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The oldest businesses in the Riverina

Compiled by LocalsKnow · last reviewed

74 businesses across 17 towns of the Riverina that publish the year they started, oldest first, running from 1851 to 2024. The list is only as old as what each business says about itself, so a pub that has poured beer since the gold rush but never prints a date is not here. This list is compiled by a rule rather than written by hand, and the rule is stated above. The note under each entry is assembled from the facts recorded against that business during research, taken from what it publishes about itself. Nothing here is a review, nobody paid to be included, and the order is not a ranking.

74 businesses · Published · Reviewed
  1. 01

    Riverina Hotel

    Pubs · Wagga Wagga, NSW

    Since 1851, in Wagga Wagga. Family friendly bistro with kids meals. Drive-thru bottle shop. Open seven days.

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  2. 02

    Romano's Hotel

    Bars · Wagga Wagga, NSW

    Since 1857, in Wagga Wagga. Locally run by the Oates family. Bistro kitchen serving pub classics and unexpected offerings. Open 5 days including Sunday.

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  3. 03

    Star Hotel

    Pubs · Albury, NSW

    Since 1874, in Albury. Renovated public bar and sports bar. Family friendly bistro.

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  4. 04

    Albury Tigers

    Football and Netball Clubs · Albury, NSW

    Since 1876, in Albury. Plays in the Ovens & Murray Football Netball League. Grounds and rooms on Wodonga Place in central Albury.

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  5. 05

    Junee Hotel

    Pubs · Junee, NSW

    Since 1878, in Junee. Heritage accommodation rooms. Federation Filigree and Art Nouveau building.

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  6. 06

    Coolamon Hotel

    Pubs · Coolamon, NSW

    Since 1880, in Coolamon. The Garden outdoor bar. The Glasshouse covered dining area.

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  7. 07

    Wagga Wagga Swim Club

    Swimming Clubs · Wagga Wagga, NSW

    Since 1897, in Wagga Wagga. Five squads from Development to National level. Masters and recreational squad.

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  8. 08

    Jindera Football Netball Club

    Football and Netball Clubs · Jindera, NSW

    Since 1899, in Jindera. Competes in the Hume Football Netball League. Auskick through to senior football.

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  9. 09

    Bockman Batteries

    Battery Specialists · Albury, NSW

    Since 1905, in Albury. Batteries for cars, trucks, motorcycles, scooters, boats, tractors, lawn mowers and toys. Also supplies engine oils, coolant, marine oils, synthetic oils and motorcycle fluids.

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  10. 10

    Farrell Lusher Solicitors

    Solicitors · Wagga Wagga, NSW

    Since 1910, in Wagga Wagga. Family law, divorce and parenting matters. Criminal law, AVOs and driving offences.

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  11. 11

    Victory Memorial Gardens

    Parks and Gardens · Wagga Wagga, NSW

    Since 1925, in Wagga Wagga. Set on approximately 2 hectares on the banks of the Wollundry Lagoon. Contains The Cenotaph and memorials to the First and Second World Wars and the Vietnam War.

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  12. 12

    The Area Hotel

    Hotels · Griffith, NSW

    Since 1937, in Griffith. 208 Banna Avenue, Griffith NSW 2680. Bistro open 7 days for lunch and dinner.

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  13. 13

    The Rock Memorial Bowling Club

    Bowls Clubs · The Rock, NSW

    Since 1939, in The Rock. Crystal's Restaurant on site. Live music performances. Open seven days.

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  14. 14

    Junee Roundhouse Railway Museum

    Museums · Junee, NSW

    Since 1947, in Junee. Steam and diesel locomotives and heritage carriages. Working railway roundhouse with a 100 foot turntable. Open 5 days including Sunday.

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  15. 15

    Hockey Albury Wodonga

    Hockey Clubs · Albury, NSW

    Since 1953, in Albury. Based at the Albury Hockey Centre. Under 7s, Under 10s and Come & Try junior sessions.

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  16. 16

    Glassons Body Works

    Panel Beaters · Wagga Wagga, NSW

    Since 1953, in Wagga Wagga. Custom ute trays built on site. Trays powder coated locally.

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  17. 17

    Gemglow Jewellers

    Jewellers · Albury, NSW

    Since 1961, in Albury. Handmade bespoke jewellery. Jewellery repairs.

