Coordinates: 34°46′0″S 146°55′0″E / 34.76667°S 146.91667°E / -34.76667; 146.91667

Matong

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Matong
The Farmers Home Hotel being rebuilt after a fire
The Farmers Home Hotel being rebuilt after a fire
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CountryAustralia
StateNew South Wales
LGA
Location
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Elevation
192 m (630 ft)
Population
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Postcode
2652
CountyBourke

Matong /məˈtɒŋ/ is a town in the central east part of the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. The town is 37 kilometres (23 mi) east of Narrandera and 26 kilometres (16 mi) west of Coolamon. At the 2016 census, Matong had a population of 164 people.[1]

Sport

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The most popular sport in Matong is Australian rules football, as it lies on the Canola Way, a geographical pocket stretching from Grong Grong and Marrar, in which Australian football retains a strong following, despite New South Wales being a largely rugby league supporting state. The local team, Ganmain-Grong Grong-Matong, plays in the Riverina Football Netball League.

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Notes and references

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Preceding station Former services Following station
Grong Grong
towards Hay
Hay Line Ganmain
towards Junee

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