On Australia Day, we reflect on our history, its highs and its lows.

We respect the stories of others.

And we celebrate our nation, its achievements and most of all, its people.

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Join us as we celebrate Australia Day in true Aussie style.  Dress up in your best Aussie outfit or decorate a hat with an Aussie theme to win a prize.  Try your luck at lamington eating competitions, sack races, the great thong toss and wheelbarrow competitions. Keep the kids happy and cool off with plenty of water activities.

Entertainment includes Freestyle Motocross demo’s where you will see some great tricks put together by the Motorcross team, scrumptious food stalls with something for everyone, ice-creams, coffee, live music, and lots of fun for the whole family.

The Banana Shire Council’s Australia Day awards acknowledge and celebrate the contribution and success of individuals and groups within the Banana Shire who have made significant contributions and achievements.

2022 Banana Shire Australia Day Celebrations & Awards Nominees

The 2022 Banana Shire Australia Day Celebrations will be hosted by the Biloela Community at the Queensland Heritage Park on Wednesday 26th January.

The celebrations will commence at 7.00am with a free Poets Breakfast, followed by the official Awards Ceremony and a day of Aussie themed entertainment.

The Banana Shire Council’s Australia Day awards acknowledge and celebrate the contribution and success of individuals and groups within the Banana Shire who have made significant contributions and achievements. These awards provide Council with the opportunity to publicly acknowledge the local individuals and organisations who have made a significant contribution to the community.

Recipients of the awards will be announced by Mayor Nev Ferrier at 9.00am at our official Australia Day celebrations on 26th January at Queensland Heritage Park.

Entertainment includes Freestyle Motocross demo’s, food stalls, live music, water activities for kids, and lots of fun for the whole family.

Banana Shire Council received 22* nominations across nine categories for the 2022 Banana Shire Australia Day Awards.

The categories include:

• Volunteer of the Year
• Citizen of the Year
• Young Citizen of the Year
• Sports Coach Official and/or Administrator
• Cultural
• Junior Cultural
• Community Group or Team
• Community Event of the Year
• Junior Sportsperson

No nominations were received for Senior Sportsperson.

Nominees include:

• Aileen Trace
• Anne Goodland
• Jen Gourley
• Ann Hobson
• Robert Price
• Caitlin Boothby
• Nick Ein
• Paul Quarmby
• Sheree Adcock
• Susan Cook
• Lucy Johnston
• Rotary Club of Biloela
• Taroom Theatre Restaurant
• Twin Valleys Motorcycle Club
• Wowan Sports Club
• Walking Together with the Star of Taroom
• The Star of Taroom
• Corey Mellor
• Kobi Symes
• Mitchell Hay
• Tyler Seagrott

Australia Day 2022 Photography Competition

 

This year, the Banana Shire Council will be hosting the Australia Day Photography Competition via social media, allowing residents of the Shire easy access to participate. Simply read the brief by clicking here, upload your image to our social media outlets (Facebook and Instagram) and follow the guidelines to enter. It's that easy!

Where Are They Now?

Below we are showcasing previous Australia Day Awards recipients as part of our ‘Where Are They Now?’ campaign to demonstrate the value the Awards Program brings to our community. Follow the stories to read about all of the things our homegrown heroes have achieved since winning their awards.

Click on the images below to read more about each award recipient:

Previous Award Recipients

Click here to view the history of Banana Shire Citizen of the Year Award Recipients

Click here to view 2021 Award Winners

Above: 2021 Citizen of the Year Francis Moretti and Mayor Nev Ferrier

Above: 2021 Young Citizen of the Brooke Hay and Mayor Nev Ferrier