About Us The New Woodend Star – Takes its name from the original Woodend Star which was a newspaper printed from 1888 to approximately 1970. The New Woodend Star is the community newspaper of Woodend & district, it is an initiative of the Rotary Club of Woodend. The first edition was printed June 1997 and it owes its success to the dedicated body of Rotarians and volunteers who assist in its production and distribution. The New Woodend Star provides an opportunity for the community to be heard by presenting articles that are interesting, relevant and beneficial to the community.  It provides affordable and effective advertising for our local businesses and tradespeople which helps ensure its sustainability. The New Woodend Star is delivered free of charge to all households and businesses within the 3442 postcode and placed in convenient locations in Woodend – Collier Office and Business Assist, 75 High St – Westpac Building, Woodend Newsagency, MRSC – Woodend Office, Ian Mark’s Liquor Store. Editions 11 editions per year. February – December (No edition January) Rotary Club Of Woodend Alexia Downie, Ivor Johnson, Jane Watters, Brendan Watters, Sue Macklin, Barry Napthine, Claudia Green Woodend Star committee members A Monthly Community Periodical                                                                                                               First Published in 1997