BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20220402T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20221001T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20230401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20230930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250906T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250907T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T144729 CREATED:20250409T010714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T075721Z UID:64397-1757152800-1757253600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Spring Book Sale | Reward yourself with loads of Summer reading DESCRIPTION:Tracey Lee Holmes: A Life Through Sport \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented in Partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Image courtesy The Wheeler Centre\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport. \n \n by Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n With honesty and insight\, Tracey Lee Holmes looks back on a pioneering career and a lifelong journey through the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n For over 30 years\, Tracey Lee Holmes has been a trailblazer in Australian broadcasting – breaking ground as the first female host of a national sports program and championing gender equality both on and off the field.  Now\, with the release of her new book The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport\, she reflects on sport’s unique power to uplift the human spirit – or expose its deepest flaws – and the insights gained over a remarkable career spent documenting it all.  A sharp-eyed commentator on the intersection of sport\, politics and society\, Holmes takes the stage in Ballarat to share electrifying stories of athletic triumph and heartbreak\, while examining the powerful forces of money\, politics\, and discrimination that continue to shape the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly | Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More About Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n \n Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n In a career spanning four decades\, journalist and broadcaster Tracey Holmes has focussed her career on the intersection of sport\, politics\, and society. She is recognised at home and abroad for her in-depth analysis of current issues and major events including coverage of 14 Olympic Games. She has twice won the prestigious International Sports Press Association (AIPS) gold award\, is a recipient of the IOC Women and Sport Award – presented to women\, men or organisations who have made remarkable contributions to the development\, encouragement and reinforcement of women and girls’ participation in sport and is a recipient of Sport Australia’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Tracey is a Council member for Indigenous Football Australia\, a board member for the Oceania Australia Foundation\, a mentor for the International Olympic Committee’s Young Reporters program\, an Ambassador for the Australian Museum and the Chappell Foundation for Homeless Youth. She is producer of the Sports Ambassador podcast and YouTube channel\, and is completing her Masters in International Sports Diplomacy at Hungary University. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tracey will be hosted by Tess Armstrong \n \n \n Tess Armstrong\n \n \n \n About Tess Armstrong \n \n Tess Armstrong is a radio\, television and podcast producer turned lawyer. She is also a proud member of the multi award-winning footy podcast The Outer Sanctum. With a diverse career spanning media and now law\, Tess brings creativity\, critical thinking and advocacy to her work. She believes strongly in the power of conversation \, storytelling and community to inspire change and foster connection. Outside of her professional pursuits\, she is a tragic Richmond fan\, sports enthusiast and mother of two young children. Tess continues to champion inclusive storytelling across platforms\, combining heart\, humour\, authenticity and intellect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets $11.78 includes gst and bkg fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n The Wheeler Centre exists to support writers\, readers and thinkers. Through live and digital conversations\, debates\, readings\, performances and discussions\, it deepens public engagement with the most pressing topics of the day. It is dedicated to creative collaboration\, community engagement\, diversity\, and innovation. Melbourne was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2008 and this heralded the establishment of the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas – a vibrant new hub for a diverse range of organisations focussed on literature and ideas. The aim: to provide a home and important focal point for the conversations that matter to Victoria\, and indeed\, Australia. As the Centre itself took its physical shape within a newly renovated and dedicated wing of the State Library of Victoria\, our position was secured ahead of the official opening with the commitment of our patrons\, Maureen and Tony Wheeler of Lonely Planet. From that day\, the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas became The Wheeler Centre. Since 2009\, The Wheeler Centre has been firmly established at the heart of Victoria’s rich cultural life. Based in the Melbourne CBD on Little Lonsdale St\, the Centre is also a hub and home for writers and key literary organisations\, including the Melbourne Writers Festival\, Writers Victoria\, Express Media\, Emerging Writers’ Festival and Australian Poetry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/book-sale-september-2025/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture,Fundraiser,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/book-sale-square-spring-2025.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250904T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250904T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T144729 CREATED:20250603T000019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T233613Z UID:64998-1757008800-1757012400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Tracey Lee Holmes: A Life Through Sport DESCRIPTION:Tracey Lee Holmes: A Life Through Sport \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented in Partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Image courtesy The Wheeler Centre\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport. \n \n by Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n With honesty and insight\, Tracey Lee Holmes looks back on a pioneering career and a lifelong journey through the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n For over 30 years\, Tracey Lee Holmes has been a trailblazer in Australian broadcasting – breaking ground as the first female host of a national sports program and championing gender equality both on and off the field.  Now\, with the release of her new book The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport\, she reflects on sport’s unique power to uplift the human spirit – or expose its deepest flaws – and the insights gained over a remarkable career spent documenting it all.  A sharp-eyed commentator on the intersection of sport\, politics and society\, Holmes takes the stage in Ballarat to share electrifying stories of athletic triumph and heartbreak\, while examining the powerful forces of money\, politics\, and discrimination that continue to shape the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly | Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More About Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n \n Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n In a career spanning four decades\, journalist and broadcaster Tracey Holmes has focussed her career on the intersection of sport\, politics\, and society. She is recognised at home and abroad for her in-depth analysis of current issues and major events including coverage of 14 Olympic Games. She has twice won the prestigious International Sports Press Association (AIPS) gold award\, is a recipient of the IOC Women and Sport Award – presented to women\, men or organisations who have made remarkable contributions to the development\, encouragement and reinforcement of women and girls’ participation in sport and is a recipient of Sport Australia’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Tracey is a Council member for Indigenous Football Australia\, a board member for the Oceania Australia Foundation\, a mentor for the International Olympic Committee’s Young Reporters program\, an Ambassador for the Australian Museum and the Chappell Foundation for Homeless Youth. She is producer of the Sports Ambassador podcast and YouTube channel\, and is completing her Masters in International Sports Diplomacy at Hungary University. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tracey will be hosted by Tess Armstrong \n \n \n Tess Armstrong\n \n \n \n About Tess Armstrong \n \n Tess Armstrong is a radio\, television and podcast producer turned lawyer. She is also a proud member of the multi award-winning footy podcast The Outer Sanctum. With a diverse career spanning media and now law\, Tess brings creativity\, critical thinking and advocacy to her work. She believes strongly in the power of conversation \, storytelling and community to inspire change and foster connection. Outside of her professional pursuits\, she is a tragic Richmond fan\, sports enthusiast and mother of two young children. Tess continues to champion inclusive storytelling across platforms\, combining heart\, humour\, authenticity and intellect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets $11.78 includes gst and bkg fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n The Wheeler Centre exists to support writers\, readers and thinkers. Through live and digital conversations\, debates\, readings\, performances and discussions\, it deepens public engagement with the most pressing topics of the day. It is dedicated to creative collaboration\, community engagement\, diversity\, and innovation. Melbourne was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2008 and this heralded the establishment of the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas – a vibrant new hub for a diverse range of organisations focussed on literature and ideas. The aim: to provide a home and important focal point for the conversations that matter to Victoria\, and indeed\, Australia. As the Centre itself took its physical shape within a newly renovated and dedicated wing of the State Library of Victoria\, our position was secured ahead of the official opening with the commitment of our patrons\, Maureen and Tony Wheeler of Lonely Planet. From that day\, the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas became The Wheeler Centre. Since 2009\, The Wheeler Centre has been firmly established at the heart of Victoria’s rich cultural life. Based in the Melbourne CBD on Little Lonsdale St\, the Centre is also a hub and home for writers and key literary organisations\, including the Melbourne Writers Festival\, Writers Victoria\, Express Media\, Emerging Writers’ Festival and Australian Poetry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bmi-twc-tracey-lee-holmes/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Culture,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/sq-promo-tracey-holmes-v4.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250531T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250601T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T144729 CREATED:20250409T000912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T012549Z UID:64380-1748685600-1748786400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Winter Book Sale | Stockpile your winter reading DESCRIPTION:Tracey Lee Holmes: A Life Through Sport \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented in Partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Image courtesy The Wheeler Centre\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport. \n \n by Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n With honesty and insight\, Tracey Lee Holmes looks back on a pioneering career and a lifelong journey through the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n For over 30 years\, Tracey Lee Holmes has been a trailblazer in Australian broadcasting – breaking ground as the first female host of a national sports program and championing gender equality both on and off the field.  Now\, with the release of her new book The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport\, she reflects on sport’s unique power to uplift the human spirit – or expose its deepest flaws – and the insights gained over a remarkable career spent documenting it all.  A sharp-eyed commentator on the intersection of sport\, politics and society\, Holmes takes the stage in Ballarat to share electrifying stories of athletic triumph and heartbreak\, while examining the powerful forces of money\, politics\, and discrimination that continue to shape the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly | Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More About Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n \n Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n In a career spanning four decades\, journalist and broadcaster Tracey Holmes has focussed her career on the intersection of sport\, politics\, and society. She is recognised at home and abroad for her in-depth analysis of current issues and major events including coverage of 14 Olympic Games. She has twice won the prestigious International Sports Press Association (AIPS) gold award\, is a recipient of the IOC Women and Sport Award – presented to women\, men or organisations who have made remarkable contributions to the development\, encouragement and reinforcement of women and girls’ participation in sport and is a recipient of Sport Australia’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Tracey is a Council member for Indigenous Football Australia\, a board member for the Oceania Australia Foundation\, a mentor for the International Olympic Committee’s Young Reporters program\, an Ambassador for the Australian Museum and the Chappell Foundation for Homeless Youth. She is producer of the Sports Ambassador podcast and YouTube channel\, and is completing her Masters in International Sports Diplomacy at Hungary University. