BILOELA The first real town the traveler encounters heading west is Biloela. Biloela is generally believed to be Aboriginal for 'black or white cockatoo. Biloela is a prosperous rural centre that is also the beginning of the power and coal energy centres. Wide streets and modern shops intermix with the older structures. Biloela is the administrative centre for the Banana Shire. The Banana Shire was named after a bullock utilised to round up cattle - named 'Banana'. In 1880.  Extensive grazing and cropping concerns are found in the area. Cotton, sorghum and wheat are grown in the area. The Callide Power Stations lie just north of the town and Coal was discovered on Callide Creek in 1891 and is now mined. The Biloela War Memorial is an interesting and moving adoption of the modern cenotaph. The Biloela churches are of the modern era. The trading hotels are of the 50’s vintage. The Biloela water tower that is close to the town centre has taken the mural message to a new dimension. This mural is a moving tribute to women in the area over the last 150 years. The Biloela heritage museum is still in the development stage. Biloela is a nice town and an overnight is recommended. Heritage diary