Goodooga, New South Wales facts for kids
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Town sign from northern approach (2021).
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 Goodooga
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 247 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2838 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 140 m (459 ft) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Brewarrina Shire | ||||||||||||||
| County | Narran | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Barwon | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Parkes | ||||||||||||||
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Goodooga is a small town in New South Wales, Australia. It is located in the Brewarrina Shire, right on the eastern side of the Bokhara River. Goodooga is close to Brewarrina and Lightning Ridge. It is also only about 20 kilometers (12 miles) south of the border with Queensland, near the town of Hebel.
A cool feature of Goodooga is the 'Great Artesian Baths'. These are pools filled with warm water from the Great Artesian Basin, a huge underground water source. The town also has an airstrip for planes, located a short distance west of the town.
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Discovering Goodooga's Past
Goodooga has a rich history, especially linked to the Aboriginal people.
The Yuwaalayaay Language
The Yuwaalayaay language is an important Aboriginal language. It is spoken in the area where Goodooga is located. This language is quite similar to the Gamilaraay and Yuwaalaraay languages. The Yuwaalayaay language region stretches across parts of Queensland and New South Wales. It includes towns like Dirranbandi and Walgett.
What Does Goodooga Mean?
The name "Goodooga" comes from an Aboriginal word. Some people believe it means "yam". However, another idea is that it means "at the place of the Murray cod". The Murray cod is a type of fish.
Local News
Goodooga has its own local newspaper called the Goodooga Flash.
Sports and Fun in Goodooga
Sports are a big part of life in Goodooga.
Popular Sports
The most popular sport in Goodooga is rugby league. The town has its own teams, known as the Goodooga Magpies or the Goodooga 'Newtown' Jets.
Other Activities
Besides rugby league, people in Goodooga also enjoy playing other sports. These include netball, lawn bowls, and basketball.
Who Lives in Goodooga?
Learning about the population helps us understand the community.
Goodooga's Population in 2016
According to the 2016 census, there were 247 people living in Goodooga.
- A large part of the population, about 74.4%, were Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Most people (94.6%) were born in Australia.
- About 84.7% of people spoke only English at home.
- The most common religion reported was Catholic, at 44.7%.
Images for kids
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Australia Post office, Brenda Street at the intersection with Doyle Street (2021).
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Church (2021).
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Hospital (2021).
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Goodooga Central School, Doyle Street (2021).
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Police station (2021).
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Community hall (2021).
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Telegraph Hotel, Adams Street (2021).
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Hammond Street and housing (2021).
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Goodooga Great Artesian Baths area and water tower (2021).
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Mob of emus along the Goodooga Brenda Road (2021).
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Bokhara River in flood, from the Goodooga Brenda Road bridge, west of the town (2021).
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Birrie River old bridge, beside the Goodooga Brenda Road (2021).
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Birrie River new bridge, of the Goodooga Brenda Road (2021).
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Hebel-Goodooga Road going south, north of the town (2021).
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Langboyd Road, looking north, south-west of the town (2021).
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Jobs Gate Road, looking east, further south-west of the town (2021).
