Postcode(s) 4702 State electorate(s) Fitzroy Federal division Division of Flynn | LGA(s) Banana Shire Council Postal code 4702 | |
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Location 617 km (383 mi) NW of Brisbane
115 km (71 mi) SW of Rockhampton
59 km (37 mi) NW of Biloela
38 km (24 mi) E of Baralaba Weather 23°C, Wind E at 11 km/h, 90% Humidity | ||
Rannes is a small town in central Queensland, Australia within the Banana Shire local government area, between Wowan and Banana on the Leichhardt Highway and the Don River.
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History
Although small, Rannes used to be a major railway town which once had 27 pubs.
In 1880, the local government area Banana Division (later the Shire of Banana) was established with its headquarters in Banana (taking its name from the town). However, in 1930 the shire headquarters became Rannes and the shire offices were physically relocated from Banana to Rannes. Since 1946, the shire has its headquarters in Biloela.
Economy
Rannes is primarily a farming town which specialises in the beef and grain industry.
References
Rannes, Queensland Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA