Tatyoon, Victoria
Tatyoon is a small town in the western region of Victoria. It is approximately 215 kilometres (134 mi) west of the state's capital, Melbourne. At the 2021 Census, Tatyoon had a population of 130. The name comes from an Aboriginal word meaning "Water Catchment"
The local football team, Tatyoon Hawks are a part of the Mininera & District Football League. They won the 1998, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2016 and 2023 premierships.
Tatyoon Post Office opened on 1 January 1867 and closed in May 1994
In 2023, Tatyoon was featured in a series of videos produced by Worksafe Victoria promoting farm safety.
Notable people
- David Astbury - AFL player, originally played for Tatyoon Hawks
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Tatyoon (Suburbs and Localities)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ Tatyoon Victorian Places
- ^ "Tatyoon Football Club". sportingpulse.com. Retrieved 15 December 2012.
- ^ Phoenix Auctions History, Post Office List, retrieved 8 February 2021
- ^ "Farmer story: Tatyoon". WorkSafe Victoria. 29 November 2023. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
- ^ Brehaut, David (26 November 2009). "AFL Draft: New challenge for Rebels' trio". thecourier.com.au. Retrieved 15 December 2012.
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