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 Kate Schwager / Friday, March 6, 2026 0 1004 Article rating: No rating 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. Read more
Burren Junction Carp Muster Raffle Burren Junction Carp Muster Raffle Kate Schwager / Sunday, February 22, 2026 0 756 Article rating: No rating Burren Junction Fishing Club Carp Muster Raffles Big prizes up for grabs at this year's Carp Muster Raffles. Tickets are $5 or 5 for $20. Drawn April 5th 2026, at the Carp Muster Junction City Hotel. Tickets can be purchased at the Junction City Hotel or the Post Office. You have to be in it to win it. Get yours today. Click through to view the list Read more
Burren Christmas Carols Burren Christmas Carols Sunday 17th December Kate Schwager / Friday, January 2, 2026 0 8505 Article rating: No rating Burren Junction Public School students started the last week with Community Christmas Carols at Burren Junction on Sunday 14th December. The evening included Burren’s backyard cricket bash, a visit from the jolly man in red himself riding in the fire truck, escorted by the local police, and delicious burgers thanks to Scott Hardy, who spent the day making the rissoles, then cooking and serving burgers to the community. The big Santa was a big hit in the town over the Christmas break, although the wind played havoc with when he could be up. Read more
Free Wifi available at Burren Junction Hall Free Wifi available at Burren Junction Hall Kate Schwager / Monday, November 24, 2025 0 13644 Article rating: No rating 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. Read more
Burren Junction Christmas Light Competition Burren Junction Christmas Light Competition Burren Get your lights ready for the Christmas light Competion Kate Schwager / Monday, November 24, 2025 0 10244 Article rating: No rating The Burren Junction Fishing Club is excited to announce a Christmas light competition ! Who Can Enter - Anyone residing in the Burren Junction postcode and children attending the Burren Junction Public School. Categories: In town will be 2 winners: Best Business and Best House Out of town will be 2 winners: Best Farm House and Best Property Entrance Read more