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tracey will be hosted by Tess Armstrong \n \n \n Tess Armstrong\n \n \n \n About Tess Armstrong \n \n Tess Armstrong is a radio\, television and podcast producer turned lawyer. She is also a proud member of the multi award-winning footy podcast The Outer Sanctum. With a diverse career spanning media and now law\, Tess brings creativity\, critical thinking and advocacy to her work. She believes strongly in the power of conversation \, storytelling and community to inspire change and foster connection. Outside of her professional pursuits\, she is a tragic Richmond fan\, sports enthusiast and mother of two young children. Tess continues to champion inclusive storytelling across platforms\, combining heart\, humour\, authenticity and intellect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets $11.78 includes gst and bkg fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n The Wheeler Centre exists to support writers\, readers and thinkers. Through live and digital conversations\, debates\, readings\, performances and discussions\, it deepens public engagement with the most pressing topics of the day. It is dedicated to creative collaboration\, community engagement\, diversity\, and innovation. Melbourne was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2008 and this heralded the establishment of the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas – a vibrant new hub for a diverse range of organisations focussed on literature and ideas. The aim: to provide a home and important focal point for the conversations that matter to Victoria\, and indeed\, Australia. As the Centre itself took its physical shape within a newly renovated and dedicated wing of the State Library of Victoria\, our position was secured ahead of the official opening with the commitment of our patrons\, Maureen and Tony Wheeler of Lonely Planet. From that day\, the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas became The Wheeler Centre. Since 2009\, The Wheeler Centre has been firmly established at the heart of Victoria’s rich cultural life. Based in the Melbourne CBD on Little Lonsdale St\, the Centre is also a hub and home for writers and key literary organisations\, including the Melbourne Writers Festival\, Writers Victoria\, Express Media\, Emerging Writers’ Festival and Australian Poetry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/book-sale-june-2025/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture,Fundraiser,Library,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/book-sale-winter-sq-promo-pexels-clem-onojeghuo-375892-v2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241130T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241201T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T144729 CREATED:20240827T045027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T012154Z UID:58515-1732960800-1733061600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Summer Book Sale | Stockpile for the holidays DESCRIPTION:Tracey Lee Holmes: A Life Through Sport \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented in Partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Image courtesy The Wheeler Centre\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport. \n \n by Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n With honesty and insight\, Tracey Lee Holmes looks back on a pioneering career and a lifelong journey through the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n For over 30 years\, Tracey Lee Holmes has been a trailblazer in Australian broadcasting – breaking ground as the first female host of a national sports program and championing gender equality both on and off the field.  Now\, with the release of her new book The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport\, she reflects on sport’s unique power to uplift the human spirit – or expose its deepest flaws – and the insights gained over a remarkable career spent documenting it all.  A sharp-eyed commentator on the intersection of sport\, politics and society\, Holmes takes the stage in Ballarat to share electrifying stories of athletic triumph and heartbreak\, while examining the powerful forces of money\, politics\, and discrimination that continue to shape the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly | Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More About Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n \n Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n In a career spanning four decades\, journalist and broadcaster Tracey Holmes has focussed her career on the intersection of sport\, politics\, and society. She is recognised at home and abroad for her in-depth analysis of current issues and major events including coverage of 14 Olympic Games. She has twice won the prestigious International Sports Press Association (AIPS) gold award\, is a recipient of the IOC Women and Sport Award – presented to women\, men or organisations who have made remarkable contributions to the development\, encouragement and reinforcement of women and girls’ participation in sport and is a recipient of Sport Australia’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Tracey is a Council member for Indigenous Football Australia\, a board member for the Oceania Australia Foundation\, a mentor for the International Olympic Committee’s Young Reporters program\, an Ambassador for the Australian Museum and the Chappell Foundation for Homeless Youth. She is producer of the Sports Ambassador podcast and YouTube channel\, and is completing her Masters in International Sports Diplomacy at Hungary University. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tracey will be hosted by Tess Armstrong \n \n \n Tess Armstrong\n \n \n \n About Tess Armstrong \n \n Tess Armstrong is a radio\, television and podcast producer turned lawyer. She is also a proud member of the multi award-winning footy podcast The Outer Sanctum. With a diverse career spanning media and now law\, Tess brings creativity\, critical thinking and advocacy to her work. She believes strongly in the power of conversation \, storytelling and community to inspire change and foster connection. Outside of her professional pursuits\, she is a tragic Richmond fan\, sports enthusiast and mother of two young children. Tess continues to champion inclusive storytelling across platforms\, combining heart\, humour\, authenticity and intellect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets $11.78 includes gst and bkg fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n The Wheeler Centre exists to support writers\, readers and thinkers. Through live and digital conversations\, debates\, readings\, performances and discussions\, it deepens public engagement with the most pressing topics of the day. It is dedicated to creative collaboration\, community engagement\, diversity\, and innovation. Melbourne was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2008 and this heralded the establishment of the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas – a vibrant new hub for a diverse range of organisations focussed on literature and ideas. The aim: to provide a home and important focal point for the conversations that matter to Victoria\, and indeed\, Australia. As the Centre itself took its physical shape within a newly renovated and dedicated wing of the State Library of Victoria\, our position was secured ahead of the official opening with the commitment of our patrons\, Maureen and Tony Wheeler of Lonely Planet. From that day\, the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas became The Wheeler Centre. Since 2009\, The Wheeler Centre has been firmly established at the heart of Victoria’s rich cultural life. Based in the Melbourne CBD on Little Lonsdale St\, the Centre is also a hub and home for writers and key literary organisations\, including the Melbourne Writers Festival\, Writers Victoria\, Express Media\, Emerging Writers’ Festival and Australian Poetry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/summer-book-sale-2024/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Fundraiser,Library,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/book-sale-square-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240601T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240602T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T144729 CREATED:20240517T033112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T132922Z UID:55204-1717236000-1717336800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Winter Book Sale | Stockpile your reading pleasure DESCRIPTION:Tracey Lee Holmes: A Life Through Sport \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented in Partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Image courtesy The Wheeler Centre\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport. \n \n by Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n With honesty and insight\, Tracey Lee Holmes looks back on a pioneering career and a lifelong journey through the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n For over 30 years\, Tracey Lee Holmes has been a trailblazer in Australian broadcasting – breaking ground as the first female host of a national sports program and championing gender equality both on and off the field.  Now\, with the release of her new book The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport\, she reflects on sport’s unique power to uplift the human spirit – or expose its deepest flaws – and the insights gained over a remarkable career spent documenting it all.  A sharp-eyed commentator on the intersection of sport\, politics and society\, Holmes takes the stage in Ballarat to share electrifying stories of athletic triumph and heartbreak\, while examining the powerful forces of money\, politics\, and discrimination that continue to shape the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly | Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More About Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n \n Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n In a career spanning four decades\, journalist and broadcaster Tracey Holmes has focussed her career on the intersection of sport\, politics\, and society. She is recognised at home and abroad for her in-depth analysis of current issues and major events including coverage of 14 Olympic Games. She has twice won the prestigious International Sports Press Association (AIPS) gold award\, is a recipient of the IOC Women and Sport Award – presented to women\, men or organisations who have made remarkable contributions to the development\, encouragement and reinforcement of women and girls’ participation in sport and is a recipient of Sport Australia’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Tracey is a Council member for Indigenous Football Australia\, a board member for the Oceania Australia Foundation\, a mentor for the International Olympic Committee’s Young Reporters program\, an Ambassador for the Australian Museum and the Chappell Foundation for Homeless Youth. She is producer of the Sports Ambassador podcast and YouTube channel\, and is completing her Masters in International Sports Diplomacy at Hungary University. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tracey will be hosted by Tess Armstrong \n \n \n Tess Armstrong\n \n \n \n About Tess Armstrong \n \n Tess Armstrong is a radio\, television and podcast producer turned lawyer. She is also a proud member of the multi award-winning footy podcast The Outer Sanctum. With a diverse career spanning media and now law\, Tess brings creativity\, critical thinking and advocacy to her work. She believes strongly in the power of conversation \, storytelling and community to inspire change and foster connection. Outside of her professional pursuits\, she is a tragic Richmond fan\, sports enthusiast and mother of two young children. Tess continues to champion inclusive storytelling across platforms\, combining heart\, humour\, authenticity and intellect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets $11.78 includes gst and bkg fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n The Wheeler Centre exists to support writers\, readers and thinkers. Through live and digital conversations\, debates\, readings\, performances and discussions\, it deepens public engagement with the most pressing topics of the day. It is dedicated to creative collaboration\, community engagement\, diversity\, and innovation. Melbourne was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2008 and this heralded the establishment of the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas – a vibrant new hub for a diverse range of organisations focussed on literature and ideas. The aim: to provide a home and important focal point for the conversations that matter to Victoria\, and indeed\, Australia. As the Centre itself took its physical shape within a newly renovated and dedicated wing of the State Library of Victoria\, our position was secured ahead of the official opening with the commitment of our patrons\, Maureen and Tony Wheeler of Lonely Planet. From that day\, the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas became The Wheeler Centre. Since 2009\, The Wheeler Centre has been firmly established at the heart of Victoria’s rich cultural life. Based in the Melbourne CBD on Little Lonsdale St\, the Centre is also a hub and home for writers and key literary organisations\, including the Melbourne Writers Festival\, Writers Victoria\, Express Media\, Emerging Writers’ Festival and Australian Poetry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/winter-book-sale/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Winter Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/book-sale-square-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240517T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240530T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T144729 CREATED:20240305T031915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T142937Z UID:52073-1715941800-1717084800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Exhibition | Not the Last Picture Show: From the Archives DESCRIPTION:Tracey Lee Holmes: A Life Through Sport \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented in Partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Image courtesy The Wheeler Centre\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport. \n \n by Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n With honesty and insight\, Tracey Lee Holmes looks back on a pioneering career and a lifelong journey through the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n For over 30 years\, Tracey Lee Holmes has been a trailblazer in Australian broadcasting – breaking ground as the first female host of a national sports program and championing gender equality both on and off the field.  Now\, with the release of her new book The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport\, she reflects on sport’s unique power to uplift the human spirit – or expose its deepest flaws – and the insights gained over a remarkable career spent documenting it all.  A sharp-eyed commentator on the intersection of sport\, politics and society\, Holmes takes the stage in Ballarat to share electrifying stories of athletic triumph and heartbreak\, while examining the powerful forces of money\, politics\, and discrimination that continue to shape the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly | Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More About Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n \n Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n In a career spanning four decades\, journalist and broadcaster Tracey Holmes has focussed her career on the intersection of sport\, politics\, and society. She is recognised at home and abroad for her in-depth analysis of current issues and major events including coverage of 14 Olympic Games. She has twice won the prestigious International Sports Press Association (AIPS) gold award\, is a recipient of the IOC Women and Sport Award – presented to women\, men or organisations who have made remarkable contributions to the development\, encouragement and reinforcement of women and girls’ participation in sport and is a recipient of Sport Australia’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Tracey is a Council member for Indigenous Football Australia\, a board member for the Oceania Australia Foundation\, a mentor for the International Olympic Committee’s Young Reporters program\, an Ambassador for the Australian Museum and the Chappell Foundation for Homeless Youth. She is producer of the Sports Ambassador podcast and YouTube channel\, and is completing her Masters in International Sports Diplomacy at Hungary University. