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Subscriber only The Banana Shire Council has voted to endorse five principles it would like to ensue in the lead up to the closure of the Callide power stations in the coming decades. Chief executive officer Tom Upton told the council s ordinary meeting on April 28 the Callide B and Callide C power stations were set to close in the future due to scheduled end of life. The Callide B station is set to wrap up its operations in 2028 and Callide C is projected to close in 2038. I think that council needs to adopt a position in terms of what happens to the community after this happens, Mr Upton said.
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The Banana Shire Council kept with tradition on January 26 by hosting an Australia Day Awards ceremony in Biloela.
In a brief statement BSC Mayor Neville Ferrier thanked the organising committee volunteers, sponsors, community groups and all who contributed and made the day a success.
“Six residents of our Shire proudly became Australian Citizens and winners of the Banana
Shire Australia Day Awards were announced,” Mr Ferrier said.
Citizen of the Year: Francis Moretti
Young
Volunteer of the Year: Loraine Hellyer
Cultural Award: Ashley Cook
Senior Sportsperson: Mel Collins
Community Group or Team: Biloela Netball Association Committee