in case.”

But in the midst of the chaos, one community remained perfectly, serenely unfazed.

Burren Junction.

While the rest of the region scrambled, Burren locals simply shrugged, sipped their coffees, and carried on with their day. When asked how they were staying so calm during the crisis, one resident replied:

“Mate… Burren Junction ran out of petrol 15 years ago.”
 

Author - Stephen Gardiner

Friday, March 13, 2026/Author: Kate Schwager/Number of views (8655)/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 (18700)/Comments (0)/ Article rating: No rating
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Rural News

Fuel Chaos Grips the Nation

Fuel Chaos Grips the Nation

12 March 2026 - Author Stephen Gardiner

A wave of mild hysteria swept across the region this week as towns up and down the highway reported dwindling fuel supplies. Drivers were spotted forming queues longer than a Centrelink phone wait, clutching jerry cans like they were rare artefacts from a bygone civilisation. Rumours spread faster than a harvest fire: “No fuel by lunchtime!”, “Servo’s dry!”, “Someone filled a Hilux AND a boat—selfish bugger!”

Local councils issued calm, measured statements encouraging residents to “avoid panic buying,” which of course triggered even more panic buying. One town reportedly saw a man attempt to siphon petrol from his own lawnmower “just in case.”

But in the midst of the chaos, one community remained perfectly, serenely unfazed.

Burren Junction.

While the rest of the region scrambled, Burren locals simply shrugged, sipped their coffees, and carried on with their day. When asked how they were staying so calm during the crisis, one resident replied:

“Mate… Burren Junction ran out of petrol 15 years ago.”
 

Author - Stephen Gardiner

Friday, March 13, 2026/Author: Kate Schwager/Number of views (8655)/Comments (0)/ Article rating: No rating
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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.

Thursday, August 21, 2025/Author: Kate Schwager/Number of views (38962)/Comments (0)/ Article rating: No rating
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Understanding the Importance of House Valuation Services in Today's Market

Understanding the Importance of House Valuation Services in Today's Market

A clear understanding of your property's value starts with professional house valuation servicesโ€”hereโ€™s why they matter more than ever in todayโ€™s market.

This article explores the critical role of house valuation services in today's property market. It explains what these services involve, why accurate valuations matter for buyers, sellers, and investors, and the key factors that influence property value. It also addresses common misconceptions and outlines the valuation process, helping readers make informed real estate decisions.

Friday, March 28, 2025/Author: Julian Parsons/Number of views (44590)/Comments (0)/ Article rating: No rating
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Local Events

Hailstorm hits Burren Junction: roofs damaged as SES and VRA crews respond

Published on Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Hailstorm hits Burren Junction: roofs damaged as SES and VRA crews respond

By Kate Schwager | Burren Junction | 7 November 2025

A sudden storm swept through Burren Junction on Friday afternoon, around 7.30 pm, 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.

An emergency alert listed on the ABC Emergency and NSW Rural Fire Service database recorded a “Flood/Storm/Tree Down” incident at 12–14 Inkerman Street, logged at 7 November and later marked as “under control.”

While the Bureau of Meteorology registered minimal rainfall for the day, the storm appears to have been a highly localised event, with reports of hail and strong wind bursts focused around Burren Junction.

Council staff will continue to assess structural damage in the coming days. Residents affected by the storm are urged to contact Walgett Shire Council or the VRA if they need assistance with emergency repairs.

Community rallies together

Despite the damage, locals say the community spirit was on full display.

“Everyone pitched in,” another resident said. “Neighbours helped each other cover roofs and clear branches. That’s just what Burren does.”

Photos taken after the storm show VRA volunteers working, securing tarps across rooftops and removing fallen trees from yards.

Background

  • Location: Burren Junction, Walgett Shire, NSW
  • Date: Friday 7 November 2025
  • Event: Localised hailstorm and wind event
  • Response: VRA crews and council teams
  • Damage: Roofs lifted, trees down, property damage
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