Ultima is a town in northern
Victoria,
Australia
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. The town is in the
Rural City of Swan Hill local government area
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, north-west of the state capital,
Melbourne and south of
Swan Hill. At the , Ultima had a population of 174,
down from 333 in 2011.
The ''Ultima Kangaroos'' are an
Australian rules football
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club which compete in the
Golden Rivers Football League
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. Since joining the then Kerang and District Football League in 1979, the 'Roos have won 10 premierships, which makes them one of the league's most successful teams during that time.
History
Ultima Post Office opened on 27 July 1899.
Today
Golfers play at the course of the Ultima Golf Club on Lake Boga Road.
References
Towns in Victoria (Australia)
Towns in Mallee
Rural City of Swan Hill
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