Corryong, Victoria

Corryong is a small town in Victoria, Australia 120km east of Albury-Wodonga, near the upper reaches of the Murray River and close to the New South Wales border. At the, Corryong had a population of 1,440.The Post Office opened on 1 February 1874. The town also has its own airport.ClimateCorryong has a highland-influenced oceanic climate (Csb) with hot summers and cold winters, and a high diurnal range throughout the year.TransportIt is accessible by road along the Murray Valley Highway, and is indeed the eastern endpoint of this highway. Further eastern travel puts a driver on the Alpine Way, until recently a dirt road, before encountering any major settlements.EconomyIndustries in the area involve mainly agriculture and forestry, particularly beef and dairy farming, though some farmers are experimenting with more exotic farming enterprises. The forestry industries include both harvesting native eucalypts and the extensive pine plantations in the area. The town itself exists primarily to service these industries.EducationCorryong is supported by a variety of service clubs, a hospital and schools. It has a Catholic primary and Corryong College P-12 school. The college has approximately 460 (2006) students. Corryong is also home to the Australian Institute of Flexible Learning (AIFL) which offers 100% online education to all of Australia.