Thoona is a town in north-eastern Victoria

Victoria (Australia)

Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively....

, Australia. The town is located 247 kilometres (153.5 mi) north east of the state capital Melbourne

Melbourne

Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...

, in the Rural City of Benalla

Rural City of Benalla

The Rural City of Benalla is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia. It is located in the north-eastern part of the state. It has a population of 13,523 and an area of 235,059 ha...

 local government area. At the 2006 census

Census in Australia

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, Thoona and the surrounding area had a population of 474.

Thoona Post Office opened on 18 August 1882.

The town itself is located on the edge of a small hill. There is the Warby ranges just about 5km away. Thoona was home to the first co-operative butter factory in north-east Victoria. In November each year Thoona hosts the Victorian Wheelie Bin championships. A documentary on the event was made in 2001.

External links

• Thoona Primary School - Official website