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Junee Shire Council

Canola Field, Junee

Superbly located. Specialities: Trains, Chocolate and Ghosts.

Halfway between Melbourne and Sydney just off the Hume Highway, and flanked by rolling hills and the Murrumbidgee River, Junee  offers  attractive and  affordable lifestyle choices.

With local employment opportunities plus the advantage of a regional airport, University and NSW largest inland city within an easy 30 minute drive –  your dream lifestyle with a job that  meet your skills drive and initiative is now within reach.

Towns & Villages

Junee, Bethungra, Illabo, Old Junee and Wantabadgery.

Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory
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Junee Shire Council

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James Davis, General Manager or Economic Development Officers
02 6924 8100
jsc@junee.nsw.gov.au
Junee Shire Council, PO Box 93, Junee NSW 2663

Junee Shire Council

Wagga Wagga

Liveability

Weather

31.5
°C

Average Summer Max

14.2
°C

Average Winter Max

16.1
°C

Average Summer Min

3.5
°C

Average Winter Min

Population

6,453

Population

40.8

Median Age

Housing

$325k

Median House Price

Sales Quarter - DEC 22

$310

Median Rent Price

Rent Quarter - MAR 23

Distance to Cities

sydney

437km

Distance

4h 35m

Drive Time

Canberra

222km

Distance

2h 35m

Drive Time

Melbourne

510km

Distance

6h

Drive Time

TRANSPORT Options

Taxi, Bus, Train, Airport

Wagga Wagga Airport:

Located just 42km away, a short 33-minute drive by car, Wagga Wagga Airport offers convenient access to various destinations:

Direct Flights: Enjoy seamless travel with direct flights from Wagga Wagga to major cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and the Gold Coast.

Train Services:

XPT Services: Experience comfortable travel with twice-daily XPT services connecting Junee to both Sydney and Melbourne.

Bus Services:

Intra and Interstate: Bus services run 2-3 times per day, providing reliable connections to Wagga Wagga and beyond, linking passengers intra-city as well as to interstate destinations.

Taxi Services:

Junee Taxi Service: For local transportation needs, the Junee Taxi Service is available, offering convenient rides within the area.

These transportation options from Wagga Wagga Airport, including direct flights, train services, bus routes, and local taxi services, ensure travelers have a range of choices for their journeys, whether it's a quick trip to Sydney or a longer journey to Melbourne or beyond.

Taxi, Bus, Train, Airport
Monte Cristo Homestead. Credit: Destination NSW
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Industries & Opportunities

Rail sector

  • QUBE Harefield Intermodal Facility
  • ARTC Control Centre
  • Junee Railway workshop
  • Instruction Complany (National Headquarters in Junee
  • GrainCorp
  • Other Rail related business operators

Manufacturing

  • Junee Abattoirs
  • Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory

Tourism

  • Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory
  • Junee Junction Recreation and Aquatic Centre
  • Junee Gaswork Museum
  • Regional Heritage Transport Museum.
  • Broadway Historical Museum
  • Ray Warren Statue
  • Bethungra Old School tea rooms
  • Bethungra Rail Spiral
  • Others

Economic Development Stakeholders

  • Junee Shire Council
  • Junee Business and Trades Inc.

