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Ornate hanging lantern with gothic cathedral design illuminated

Lantern Vaults – Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute

Saturday 30 May at 10am & 11am | After sell out sessions of the beautiful Lantern Vaults installation at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute during the Ballarat Heritage Festival, artists Amanda Western, Zlatko Balazic and Tabitha Rickard along with the staff and volunteers of the BMI are delighted to offer a further opportunity for patrons to experience this remarkable work in the fascinating basement space at the Institute.
These sessions are capacity limited so please get your tickets early to avoid disappointment. Paula Nicholson, President

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National Reconciliation Week

National Reconciliation Week, Z - Important Dates / By Mark

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

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A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | June 2026

From the Chair / By Mark

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

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Executive Manager Update – June 2026 – Library Services

Talks / By Mark

Executive Manager Update – Nev Ivey | Author Talks Most of you know Rosemary as calmly going about her business, recommending good reads, understanding your reading habits knowing what you’ve read and what you like, accommodate you when you want a series by a certain writer. The truth is like an effortlessly gliding duck, her

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Stage Ready Industry Workshops – Liam Mudge, Venue Manager

Stage Ready / By Mark

Stage Ready -Industry Workshops. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute recently delivered the first practical workshop for Stage Ready, our new live production and events training initiative focused on creating practical pathways into the industry for regional participants. Held in the Minerva Ballroom, the workshop introduced participants to staging, lighting, audio, venue operations and live production workflows within

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The Second Wife by Ali Lowe BMI Library Book of the Week

Rosemary’s Book of the Week

Book of the Week, Library / By Mark

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

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BMI Library June new releases featuring nine book covers

Our Library | New Releases, Recommendations & Author Talks – June 2026

Library, New Releases / By Mark

New Releases, Recommendations & Author Talks

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The Model Murder book cover by Amanda Hampson, BMI Library

Rosemary’s Book of the Week

Book of the Week, Library / By Mark

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

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Lantern Vaults – Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute

National Reconciliation Week

A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | June 2026

Executive Manager Update – June 2026 – Library Services

Stage Ready Industry Workshops – Liam Mudge, Venue Manager

Rosemary’s Book of the Week

Rosemary’s Book of the Week

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Christmas Holiday Closures | Library

Monday 23 December – Sunday 5 January

Devonshire Tea & Fashion Parade

Tax Deductible

We need your help.

2024 End of Financial Year Appeal

Our Challenge

We thank you for your support.

BMI Fundraiser

Featuring:

The Hideaways, The Harmonies & Surf Shadows.

We need
your help.

The Hideaways,
The Harmonies &
Surf Shadows.