Twilight Talks 2022 | Season 3 | Now Postponed to February 2023
Due to venue availability we are postponing this series until Feburary 2023 Subscribe Newsletter Become a BMI Member
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The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia
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In conversation with Fleur McDonald
BMI - Humffray Room 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, AustraliaHaving sold over 700,000 copies of her books, Fleur has solidified her position as one of the country’s favourite storytellers. Australia’s leading rural literature author, Fleur’s books become best sellers almost as quickly as they hit the shelves. Her story lines are drawn from inspiration from having lived and worked for much of her life on […]
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Current Affairs Dialogue | Discussion Group | NOW POSTPONED
Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up 512 Macarthur Street, Soldiers Hill, Victoria, AustraliaLast months Summary: Three members met at the BMI on Thursday 29 September at 1.30 – 3.00 pm for the scheduled CAD session. Several apologies received. Subject was the Ukraine situation. Another stimulating discussion. It covered the centuries-old background to the current Russia-Ukraine conflict, rooted as it is in break-up of past empires, various peace […]
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The Reading Room | NOW CANCELLED
Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up 512 Macarthur Street, Soldiers Hill, Victoria, AustraliaThe Reading Room This volunteer run reading and discussion group meets monthly. It is anticipated that members will read the selected book prior to attendance. If you would like to be a part of this group (free to BMI members) please complete the Expression of Interest. We welcome your feedback through this form as we […]
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Meet the Author | Once Were Wild by Leslie Scott
Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up 512 Macarthur Street, Soldiers Hill, Victoria, AustraliaAbout Once Were Wild: When local Clunes resident Leslie Scott discovers two brumbies living on the rugged Mount Beckworth, she almost can't believe it. Brumbies don't live in Central Victoria, and the terrain is not suited to them, so how did they get there? The horses are scared and unused to people, but the mountain […]
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Twilight Talks 2023 | Season 1
BMI - Humffray Room 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia8 February – The Red Planet & Ballarat’s Lady Astronomer | Graeme Hood & Dr Anne Beggs-Sunter Bar open from 5.00pm | Talk starts at 5.30pm Graeme Hood is an amateur Astronomer who first turned to the skies as a young boy in 1957 to observe the Sputnik spacecraft. He has maintained a lifelong interest […]
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Twilight Talks 2023 | Season 1 | More tickets released
BMI - Minerva Space 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VICA regional Commonwealth Games & creating great teams | Steve Moneghetti AM & Gerard FitzGerald Bar open in the Humffray Room from 5.00pm | Talk starts in the Minerva Room at 5.30pm Steve Moneghetti AM Steve Moneghetti AM Gerard FitzGerald Gerard FitzGerald Tickets/bookings. Free | We are pleased to advise that this series is being […]
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Twilight Talks 2023 | Season 1 | Now moved to Minerva Space Level 3
BMI - Minerva Space 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VICHistory; The Ballarat Club & Trades Hall | Dr Phil Roberts OAM & Jenny Beacham Bar open from 5.00pm | Talk starts at 5.30pm Dr Phil Roberts OAM Educated in Melbourne, during 1967-2002 was a secondary humanities teacher and Principal. In 1971 he taught in London and in 1984 Denver. Author of 21 books, his […]
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Twilight Talks 2023 | Season 1
BMI - Humffray Room 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, AustraliaMaking a difference to Ballarat’s homeless - Ballarat Future Shapers & Michael Poulton. Bar open from 5.00pm | Talk starts at 5.30pm Ballarat Future Shapers Western Region leadership project and how they dreamed big to help the homeless and deliver the Sleepbus to Ballarat. Michael Poulton Michael is the current CEO of the Committee for Ballarat, a role […]
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Twilight Talks 2023 | Season 1
BMI - Humffray Room 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, AustraliaYour data and how to protect it - George Fong & Dr Omaru Maruatona Bar open from 5.00pm | Talk starts at 5.30pm George Fong Founder of Lateral Plains George Fong is the founder and Nerd Herder of Lateral Plains, one of the oldest IT companies in the region. He is Chair of the Committee […]
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Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute
Library Ground Floor Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, AustraliaImage: Courtesy Paul Lambeth The Tour (by day) A colourful history of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and it’s people. Tuesday’s at 2pm By appointment only, (to organise a volunteer guide we require 24hrs notice). Please complete the on-line booking form. Cost (incl. gst) $10 per person Find out about our Night Tours More Tour Information Enq/Book a […]
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Meet the Author | Bill “Swampy” Marsh
Heritage Reading Room Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, AustraliaAbout Bill Swampy Marsh: The Australian Outback can be harsh, but it's the kind of place where you either learn to laugh off your troubles or fold under the pressure. Bill 'Swampy' Marsh has a deep affection and respect for people living in the Australian Bush, and he's spent more than twenty years travelling to […]
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