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)
On The Road Again with Wendy Hargreaves: Blackwood
Yesterday (Sunday February 18) Wendy Hargreaves had a good old chat with Grubby about our wee village on 3AW. Locals Karen discusses hats, Brendan chats about the Carnival, Fiona talks about our music scene & fungi, Ray reminisces on our gold-mining history &...
Feed the gumboot gobbler
The hungry gobbler bin wants your gumboots. Please drop them in the bin at the school bus stop in Martin Street. We already have 2 pairs donated (thank you to the donor) but we need MORE!!!! Be sure to come to the carnival to cheer on the skilled gumboot throwers.
Help us promote the carnival
The Blackwood Progress Association Woodchop & Easter Carnival is an annual fund-raising event for the whole community & it's various groups. We'd love it if you could help with getting the work around about this years event. Please share our posts on facebook...
Want to be a part of this years carnival?
Want to be a part of this years carnival? VOLUNTEERS We need you help! If you'd like to volunteer please email or phone Allan on 0409 419 104 PARADE Get your floats ready, get your tailors decorated & your bikes adorned! Registration not necessary. Any questions...
2024 carnival music program
STOP PRESS: This year's Carnival will feature incredible music throughout the day - with high energy Australian-Celtic band Austral and old-time bluesman C.W. Stoneking leading the way.
2023 Community Event of the Year
MOORABOOL SHIRE AWARD COMMUNITY EVENT OF THE YEAR: Blackwood Woodchop & Easter Carnival The Carnival celebrated its 120th year in 2022, with approximately 2,600 adults and 1,400 children attending the carnival on Easter Saturday. Although the event varies slightly...
May 19: Road Closure
Notice of Temporary Road Closures in Blackwood Saturday 19th May 2018 for the Blackwood Hotel & Community 150th Year Celebration We wish to advise that the following roads will be closed from 7am – 7pm on Saturday 19th May: 13 – 23 Martin Street, Blackwood...
2017 Easter Carnival
Easter Saturday April 15, 2017 Download the stall booking form HERE ...
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...
CFA volunteers celebrated
The historic gold mining town of Blackwood has long been protected by the fire brigade and tonight nine of its members were honoured for dedication to their small community. Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas represented Minister for Emergency Services James Merlino...