Nandaly, Victoria

Nandaly is a small town in the Mallee region of Victoria, Australia. The town is located 388 km north-west of the state capital, Melbourne on the Calder Highway in the Shire of Buloke local government area. At the, Nandaly had a population of 30.

History
The Post Office opened on 2 November 1914 when a community developed on the arrival of the railway. It later closed, along with the town's General Store. The Public School has also closed since the turn of the century. Much of the downturn follows the diversion of traffic around Nandaly following the highway being re-routed, A-road to B-road type of change.

Nandaly Hotel's owner died however the community banded together, forming a co-operative by membership to purchase the pub and license, donating labour to rehabilitate the venue and re-open it in 2022. Membership, when it was available during fundraising, was available from $250 upwards, with some local farmers donating $5,000 to $10,000.

The town received grant funding from the LGA enabling them to install 2 powered and watered caravan/camping sites, along with disabled toilet/shower amenities in early 2022.

With its neighbouring township Sea Lake, Nandaly has a football team (Sea Lake-Nandaly) competing in the North Central Football League.

Golfers play at the course of the Nandaly Golf Club on Messinnes Street.