community goings on
BAG (Blackwood Action Group)
Facebook Action Group Forum
At the Blackwood Action Group's (BAG) 2016 public meeting in November, the group announced that they have started a Facebook group where the Blackwood community can exchange & discuss information of public interest. This will be a great resource for the community...
Mobile bars up in Blackwood
After testing the new Blackwood mobile blackspot tower over the weekend the tower was turned on last Monday (Dec 14, 2015) so Telstra & Telstra reseller customers can now get mobile in Blackwood. Optus & Vodaphone customers are hoping their suppiers may come...
Blackwood Localised Septic Program
All Blackwood ratepayers should receive a letter from Central Highlands Water in the mail today. It includes a cover letter summarising the program announcing the Drop-in info sessions (Thursday December 10 @ 3:30-6:30pm & Saturday December 12 @ 10:30am - 1:00pm)....
BAG has BAGGED it!
Blackwood Action Group are happy to announce a major breakthrough in Blackwoods waste water management. Pictured are members of BAG with the Blackwood Sewerage Working Group, Minister Lisa Neville & Mary-Anne Thomas. FUNDING FOR BLACKWOOD WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT...
Blackwood Asset Map
The Blackwood Assets map mentioned on page 19 of the June/July '15 issue can be downloaded here (3.8mb .pdf)
Council Meeting Sept 3, 2014
Thank you to those who attended the council meeting today to hear the response to BAG's questions. Unfortunately, a late change to the scheduling of Councils response meant that many of you missed out on that important part of the meeting. We attempted to let as many...
Burn the BMO!
May 28, 2014: One down, one to go for Blackwood... At last it seems we have arrived at a common-sense position on the BMO, and it’s strengthening of our property rights. It’s a pity, though, that we need to expend so much time and energy dragging our politicians and...
Kate Cotter’s Blog & mailing list
Contact Kate via her blog if you are now unable to build on your land in Australia, due to the new Bushfire Management Overlay. "I am leading a lobby group to a) change the Planning Provisions so that current landholders aren't prohibited from building their homes OR...
in the press: Building Law changes
ABC NEWS: Landowners welcome State Government changes to controversial bushfire building laws read full article on ABC's site STAR NEWS: Overlay Review Plea read full article on The Star site
Letters re Fire Hazards around Blackwood
On November 16, 2013 The Blackwood Action Group sent letters to Mr Craig Lapsley, Victorian Fire Services Commissioner & Mr Hamish Webb, Acting Regional Manager Land and Fire, Department of Environment and Primary Industries voicing the communities concerns...
CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)
Spotted in the Press
Moorabool News Feb 7, 2025
Book your house now
Your junk, someone’s treasure Locals who wish to run a sale at their house simply fill out the form at https://forms.gle/yodN7xvL9t73UVjA8 A few locals have asked about the Whole Town Garage Sale on Saturday, March 8. This is the 7th sale I've run, each raising funds...
2025 Whole Town Garage Sale
Your junk, someone’s treasure The 2025 Whole Town Garage Sale is set for Labor Day, Saturday March 8 from 8am – 1pm. If you haven’t been to one before, locals who wish to run a sale at their house simply fill out the form at https://forms.gle/yodN7xvL9t73UVjA8 (I’ll...
Hidden Treasures Artists Bio’s
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Hidden Treasures Sneak Peek
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Hidden Treasures Meet the Artists
Brendan Hehir
Jinny Coyle
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