Banana Shire Council CEO Tom Upton Resignation Published on 14 May 2026 Banana Shire Council advises that Chief Executive Officer Tom Upton has accepted an appointment as CEO of Livingstone Shire Council, with his final day at Banana Shire Council to be prior to commencing his new role on 29 June 2026. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Community Information Request - Flood Studies Published on 14 May 2026 Banana Shire Council is undertaking a series of flood studies across the Dawson River basin, including communities along the Dawson River, Dee River, Don River, Kroombit Creek and associated tributaries. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Banana Shire Biz Connect Published on 13 May 2026 Banana Shire Council celebrates QLD Small Business Month, launching Banana Shire Biz Connect, a new public-facing online Business Directory Portal. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Extended partnership with the AUKUS Forum Published on 07 April 2026 We are pleased to formalise an extended partnership with the AUKUS Forum following the signing of a Partnership Certificate at the AUKUS Forum Workshop hosted by Banana Shire Council in Moura on 30 March 2026. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Queensland–China Investment Roundtable Published on 07 April 2026 Banana Shire Council was proud to be represented at the Queensland–China Investment Roundtable, hosted by the Global Investment Attraction team at Trade and Investment Queensland. Tagged as: , Media Releases
$3.5 million grants program opens for Biloela Industrial Businesses Published on 03 March 2026 Banana Shire Council has opened a competitive grants program to drive new investment into the Biloela Industrial Precinct. The Biloela Industrial Incentives Initiative offers $3.5 million, funded by the Queensland Government, for shared infrastructure, services and capabilities that benefit multiple businesses in Banana Shire. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Be snake aware Published on 02 March 2026 With many recent reports of snake sightings across the Banana Shire, it’s important for residents and pet owners to understand how to stay safe. Tagged as: , Media Releases
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