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tracey will be hosted by Tess Armstrong \n \n \n Tess Armstrong\n \n \n \n About Tess Armstrong \n \n Tess Armstrong is a radio\, television and podcast producer turned lawyer. She is also a proud member of the multi award-winning footy podcast The Outer Sanctum. With a diverse career spanning media and now law\, Tess brings creativity\, critical thinking and advocacy to her work. She believes strongly in the power of conversation \, storytelling and community to inspire change and foster connection. Outside of her professional pursuits\, she is a tragic Richmond fan\, sports enthusiast and mother of two young children. Tess continues to champion inclusive storytelling across platforms\, combining heart\, humour\, authenticity and intellect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets $11.78 includes gst and bkg fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n The Wheeler Centre exists to support writers\, readers and thinkers. Through live and digital conversations\, debates\, readings\, performances and discussions\, it deepens public engagement with the most pressing topics of the day. It is dedicated to creative collaboration\, community engagement\, diversity\, and innovation. Melbourne was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2008 and this heralded the establishment of the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas – a vibrant new hub for a diverse range of organisations focussed on literature and ideas. The aim: to provide a home and important focal point for the conversations that matter to Victoria\, and indeed\, Australia. As the Centre itself took its physical shape within a newly renovated and dedicated wing of the State Library of Victoria\, our position was secured ahead of the official opening with the commitment of our patrons\, Maureen and Tony Wheeler of Lonely Planet. From that day\, the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas became The Wheeler Centre. Since 2009\, The Wheeler Centre has been firmly established at the heart of Victoria’s rich cultural life. Based in the Melbourne CBD on Little Lonsdale St\, the Centre is also a hub and home for writers and key literary organisations\, including the Melbourne Writers Festival\, Writers Victoria\, Express Media\, Emerging Writers’ Festival and Australian Poetry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/exhibition-not-the-last-picture-show-archives/ LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:About us,Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,Culture,Exhibition,Fundraiser,Twilight Talks,Twilight Talks Heritage Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/archives-16-9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240517T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240530T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T144729 CREATED:20240301T042355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T142940Z UID:51968-1715941800-1717084800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Exhibition | Not the Last Picture Show DESCRIPTION:Tracey Lee Holmes: A Life Through Sport \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented in Partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Image courtesy The Wheeler Centre\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport. \n \n by Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n With honesty and insight\, Tracey Lee Holmes looks back on a pioneering career and a lifelong journey through the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n For over 30 years\, Tracey Lee Holmes has been a trailblazer in Australian broadcasting – breaking ground as the first female host of a national sports program and championing gender equality both on and off the field.  Now\, with the release of her new book The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport\, she reflects on sport’s unique power to uplift the human spirit – or expose its deepest flaws – and the insights gained over a remarkable career spent documenting it all.  A sharp-eyed commentator on the intersection of sport\, politics and society\, Holmes takes the stage in Ballarat to share electrifying stories of athletic triumph and heartbreak\, while examining the powerful forces of money\, politics\, and discrimination that continue to shape the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly | Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More About Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n \n Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n In a career spanning four decades\, journalist and broadcaster Tracey Holmes has focussed her career on the intersection of sport\, politics\, and society. She is recognised at home and abroad for her in-depth analysis of current issues and major events including coverage of 14 Olympic Games. She has twice won the prestigious International Sports Press Association (AIPS) gold award\, is a recipient of the IOC Women and Sport Award – presented to women\, men or organisations who have made remarkable contributions to the development\, encouragement and reinforcement of women and girls’ participation in sport and is a recipient of Sport Australia’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Tracey is a Council member for Indigenous Football Australia\, a board member for the Oceania Australia Foundation\, a mentor for the International Olympic Committee’s Young Reporters program\, an Ambassador for the Australian Museum and the Chappell Foundation for Homeless Youth. She is producer of the Sports Ambassador podcast and YouTube channel\, and is completing her Masters in International Sports Diplomacy at Hungary University. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tracey will be hosted by Tess Armstrong \n \n \n Tess Armstrong\n \n \n \n About Tess Armstrong \n \n Tess Armstrong is a radio\, television and podcast producer turned lawyer. She is also a proud member of the multi award-winning footy podcast The Outer Sanctum. With a diverse career spanning media and now law\, Tess brings creativity\, critical thinking and advocacy to her work. She believes strongly in the power of conversation \, storytelling and community to inspire change and foster connection. Outside of her professional pursuits\, she is a tragic Richmond fan\, sports enthusiast and mother of two young children. Tess continues to champion inclusive storytelling across platforms\, combining heart\, humour\, authenticity and intellect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets $11.78 includes gst and bkg fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n The Wheeler Centre exists to support writers\, readers and thinkers. Through live and digital conversations\, debates\, readings\, performances and discussions\, it deepens public engagement with the most pressing topics of the day. It is dedicated to creative collaboration\, community engagement\, diversity\, and innovation. Melbourne was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2008 and this heralded the establishment of the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas – a vibrant new hub for a diverse range of organisations focussed on literature and ideas. The aim: to provide a home and important focal point for the conversations that matter to Victoria\, and indeed\, Australia. As the Centre itself took its physical shape within a newly renovated and dedicated wing of the State Library of Victoria\, our position was secured ahead of the official opening with the commitment of our patrons\, Maureen and Tony Wheeler of Lonely Planet. From that day\, the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas became The Wheeler Centre. Since 2009\, The Wheeler Centre has been firmly established at the heart of Victoria’s rich cultural life. Based in the Melbourne CBD on Little Lonsdale St\, the Centre is also a hub and home for writers and key literary organisations\, including the Melbourne Writers Festival\, Writers Victoria\, Express Media\, Emerging Writers’ Festival and Australian Poetry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/exhibition-not-the-last-picture-show/ LOCATION:Hugh Williamson Foyer\, Level 1 CATEGORIES:About us,Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,Culture,Exhibition,Festival,Fundraiser,Twilight Talks,Twilight Talks Heritage Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MH94-Coliseum-Grenville-St-Retouched-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240423T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240423T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T144729 CREATED:20240226T044626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T170719Z UID:51648-1713898800-1713902400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Dervla McTiernan: What Happened to Nina? DESCRIPTION:Tracey Lee Holmes: A Life Through Sport \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented in Partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Image courtesy The Wheeler Centre\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport. \n \n by Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n With honesty and insight\, Tracey Lee Holmes looks back on a pioneering career and a lifelong journey through the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n For over 30 years\, Tracey Lee Holmes has been a trailblazer in Australian broadcasting – breaking ground as the first female host of a national sports program and championing gender equality both on and off the field.  Now\, with the release of her new book The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport\, she reflects on sport’s unique power to uplift the human spirit – or expose its deepest flaws – and the insights gained over a remarkable career spent documenting it all.  A sharp-eyed commentator on the intersection of sport\, politics and society\, Holmes takes the stage in Ballarat to share electrifying stories of athletic triumph and heartbreak\, while examining the powerful forces of money\, politics\, and discrimination that continue to shape the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly | Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More About Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n \n Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n In a career spanning four decades\, journalist and broadcaster Tracey Holmes has focussed her career on the intersection of sport\, politics\, and society. She is recognised at home and abroad for her in-depth analysis of current issues and major events including coverage of 14 Olympic Games. She has twice won the prestigious International Sports Press Association (AIPS) gold award\, is a recipient of the IOC Women and Sport Award – presented to women\, men or organisations who have made remarkable contributions to the development\, encouragement and reinforcement of women and girls’ participation in sport and is a recipient of Sport Australia’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Tracey is a Council member for Indigenous Football Australia\, a board member for the Oceania Australia Foundation\, a mentor for the International Olympic Committee’s Young Reporters program\, an Ambassador for the Australian Museum and the Chappell Foundation for Homeless Youth. She is producer of the Sports Ambassador podcast and YouTube channel\, and is completing her Masters in International Sports Diplomacy at Hungary University. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tracey will be hosted by Tess Armstrong \n \n \n Tess Armstrong\n \n \n \n About Tess Armstrong \n \n Tess Armstrong is a radio\, television and podcast producer turned lawyer. She is also a proud member of the multi award-winning footy podcast The Outer Sanctum. With a diverse career spanning media and now law\, Tess brings creativity\, critical thinking and advocacy to her work. She believes strongly in the power of conversation \, storytelling and community to inspire change and foster connection. Outside of her professional pursuits\, she is a tragic Richmond fan\, sports enthusiast and mother of two young children. Tess continues to champion inclusive storytelling across platforms\, combining heart\, humour\, authenticity and intellect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets $11.78 includes gst and bkg fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n The Wheeler Centre exists to support writers\, readers and thinkers. Through live and digital conversations\, debates\, readings\, performances and discussions\, it deepens public engagement with the most pressing topics of the day. It is dedicated to creative collaboration\, community engagement\, diversity\, and innovation. Melbourne was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2008 and this heralded the establishment of the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas – a vibrant new hub for a diverse range of organisations focussed on literature and ideas. The aim: to provide a home and important focal point for the conversations that matter to Victoria\, and indeed\, Australia. As the Centre itself took its physical shape within a newly renovated and dedicated wing of the State Library of Victoria\, our position was secured ahead of the official opening with the commitment of our patrons\, Maureen and Tony Wheeler of Lonely Planet. From that day\, the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas became The Wheeler Centre. Since 2009\, The Wheeler Centre has been firmly established at the heart of Victoria’s rich cultural life. Based in the Melbourne CBD on Little Lonsdale St\, the Centre is also a hub and home for writers and key literary organisations\, including the Melbourne Writers Festival\, Writers Victoria\, Express Media\, Emerging Writers’ Festival and Australian Poetry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/dervla-mctiernan-what-happened-to-nina/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Dervla-McTiernan-1-photo-julia-dunin-photography.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231011T171500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231011T191500 DTSTAMP:20260405T144729 CREATED:20230910T235657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T032150Z UID:44762-1697044500-1697051700@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Past Truths/Bright Futures DESCRIPTION:Tracey Lee Holmes: A Life Through Sport \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented in Partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Image courtesy The Wheeler Centre\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport. \n \n by Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n With honesty and insight\, Tracey Lee Holmes looks back on a pioneering career and a lifelong journey through the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n For over 30 years\, Tracey Lee Holmes has been a trailblazer in Australian broadcasting – breaking ground as the first female host of a national sports program and championing gender equality both on and off the field.  