Newsletter – April 2026
Rosemary’s New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks – Live Music – Film – LIve Theatre – Twilight Talks
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A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | April 2026
The BMI certainly had a busy and productive 2025/2026 financial year, filled with so much generosity of spirit, innovative thinking, positive action and energy that would be the envy of any For Profit business. Of course there have been challenges, but as has been the case for 166 years, these challenges have been seen as
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Stella Prize 2026 Long List
Stella Prize The 2026 Stella Prize Longlist presents another twelve exceptional works by Australian women and non-binary writers. Spanning poetry, memoir, fiction, non-fiction and graphic works, the 2026 longlist presents themes that explore the transformative power of memory, truth and the intrinsic beauty of creative fiction. This year Stella received 212 entries. In the coming weeks, this list will be
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Early Australian Poetry Display
This display is arranged in our glass display cases in the Heritage Reading Room. Open during regular Library operating hours. This display has been installed by our Heritage Collection volunteers, utilising our heritage book collection. They tirelessly care for this valuable National resource. Become a Member of the BMI Volunteering at BMI
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The Royal South Street Society | 2026 Season Events
2026 Season Events Victoria’s largest youth performing arts pathway and a critical contributor to the regional creative workforce pipeline. Entries for all disciplines open on March 01 2026 and close on April 30 2026. Our programs offer performance opportunities in Pianoforte, Vocal, Instrumental, Debating, Choral, Speech, Drama and Comedy, All Abilities, Dance and Calisthenics. We
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21 HEARTS, A Theatre 180 Production | By popular demand
21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke, a THEATRE 180 production We are pleased to announce that THEATRE 180 have agreed to stage another performance on Saturday 11 July at 7pm find out more Get Tickets y: BMI stands on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the
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Newsletter – March 2026
Rosemary’s New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks – Live Music – Film – Live Comedy – LIve Theatre – Art Workshop – Royal South Street 2026 Season – Ballarat Writers.
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Newsletter – February 2026
Rosemary’s New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks – Live Music – Public Talk – Film – Live Comedy – LIve Theatre | The digital version of the newsletter will be available here after 5.15pm today. The interactive PDF is available here.
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ABC Radio interview with BMI Heritage Collection Curator Ellen Becker
From the Heritage Collection Curator – Interview with ABC Radio Sydney | Nightlife – Tuesday 23 Dec 2025 at 10pm The Ballarat Mechanics’ Institute, or BMI, is celebrating 165 years since its reading room first opened in December 1860. It’s the oldest surviving cultural institution in Ballarat and has an incredible story. From hosting Mark
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Ballart Pride Month 2026
Sunday 1 June – Monday 30 June 2026 Pride Month (June) is the month where we celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer and asexual people. We take the time to acknowledge their contributions to the world, we commemorate those we have lost and we celebrate the vibrant world of queer folks everywhere. Full Ballarat
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