About Wangaratta
Wangaratta is located at the junction of the Ovens and King rivers which flow from the Victorian Alps in Australia. With a population of almost 17000 people, it is the gateway city to Victoria’s premier food and wine region.
Wangaratta is about 230 km from Melbourne along the Hume Highway, with Benalla 45 km to the southwest, and Albury-Wodonga 72 km to the northeast. Wangaratta is the closest city or town of any size to Falls Creek and Mount Hotham, two of Victoria’s three major snowfields.
Notable buildings include the Holy Trinity Anglican Cathedral and its Cathedral Close, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, the eccentric art déco courthouse and the modern Wangaratta performing Arts Centre (WPAC). Home to the famous Blues and Jazz festival and one of Australia’s oldest agricultural shows, its proximity to Milawa and King Valley draws visitors from around the world.
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Radio Stations
Radio services that are available in Wangaratta include:
- ABC Classic FM 104.1 FM/96.1 FM
- OAK FM 101.3
- The Edge 102.1 FM (commercial)
- Orbit FM 87.6
- Triple J 103.3 FM/94.5 FM
- ABC Goulburn Murray 106.5 FM/97.7 FM (emergency information broadcaster)
- ABC Radio National 990 AM/756 AM
- 3NE 1566 AM (commercial)
- Star FM 104.9, 96.9 (Commercial)
Some stations from nearby centres such as Albury-Wodonga and Shepparton also broadcast into the region.
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