Casino, located at the junction of the Bruxner Highway and the Summerland Way, also lies on the banks of the Richmond River in northern New South Wales. The area was first settled in the late 1820's by squatters but a township was not surveyed until the mid 1850's with early industries being primarily timber and dairying. However, when a substantial meatworks was established in the 1930's, the town grew quickly as beef farming also became important. Essentially a service town for the region, Casino is surrounded by beautiful countryside, rich farmland with the Border Ranges to the north giving a great backdrop. The town itself is well looked after - has several parks adjoining the Richmond River, Jabiru Wetlands & Railway Museum to the north and several historic buildings (dating back to the early 1860's) in amongst a colourful and busy shopping precinct (Walker Street).

Population: 10,500
State: New South Wales
Name Origin: Named after cattle property "Cassino" which gained its name from the Italian town of Monte Cassino
Pronunciation: Ca-see-no
Postcode: 2478
Local Government: Richmond Valley Council
Location: 759km north of Sydney, 226km south of Brisbane
Main Roads: Bruxner Hwy , Summerland Way
Main Watercourses: Richmond River
Radio Stations (Music): Triple Z (100.9), FM 104.7 (104.7), Triple J (96.1)

Photos from Casino (Click on thumbnail for full sized image):
 

	Hare Street (Bruxner Hwy), heading east into Casino (2004).
	Centre Street (Summerland Way), heading south from Light Street, Casino (2004).
	Centre Street (Summerland Way), heading north approaching Hare Street (Bruxner Hwy) in Casino (2004).
	Centre Street, heading north approaching the Richmond River bridge, Casino (2004).
	Centre Street, again heading north, this time approaching Rayner Street (eventually Barker St), Casino (2004).
	Walker Street, looking south approaching the Canterbury Street roundabout, Casino (2004).
	Walker Street, looking south from Canterbury Street, Casino (2004).
	Barker Street, looking east from Centre Street, Casino (2004).
	Centre Street (Summerland Way/Bruxner Hwy), looking north from Barker Street, Casino (2004).
	Johnston Street (Summerland Way), looking east between West and Centre Street, Casino (2004).
	Queensland Road (Summerland Way), looking east from Churchill Crescent, Casino (2004).