Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker
A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno, chief of police of the Dordogne town of St Denis, is no stranger to murder. But when he receives a phone call from his friend, Pamela, reporting a fatal attack on her newly arrived lodger, Josette Quirit, he is forced to recuse himself from the investigation due to
National Reconciliation Week
National Reconciliation Week City of Ballarat Ballarat National Reconciliation Week Flagraising National Reconciliation Week. 27th May-3rd June The City of Ballarat and Community partners are ‘All In’ with a National Reconciliation Week Launch to Mark the Anniversary of the 1967 Referendum. 9:30am Join Wadawurrung Elder and WTOAC members, with the City of Ballarat Mayor and KEAG
A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | June 2026
May unfolded as another vibrant and exciting month for the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute with new activities and visitors weaving throughout an already busy regular schedule. From the Board’s perspective, it was a month that truly demonstrated both the strength of our cultural identity and the challenges that accompany our growing momentum. I hope many of

Rosemary’s Book of the Week
The Second Wife Ali Lowe The Fairchild family have it all. But as Sydney Harbour Bridge starts to disappear in the rear-view window of the luxury liner, so too does any pretence that this is a happy family. Unbeknownst to his children, CEO and patriarch Irving had planned to use the cruise to reveal his

Rosemary’s Book of the Week
The Model Murder Amanda Hampson Don’t miss Amanda who will be in conversation with local radio presenter Prue Bentley talking about Amanda’s new book at BMI on Wednesday 27 May at 6.30pm A Tea Ladies Mystery A model vanishes – A man is murdered – and the Tea Ladies are back on the case. Sydney, 1968. In a shadowy