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Biloela an Aboriginal word meaning White Cockatoo is the largest town in the
Banana Shire, which is located 596km north of Brisbane, 120km west of Gladstone,145km south-west of Rockhampton and 173 metres above sealevel
Due to its location at the intersection of the Dawson and Burnett Highways, the town is the hub of the Banana Shire and is well supplied with accommodation, shops,retail outlets, catering facilities, etc
Biloela and the Banana Shire, dubbed by the council as The Shire of Opportunity have a diverse range of industries. Biloelas economy is driven by the local coal mines, power station, pastoral and a very diverse agricultural industry including cotton, sorghum, wheat, herbs and spices. The cattle industry is thriving with the largest number of cattle of any shire in Queensland, with Teys Meatworks abattoir situated in the town.
Current publically listed developments
The following list of projects will have a positive economic effect on Biloela and
Banana Shire. The towns that will gain the greatest positive affect are listed with
each project. A number of these projects are outside the Banana Shire Council
Boundary, however the access to these projects is via Biloela and the Banana Shire
Current publically listed developments :
Minerals :
First pass drilling by Australian Bauxite Ltd on the Binjour Plateau possible affecton Thangool and Biloela
Aussie Q Resources Ltd at Whitewash South and Gordons molybdenum coppersilver prospects near Monto. Possible affect on Thangool and Biloela
Planet Metals Ltd has drilled two deep, partially cored holes (totalling 893 m) to testfor down-dip extensions of existing resource base at the Mount Cannindah coppergold project near Monto. Possible affect on Thangool and Biloela
Solomon Gold Plc has reported additional drilling results at the Crunchie gold
deposit within the Rannes gold project north-west of Biloela. affects Wowan, Banana& Biloela
Coal :
Anglo American Metallurgical Coal Ltd plan to re-commence open cut mining at
the Dawson North mine during the December quarter affects Moura, Banana &Biloela
Future Developments :
Aquila Resources Ltd and Vale Australia Ltd Belvedere affect on Moura,
Banana & Biloela
Bandanna Energy Ltd has upgraded total coal resources at the Arcturus near
Rolleston possible affect on Moura Banana & Biloela
Bowen Energy Ltd has completed five boreholes totalling 2610 m in the southern
area of the Katrina near Rolleston possible affect on Moura Banana & Biloela
Cockatoo Coal Ltd announced maiden Coal Reserve Baralaba mine Baralaba
North Wonbindi affect on Baralaba, Moura, Banana & Biloela
Xtrata Coal Wandoan – affects Taroom, Theodore, Banana & Biloela
The Range wandoan – affects Taroom, Theodore, Banana & Biloela
Petroleum and coal seam gas (CSG)
Molopo Australia Ltd continued dewatering and gas production testing near Moura.Possible affect on Moura, Banana & Biloela
Molopo Australia Ltd proposed Gas power Station Moura – affect on Moura,
Banana & Biloela
WestSide Corporation Ltd and Mitsui E&P Australia Ltd at the Meridian and at
Paranui affecting Moura, Banana. & Biloela
Santos Pipeline (GLNG) affecting Taroom, Moura, Banana & Biloela
Origin Pipeline (APLNG) affecting Taroom, Theodore, Cracow & Biloela
British Gas (QGCLNG) affecting Taroom, Cracow, Thangool, Biloela
Arrow affecting Taroom, Cracow, Thangool, Biloela
Town Centre
Today Biloela is a modern town characterised by very broad streets and a well
established business and service centre with a hospital in town.
Biloela Shopping world is unique in being the only enclosed Shopping world in the Banana Shire. Biloela Shopping world is a community centre with a Woolworths Supermarket & 22 specialty stores. The town has various sites for touristaccommodation (400 beds), and many dining options.
Educations :
Biloela has 3 primary schools; Redeemer Lutheran Primary, St Joseph’s Catholic Primary, and Biloela State Primary. It has only one high school (Biloela State High School). Biloela also has a Tafe and is the home to numerous arts and cultural groups. Banana Shire Council will commence the construction of the new art gallery shortly. Thangool Airport is located 11km south of Biloela.
Sports
There are 470 community and sporting organisations active within the community,such as Panthers Rugby League Club, Biloela Rugby Union Club, Biloela Touch Football Association, Callide Valley Tennis Association, Biloela Golf Club, Biloela Cricket Association, Biloela Valley’s Football Association (soccer), Biloela Swimming Club and the Biloela Police Citizens Youth Club.
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