Goonellabah () is the eastern

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, Australia, and is on the

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. It sits within the

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local government area. The Traditional Owners of this area are the Widjabul people of the Bundjalung nation. The

has its main offices on Oliver Avenue in the suburb.

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was established here in 1976. Goonellabah has many sporting teams which compete in local competitions. These include

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, table tennis, cricket, hockey, touch, and tennis.

Origin of place name

The name Goonellabah is derived from the Yugambeh–Bundjalung language word ''gunel'' which mean 'native coral tree'. It was previously also known as Wilsons Ridge, Newtown, Paddington and Lover's Retreat.

Heritage listings

Goonellabah has a number of heritage-listed sites, including: * 562 Ballina Road: Tulloona

References

Towns in New South Wales Northern Rivers City of Lismore {{NorthernRivers-geo-stub