December ’17 January ’18 issue

December ’17 January ’18 The December ’17 January ’18 issue of the Times is ready now for your reading pleasure … (6.5mb). It is chock’a’block full of photos & stories. INSIDE: ALL THE FESTIVITIES p1 & 4: Oaks Day at...

First Aid Kits

BE PREPARED for medical emergencies! Is your first aid kit current? complete? Do you have one in your car? or on your bike? did you know what all work vehicles are required, by law, to have an approved first aid kit on board? every business, no matter how small, must...

Friends of CERT

Your CERT (Blackwood & District Community Emergency Response Team) team is looking for friendly folk to join their Friends of CERT program. Friends of CERT are associate members. They want to support CERT but don’t want to commit to attend meetings have...

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...

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...

CEMP Have Your Say

Have your say on the DRAFT Blackwood Community Emergency Management Plan The DRAFT Blackwood Community Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) has been developed by the Blackwood Community Emergency Management Planning Group on behalf of the local community. All feedback and...

Finalist in 2 categories at CNAV awards night!

Over the weekend I attended the 2016 conference for the Community Newspapers of Victoria (CNAV). The Community Newspaper Association of Victoria (CNAV) is the peak body representing not-for-profit community newspapers across Victoria. The Blackwood Times has maintaind...

Council hosts ‘how to’ session for election hopefuls

Moorabool Shire Council will host a public information session for residents considering standing for council in the upcoming elections. Moorabool Shire Council’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Rob Croxford said that standing for Council is a relatively simple process,...

Anyone can stand for council

Elections are just around the corner in Moorabool Shire and Chief Executive Officer Rob Croxford is encouraging community-minded citizens to consider standing for council. Mr Croxford said now was the time for potential candidates to learn more about what’s involved...

NBN: how badly do we want it?

from the desk of Catherine King MP Leaked documents have confirmed large areas of Ballarat are being punished with a badly delayed & 2nd rate NBN to protect Malcolm Turnbull. The leaked document from inside Malcolm Turnbull’s chaotic NBN Co reveals that a trial...

A letter to all of the Elected Councillors

To Whom It May Concern, Please forward a copy of this email to each of the Councillors on Council. My name is Michael Boyd I am a resident & business owner in Blackwood. I also have a position on our Blackwood Crown Reserves Committee of Management. My concern...

Carnival Program

11am parade departs Main Street towards Recreation reserve 11.30 Carnival opening & presentation of 2016 Carnival Queen & King 12.00 Pet show registration opens 1.00pm Judging of Pet show 12.00-1.30pm Childrens’ novelty races 12.00-4.00pm Spinning wheel...

2016 Easter carnival stalls

The 2016 Blackwood Easter Carnival & Woodchop will be held on Saturday March 26, commencing with a traditional Street Parade through the town arriving at the reserve at 11:30. A large number of visitors are anticipated with this years Woodchop Program is set to be...

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...