Seville is a town to the east of

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, the capital city of

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, along the

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, located within the

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. Seville recorded a population of 2,559 at the . Seville sits within the

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wine region. It is serviced by bus 683 from

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to Warburton via

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. The township sits on a dismantled railway line which is now the Warburton Trail, used by walkers, runners, cyclists and horse riders. A plan for a large scale shopping centre in the land adjacent to the service station was put forward to the council (June 2011) and was finally opened in June 2014. The town has a primary school, which celebrated its centenary in 1987. It also has an active fire brigade, the Seville CFA. An active community learning centre, the Seville Community House provides short courses and classes on a wide variety of subjects. The Seville Recreation Reserve is the hub for all sporting activities within the town and is home for football, netball, tennis & cricket teams that compete in local competitions every weekend of the year as well as equestrian activities. In 2011, the Seville Water Play Park was opened. The town is home to many wineries, which are highlighted in Shedfest, held annually on the second weekend of October. The Seville Township Group is a local advocacy community group, dedicated to improving Seville for the local community and surrounds.

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