Facebook Action Group Forum

Dec 4, 2016 | action, news | 0 comments

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...

Mobile bars up in Blackwood

Dec 15, 2015 | action, news | 1 comment

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

Dec 3, 2015 | action, news | 0 comments

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 –...

BAG has BAGGED it!

Nov 30, 2015 | action, news | 0 comments

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...

Council Meeting Sept 3, 2014

Sep 3, 2014 | action | 0 comments

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...

Burn the BMO!

Jun 22, 2014 | action | 0 comments

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...

Kate Cotter’s Blog & mailing list

Dec 24, 2013 | action | 0 comments

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...

in the press: Building Law changes

Dec 18, 2013 | action | 0 comments

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

Nov 17, 2013 | action

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...

Waste Water Treatment in Blackwood

Oct 1, 2013 | action | 0 comments

In response to our enquiries regarding the councils audit of Blackwood Septic Systems, The Blackwood Times received this comment by email today from Moorabool Shire Council CEO Rob Croxford … “The data collection process on septic tanks in Blackwood has...

Changes to Planning Act

Jul 25, 2013 | action | 0 comments

The Planning and Environment Amendment (General) Act 2013 amends the Planning and Environment Act 1987 to implement Government election commitments and to introduce process improvements and red tape reductions to Victoria’s planning system. What does the General...

Bushfire/Planning Action Groups in the press

Jul 22, 2013 | action | 0 comments

Locals threaten legal action over costly Black Saturday regulations Fri Jul 12, 2013 Locals threaten legal action over costly Black Saturday regulations. see the video on ABC TV News Bushfire Management Overlay – Lobby Group Against Planning Restrictions The...