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Meet Ann Cleeves
Meet Ann Cleeves on her 2022 Australian tour as she discusses Vera Stanhope’sreturn in her newest book, The Rising Tide.
Ann Cleeves is the creator of popular detictives Vera Stanhome (ITV’s Vera), Jimmy Perez (BBC One’s Shetland), and Matthew Venn IITV’s The Long Call).
 
Bookings are essential. Contact the Ballarat Library on 5338 6850.
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This event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution

The Frock Shop by Sophie Green, Rosemary's Book of the Week

Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Frock Shop by Sophie Green

The Frock Shop Sophie Green Don’t miss Sophie who will be in conversation with Jane Nield talking about Sophie’s new book at BMI on 12 August at 6pm Meet the Ladies of The Frock Shop Where clothes are just the start of the story Australian bestseller Sophie Green returns with a sparkling story about the beauty of the second-hand, the power of second chances, and becoming who you were always meant to be (with a little help from your friends). On Sydney’s

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Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute Trivia Night Fundraiser promotional poster

Trivia Night Fundraiser

BMI Trivia Night Put your local knowledge to the test at a fun and engaging Trivia Night at the historic Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute! Gather your friends and join us for an evening of fascinating questions about Ballarat’s rich history and the remarkable story of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute – one of Victoria’s oldest continually operating libraries and cultural institutions.  From the early day of Ballarat to today, our trivia will challenge, surprise and entertain. Enjoy hot snacks, great company and drinks

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Cold River by Margaret Hickey, Rosemary's Book of the Week

Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Cold River by Margaret Hickey

Cold River Margaret Hickey Deep in the mountains, secrets grow deadly… Detective Constable Sally White knows how easily hikers can go missing in Victoria’s high country. But there’s something about the disappearance of Louis Taylor, a young man lost up Mount Viking, that’s not sitting right with her. Louis was an aspiring journalist, researching the illegal tobacco trade – also known as chop chop – that was once so prevalent in the area. And the last person he interviewed before

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Newsletter cover featuring model in vintage fur coat

Newsletter – August 2026

Rosemary’s New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks – Live Music – Film – LIve Theatre – Message from the Chair – fundraisers Digital version coming soon…

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Lest Angels Weep book cover, Rosemary's Book of the Week BMI Library

Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Lest Angels Weep by Phillipa Nefri Clark

Lest Angels Weep Phillipa Nefri Clark The new case is cold. Stone cold. Until another murder with striking similarities rocks a remote outback town. Detective Liz Moorland is desperate to get out of Melbourne. Away from the aftermath of shocking events surrounding her team and her father. The heat of the red dirt is a welcome distraction. But was this murder done by a copycat or is the original killer still living within the small community? What is the secret

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