Planned Fire Mitigation Across Banana Shire Published on 24 September 2026 Banana Shire Council advises residents that planned fire mitigation will be undertaken within and around selected locations across the Shire as part of Council’s ongoing bushfire risk-reduction program. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Tickets Now on Sale for the 2026 Brigalow Arts Festival Published on 24 September 2026 The Banana Shire Regional Art Gallery is pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Brigalow Arts Festival, celebrating 30 years of artistic excellence, creativity and community connection. Tagged as: , Media Releases
McDonald's Coming to Biloela Published on 27 August 2026 Banana Shire Council has welcomed the announcement that McDonald's will be coming to Biloela, marking an exciting milestone for the community and a strong sign of continued growth and investment in the region. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Banana Shire Council appoints Justin Hancock as CEO Published on 27 August 2026 Banana Shire Council has appointed experienced local government executive Justin Hancock as its new Chief Executive Officer, with Mr Hancock set to commence on 2 November 2026. Tagged as: , Media Releases
$3.5 Million Grants Program Moves to Assessment Stage Published on 14 August 2026 Banana Shire Council has progressed a competitive grants program to the Request for Proposal (RFP) stage, following the close of the Expression of Interest (EOI) period on 31 March 2026. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Biloela Workers Accommodation Camp Published on 10 July 2026 On 26 November 2025, Banana Shire Council resolved to appoint Anaman as the construct and operate contractor for the Biloela Workers Accommodation Camp. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Banana Shire Council celebrates NAIDOC Week Published on 03 July 2026 Council proudly hosted a NAIDOC Week Flag Raising Ceremony in Biloela, bringing together staff, community members and guests, including representatives from the Queensland Police Service, to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Taroom Main Street Amenities Upgrade Published on 03 July 2026 Banana Shire Council, in partnership with the Queensland Government, is proud to deliver new and improved facilities for the local community through funding provided under the Works for Queensland program. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council backs call to reverse disaster funding changes Published on 01 July 2026 Council is supporting calls from the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) to reverse proposed federal changes to disaster recovery funding, warning they will leave Queensland communities worse off. Tagged as: , Media Releases