The Blackwood Times is a bi-monthly community paper put together by volunteers for the community of Blackwood, Victoria.In the Mid 1990’s Robina Brown and Jinny Coyle were talking about communication and resources within the township of Blackwood. It was at this time that Robina decided to create a town newsletter and at the same time Jinny created a school holiday program for the children.

Progress aims to serve as a forum for discussing community concerns and interests, while prioritising the protection and rehabilitation of Blackwood’s natural environment. It seeks to foster economic development in a manner that preserves the community’s unique identity and respects residents' lifestyle choices. Efforts are focused on improving and developing valuable community assets through vari

Our cemetery is often complimented on by our visitors, as being one of the more picturesque sites in all of Victoria, we agree. As a final resting place it is certainly peaceful and serene, this sentiment seconded by the mob of kangaroos that also call it home during the day! The grounds are the final resting place for many of our pioneers, with the earliest known burial dating back to 1855. Th

Blackwood & Barry’s Reef Landcare Group has been around for over 20 years. We are a group of local residents who are passionate about actively caring for the land, waterways, plants, animals, fungi…all the natural beauty of a very special part of Victoria. We undertake weed management, revegetation, citizen science activities and have fun along the way! Our general meetings are held bimonthly at

The historical society supports and encourages the preservation of the history of Blackwood and the surroundings including Barrys Reef and Greenhills. We are a friendly group of volunteers that meet officially once a month at our home base, we however meet much more often to explore the area, discuss history and search out relics of the past of this amazing township. Blackwood came of age in the g

The Chapel was built in 1896 and was originally a Methodist church.In 1977 it became part of Uniting Church of Australia. It has served many generations of families in the area as a place of worship and to celebrate baptisms, weddings and funerals. After extensive renovations the building was reopened in 2022 to be used as a community space where people can gather for meetings, entertainment, wor