Blackwood, Victoria Blackwood, Victoria Blackwood is a township in Victoria, Australia. The township is located on the Lerderderg River, 89 kilometres north west of the state capital, Melbourne. Situated in The Wombat State Forest. Blackwood is in the Shire of Moorabool local government area and had a population of 295 at the . The town currently consists of a pub, a coffee roastery & cafe, a post office / general store, an antique store, a design studio, various holiday cottages, a holiday park, a bed and breakfast and a plant nursery / cafe at The Garden of St Erth. The township was
National Party of Australia – Victoria National Party of Australia – Victoria The National Party of Australia – Victoria is a political party in Victoria, which forms the state branch of the federal Nationals. Traditionally representing graziers, farmers and rural voters generally. The Victorian Farmer's Union formed in 1914 was the precursor to the Victorian Country Party, later the Nationals. The party, commonly referred to as "The Nationals," is presently the junior partner in a centre-right Coalition with the Liberal Party, forming a joint Opposition bench. During periods of conservative government, the leader also serves as Deputy Premier of Victoria. The candidates sponsored by the Victorian