Nestled on the banks of the magnificent Murrumbidgee River, the original inhabitants, the Wiradjuri were the largest Aboriginal tribe in New South Wales.
It is from their language the city is named. Wagga means crow and repeating it means crows, hence a place of many crows.
Wagga Wagga is the largest inland city in NSW with a population of almost 59,000. It is a very important agricultural, military, educational and transport hub of Australia.
Wagga is also the capital of the Riverina region and the major support city for some 200,000 people who live and work in the rich southern agricultural area of the State.
From these proud origins to the culturally rich community that exists today, Wagga Wagga has been considered a place for the young and young at heart, enjoying the exciting and yet relaxed lifestyle that exists within the city.
Latest News
7TH DECEMBER 2007
Stage 2 Roadworks underway. See News Page for Pics
26TH AUGUST 2007
Getting down to business in the bush.
11TH AUGUST 2007
Record numbers moving to rural NSW.
27TH JULY 2007
Eurolie Downs.
