Taroom Shines as Banana Shire Celebrates Australia Day Published on 28 January 2026 Banana Shire Council’s 2026 Australia Day celebrations brought residents together in Taroom for a day filled with community pride, recognition and family fun. Approximately 250 people attended the event, with locals travelling from across the Shire for the Australia Day Awards, the Citizenship Ceremony and a lively afternoon of activities. Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration
Australia Day 2026 – Venue Change for Taroom Published on 23 January 2026 Due to ongoing wet weather and recent rainfall, the event has been relocated from the Dawson River Precinct to the Taroom Town Hall. This change ensures the comfort and safety of attendees, participants, and staff while still allowing our community to come together for this significant occasion. Tagged as: , Public Notices
Biloela Pool Facility Redevelopment Survey Published on 19 January 2026 The Biloela Pool Facility has served residents for many years, and now is the time to explore how it can be improved, upgraded, or redesigned to better meet the needs of our community. Tagged as: , Public Notices
Biloela Industrial Incentives Initiative Published on 15 January 2026 Banana Shire Council is pleased to announce the Biloela Industrial Incentives Initiative, a competitive grants program to stimulate investment in shared infrastructure that attracts new and expanding businesses and places Banana Shire as a key industrial hub in Central Queensland. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Why You Should Microchip Your Working Dogs Published on 09 January 2026 Banana Shire Council recognises that primary producers are legally exempt from microchipping their working dogs. However, microchipping gives your dog the best chance of being returned if they become lost, stolen, or escape while you’re away. Tagged as: , Media Releases
2026 Australia Day Photography Competition - Now Closed Published on 08 January 2026 Capture the Colours of Our Shire – Enter the 2026 Australia Day Photography Competition!Banana Shire Council is inviting residents and visitors to showcase the beauty of our region in the 2026 Australia Day Photography Competition. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Kariboe Wind Farm and Battery Community Survey Published on 29 December 2025 The Kariboe Wind Farm and Battery project is currently going through its Social Impact Assessment. This SIA is the community’s opportunity to let the project proponent know what their concerns are about the impacts of this project on the community. Social impacts include things like housing and accommodation, the environment, economic impacts (including employment), social and emergency services Tagged as: , Public Notices
Census - Local Engagement Officers Published on 29 December 2025 The next Census is on Tuesday 11 August 2026. Everyone in Australia on Census night must be counted.The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is hiring more than 30,000 people across Australia to support to 2026 Census.From 5 January, there will be 130 Local Engagement Officer jobs available, including some in your council area. Tagged as: , Public Notices
Draft Corporate Plan 2026-2031 Published on 22 December 2025 Council is currently developing its 2026-2031 Corporate Plan and is seeking input from local residents. The Corporate Plan outlines Council’s vision, priorities, and goals for the next five years, and the feedback from our local residents is essential to ensure it reflects the needs and aspirations of our community. Tagged as: , Public Notices