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  18. 18

    Crossborder Towing

    Towing Services · South Albury, NSW

    Since 1964, in South Albury. 24/7 breakdown and accident towing. Car carrier for vehicles, caravans and boats.

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  19. 19

    Albury Wodonga Theatre Company

    Theatre Companies · South Albury, NSW

    Since 1967, in South Albury. Two major musicals a year at the Albury Entertainment Centre or The Cube. Up to three plays a year at its South Albury theatre.

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  20. 20

    Kooringal Hotel

    Pubs · Kooringal, NSW

    Since 1967, in Kooringal. Multiple beer gardens. Children's playground. Open seven days.

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  21. 21

    Skinner & Associates

    Solicitors · Culcairn, NSW

    Since 1969, in Culcairn. Conveyancing and property law. Family law and wills and estates.

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  22. 22

    Whitehouse Motorcycles

    Motorcycle Dealers · Albury, NSW

    Since 1970, in Albury. Franchised dealer for Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Triumph and Husqvarna. Stocks pre-owned motorcycles and side-by-side vehicles.

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  23. 23

    Wagga Car Wreckers

    Wreckers · Wagga Wagga, NSW

    Since 1972, in Wagga Wagga. Dismantles late model passenger vehicles, 4WDs and light commercial vehicles. Minimum 3-month parts warranty; Gold 6 months parts, Platinum 6 months parts and labour.

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  24. 24

    Wagga Showerscreens and Glass

    Glaziers · Wagga Wagga, NSW

    Since 1974, in Wagga Wagga. Built with Darley Aluminium materials. Framed, semi-frameless and frameless shower screens.

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  25. 25

    Wagga Wagga Showerscreens & Glass

    Glaziers · Wagga Wagga, NSW

    Since 1974, in Wagga Wagga. Fully-framed, semi-frameless and frameless shower screens. Replacement glass.

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  26. 26

    Palm & Pawn Motor Inn & Tavern

    Pubs · Wagga Wagga, NSW

    Since 1976, in Wagga Wagga. Extensive beer garden with kids playground. Bistro lunch and dinner daily. Open seven days.

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  27. 27

    Albury Chess Club

    Chess Clubs · Albury, NSW

    Since 1977, in Albury. Plays Friday nights from 8pm. Meets at Albury High School, Kiewa Street.

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  28. 28

    La Scala Restaurant

    Italian Restaurants · Griffith, NSW

    Since 1977, in Griffith. Traditional wood fired pizza. House made pasta, gelato and desserts.

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  29. 29

    Nail Can Hill

    Mountain Bike Trails · West Albury, NSW

    Since 1977, in West Albury. Free access to 1200 hectares of bushland. About 29km of mountain bike singletrack across roughly 70 tracks.

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  30. 30

    Noel Comerford's Auto Parts & Accessories

    Auto Parts Stores · Wagga Wagga, NSW

    Since 1978, in Wagga Wagga. Filters, brake pads, coil springs, shock absorbers, spark plugs and automotive paints. Accessories including seat covers, floor mats, car carpet and antennas.

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  31. 31

    Hamblin Hire

    Equipment Hire · Albury, NSW

    Since 1978, in Albury. Access and lifting equipment and air compressors. Compaction equipment and concrete tools.

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  32. 32

    D & S Taber Electrical

    Electricians · Wagga Wagga, NSW

    Since 1981, in Wagga Wagga. Residential and commercial electrical work. Solar installation.

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  33. 33

    Wagga Glass and Aluminium

    Glaziers · Wagga Wagga, NSW

    Since 1982, in Wagga Wagga. 24 hour emergency glazing service. Windows, doors and glass.

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  34. 34

    Wagga Glass & Aluminium

    Glaziers · Wagga Wagga, NSW

    Since 1982, in Wagga Wagga. Fabricates and installs domestic windows and doors. Shopfronts and commercial glazing.

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  35. 35

    Craig Glasson Smash Repairs

    Panel Beaters · Wagga Wagga, NSW

    Since 1983, in Wagga Wagga. Collision repairs and panel beating. Custom resprays and paintless dent repairs.

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  36. 36

    All Things Off Road

    Auto Parts Stores · Wagga Wagga, NSW

    Since 1984, in Wagga Wagga. Stocks ARB, Bushranger, Rhino-Rack, Coast to Coast and Ultra Vision Lighting products. Carries caravan parts, trailer parts and general 4X4 accessories.

