February/March 2026 Issue of the Blackwood Times is out!
I thought it timely to use this Summer issue of the Times to do a huge shout out to the incredible first response volunteers who go a long way to keeping our community safe. To the 21 amazing people who make up the Blackwood CFA brigade and the 6 skilful Community...
December/January Issue of the Blackwood Times is out!
There is always something new to discover when it comes to Blackwood! I did not know that Ned Kelly passed through Blackwood in his early days. The article on Ned reveals some little known information. I met up with Steve, the author, and asked how the article came...
October/November Issue of the Blackwood Times is out!
I can’t believe it is a year since I last was the editor for our award-winning Community Newspaper. As I reflect on what has changed in that time, I am pleasantly surprised. The centre of Blackwood has had an uplift with new landscaping, pathways and road resealing....
August/September Issue of the Blackwood Times is out!
We may have passed the halfway point and the days are getting longer but the nights are still chilly. I am over scraping the ice off the windscreen before taking dog for a run in the morning and need to go early to avoid the peak traffic. Possible fund-raising scheme?...
June/July Issue of the Blackwood Times is out!
Blackwood is a busy place, as highlighted in this issue. Our majorevent, the Woodchop and Easter Carnival attracted over 3,000 visitors this year. There are few events like it around Australia! Hours can be spent looking at skilled woodchoppers, eating delicious...
April/May Issue of the Blackwood Times is out!
What an amazing Summer and early Autumn we have had! I think I have reached for a jumper only a handful of times in recent months which is definitely a first for me since moving to Blackwood. With the heat comes an increased fire risk so a huge shout to all of our...