Goornong Explained

Goornong
State:vic
Type:suburb
City:Bendigo
Lga:City of Greater Bendigo
Coordinates:-36.6144°N 144.5072°W
Local Map:yes
Use Lga Map:yes
Postcode:3557
Pushpin Label Position:left
Pop:718
Stategov:Bendigo East
Fedgov:Bendigo
Dist1:161
Dir1:N
Location1:Melbourne
Dist2:27
Dir2:NE
Location2:Bendigo
Dist3:17
Dir3:SW
Location3:Elmore
Zoom:12

Goornong is a town in north central Victoria, Australia. The town is in the City of Greater Bendigo local government area and on the Midland Highway, 159km (99miles) north of the state capital, Melbourne.[1] [2]

At the, Goornong had a population of 718.

A railway station opened in December 2021 as part of the Regional Rail Revival project, in order to serve the area.[3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. , ...honour roll commemorates those from the district who served in World War One...
  2. , ...A framed paper honour roll commemorates those from the district who served overseas during World War Two...
  3. News: Nakos . Nicholas . Three new train station concept maps released for Huntly, Goornong and Raywood . 1 August 2020 . Bendigo Advertiser . Australian Community Media . 31 July 2020.
  4. News: Huntly Station construction fast-tracked . 1 August 2020 . Department of Transport (Victoria).