Blackwood Action Group

30/03/2026

Discover stories, landscapes and people that shaped the Mitcham Hills at this year’s History Festival!

Take a scenic train journey through the hills to explore the Ashby family legacy at Wittunga and Watiparinga, learn how the community fought to save the Blackwood Experimental Orchard and Recreation Forest, or hear the stories of the next generation of Blackwood’s early families.

For event dates, booking details and more information, visit the BAG website:

BAG History Group's main focus is to gather, share and record history stories of Mitcham Hills communities to look after our heritage for future communities.

16/03/2026

A massive thank you to everyone who attended our re-scheduled Clean Up Australia Day event yesterday!

In total 17 (nearly full) large bags plus some other dumped hard rubbish were collected by 29 fantastic volunteers.

26/02/2026

Rescheduled: Clean Up Australia Day - Blackwood

The weather forecast for Sunday is currently looking ominous, with an anticipated 10-45mm of rain. While the rain is much needed, it doesn't make for the best conditions for our annual Clean Up Australia Day event.

BAG has decided to CANCEL this Sunday and reschedule the event for Sunday 15th of March. At 8:45AM from the Blackwood Railway Station, Garden Carpark.

If you can still make it, we would love to have you join us! It is a great opportunity to spruce up Blackwood - and have some fun at the same time.

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19/02/2026

What an incredible result from the Blackwood Action Group’s Christmas Tree Festival!

With amazing support from volunteers, local businesses, community groups, and the City of Mitcham, the two-day event welcomed over 1,200 visitors, featured 42 beautifully decorated trees, and offered plenty of affordable family fun and handmade goodies. Volunteers gave hundreds of hours to make it all happen — a true community effort.

Most importantly, the festival raised much-needed funds for our local emergency services. BAG was proud to donate $5,000 to the Sturt Group Fire and Emergency Fund and $3,000 to the Sturt SES Group. The SES will use the funds to purchase specialist first aid kits, helping volunteers reach and care for people in difficult terrain.

A fantastic effort by the whole community — thank you to everyone who helped make it happen!

03/02/2026

BAG would like to congratulate our current President, Brian Ferris, on being awarded the City of Mitcham's Active Citizen of the Year!

Brian’s commitment to volunteer service has been an important part of his life. He has been involved in a variety of Mitcham hills volunteer community groups, undertaking leadership roles in many groups including Blackwood Neighbourhood Watch, Blackwood Action Group, Rotary Club of Coromandel Valley, Blackwood Winemakers and Brewers Club and the Blackwood Memorial Hall Committee.

His engagement has not only helped raise funds for significant projects locally and internationally but importantly has helped build a sense of community pride, connectivity and volunteer service in the hills area of the City of Mitcham.

10/12/2025

Have you spotted these wonderful new murals by local artists along the Main Road of Blackwood?

07/12/2025

Today is the final day for the 2025 Blackwood Tree 🎄 festival! Take a look at all the wonderful trees put together by the local community at the Blackwood Community Centre at Tiwu Kumangka. Open until 4PM today with a gold coin donation for entry.

If you need a Christmas Tree this year, there are still some available for purchase, with proceeds going to local CFS and SES groups.

05/12/2025

🎄The Blackwood Christmas Tree Festival returns this year! Come and see all of the fantastic 40+ Christmas Trees put together by the local community. Santa will also be making an appearance! With kids activities, Santa shop and more, there is something for everyone. 🎅

On at the Blackwood Community Centre at Tiwu Kumangka - 2 Young Street, Blackwood. Open 10AM to 4PM Saturday and Sunday.

Gold coin donation for entry.

01/12/2025

The Blackwood Christmas Tree Festival returns this weekend at the Blackwood Community Centre in Tiwu Kumangka. Come and see a wonderful display of Christmas Trees put together by the local community. Santa will also be making an appearance!

Open Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 December from 10AM to 4PM.

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21/11/2025

It's time to join in the Christmas spirit and deck the malls, your street, your home and business with big, beautiful red bows.

This 23-year-old Blackwood Action Group initiative has become a special tradition in our area. Available for $10 per pack (cash only) - you get 3m x 137cm, which will make 2 gorgeous bows. Purchase from Fairley's Shoe store, Blackwood Newsagent and Catherine Hutchesson MP's office.

The bow packs are re-useable!

13/10/2025

Last Monday, more than 500 locals gathered at Hawthorndene Oval on to celebrate 100 years since DJ Hewett gifted the oval to the community. A particular highlight of the day were the children getting involved in classic games like tug-o-war, egg-and-spoon races and maypole dancing.

A huge thank you to the Hawthorndene 100 Committee, City of Mitcham, local businesses, community groups, and volunteers who made the day so special.