Main Industries

Primary Employers

Setting Up Your Own Business

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Jobs in This Region

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Experienced Farm Hand - Sheep Focused - South West Slopes, Nsw
A reputable, family-owned mixed farming business specialising in sheep and cropping is currently seeking a passionate individual to join their team in an adaptable role that will primarily focus on the sheep operation while seamlessly complementing the cropping enterprise, ultimately offering genuine opportunities for career development and progression within the business.The Role We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable individual with a strong interest in sheep who demonstrates a willingness to work collaboratively across all areas of the operation; this position provides flexibility, accommodating candidates with varying levels of practical experience, from those with several years of hands-on involvement to high-potential individuals ready to advance into senior roles within a supportive structure.The livestock enterprise features a flock of 4,500 self-replacing Merinos, with a portion joined to White Suffolk to successfully capture the meat market, a system that includes 300 Merino stud ewes and turns off 3,700 lambs annually while maintaining the integrity of the self-replacing flock. Parallel to this, the cropping enterprise spans 1,700 hectares of high-production winter and grazing crops, including wheat, canola, barley, and faba beans, all of which are meticulously managed and optimised through the utilisation of precision agriculture and variable rate technology.Furthermore, the business is progressive in its approach, collecting and utilising data such as ASBVs and DNA testing in the stud to ensure continuous genetic improvement, and this sophisticated work is supported by exceptional infrastructure, including covered bugle yards featuring an auto drafter and immobilizer, a renovated six-stand raised board shearing shed, well-maintained state-of-the-art broadacre machinery, superior grain storage, and a dedicated climate-controlled office.The successful applicant will be integrated into an efficient, close-knit team, and is expected to actively participate in cropping operations such as slashing, harrowing, and spot spraying; while the role can ultimately be tailored to align with your existing skill set, a growth mindset and willingness to collaborate as part of the team are considered absolutely essential for success.The Offer The successful candidate will be rewarded with a competitive salary that will be negotiated based on experience, and a generous accommodation package that includes a quality living situation in a modern home constructed just three years ago in Junee, complete with the provision of a work vehicle.This fantastic location means the property is only a 15-minute drive from Junee, offering easy access to three primary schools, a high school, a medical centre, and an IGA, while the larger regional hub of Wagga Wagga and Charles Sturt University are conveniently situated approximately 40 kilometres to the southwest. Moreover, this position is uniquely designed to offer genuine opportunities for personal and professional development and training, granting candidates the chance to provide real input and influence on the direction of this highly progressive farming operation.The Ideal Candidate Success in this dynamic position relies most heavily on a positive attitude and genuine willingness to learn, which must be supported by practical experience in livestock and knowledge of cropping, alongside the essential possession of quality working dogs. The ideal individual must: Demonstrate a keenness to work collaboratively across all aspects of the farm's enterprises, Possess sound general farm maintenance skills related to equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure, Hold a valid Manual car license Exhibit a proactive approach, including a willingness to acquire new specialist skills such as an HC licence or attending industry training courses like 'Lambs Alive' or 'Weaning for Profit' While not all are essential, the ideal candidate is someone who: May also possess or have a desire to develop strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills Is technically proficient with online software like AgriWebb, Google Docs, Excel, Word John Deere Operations Centre, or AgWorld Is highly capable of working autonomously, demonstrating initiative in managing tasks, Potentially supported by an existing HC truck licence or chemical certificate. Register your interest If you feel that you're the right fit for this position, please submit an up-to-date resume along with the contact details of 3 references. Preference will be given to those who supply a cover letter addressing their suitability - that is, tell us what you love about the role and how you think you're the right fit.For further information please call Bec on 0455 215 976 or email bec@droverag.com.au
Wed, 26 Nov
Illabo, 2590, NSW
General Practitioner - Healthcarelink
About the Opportunity A bulk billing practice open 7 days with extended hours during the week in the remote Riverina region has an opportunity for a VR or Non-VR GP to join their team on either a part-time or full-time basis. The clinic is established in a RA 5 area only 30min drive to Wagga Wagga hence GPs who are still subject to 19ab will qualify for a 5 year reduction in their moratorium. Full-time availability is preferred however part-time candidates will also be considered. The ideal candidate would be willing and able to work one evening per week and one in every 4 or 5 weekends on a shared roster. Doctors at all levels including Non-VR GPs who are looking to complete their FRACGP on a training program are encouraged to APPLY ! We look forward to hearing from interested candidates. Essential Criteria: MBBS or equivalent Minimum AHPRA GENERAL /SPECIALIST registration FRACGP qualified Medical Indemnity Insurance
Wed, 29 Oct
Junee, 2663, NSW
Meat Process Workers Skilled - Wagga
About TeysTeys is Australia’s largest family-owned meat processing organisation, and are world-renowned for quality and innovation within the meat industry. Teys delivers the highest quality of product, and employees enjoy advanced training and a friendly team environment and experience a commitment to safety, quality, and rewarding career progression opportunities.If you are reliable and hardworking and can commit to working safely and following procedures in a physical job, we would like to hear from you.About the JobWe are seeking experienced meat workers (boners, slicers and slaughter men) who value coming to work in a safe and supportive environment for a company that encourages diversity and equal opportunities.With various areas requiring reliable new team members, depending on your previous experience and skillsets, you could find yourself doing the following activities:Production work/process lineTrimming, cutting, boning, slicing and/or slaughterCleaning and sterilising work areas and equipmentOperation of equipment and machinerySalary range = $54083 - $68982 p.aTo be successful, you must meet the following requirements:Australian Citizen/Permanent Residency/Full Working Rights in Australia are essentialWilling to do a pre-employment medical check, including a drug and alcohol testQ-Fever vaccinated Experience in meat processing plant as either boner, slicer or slaughter manCert II (or higher) in Meat ProcessingBe able to provide two professional referencesWhat's in it for YouWorking at our Wagga Wagga, NSW meat processing site, we can offer you a full-time, secure, and permanent job including industry training within a supportive team. You will be a valued team member and will work in a fast-paced environment that has a focus on safety and wellbeing.As a full-time, permanent employee, you will work a minimum of 38-40 hours per week with the potential for overtime and weekend work.Other Benefits for YouAbove award wagesSecure, permanent employment that rarely has down days Supportive and caring environmentOn-the-job TrainingPaid Induction to siteOpportunities to upskill and earn moreAccess to discounts on meat and other productsWe are connected socially so check us out at www.teysaust.com.au or join us on (https://www.facebook.com/TeysAustralia/).
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 07:45:54 GMT
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Eurongilly Public School. Credit: Struan Timms Photography
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History

