Koorlong

Town in Victoria, Australia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Koorlong is a locality in Victoria, Australia, located approximately 15 km south west of Mildura. At the 2021 census, Koorlong had a population of 397.[2]

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Store at Koorlong
Store at Koorlong
Koorlong is located in Rural City of Mildura
Koorlong
Koorlong
Coordinates: 34°17′S 142°05′E
CountryAustralia
StateVictoria
RegionSunraysia
LGA
Location
Government
  State electorate
  Federal division
Population
  Total397 (2021 census)[2]
Postcode
3501
Localities around Koorlong
Merbein South Birdwoodton Mildura
Merrinee Koorlong Irymple, Cardross
Merrinee Carwarp Red Cliffs
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Located in Koorlong is the 1/8-mile Sunset Strip dragstrip, the Jambaroo Park motorcycle sports complex and the Koorlong Primary School. The Post Office opened on 1 January 1912[3] and continues to operate alongside Koorlong Store.

1943 mid-air collision

On 21 January 1943, two RAAF Wirraway trainers collided over the town.[4] Three crew members were killed, with only the instructor of one aircraft surviving.[4]

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