Tatyoon is a small town in the western region of

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, Tatyoon had a population of 130. The name comes from an Aboriginal word meaning "Water Catchment" The local football team, Tatyoon Hawks are a part of the

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. They won the 1998, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2016 and 2023 premierships. Tatyoon Post Office opened on 1 January 1867 and closed in May 1994 In 2023, Tatyoon was featured in a series of videos produced by

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promoting farm safety.

Notable people

* David Astbury -

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player, originally played for Tatyoon Hawks

References

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