industry, with a small abattoir. In 2016, Tallangatta was declared a "Notable Town", by Heritage Australia. The main street is long for a town of its size and is quite unique. The unique architecture is home to a thriving retail and hospitality sector that contributes to local employment and tourism. Services include a small hospital, and two primary schools, a secondary school and an integrated childcare, library and community centre. A considerable number of residents now commute to work in Albury–Wodonga. The decline of the water frontage of Lake Hume, due to sporadic drought conditions and the privatisation of Australia waterways, has had an impact on the town. Although through initiatives, such as the Tallangatta Tomorrow project funded by state government, the township is experiencing a new lease on life. There are several successful community focused initiatives operating within the township including The Hub, the Uniting Church Op Shop, Tallangatta Food Swap, Plasticwise Tallangatta, Boomerang Bags Tallangatta, and the Tallangatta Community Theatre Group. The town has a high proportion of retirees, with some elderly people cared for at Bolga Court Hostel. This heritage is celebrated in the popular annual Tallangatta Fifties Festival; however, as of June 2018, has ended due to financial concerns and feedback. Transport There is no scheduled public transport in Tallangatta, other than school buses which are not available to the general public. The town is mainly accessed via the Murray Valley Highway; the northern terminus of the Omeo Highway to Omeo is approximately east of the town. The High Country Rail Trail passes through the town; it follows the route of the Cudgewa railway line, which closed in 1981. Sport Tallangatta has an Australian rules football team, the Tallangatta Football Club competing in the Tallangatta & District Football League. Golfers play at the Tallangatta Golf Club on Coorilla Street. Notable residents Phillip Law, scientist and Antarctic explorer was born in Tallangatta in 1912 Doug Smith, North Melbourne footballer grew up in Tallangatta William Yates, a politician who served in both the British and Australian parliaments, spent his last years in Tallangatta Ian Trevaskis, writer and author; Children's Book Council of Australia award-winning author References External links Photos of old Tallangatta at Culture Victoria Mining towns in Victoria (Australia) Towns in Victoria (Australia) Shire of Towong