Kyogle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids KyogleNew South Wales |
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 Kyogle
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 2,751 (2016 census) |
| Established | 1830s |
| Postcode(s) | 2474 |
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| LGA(s) | Kyogle Council |
| State electorate(s) | Lismore |
| Federal Division(s) | Page |
Kyogle is a town in the Northern Rivers region of northern New South Wales, Australia. It falls within the local government area of Kyogle Council. At the 2016 census, Kyogle had a population of 2,751 people. Kyogle is known as a "gateway" to many national parks including Border Ranges National Park and Toonumbar National Park.
NSW Tidy Towns winner
Kyogle won the "Young Legends" category award at the 2012 Australian Tidy Town Awards. One of the judges, Dick Olesinski, described how Kyogle's community encompasses a diverse range of projects that demonstrate the community's commitment to Tidy Towns and other related environmental and beautification programs, saying "Kyogle's Tidy Towns Committee continues to deliver active and enthusiastic promotion of the town, providing infrastructure and support of community activities."
Sporting clubs
- Kyogle Bowling Club
- Kyogle Golf Club
- Kyogle Cockies Rugby Union Club
- Kyogle Netball Association
- Kyogle Pony Club
- Kyogle Turkeys Rugby League Club (Junior & Senior teams)
- Kyogle Little Athletics
- Kyogle Turkeys Touch Football Club
- Kyogle Soccer Club
- Kyogle Swimming club
- Kyogle Tennis Club
- Kyogle District Cricket Association.
World Rally Championship
The 2009 World Rally Championship, also known as the 2009 Rally Australia, passed through the Kyogle area in 2009.
Flooding
In early January 2008 parts of Kyogle were subject to major flooding when the Richmond River burst its banks after heavy rainfall around Kyogle and upstream. Reaching heights of 18.1 metres (59 ft). This was the second worst flood in Kyogle on record, after the flood of 1954.
