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West Wyalong, town, south-central New South Wales, Australia. It is situated in the fertile Riverina district.

Founded as a gold-mining settlement in 1895, it was originally known as Main Camp to distinguish it from Wyalong (3 miles [5 km] away). Proclaimed a town in 1900, it became a shire in 1906. The name Wyalong is an Australian Aboriginal word of unknown meaning. After the last mine closed in 1921, West Wyalong became the service centre for a region of wheat, stock, and mixed farming and lumbering. West Wyalong is situated at the junction of the Newell and Mid Western highways and also has rail and air links to Sydney (about 220 miles [350 km] east). Local attractions include a historical museum and group of restored historic buildings transported to the town from the surrounding district. Pop. (2006) urban centre, 3,191; (2011) urban centre, 2,643.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Lorraine Murray.