Now\, with the release of her new book The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport\, she reflects on sport’s unique power to uplift the human spirit – or expose its deepest flaws – and the insights gained over a remarkable career spent documenting it all.  A sharp-eyed commentator on the intersection of sport\, politics and society\, Holmes takes the stage in Ballarat to share electrifying stories of athletic triumph and heartbreak\, while examining the powerful forces of money\, politics\, and discrimination that continue to shape the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly | Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More About Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n \n Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n In a career spanning four decades\, journalist and broadcaster Tracey Holmes has focussed her career on the intersection of sport\, politics\, and society. She is recognised at home and abroad for her in-depth analysis of current issues and major events including coverage of 14 Olympic Games. She has twice won the prestigious International Sports Press Association (AIPS) gold award\, is a recipient of the IOC Women and Sport Award – presented to women\, men or organisations who have made remarkable contributions to the development\, encouragement and reinforcement of women and girls’ participation in sport and is a recipient of Sport Australia’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Tracey is a Council member for Indigenous Football Australia\, a board member for the Oceania Australia Foundation\, a mentor for the International Olympic Committee’s Young Reporters program\, an Ambassador for the Australian Museum and the Chappell Foundation for Homeless Youth. She is producer of the Sports Ambassador podcast and YouTube channel\, and is completing her Masters in International Sports Diplomacy at Hungary University. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tracey will be hosted by Tess Armstrong \n \n \n Tess Armstrong\n \n \n \n About Tess Armstrong \n \n Tess Armstrong is a radio\, television and podcast producer turned lawyer. She is also a proud member of the multi award-winning footy podcast The Outer Sanctum. With a diverse career spanning media and now law\, Tess brings creativity\, critical thinking and advocacy to her work. She believes strongly in the power of conversation \, storytelling and community to inspire change and foster connection. Outside of her professional pursuits\, she is a tragic Richmond fan\, sports enthusiast and mother of two young children. Tess continues to champion inclusive storytelling across platforms\, combining heart\, humour\, authenticity and intellect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets $11.78 includes gst and bkg fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n The Wheeler Centre exists to support writers\, readers and thinkers. Through live and digital conversations\, debates\, readings\, performances and discussions\, it deepens public engagement with the most pressing topics of the day. It is dedicated to creative collaboration\, community engagement\, diversity\, and innovation. Melbourne was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2008 and this heralded the establishment of the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas – a vibrant new hub for a diverse range of organisations focussed on literature and ideas. The aim: to provide a home and important focal point for the conversations that matter to Victoria\, and indeed\, Australia. As the Centre itself took its physical shape within a newly renovated and dedicated wing of the State Library of Victoria\, our position was secured ahead of the official opening with the commitment of our patrons\, Maureen and Tony Wheeler of Lonely Planet. From that day\, the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas became The Wheeler Centre. Since 2009\, The Wheeler Centre has been firmly established at the heart of Victoria’s rich cultural life. Based in the Melbourne CBD on Little Lonsdale St\, the Centre is also a hub and home for writers and key literary organisations\, including the Melbourne Writers Festival\, Writers Victoria\, Express Media\, Emerging Writers’ Festival and Australian Poetry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/past-truths-bright-futures/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture,Film,Indigenous,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/yot-squre-publicity.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231010T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231010T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T144729 CREATED:20230920T235838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T070618Z UID:45516-1696966200-1696969800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Unsettling: An insight into landscape change from Barry Golding DESCRIPTION:Tracey Lee Holmes: A Life Through Sport \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented in Partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Image courtesy The Wheeler Centre\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport. \n \n by Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n With honesty and insight\, Tracey Lee Holmes looks back on a pioneering career and a lifelong journey through the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n For over 30 years\, Tracey Lee Holmes has been a trailblazer in Australian broadcasting – breaking ground as the first female host of a national sports program and championing gender equality both on and off the field.  Now\, with the release of her new book The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport\, she reflects on sport’s unique power to uplift the human spirit – or expose its deepest flaws – and the insights gained over a remarkable career spent documenting it all.  A sharp-eyed commentator on the intersection of sport\, politics and society\, Holmes takes the stage in Ballarat to share electrifying stories of athletic triumph and heartbreak\, while examining the powerful forces of money\, politics\, and discrimination that continue to shape the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly | Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More About Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n \n Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n In a career spanning four decades\, journalist and broadcaster Tracey Holmes has focussed her career on the intersection of sport\, politics\, and society. She is recognised at home and abroad for her in-depth analysis of current issues and major events including coverage of 14 Olympic Games. She has twice won the prestigious International Sports Press Association (AIPS) gold award\, is a recipient of the IOC Women and Sport Award – presented to women\, men or organisations who have made remarkable contributions to the development\, encouragement and reinforcement of women and girls’ participation in sport and is a recipient of Sport Australia’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Tracey is a Council member for Indigenous Football Australia\, a board member for the Oceania Australia Foundation\, a mentor for the International Olympic Committee’s Young Reporters program\, an Ambassador for the Australian Museum and the Chappell Foundation for Homeless Youth. She is producer of the Sports Ambassador podcast and YouTube channel\, and is completing her Masters in International Sports Diplomacy at Hungary University. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tracey will be hosted by Tess Armstrong \n \n \n Tess Armstrong\n \n \n \n About Tess Armstrong \n \n Tess Armstrong is a radio\, television and podcast producer turned lawyer. She is also a proud member of the multi award-winning footy podcast The Outer Sanctum. With a diverse career spanning media and now law\, Tess brings creativity\, critical thinking and advocacy to her work. She believes strongly in the power of conversation \, storytelling and community to inspire change and foster connection. Outside of her professional pursuits\, she is a tragic Richmond fan\, sports enthusiast and mother of two young children. Tess continues to champion inclusive storytelling across platforms\, combining heart\, humour\, authenticity and intellect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets $11.78 includes gst and bkg fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n The Wheeler Centre exists to support writers\, readers and thinkers. Through live and digital conversations\, debates\, readings\, performances and discussions\, it deepens public engagement with the most pressing topics of the day. It is dedicated to creative collaboration\, community engagement\, diversity\, and innovation. Melbourne was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2008 and this heralded the establishment of the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas – a vibrant new hub for a diverse range of organisations focussed on literature and ideas. The aim: to provide a home and important focal point for the conversations that matter to Victoria\, and indeed\, Australia. As the Centre itself took its physical shape within a newly renovated and dedicated wing of the State Library of Victoria\, our position was secured ahead of the official opening with the commitment of our patrons\, Maureen and Tony Wheeler of Lonely Planet. From that day\, the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas became The Wheeler Centre. Since 2009\, The Wheeler Centre has been firmly established at the heart of Victoria’s rich cultural life. Based in the Melbourne CBD on Little Lonsdale St\, the Centre is also a hub and home for writers and key literary organisations\, including the Melbourne Writers Festival\, Writers Victoria\, Express Media\, Emerging Writers’ Festival and Australian Poetry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/unsettling-conservation-six-peaks/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture,Indigenous,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/promo-square-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T144729 CREATED:20230515T053426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T053446Z UID:39816-1684245600-1684249200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:Tracey Lee Holmes: A Life Through Sport \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented in Partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Image courtesy The Wheeler Centre\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport. \n \n by Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n With honesty and insight\, Tracey Lee Holmes looks back on a pioneering career and a lifelong journey through the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n For over 30 years\, Tracey Lee Holmes has been a trailblazer in Australian broadcasting – breaking ground as the first female host of a national sports program and championing gender equality both on and off the field.  Now\, with the release of her new book The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport\, she reflects on sport’s unique power to uplift the human spirit – or expose its deepest flaws – and the insights gained over a remarkable career spent documenting it all.  A sharp-eyed commentator on the intersection of sport\, politics and society\, Holmes takes the stage in Ballarat to share electrifying stories of athletic triumph and heartbreak\, while examining the powerful forces of money\, politics\, and discrimination that continue to shape the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly | Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More About Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n \n Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n In a career spanning four decades\, journalist and broadcaster Tracey Holmes has focussed her career on the intersection of sport\, politics\, and society. She is recognised at home and abroad for her in-depth analysis of current issues and major events including coverage of 14 Olympic Games. She has twice won the prestigious International Sports Press Association (AIPS) gold award\, is a recipient of the IOC Women and Sport Award – presented to women\, men or organisations who have made remarkable contributions to the development\, encouragement and reinforcement of women and girls’ participation in sport and is a recipient of Sport Australia’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Tracey is a Council member for Indigenous Football Australia\, a board member for the Oceania Australia Foundation\, a mentor for the International Olympic Committee’s Young Reporters program\, an Ambassador for the Australian Museum and the Chappell Foundation for Homeless Youth. She is producer of the Sports Ambassador podcast and YouTube channel\, and is completing her Masters in International Sports Diplomacy at Hungary University. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tracey will be hosted by Tess Armstrong \n \n \n Tess Armstrong\n \n \n \n About Tess Armstrong \n \n Tess Armstrong is a radio\, television and podcast producer turned lawyer. She is also a proud member of the multi award-winning footy podcast The Outer Sanctum. With a diverse career spanning media and now law\, Tess brings creativity\, critical thinking and advocacy to her work. She believes strongly in the power of conversation \, storytelling and community to inspire change and foster connection. Outside of her professional pursuits\, she is a tragic Richmond fan\, sports enthusiast and mother of two young children. Tess continues to champion inclusive storytelling across platforms\, combining heart\, humour\, authenticity and intellect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets $11.78 includes gst and bkg fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n The Wheeler Centre exists to support writers\, readers and thinkers. Through live and digital conversations\, debates\, readings\, performances and discussions\, it deepens public engagement with the most pressing topics of the day. It is dedicated to creative collaboration\, community engagement\, diversity\, and innovation. Melbourne was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2008 and this heralded the establishment of the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas – a vibrant new hub for a diverse range of organisations focussed on literature and ideas. The aim: to provide a home and important focal point for the conversations that matter to Victoria\, and indeed\, Australia. As the Centre itself took its physical shape within a newly renovated and dedicated wing of the State Library of Victoria\, our position was secured ahead of the official opening with the commitment of our patrons\, Maureen and Tony Wheeler of Lonely Planet. From that day\, the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas became The Wheeler Centre. Since 2009\, The Wheeler Centre has been firmly established at the heart of Victoria’s rich cultural life. Based in the Melbourne CBD on Little Lonsdale St\, the Centre is also a hub and home for writers and key literary organisations\, including the Melbourne Writers Festival\, Writers Victoria\, Express Media\, Emerging Writers’ Festival and Australian Poetry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-heritage-2/ LOCATION:Library Ground Floor\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/BMI-facade.