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  37. 37

    Diamonds on Baylis Jewellers

    Jewellers · Wagga Wagga, NSW

    Since 1984, in Wagga Wagga. Handcrafted rings and custom design. On-site repairs, resizing and stone resetting.

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  38. 38

    Borella Seafood

    Fish and Chips · East Albury, NSW

    Since 1987, in East Albury. Fresh fish, prawns and oysters counter. Fish and chips takeaway. Closed Sundays.

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  39. 39

    Brad Andrews Landscaping

    Landscapers · Albury, NSW

    Since 1988, in Albury. Pool paving and surrounds. Retaining walls and rockwork.

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  40. 40

    Engine Master

    Engine Reconditioning · Albury, NSW

    Since 1988, in Albury. Machine shop services. Custom engine building.

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  41. 41

    Albury Little Athletics Centre

    Athletics Clubs · East Albury, NSW

    Since 1990, in East Albury. 400m synthetic track at the Les O'Brien Athletics Precinct. Saturday competition from 8.30am.

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  42. 42

    Murray River Canoe Hire

    Boat Hire · South Albury, NSW

    Since 1991, in South Albury. Half day 17km and full day 27km paddles. Multi day 66km trips.

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  43. 43

    Dean Westmoreland Gardening & Landscaping

    Lawn Mowing · Albury, NSW

    Since 1994, in Albury. Lawn mowing, maintenance and turfing. Hedge trimming and topiary shaping.

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  44. 44

    Albury Brake & Clutch Centre

    Brake and Clutch · South Albury, NSW

    Since 1994, in South Albury. Brake repairs and clutch repairs. 4WD brake upgrades.

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  45. 45

    Aherns Plumbing Service

    Plumbers · Tatton, NSW

    Since 1994, in Tatton. Licensed builder, plumber, drainer, roofer and gasfitter. 24/7 emergency plumbing, roofing and gas fitting.

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  46. 46

    Who What Why

    Toy Shops · Albury, NSW

    Since 1995, in Albury. Over 3000 toys, games and puzzles. Educational and craft ranges.

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  47. 47

    Crown Computers

    Computer Repair · Wagga Wagga, NSW

    Since 1995, in Wagga Wagga. Custom gaming and graphics PC builds. PC, notebook and laptop repairs.

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  48. 48

    Indian Tandoori Restaurant Albury

    Indian Restaurants · Albury, NSW

    Since 1998, in Albury. North Indian and Goan cuisine. Tandoor baked meats and breads. Open seven days.

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  49. 49

    The Narrandera Bakery

    Bakeries · Narrandera, NSW

    Since 1998, in Narrandera. Fresh bread and rolls daily. Pies, pasties and sausage rolls.

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  50. 50

    Trail St Cafe

    Cafes · Wagga Wagga, NSW

    Since 1999, in Wagga Wagga. Coffee roasted by Premium Coffee Roasters. Breakfast and brunch menu.

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  51. 51

    Elite Cleaning

    Cleaners · Wagga Wagga, NSW

    Since 1999, in Wagga Wagga. Residential and commercial cleaning. Carpet cleaning and floor polishing.

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  52. 52

    South Albury Take Away

    Fish and Chips · South Albury, NSW

    Since 2000, in South Albury. Hand-cut chips from fresh potatoes. Hake, flake and flounder. Open seven days.

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  53. 53

    Custom Car Care Wagga

    Car Detailing · Wagga Wagga, NSW

    Since 2003, in Wagga Wagga. Applies Modesta ceramic coating systems for paint protection. Offers paint correction as a separate priced package.

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  54. 54

    Freedom Pools & Spas Riverina

    Pool Services · Wagga Wagga, NSW

    Since 2003, in Wagga Wagga. Fibreglass and concrete pools. Plunge pools and self-cleaning pools.

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  55. 55

    Beechworth Bakery Albury

    Bakeries · Albury, NSW

    Since 2004, in Albury. Ned Kelly pie and the Beesting. Cakes, pastries, pies, breads and rolls. Open seven days.

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  56. 56

    Bartlett Automotive

    Mechanics · South Albury, NSW

    Since 2004, in South Albury. European luxury car and EV servicing. 4x4 modifications and accessories.

