Berrigan

Postcode: 2712

Berrigan is a town located on the Riverina Highway in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. Berrigan is in the Berrigan Shire Local Government Area and is the location of the Berrigan Shire Council offices. At the 2001 census, Berrigan had a population of 932.

Due to its location near the border with Victoria, Berrigan was one of the pioneers in the push for an Australian Federation. It was at the suggestion of the Berrigan Australian Natives Association that the first meeting of the Federation League was held. Due to its centrality the meeting was held in Corowa.

It is also the birthplace of the New South Wales Rural Fire Service.

Berrigan has both a state and Catholic primary school. The nearest High School is in Finley 22 kilometres to the west.

The Berrigan Canola festival is held annually in early September. It is also close to the Murray River communities of Barooga and Tocumwal.

Once a thriving town with 4 pubs, and the golf club, it has since been reduced to 2 pubs and the club.

Berrigan is home to a single curlew (bird), which lives in the 18 hole golf course. The bird can often be seen inside the clubhouse while patrons are eating and drinking. Many efforts to find a suitable mate for this bird have been fruitless.

The ageing population are well catered for in such a small town, with world class hospice and respite facilities provided. While this town thrives on the farming income generated in the district, it is a very modern, clean and family friendly town.

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