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230704T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230704T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T144729 CREATED:20230404T025826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T043505Z UID:37295-1688497200-1688500800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Meet the Author | A. J. Lyndon DESCRIPTION:Tracey Lee Holmes: A Life Through Sport \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented in Partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Image courtesy The Wheeler Centre\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport. \n \n by Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n With honesty and insight\, Tracey Lee Holmes looks back on a pioneering career and a lifelong journey through the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n For over 30 years\, Tracey Lee Holmes has been a trailblazer in Australian broadcasting – breaking ground as the first female host of a national sports program and championing gender equality both on and off the field.  Now\, with the release of her new book The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport\, she reflects on sport’s unique power to uplift the human spirit – or expose its deepest flaws – and the insights gained over a remarkable career spent documenting it all.  A sharp-eyed commentator on the intersection of sport\, politics and society\, Holmes takes the stage in Ballarat to share electrifying stories of athletic triumph and heartbreak\, while examining the powerful forces of money\, politics\, and discrimination that continue to shape the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly | Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More About Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n \n Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n In a career spanning four decades\, journalist and broadcaster Tracey Holmes has focussed her career on the intersection of sport\, politics\, and society. She is recognised at home and abroad for her in-depth analysis of current issues and major events including coverage of 14 Olympic Games. She has twice won the prestigious International Sports Press Association (AIPS) gold award\, is a recipient of the IOC Women and Sport Award – presented to women\, men or organisations who have made remarkable contributions to the development\, encouragement and reinforcement of women and girls’ participation in sport and is a recipient of Sport Australia’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Tracey is a Council member for Indigenous Football Australia\, a board member for the Oceania Australia Foundation\, a mentor for the International Olympic Committee’s Young Reporters program\, an Ambassador for the Australian Museum and the Chappell Foundation for Homeless Youth. She is producer of the Sports Ambassador podcast and YouTube channel\, and is completing her Masters in International Sports Diplomacy at Hungary University. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tracey will be hosted by Tess Armstrong \n \n \n Tess Armstrong\n \n \n \n About Tess Armstrong \n \n Tess Armstrong is a radio\, television and podcast producer turned lawyer. She is also a proud member of the multi award-winning footy podcast The Outer Sanctum. With a diverse career spanning media and now law\, Tess brings creativity\, critical thinking and advocacy to her work. She believes strongly in the power of conversation \, storytelling and community to inspire change and foster connection. Outside of her professional pursuits\, she is a tragic Richmond fan\, sports enthusiast and mother of two young children. Tess continues to champion inclusive storytelling across platforms\, combining heart\, humour\, authenticity and intellect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets $11.78 includes gst and bkg fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n The Wheeler Centre exists to support writers\, readers and thinkers. Through live and digital conversations\, debates\, readings\, performances and discussions\, it deepens public engagement with the most pressing topics of the day. It is dedicated to creative collaboration\, community engagement\, diversity\, and innovation. Melbourne was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2008 and this heralded the establishment of the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas – a vibrant new hub for a diverse range of organisations focussed on literature and ideas. The aim: to provide a home and important focal point for the conversations that matter to Victoria\, and indeed\, Australia. As the Centre itself took its physical shape within a newly renovated and dedicated wing of the State Library of Victoria\, our position was secured ahead of the official opening with the commitment of our patrons\, Maureen and Tony Wheeler of Lonely Planet. From that day\, the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas became The Wheeler Centre. Since 2009\, The Wheeler Centre has been firmly established at the heart of Victoria’s rich cultural life. Based in the Melbourne CBD on Little Lonsdale St\, the Centre is also a hub and home for writers and key literary organisations\, including the Melbourne Writers Festival\, Writers Victoria\, Express Media\, Emerging Writers’ Festival and Australian Poetry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/meet-the-author-aj-lyndon/ LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Culture,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/cannon-ballarat-2019-e1680574946680.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T144729 CREATED:20230515T053426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T053446Z UID:39816-1684245600-1684249200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:Tracey Lee Holmes: A Life Through Sport \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented in Partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Image courtesy The Wheeler Centre\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport. \n \n by Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n With honesty and insight\, Tracey Lee Holmes looks back on a pioneering career and a lifelong journey through the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n For over 30 years\, Tracey Lee Holmes has been a trailblazer in Australian broadcasting – breaking ground as the first female host of a national sports program and championing gender equality both on and off the field.  Now\, with the release of her new book The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport\, she reflects on sport’s unique power to uplift the human spirit – or expose its deepest flaws – and the insights gained over a remarkable career spent documenting it all.  A sharp-eyed commentator on the intersection of sport\, politics and society\, Holmes takes the stage in Ballarat to share electrifying stories of athletic triumph and heartbreak\, while examining the powerful forces of money\, politics\, and discrimination that continue to shape the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly | Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More About Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n \n Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n In a career spanning four decades\, journalist and broadcaster Tracey Holmes has focussed her career on the intersection of sport\, politics\, and society. She is recognised at home and abroad for her in-depth analysis of current issues and major events including coverage of 14 Olympic Games. She has twice won the prestigious International Sports Press Association (AIPS) gold award\, is a recipient of the IOC Women and Sport Award – presented to women\, men or organisations who have made remarkable contributions to the development\, encouragement and reinforcement of women and girls’ participation in sport and is a recipient of Sport Australia’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Tracey is a Council member for Indigenous Football Australia\, a board member for the Oceania Australia Foundation\, a mentor for the International Olympic Committee’s Young Reporters program\, an Ambassador for the Australian Museum and the Chappell Foundation for Homeless Youth. She is producer of the Sports Ambassador podcast and YouTube channel\, and is completing her Masters in International Sports Diplomacy at Hungary University. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tracey will be hosted by Tess Armstrong \n \n \n Tess Armstrong\n \n \n \n About Tess Armstrong \n \n Tess Armstrong is a radio\, television and podcast producer turned lawyer. She is also a proud member of the multi award-winning footy podcast The Outer Sanctum. With a diverse career spanning media and now law\, Tess brings creativity\, critical thinking and advocacy to her work. She believes strongly in the power of conversation \, storytelling and community to inspire change and foster connection. Outside of her professional pursuits\, she is a tragic Richmond fan\, sports enthusiast and mother of two young children. Tess continues to champion inclusive storytelling across platforms\, combining heart\, humour\, authenticity and intellect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets $11.78 includes gst and bkg fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n The Wheeler Centre exists to support writers\, readers and thinkers. Through live and digital conversations\, debates\, readings\, performances and discussions\, it deepens public engagement with the most pressing topics of the day. It is dedicated to creative collaboration\, community engagement\, diversity\, and innovation. Melbourne was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2008 and this heralded the establishment of the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas – a vibrant new hub for a diverse range of organisations focussed on literature and ideas. The aim: to provide a home and important focal point for the conversations that matter to Victoria\, and indeed\, Australia. As the Centre itself took its physical shape within a newly renovated and dedicated wing of the State Library of Victoria\, our position was secured ahead of the official opening with the commitment of our patrons\, Maureen and Tony Wheeler of Lonely Planet. From that day\, the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas became The Wheeler Centre. Since 2009\, The Wheeler Centre has been firmly established at the heart of Victoria’s rich cultural life. Based in the Melbourne CBD on Little Lonsdale St\, the Centre is also a hub and home for writers and key literary organisations\, including the Melbourne Writers Festival\, Writers Victoria\, Express Media\, Emerging Writers’ Festival and Australian Poetry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-heritage-2/ LOCATION:Library Ground Floor\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/BMI-facade.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230630T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230630T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T144729 CREATED:20230406T032945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230508T025730Z UID:37636-1688133600-1688137200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Meet the Author | Maya Linnell DESCRIPTION:Tracey Lee Holmes: A Life Through Sport \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented in Partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Image courtesy The Wheeler Centre\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport. \n \n by Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n With honesty and insight\, Tracey Lee Holmes looks back on a pioneering career and a lifelong journey through the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n For over 30 years\, Tracey Lee Holmes has been a trailblazer in Australian broadcasting – breaking ground as the first female host of a national sports program and championing gender equality both on and off the field.  Now\, with the release of her new book The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport\, she reflects on sport’s unique power to uplift the human spirit – or expose its deepest flaws – and the insights gained over a remarkable career spent documenting it all.  A sharp-eyed commentator on the intersection of sport\, politics and society\, Holmes takes the stage in Ballarat to share electrifying stories of athletic triumph and heartbreak\, while examining the powerful forces of money\, politics\, and discrimination that continue to shape the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly | Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More About Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n \n Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n In a career spanning four decades\, journalist and broadcaster Tracey Holmes has focussed her career on the intersection of sport\, politics\, and society. She is recognised at home and abroad for her in-depth analysis of current issues and major events including coverage of 14 Olympic Games. She has twice won the prestigious International Sports Press Association (AIPS) gold award\, is a recipient of the IOC Women and Sport Award – presented to women\, men or organisations who have made remarkable contributions to the development\, encouragement and reinforcement of women and girls’ participation in sport and is a recipient of Sport Australia’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Tracey is a Council member for Indigenous Football Australia\, a board member for the Oceania Australia Foundation\, a mentor for the International Olympic Committee’s Young Reporters program\, an Ambassador for the Australian Museum and the Chappell Foundation for Homeless Youth. She is producer of the Sports Ambassador podcast and YouTube channel\, and is completing her Masters in International Sports Diplomacy at Hungary University. