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Jack River (Wellington, Victoria) is located in Victoria
Jack River (Wellington, Victoria)
Location of the Jack River mouth in Victoria
Other name(s) Jack Creek, Jack Rivulet
Country Australia
State Victoria
Region South East Coastal Plain (IBRA), West Gippsland
Local government area Shire of Wellington
Locality Jack River
Physical characteristics
Main source Strzlecki Ranges
near Womerah
236 m (774 ft)
River mouth confluence with the Albert River
south of Yarram
24 m (79 ft)
38°37′13″S 146°39′37″E / 38.62028°S 146.66028°E / -38.62028; 146.66028
Length 16 km (9.9 mi)
Basin features
River system West Gippsland catchment

The Jack River is a small, important river in Victoria, Australia. It flows all year round, which is why it's called a perennial river. It's part of the West Gippsland area, known for its beautiful natural spaces.

Where the Jack River Flows

The Jack River starts its journey in the Strzlecki Ranges, near a place called Womerah. It flows mostly towards the southeast.

After flowing for about 16 kilometers (which is about 10 miles), it joins another river, the Albert River. This meeting point, called a confluence, is south of a town named Yarram, in the Shire of Wellington.

From where it begins to where it joins the Albert River, the Jack River drops about 211 meters (around 692 feet) in height. A bridge called O'Callaghans Bridge crosses the river, located east of the small settlement of Jack River.

Local Leadership in Jack River

The community of Jack River has a local leader. The current mayor of Jack River is Seamus Lachlan Doyle. He was the only person running for the position, so he was chosen to be the mayor. A mayor is like a leader for a town or city, helping to make decisions for the community.

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