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Encyclopedia > Barooga, New South Wales
Barooga
New South Wales

The main street of Barooga.
Population: 1,025 (2001 census)
Established: Late 1800's
Postcode: 3644
Location:
LGA: Berrigan Shire Council
State District: Murrumbidgee
Federal Division: Farrer

Barooga is a border town in the Riverina region of New South Wales, situated just north of the Murray River which forms the border with Victoria. It is located in the Berrigan Shire Council Local Government Area. Capital Sydney Government Const. ... A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | Y | Z List of postcodes in New South Wales (A-E) List of postcodes in New South Wales (F-M) List of postcodes in New South Wales... km redirects here. ... The Sydney Opera House on Sydney Harbour Sydney (pronounced ) is the most populous city in Australia with a metropolitan area population of over 4. ... km redirects here. ... Melbournes Yarra River is a popular area for walking, jogging, cycling, rowing and for relaxing on the banks with a picnic Melbourne (pronounced ) is the second most populous city in Australia, with a metropolitan area population of approximately 3. ... km redirects here. ... Location of Shepparton in Victoria (red) Shepparton is the fifth largest city in Victoria, Australia. ... Capital Melbourne Government Const. ... km redirects here. ... Cobram is situated on the Murray River which forms the border between Victoria, Australia and New South Wales. ... The Local Government Areas of New South Wales, Australia have been subject to periodic bouts of restructuring and rationalisation by the State Government, involving voluntary and involuntary amalgamation of areas. ... State Electoral District is a term used to refer to a voting area within Australian states. ... Murrumbidgee is an electoral district of the Legislative Assembly in the Australian state of New South Wales. ... The Australian House of Representatives is elected from 150 single-member districts called Divisions. ... The Division of Farrer is an Australian Electoral Division, centred on the regional city of Albury, New South Wales. ... The Riverina is a prosperous agricultural region of south-western New South Wales (NSW), Australia. ... Motto: Orta Recens Quam Pura Nites (Newly Risen, How Brightly You Shine) Other Australian states and territories Capital Sydney Governor HE Professor Marie Bashir Premier Bob Carr (ALP) Area 809,444 km² (5th)  - Land 800,642 km²  - Water 8,802 km² (1. ... The Murray River, or River Murray, is Australias second-longest river in its own right (the longest being its tributary the Darling). ... Motto: Peace and Prosperity Other Australian states and territories Capital Melbourne Governor HE Mr John Landy Premier Steve Bracks (ALP) Area 237,629 km² (6th)  - Land 227,416 km²  - Water 10,213 km² (4. ... Local Government Area (abbreviated LGA) is a term used in Australia (and especially by the Australian Bureau of Statistics) to refer to areas controlled by each individual Local Government. ...


Barooga is a mainly residential area and most of its commercial and industrial needs are met in its twin town of Cobram, located on the other side of the Murray River. The population of Barooga is approximately 1200. Barooga has grown very quickly in the past. Cobram is situated on the Murray River which forms the border between Victoria, Australia and New South Wales. ... The Murray River, or River Murray, is Australias second-longest river in its own right (the longest being its tributary the Darling). ...

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Attractions

Being only three hours drive from Melbourne, Barooga is a popular holiday destination with two registered clubs, a 36-hole golf course and other river attractions. The City of Melbournes coat of arms The central business district of Melbourne, viewed from the north Alternate meanings: Melbourne (disambiguation) Melbourne is the capital and largest city of the state of Victoria, and the second largest city in Australia, with a population of 52,117 in the Central... Greg Norman on the 18th tee at St Andrews. ...


Education

Barooga Library.
Barooga Library.

Barooga Public School caters for primary school students only. High School students must cross the river to Cobram. The school follows Victorian, rather than New South Wales school holidays.


Postcode

Barooga is unusual for a New South Welsh town in that its postcode, 3644, begins with "3", which ordinarily indicates a location in Victoria. UK and Australian postal codes are known as postcodes. ...


See also

The Barooga Football Club, nicknamed the Hawks, is an Australian Rules Football club playing in the Murray Football League. ...

External Links

  • Photos of Barooga

Coordinates: 35°54′S 145°41′E Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...



 
 

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