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tracey will be hosted by Tess Armstrong \n \n \n Tess Armstrong\n \n \n \n About Tess Armstrong \n \n Tess Armstrong is a radio\, television and podcast producer turned lawyer. She is also a proud member of the multi award-winning footy podcast The Outer Sanctum. With a diverse career spanning media and now law\, Tess brings creativity\, critical thinking and advocacy to her work. She believes strongly in the power of conversation \, storytelling and community to inspire change and foster connection. Outside of her professional pursuits\, she is a tragic Richmond fan\, sports enthusiast and mother of two young children. Tess continues to champion inclusive storytelling across platforms\, combining heart\, humour\, authenticity and intellect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets $11.78 includes gst and bkg fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n The Wheeler Centre exists to support writers\, readers and thinkers. Through live and digital conversations\, debates\, readings\, performances and discussions\, it deepens public engagement with the most pressing topics of the day. It is dedicated to creative collaboration\, community engagement\, diversity\, and innovation. Melbourne was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2008 and this heralded the establishment of the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas – a vibrant new hub for a diverse range of organisations focussed on literature and ideas. The aim: to provide a home and important focal point for the conversations that matter to Victoria\, and indeed\, Australia. As the Centre itself took its physical shape within a newly renovated and dedicated wing of the State Library of Victoria\, our position was secured ahead of the official opening with the commitment of our patrons\, Maureen and Tony Wheeler of Lonely Planet. From that day\, the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas became The Wheeler Centre. Since 2009\, The Wheeler Centre has been firmly established at the heart of Victoria’s rich cultural life. Based in the Melbourne CBD on Little Lonsdale St\, the Centre is also a hub and home for writers and key literary organisations\, including the Melbourne Writers Festival\, Writers Victoria\, Express Media\, Emerging Writers’ Festival and Australian Poetry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/meet-the-author-maya-linnell/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Culture,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/unnamed1-e1680747452966.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T144729 CREATED:20230515T053426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T053446Z UID:39816-1684245600-1684249200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:Tracey Lee Holmes: A Life Through Sport \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented in Partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Image courtesy The Wheeler Centre\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport. \n \n by Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n With honesty and insight\, Tracey Lee Holmes looks back on a pioneering career and a lifelong journey through the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n For over 30 years\, Tracey Lee Holmes has been a trailblazer in Australian broadcasting – breaking ground as the first female host of a national sports program and championing gender equality both on and off the field.  Now\, with the release of her new book The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport\, she reflects on sport’s unique power to uplift the human spirit – or expose its deepest flaws – and the insights gained over a remarkable career spent documenting it all.  A sharp-eyed commentator on the intersection of sport\, politics and society\, Holmes takes the stage in Ballarat to share electrifying stories of athletic triumph and heartbreak\, while examining the powerful forces of money\, politics\, and discrimination that continue to shape the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly | Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More About Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n \n Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n In a career spanning four decades\, journalist and broadcaster Tracey Holmes has focussed her career on the intersection of sport\, politics\, and society. She is recognised at home and abroad for her in-depth analysis of current issues and major events including coverage of 14 Olympic Games. She has twice won the prestigious International Sports Press Association (AIPS) gold award\, is a recipient of the IOC Women and Sport Award – presented to women\, men or organisations who have made remarkable contributions to the development\, encouragement and reinforcement of women and girls’ participation in sport and is a recipient of Sport Australia’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Tracey is a Council member for Indigenous Football Australia\, a board member for the Oceania Australia Foundation\, a mentor for the International Olympic Committee’s Young Reporters program\, an Ambassador for the Australian Museum and the Chappell Foundation for Homeless Youth. She is producer of the Sports Ambassador podcast and YouTube channel\, and is completing her Masters in International Sports Diplomacy at Hungary University. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tracey will be hosted by Tess Armstrong \n \n \n Tess Armstrong\n \n \n \n About Tess Armstrong \n \n Tess Armstrong is a radio\, television and podcast producer turned lawyer. She is also a proud member of the multi award-winning footy podcast The Outer Sanctum. With a diverse career spanning media and now law\, Tess brings creativity\, critical thinking and advocacy to her work. She believes strongly in the power of conversation \, storytelling and community to inspire change and foster connection. Outside of her professional pursuits\, she is a tragic Richmond fan\, sports enthusiast and mother of two young children. Tess continues to champion inclusive storytelling across platforms\, combining heart\, humour\, authenticity and intellect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets $11.78 includes gst and bkg fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n The Wheeler Centre exists to support writers\, readers and thinkers. Through live and digital conversations\, debates\, readings\, performances and discussions\, it deepens public engagement with the most pressing topics of the day. It is dedicated to creative collaboration\, community engagement\, diversity\, and innovation. Melbourne was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2008 and this heralded the establishment of the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas – a vibrant new hub for a diverse range of organisations focussed on literature and ideas. The aim: to provide a home and important focal point for the conversations that matter to Victoria\, and indeed\, Australia. As the Centre itself took its physical shape within a newly renovated and dedicated wing of the State Library of Victoria\, our position was secured ahead of the official opening with the commitment of our patrons\, Maureen and Tony Wheeler of Lonely Planet. From that day\, the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas became The Wheeler Centre. Since 2009\, The Wheeler Centre has been firmly established at the heart of Victoria’s rich cultural life. Based in the Melbourne CBD on Little Lonsdale St\, the Centre is also a hub and home for writers and key literary organisations\, including the Melbourne Writers Festival\, Writers Victoria\, Express Media\, Emerging Writers’ Festival and Australian Poetry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-heritage-2/ LOCATION:Library Ground Floor\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/BMI-facade.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230621T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230621T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T144729 CREATED:20230411T035700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T034811Z UID:37790-1687370400-1687374000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Exploring the Path to Clean Energy with Alan Finkel (Ballarat) DESCRIPTION:Tracey Lee Holmes: A Life Through Sport \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented in Partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Image courtesy The Wheeler Centre\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport. \n \n by Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n With honesty and insight\, Tracey Lee Holmes looks back on a pioneering career and a lifelong journey through the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n For over 30 years\, Tracey Lee Holmes has been a trailblazer in Australian broadcasting – breaking ground as the first female host of a national sports program and championing gender equality both on and off the field.  Now\, with the release of her new book The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport\, she reflects on sport’s unique power to uplift the human spirit – or expose its deepest flaws – and the insights gained over a remarkable career spent documenting it all.  A sharp-eyed commentator on the intersection of sport\, politics and society\, Holmes takes the stage in Ballarat to share electrifying stories of athletic triumph and heartbreak\, while examining the powerful forces of money\, politics\, and discrimination that continue to shape the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly | Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More About Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n \n Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n In a career spanning four decades\, journalist and broadcaster Tracey Holmes has focussed her career on the intersection of sport\, politics\, and society. She is recognised at home and abroad for her in-depth analysis of current issues and major events including coverage of 14 Olympic Games. She has twice won the prestigious International Sports Press Association (AIPS) gold award\, is a recipient of the IOC Women and Sport Award – presented to women\, men or organisations who have made remarkable contributions to the development\, encouragement and reinforcement of women and girls’ participation in sport and is a recipient of Sport Australia’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Tracey is a Council member for Indigenous Football Australia\, a board member for the Oceania Australia Foundation\, a mentor for the International Olympic Committee’s Young Reporters program\, an Ambassador for the Australian Museum and the Chappell Foundation for Homeless Youth. She is producer of the Sports Ambassador podcast and YouTube channel\, and is completing her Masters in International Sports Diplomacy at Hungary University. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tracey will be hosted by Tess Armstrong \n \n \n Tess Armstrong\n \n \n \n About Tess Armstrong \n \n Tess Armstrong is a radio\, television and podcast producer turned lawyer. She is also a proud member of the multi award-winning footy podcast The Outer Sanctum. With a diverse career spanning media and now law\, Tess brings creativity\, critical thinking and advocacy to her work. She believes strongly in the power of conversation \, storytelling and community to inspire change and foster connection. Outside of her professional pursuits\, she is a tragic Richmond fan\, sports enthusiast and mother of two young children. Tess continues to champion inclusive storytelling across platforms\, combining heart\, humour\, authenticity and intellect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets $11.78 includes gst and bkg fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n The Wheeler Centre exists to support writers\, readers and thinkers. Through live and digital conversations\, debates\, readings\, performances and discussions\, it deepens public engagement with the most pressing topics of the day. It is dedicated to creative collaboration\, community engagement\, diversity\, and innovation. Melbourne was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2008 and this heralded the establishment of the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas – a vibrant new hub for a diverse range of organisations focussed on literature and ideas. The aim: to provide a home and important focal point for the conversations that matter to Victoria\, and indeed\, Australia. As the Centre itself took its physical shape within a newly renovated and dedicated wing of the State Library of Victoria\, our position was secured ahead of the official opening with the commitment of our patrons\, Maureen and Tony Wheeler of Lonely Planet. From that day\, the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas became The Wheeler Centre. Since 2009\, The Wheeler Centre has been firmly established at the heart of Victoria’s rich cultural life. Based in the Melbourne CBD on Little Lonsdale St\, the Centre is also a hub and home for writers and key literary organisations\, including the Melbourne Writers Festival\, Writers Victoria\, Express Media\, Emerging Writers’ Festival and Australian Poetry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-wheeler-centre-powering-up-alan-finkel-in-ballarat/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Powering-Up-with-Alan-Finkel-square.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T144729 CREATED:20230515T053426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T053446Z UID:39816-1684245600-1684249200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:Tracey Lee Holmes: A Life Through Sport \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented in Partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Image courtesy The Wheeler Centre\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport. \n \n by Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n With honesty and insight\, Tracey Lee Holmes looks back on a pioneering career and a lifelong journey through the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n For over 30 years\, Tracey Lee Holmes has been a trailblazer in Australian broadcasting – breaking ground as the first female host of a national sports program and championing gender equality both on and off the field.  Now\, with the release of her new book The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport\, she reflects on sport’s unique power to uplift the human spirit – or expose its deepest flaws – and the insights gained over a remarkable career spent documenting it all.  A sharp-eyed commentator on the intersection of sport\, politics and society\, Holmes takes the stage in Ballarat to share electrifying stories of athletic triumph and heartbreak\, while examining the powerful forces of money\, politics\, and discrimination that continue to shape the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly | Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More About Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n \n Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n In a career spanning four decades\, journalist and broadcaster Tracey Holmes has focussed her career on the intersection of sport\, politics\, and society. She is recognised at home and abroad for her in-depth analysis of current issues and major events including coverage of 14 Olympic Games. She has twice won the prestigious International Sports Press Association (AIPS) gold award\, is a recipient of the IOC Women and Sport Award – presented to women\, men or organisations who have made remarkable contributions to the development\, encouragement and reinforcement of women and girls’ participation in sport and is a recipient of Sport Australia’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Tracey is a Council member for Indigenous Football Australia\, a board member for the Oceania Australia Foundation\, a mentor for the International Olympic Committee’s Young Reporters program\, an Ambassador for the Australian Museum and the Chappell Foundation for Homeless Youth. She is producer of the Sports Ambassador podcast and YouTube channel\, and is completing her Masters in International Sports Diplomacy at Hungary University. