Ultima is a town in northern Victoria,

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. The town is in the Rural City of Swan Hill

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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

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club which compete in the

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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 {{Mallee-geo-stub