For thousands of years prior to European settlement, the Wiradjuri people inhabited the area now known as Junee. The name 'junee' is believed to originate from the Wiradjuri language, meaning 'speak to me'. 

In the 1840s, the 'Jewnee' pastoral run was established, followed by the opening of a post office in 1862 and the official gazetting of the village in 1863 along the wool road to Sydney. By 1885, the town, initially known as Junee Junction, was formally named Junee, becoming one of the state's prominent railway centers with established local government by 1886. Notably, in 1952, Junee saw the construction of the largest wheat terminal in the Southern Hemisphere. 


Junee boasts picturesque streetscapes reminiscent of a bygone era when architecture was characterized by grandeur and meticulous attention to detail. Each corner of Junee reveals elegantly preserved historical buildings, cherished and meticulously cared for over the years.

Nestled midway between Bethungra and Eurongilly, the Mitta Church and its historic graveyard stand as a testament to the area's rich heritage. Accessible from both directions, it offers a glimpse into the region's past.

While Junee is renowned among railway enthusiasts, its attractions extend beyond the trains. Visitors can appreciate the beauty of Australia's largest operational roundhouse and marvel at iconic locomotives like the grand old NSWGR 4403 diesel, the Travelling Post Office (TPO), and classic steam trains. Junee's Railway Museum offers a window into Australia's proud railway history, inviting all to experience the nation's past through the lens of its tracks.

Interior of the Athenium Theatre, Junee. Credit: Struan Timms Photography
St Stephens Church, Mitta Mitta. Credit: Struan Timms Photography
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Junee Swimming Pool
Junee Golf Course
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Recreation & Arts

Parks/natural attractions

  • Junee Junction Recreation & Aquatic Centre
  • Junee Skate Park
  • Junee Tennis Courts
  • Laurie Daley Oval
  • Loftus Oval
  • Park Dam
  • Burns Park
  • Endeavour Park
  • Dobbyns Park
  • Memorial Park
  • Rocky Hill Reserve and Lookout
  • Junee Urban Wetlands
  • Junee Showground
  • Junee Golf Club
  • Illabo Showground
  • Illabo Motorsports Park
  • Bethungra Dam Reserve
  • Bethungra Rail Spiral
  • Sandy Beach Reserve, Murrumbidgee River

Clubs

  • Junee Ex-Services Memorial Club
  • Junee Golf Club
  • Junee Bowling Club
  • Illabo Motorsports
  • Junee Harness Racing Club
  • Junee Pony Club
  • Junee Tennis Club
  • Junee Cricket
  • Junee Rugby League
  • Junee Rugby Union
  • Junee Soccer
  • Junee Netball
  • Junee Basketball
  • Performing Arts Group
  • Friends of the Athenium
  • Mudlarks Pottery
  • Junee Art Group
  • Senior Citizens
  • Junee Historical Society
  • Menshed
  • Rotary
  • Lions
  • CWA
  • Probus
  • Various village progress groups

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