Government
Mooroopna was originally part of the Shire of Waranga, proclaimed in 1865. With boundary changes it became a riding of the Shire of Rodney in 1886.
Separated only by the Goulburn River from Shepparton, the town resisted many moves for amalgamation, but was forced into union with its larger neighbour in 1994 with the creation of the City of Greater Shepparton. The total population is about 60,403 (30 June 2004), and is expected to increase to 81,378 by 2031. The first councillors were elected in 1997.
Mooroopna is within the Victorian state electoral district of Shepparton and the Federal Division of Murray.
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