Conargo

Postcode: 2710

Conargo, is a small rural town located in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia and is the seat of Conargo Shire. It is situated on the Billabong Creek, a tributary of the Murrumbidgee River. The nearest towns are Jerilderie and Deniliquin.

The Aboriginal name for the locality of Conargo was 'Gooriara', meaning "hopping" or "kangaroo ground". The actual town itself is quite small, with only a pub, a convenience store that sells fuel and a small number of houses, however the Shire now covers an area of approximately 8830 square kilometres and has a population of 1806. There are five nearby villages - Blighty, Mayrung, Pretty Pine, Wanganella and Booroorban.

The village of Conargo is well known to many tourists who travel through the area. The village supports a hotel general store, school, community hall and homes of the residents of this vibrant community.

It is the centre of a major sheep stud breeding area and is the social centre for landholders, their families and their staff.

In addition it is the site for a major community market which attracts people from throughout the region in May each year.

A new Hall has been constructed at the Pretty Pine Recreational Ground 16kms North of Deniliquin on the Cobb Highway. The new complex will also house a new meeting room where monthly Council Meetings will be conducted.

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