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Welcome to Carrathool Shire Council

Murrumbidgee River at Carrathool

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The Carrathool Shire Council encompasses the town of Hillston and the villages of Goolgowi, Merriwagga, Rankins Springs and Carrathool.

Carrathool is one of the Riverina’s most diverse Shires, and at 19 000km², is the largest Shire in the Riverina. Two thirds of the population are based in the five towns and villages: Hillston is the major town (population 1200), followed by Goolgowi (300), Rankins Springs (110), Carrathool (70) and Merriwagga (60). The remaining one third resides in rural areas.

Carrathool Shire is well known for its rich agricultural industry. Traditionally a grazing and cropping area, with new innovations in irrigation, the industry has now expanded into citrus, cotton, viticulture, walnuts, olives, potatoes, lettuce, cherries, corn, rice and a large cattle feedlot. The five communities are buzzing with activity at harvest time.

Carrathool Shire offers a relaxed, laid back lifestyle, with culture, recreation and sporting facilities playing a major role in the five communities. The Lachlan and the Murrumbidgee Rivers both flow through the Shire, and the historic Willandra National Park is located only a short distance from Hillston. Residents of Carrathool Shire enjoy a vibrant lifestyle in a rural outback setting.

The headquarters of Carrathool Shire Council is located in Goolgowi, with a District Office in Hillston.

Latest news
Hillston Marketing Workshop Sets Tone for Strategy
04 Jul 2008
Hillston Marketing Project set to take off
16 Jun 2008
Community Grants Scheme 2008/09 Now Open
30 May 2008

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Coming events
Council eventJuly Council Meeting
22 Jul 2008
Council eventAugust Council Meeting
19 Aug 2008
Community eventHillston Hook, Line & Sinker Fishing Festival
28 Aug 2008 - 31 Aug 2008
Council eventSeptember Council Meeting
16 Sep 2008
Community eventMerriwagga Spring Fair
20 Sep 2008

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