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tracey will be hosted by Tess Armstrong \n \n \n Tess Armstrong\n \n \n \n About Tess Armstrong \n \n Tess Armstrong is a radio\, television and podcast producer turned lawyer. She is also a proud member of the multi award-winning footy podcast The Outer Sanctum. With a diverse career spanning media and now law\, Tess brings creativity\, critical thinking and advocacy to her work. She believes strongly in the power of conversation \, storytelling and community to inspire change and foster connection. Outside of her professional pursuits\, she is a tragic Richmond fan\, sports enthusiast and mother of two young children. Tess continues to champion inclusive storytelling across platforms\, combining heart\, humour\, authenticity and intellect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets $11.78 includes gst and bkg fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n The Wheeler Centre exists to support writers\, readers and thinkers. Through live and digital conversations\, debates\, readings\, performances and discussions\, it deepens public engagement with the most pressing topics of the day. It is dedicated to creative collaboration\, community engagement\, diversity\, and innovation. Melbourne was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2008 and this heralded the establishment of the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas – a vibrant new hub for a diverse range of organisations focussed on literature and ideas. The aim: to provide a home and important focal point for the conversations that matter to Victoria\, and indeed\, Australia. As the Centre itself took its physical shape within a newly renovated and dedicated wing of the State Library of Victoria\, our position was secured ahead of the official opening with the commitment of our patrons\, Maureen and Tony Wheeler of Lonely Planet. From that day\, the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas became The Wheeler Centre. Since 2009\, The Wheeler Centre has been firmly established at the heart of Victoria’s rich cultural life. Based in the Melbourne CBD on Little Lonsdale St\, the Centre is also a hub and home for writers and key literary organisations\, including the Melbourne Writers Festival\, Writers Victoria\, Express Media\, Emerging Writers’ Festival and Australian Poetry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-heritage-2/ LOCATION:Library Ground Floor\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/BMI-facade.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T144729 CREATED:20230515T053426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T053446Z UID:39816-1684245600-1684249200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:Tracey Lee Holmes: A Life Through Sport \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented in Partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Image courtesy The Wheeler Centre\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport. \n \n by Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n With honesty and insight\, Tracey Lee Holmes looks back on a pioneering career and a lifelong journey through the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n For over 30 years\, Tracey Lee Holmes has been a trailblazer in Australian broadcasting – breaking ground as the first female host of a national sports program and championing gender equality both on and off the field.  Now\, with the release of her new book The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport\, she reflects on sport’s unique power to uplift the human spirit – or expose its deepest flaws – and the insights gained over a remarkable career spent documenting it all.  A sharp-eyed commentator on the intersection of sport\, politics and society\, Holmes takes the stage in Ballarat to share electrifying stories of athletic triumph and heartbreak\, while examining the powerful forces of money\, politics\, and discrimination that continue to shape the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly | Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More About Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n \n Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n In a career spanning four decades\, journalist and broadcaster Tracey Holmes has focussed her career on the intersection of sport\, politics\, and society. She is recognised at home and abroad for her in-depth analysis of current issues and major events including coverage of 14 Olympic Games. She has twice won the prestigious International Sports Press Association (AIPS) gold award\, is a recipient of the IOC Women and Sport Award – presented to women\, men or organisations who have made remarkable contributions to the development\, encouragement and reinforcement of women and girls’ participation in sport and is a recipient of Sport Australia’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Tracey is a Council member for Indigenous Football Australia\, a board member for the Oceania Australia Foundation\, a mentor for the International Olympic Committee’s Young Reporters program\, an Ambassador for the Australian Museum and the Chappell Foundation for Homeless Youth. She is producer of the Sports Ambassador podcast and YouTube channel\, and is completing her Masters in International Sports Diplomacy at Hungary University. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tracey will be hosted by Tess Armstrong \n \n \n Tess Armstrong\n \n \n \n About Tess Armstrong \n \n Tess Armstrong is a radio\, television and podcast producer turned lawyer. She is also a proud member of the multi award-winning footy podcast The Outer Sanctum. With a diverse career spanning media and now law\, Tess brings creativity\, critical thinking and advocacy to her work. She believes strongly in the power of conversation \, storytelling and community to inspire change and foster connection. Outside of her professional pursuits\, she is a tragic Richmond fan\, sports enthusiast and mother of two young children. Tess continues to champion inclusive storytelling across platforms\, combining heart\, humour\, authenticity and intellect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets $11.78 includes gst and bkg fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n The Wheeler Centre exists to support writers\, readers and thinkers. Through live and digital conversations\, debates\, readings\, performances and discussions\, it deepens public engagement with the most pressing topics of the day. It is dedicated to creative collaboration\, community engagement\, diversity\, and innovation. Melbourne was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2008 and this heralded the establishment of the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas – a vibrant new hub for a diverse range of organisations focussed on literature and ideas. The aim: to provide a home and important focal point for the conversations that matter to Victoria\, and indeed\, Australia. As the Centre itself took its physical shape within a newly renovated and dedicated wing of the State Library of Victoria\, our position was secured ahead of the official opening with the commitment of our patrons\, Maureen and Tony Wheeler of Lonely Planet. From that day\, the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas became The Wheeler Centre. Since 2009\, The Wheeler Centre has been firmly established at the heart of Victoria’s rich cultural life. Based in the Melbourne CBD on Little Lonsdale St\, the Centre is also a hub and home for writers and key literary organisations\, including the Melbourne Writers Festival\, Writers Victoria\, Express Media\, Emerging Writers’ Festival and Australian Poetry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-heritage-2/ LOCATION:Library Ground Floor\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/BMI-facade.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T144729 CREATED:20230515T053426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T053446Z UID:39816-1684245600-1684249200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:Tracey Lee Holmes: A Life Through Sport \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented in Partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Image courtesy The Wheeler Centre\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport. \n \n by Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n With honesty and insight\, Tracey Lee Holmes looks back on a pioneering career and a lifelong journey through the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n For over 30 years\, Tracey Lee Holmes has been a trailblazer in Australian broadcasting – breaking ground as the first female host of a national sports program and championing gender equality both on and off the field.  Now\, with the release of her new book The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport\, she reflects on sport’s unique power to uplift the human spirit – or expose its deepest flaws – and the insights gained over a remarkable career spent documenting it all.  A sharp-eyed commentator on the intersection of sport\, politics and society\, Holmes takes the stage in Ballarat to share electrifying stories of athletic triumph and heartbreak\, while examining the powerful forces of money\, politics\, and discrimination that continue to shape the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly | Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More About Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n \n Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n In a career spanning four decades\, journalist and broadcaster Tracey Holmes has focussed her career on the intersection of sport\, politics\, and society. She is recognised at home and abroad for her in-depth analysis of current issues and major events including coverage of 14 Olympic Games. She has twice won the prestigious International Sports Press Association (AIPS) gold award\, is a recipient of the IOC Women and Sport Award – presented to women\, men or organisations who have made remarkable contributions to the development\, encouragement and reinforcement of women and girls’ participation in sport and is a recipient of Sport Australia’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Tracey is a Council member for Indigenous Football Australia\, a board member for the Oceania Australia Foundation\, a mentor for the International Olympic Committee’s Young Reporters program\, an Ambassador for the Australian Museum and the Chappell Foundation for Homeless Youth. She is producer of the Sports Ambassador podcast and YouTube channel\, and is completing her Masters in International Sports Diplomacy at Hungary University. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tracey will be hosted by Tess Armstrong \n \n \n Tess Armstrong\n \n \n \n About Tess Armstrong \n \n Tess Armstrong is a radio\, television and podcast producer turned lawyer. She is also a proud member of the multi award-winning footy podcast The Outer Sanctum. With a diverse career spanning media and now law\, Tess brings creativity\, critical thinking and advocacy to her work. She believes strongly in the power of conversation \, storytelling and community to inspire change and foster connection. Outside of her professional pursuits\, she is a tragic Richmond fan\, sports enthusiast and mother of two young children. Tess continues to champion inclusive storytelling across platforms\, combining heart\, humour\, authenticity and intellect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets $11.78 includes gst and bkg fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n The Wheeler Centre exists to support writers\, readers and thinkers. Through live and digital conversations\, debates\, readings\, performances and discussions\, it deepens public engagement with the most pressing topics of the day. It is dedicated to creative collaboration\, community engagement\, diversity\, and innovation. Melbourne was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2008 and this heralded the establishment of the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas – a vibrant new hub for a diverse range of organisations focussed on literature and ideas. The aim: to provide a home and important focal point for the conversations that matter to Victoria\, and indeed\, Australia. As the Centre itself took its physical shape within a newly renovated and dedicated wing of the State Library of Victoria\, our position was secured ahead of the official opening with the commitment of our patrons\, Maureen and Tony Wheeler of Lonely Planet. From that day\, the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas became The Wheeler Centre. Since 2009\, The Wheeler Centre has been firmly established at the heart of Victoria’s rich cultural life. Based in the Melbourne CBD on Little Lonsdale St\, the Centre is also a hub and home for writers and key literary organisations\, including the Melbourne Writers Festival\, Writers Victoria\, Express Media\, Emerging Writers’ Festival and Australian Poetry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-heritage-2/ LOCATION:Library Ground Floor\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/BMI-facade.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230605T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230605T143000 DTSTAMP:20260405T144729 CREATED:20230328T021851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T023447Z UID:36665-1685961000-1685975400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Digitisation Workshop | AMaGa | Geraldine Brault DESCRIPTION:Tracey Lee Holmes: A Life Through Sport \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented in Partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Image courtesy The Wheeler Centre\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport. \n \n by Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n With honesty and insight\, Tracey Lee Holmes looks back on a pioneering career and a lifelong journey through the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n For over 30 years\, Tracey Lee Holmes has been a trailblazer in Australian broadcasting – breaking ground as the first female host of a national sports program and championing gender equality both on and off the field.  Now\, with the release of her new book The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport\, she reflects on sport’s unique power to uplift the human spirit – or expose its deepest flaws – and the insights gained over a remarkable career spent documenting it all.  A sharp-eyed commentator on the intersection of sport\, politics and society\, Holmes takes the stage in Ballarat to share electrifying stories of athletic triumph and heartbreak\, while examining the powerful forces of money\, politics\, and discrimination that continue to shape the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly | Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More About Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n \n Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n In a career spanning four decades\, journalist and broadcaster Tracey Holmes has focussed her career on the intersection of sport\, politics\, and society. She is recognised at home and abroad for her in-depth analysis of current issues and major events including coverage of 14 Olympic Games. She has twice won the prestigious International Sports Press Association (AIPS) gold award\, is a recipient of the IOC Women and Sport Award – presented to women\, men or organisations who have made remarkable contributions to the development\, encouragement and reinforcement of women and girls’ participation in sport and is a recipient of Sport Australia’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Tracey is a Council member for Indigenous Football Australia\, a board member for the Oceania Australia Foundation\, a mentor for the International Olympic Committee’s Young Reporters program\, an Ambassador for the Australian Museum and the Chappell Foundation for Homeless Youth. She is producer of the Sports Ambassador podcast and YouTube channel\, and is completing her Masters in International Sports Diplomacy at Hungary University. