Albury, New South Wales

Albury (postcode: 2640, {{coor dm|36|03|S|146|54|E|region:AU-NSW}}) is a city in New South Wales, located on the Hume Highway on the northern side of the Murray River. Its population is 42 438 (2001 Census). It is approximately 550 km from the state capital Sydney, but only 300 km from the Victorian capital Melbourne. It is separated by the Murray from its twin city in Victoria, Wodonga. Of all the twin towns on the Murray, it is the only one where the larger town is on the New South Wales side of the river.

Culture

There is a strong regional theatre scene, with the Murray River Performing Group (MRPG) being the most notable company. It spawned the Flying Fruit Fly Circus in 1979, and these days conducts many productions through the Hothouse Theatre located on the floodplain between Albury and Wodonga. Many notable actors and comics have performed with the MRPG. Touring productions also often pass through the area.

Related Topics:
Murray River Performing Group - Flying Fruit Fly Circus

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The actor Richard Roxburgh was born in Albury.

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