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  57. 57

    North East Bin Hire

    Rubbish Removal · Albury, NSW

    Since 2007, in Albury. Wheelie bins from 250L to 1100L. Skip bins from 3.5 to 12 cubic metres.

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  58. 58

    Baan Sabai Jai Thai Restaurant

    Thai Restaurants · Albury, NSW

    Since 2009, in Albury. Traditional Thai curries and specialties. Weekday lunch service. Open 5 days including Sunday.

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  59. 59

    The Phone Repair Centre

    Phone Repair · North Albury, NSW

    Since 2009, in North Albury. IPhone, Samsung and other brand screen repairs. IPad and tablet repairs.

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  60. 60

    Indian Chimney

    Indian Restaurants · Albury, NSW

    Since 2010, in Albury. Clay oven baked breads. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian menus.

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  61. 61

    GJH Cabinets

    Cabinet Makers · Albury, NSW

    Since 2010, in Albury. Workshop at 234 North Street, North Albury NSW 2640. Kitchen design and storage solutions.

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  62. 62

    Platform 9 Coffee Roasters

    Coffee Roasters · South Albury, NSW

    Since 2011, in South Albury. Family-owned specialty roaster in South Albury. Small batch roasting with retail store. Closed Sundays.

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  63. 63

    L.J. Ellery Roofing

    Roofers · Albury, NSW

    Since 2011, in Albury. NSW licence 219950C, VIC licence 48080. Premises at 441 Buckingham Street, North Albury NSW 2640.

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  64. 64

    Bonetti's Pizzeria

    Pizza · Albury, NSW

    Since 2013, in Albury. Located in Shop 4, 617 Young Street, in the Aldi complex. Open seven days from 3pm till late.

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  65. 65

    Wello's Plumbing & Gas

    Plumbers · Thurgoona, NSW

    Since 2014, in Thurgoona. Based at 42 Table Top Rd, Thurgoona. 24/7 emergency plumbing.

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  66. 66

    Downtown Pizzeria

    Pizza · Albury, NSW

    Since 2015, in Albury. Wood fired pizza oven. Vegan, gluten free and dairy free options. Open seven days.

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  67. 67

    Canvas Eatery

    Restaurants · Albury, NSW

    Since 2015, in Albury. Behind Murray Art Museum Albury. Overlooks QEII Square.

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  68. 68

    WB Carpentry

    Carpenters · Albury, NSW

    Since 2016, in Albury. Address 573 Hovell Street, South Albury NSW 2640. NSW licence 470754C.

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  69. 69

    Table and Graze

    Caterers · Wagga Wagga, NSW

    Since 2017, in Wagga Wagga. Grazing tables, boxes and platters. Weddings, parties and corporate events.

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  70. 70

    Vanilla Pod Pizza & Pasta Bar Albury

    Pizza · Albury, NSW

    Since 2018, in Albury. Woodfired pizza and handmade pasta. Breakfast served daily.

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  71. 71

    Fast Fuel Motorcycles

    Motorcycle Mechanics · Lavington, NSW

    Since 2019, in Lavington. Royal Enfield dealer. Harley-Davidson servicing specialty.

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  72. 72

    Genesis Automotive Services

    Mobile Mechanics · Albury, NSW

    Since 2020, in Albury. Services Albury and surrounds from a workshop at Lavington. Mechanical servicing, auto electrical and auto air conditioning work.

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  73. 73

    Murray Concert Choir

    Choirs · Albury, NSW

    Since 2022, in Albury. Rehearses Mondays 7.30pm to 9.30pm at St David's Uniting Church. A learning choir open to new singers.

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  74. 74

    Crust & Crumb Bakery

    Bakeries · South Albury, NSW

    Since 2024, in South Albury. Slow-fermented naturally leavened sourdough. Certified sustainable Australian flour. Closed Sundays.

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How this list was put together

LocalsKnow ranked these by hand. Nobody paid to be on the list and nobody can pay to move up it. Where a position is arguable, the blurb says what tipped it. The ordering here is deliberately not the quality score used on the category pages, because a score cannot tell you which of two good operators to ring first.

The list is checked again every six months. If something has closed, changed hands or fallen off, tell us and it gets pulled at the next review rather than left sitting there.

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