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tracey will be hosted by Tess Armstrong \n \n \n Tess Armstrong\n \n \n \n About Tess Armstrong \n \n Tess Armstrong is a radio\, television and podcast producer turned lawyer. She is also a proud member of the multi award-winning footy podcast The Outer Sanctum. With a diverse career spanning media and now law\, Tess brings creativity\, critical thinking and advocacy to her work. She believes strongly in the power of conversation \, storytelling and community to inspire change and foster connection. Outside of her professional pursuits\, she is a tragic Richmond fan\, sports enthusiast and mother of two young children. Tess continues to champion inclusive storytelling across platforms\, combining heart\, humour\, authenticity and intellect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets $11.78 includes gst and bkg fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n The Wheeler Centre exists to support writers\, readers and thinkers. Through live and digital conversations\, debates\, readings\, performances and discussions\, it deepens public engagement with the most pressing topics of the day. It is dedicated to creative collaboration\, community engagement\, diversity\, and innovation. Melbourne was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2008 and this heralded the establishment of the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas – a vibrant new hub for a diverse range of organisations focussed on literature and ideas. The aim: to provide a home and important focal point for the conversations that matter to Victoria\, and indeed\, Australia. As the Centre itself took its physical shape within a newly renovated and dedicated wing of the State Library of Victoria\, our position was secured ahead of the official opening with the commitment of our patrons\, Maureen and Tony Wheeler of Lonely Planet. From that day\, the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas became The Wheeler Centre. Since 2009\, The Wheeler Centre has been firmly established at the heart of Victoria’s rich cultural life. Based in the Melbourne CBD on Little Lonsdale St\, the Centre is also a hub and home for writers and key literary organisations\, including the Melbourne Writers Festival\, Writers Victoria\, Express Media\, Emerging Writers’ Festival and Australian Poetry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/digitisation-workshop-amaga-geraldine-brault-3/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Culture,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/hands-on-digitisation-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T144729 CREATED:20230515T053426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T053446Z UID:39816-1684245600-1684249200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:Tracey Lee Holmes: A Life Through Sport \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented in Partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Image courtesy The Wheeler Centre\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport. \n \n by Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n With honesty and insight\, Tracey Lee Holmes looks back on a pioneering career and a lifelong journey through the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n For over 30 years\, Tracey Lee Holmes has been a trailblazer in Australian broadcasting – breaking ground as the first female host of a national sports program and championing gender equality both on and off the field.  Now\, with the release of her new book The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport\, she reflects on sport’s unique power to uplift the human spirit – or expose its deepest flaws – and the insights gained over a remarkable career spent documenting it all.  A sharp-eyed commentator on the intersection of sport\, politics and society\, Holmes takes the stage in Ballarat to share electrifying stories of athletic triumph and heartbreak\, while examining the powerful forces of money\, politics\, and discrimination that continue to shape the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly | Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More About Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n \n Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n In a career spanning four decades\, journalist and broadcaster Tracey Holmes has focussed her career on the intersection of sport\, politics\, and society. She is recognised at home and abroad for her in-depth analysis of current issues and major events including coverage of 14 Olympic Games. She has twice won the prestigious International Sports Press Association (AIPS) gold award\, is a recipient of the IOC Women and Sport Award – presented to women\, men or organisations who have made remarkable contributions to the development\, encouragement and reinforcement of women and girls’ participation in sport and is a recipient of Sport Australia’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Tracey is a Council member for Indigenous Football Australia\, a board member for the Oceania Australia Foundation\, a mentor for the International Olympic Committee’s Young Reporters program\, an Ambassador for the Australian Museum and the Chappell Foundation for Homeless Youth. She is producer of the Sports Ambassador podcast and YouTube channel\, and is completing her Masters in International Sports Diplomacy at Hungary University. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tracey will be hosted by Tess Armstrong \n \n \n Tess Armstrong\n \n \n \n About Tess Armstrong \n \n Tess Armstrong is a radio\, television and podcast producer turned lawyer. She is also a proud member of the multi award-winning footy podcast The Outer Sanctum. With a diverse career spanning media and now law\, Tess brings creativity\, critical thinking and advocacy to her work. She believes strongly in the power of conversation \, storytelling and community to inspire change and foster connection. Outside of her professional pursuits\, she is a tragic Richmond fan\, sports enthusiast and mother of two young children. Tess continues to champion inclusive storytelling across platforms\, combining heart\, humour\, authenticity and intellect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets $11.78 includes gst and bkg fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n The Wheeler Centre exists to support writers\, readers and thinkers. Through live and digital conversations\, debates\, readings\, performances and discussions\, it deepens public engagement with the most pressing topics of the day. It is dedicated to creative collaboration\, community engagement\, diversity\, and innovation. Melbourne was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2008 and this heralded the establishment of the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas – a vibrant new hub for a diverse range of organisations focussed on literature and ideas. The aim: to provide a home and important focal point for the conversations that matter to Victoria\, and indeed\, Australia. As the Centre itself took its physical shape within a newly renovated and dedicated wing of the State Library of Victoria\, our position was secured ahead of the official opening with the commitment of our patrons\, Maureen and Tony Wheeler of Lonely Planet. From that day\, the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas became The Wheeler Centre. Since 2009\, The Wheeler Centre has been firmly established at the heart of Victoria’s rich cultural life. Based in the Melbourne CBD on Little Lonsdale St\, the Centre is also a hub and home for writers and key literary organisations\, including the Melbourne Writers Festival\, Writers Victoria\, Express Media\, Emerging Writers’ Festival and Australian Poetry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-heritage-2/ LOCATION:Library Ground Floor\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/BMI-facade.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230528T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230528T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T144729 CREATED:20230322T052741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T053247Z UID:35964-1685300400-1685307600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Life Drawing in the Basement DESCRIPTION:Tracey Lee Holmes: A Life Through Sport \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented in Partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Image courtesy The Wheeler Centre\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport. \n \n by Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n With honesty and insight\, Tracey Lee Holmes looks back on a pioneering career and a lifelong journey through the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n For over 30 years\, Tracey Lee Holmes has been a trailblazer in Australian broadcasting – breaking ground as the first female host of a national sports program and championing gender equality both on and off the field.  Now\, with the release of her new book The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport\, she reflects on sport’s unique power to uplift the human spirit – or expose its deepest flaws – and the insights gained over a remarkable career spent documenting it all.  A sharp-eyed commentator on the intersection of sport\, politics and society\, Holmes takes the stage in Ballarat to share electrifying stories of athletic triumph and heartbreak\, while examining the powerful forces of money\, politics\, and discrimination that continue to shape the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly | Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More About Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n \n Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n In a career spanning four decades\, journalist and broadcaster Tracey Holmes has focussed her career on the intersection of sport\, politics\, and society. She is recognised at home and abroad for her in-depth analysis of current issues and major events including coverage of 14 Olympic Games. She has twice won the prestigious International Sports Press Association (AIPS) gold award\, is a recipient of the IOC Women and Sport Award – presented to women\, men or organisations who have made remarkable contributions to the development\, encouragement and reinforcement of women and girls’ participation in sport and is a recipient of Sport Australia’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Tracey is a Council member for Indigenous Football Australia\, a board member for the Oceania Australia Foundation\, a mentor for the International Olympic Committee’s Young Reporters program\, an Ambassador for the Australian Museum and the Chappell Foundation for Homeless Youth. She is producer of the Sports Ambassador podcast and YouTube channel\, and is completing her Masters in International Sports Diplomacy at Hungary University. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tracey will be hosted by Tess Armstrong \n \n \n Tess Armstrong\n \n \n \n About Tess Armstrong \n \n Tess Armstrong is a radio\, television and podcast producer turned lawyer. She is also a proud member of the multi award-winning footy podcast The Outer Sanctum. With a diverse career spanning media and now law\, Tess brings creativity\, critical thinking and advocacy to her work. She believes strongly in the power of conversation \, storytelling and community to inspire change and foster connection. Outside of her professional pursuits\, she is a tragic Richmond fan\, sports enthusiast and mother of two young children. Tess continues to champion inclusive storytelling across platforms\, combining heart\, humour\, authenticity and intellect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets $11.78 includes gst and bkg fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n The Wheeler Centre exists to support writers\, readers and thinkers. Through live and digital conversations\, debates\, readings\, performances and discussions\, it deepens public engagement with the most pressing topics of the day. It is dedicated to creative collaboration\, community engagement\, diversity\, and innovation. Melbourne was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2008 and this heralded the establishment of the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas – a vibrant new hub for a diverse range of organisations focussed on literature and ideas. The aim: to provide a home and important focal point for the conversations that matter to Victoria\, and indeed\, Australia. As the Centre itself took its physical shape within a newly renovated and dedicated wing of the State Library of Victoria\, our position was secured ahead of the official opening with the commitment of our patrons\, Maureen and Tony Wheeler of Lonely Planet. From that day\, the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas became The Wheeler Centre. Since 2009\, The Wheeler Centre has been firmly established at the heart of Victoria’s rich cultural life. Based in the Melbourne CBD on Little Lonsdale St\, the Centre is also a hub and home for writers and key literary organisations\, including the Melbourne Writers Festival\, Writers Victoria\, Express Media\, Emerging Writers’ Festival and Australian Poetry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/life-drawing-in-the-basement-copy-copy/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/641b9c63dce404b6288d524a.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230528T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230528T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T144729 CREATED:20230321T005544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T052938Z UID:35656-1685296800-1685300400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Silent Film with Live Band | Buster Keaton in 'The General' DESCRIPTION:Tracey Lee Holmes: A Life Through Sport \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented in Partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Image courtesy The Wheeler Centre\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport. \n \n by Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n With honesty and insight\, Tracey Lee Holmes looks back on a pioneering career and a lifelong journey through the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n For over 30 years\, Tracey Lee Holmes has been a trailblazer in Australian broadcasting – breaking ground as the first female host of a national sports program and championing gender equality both on and off the field.  Now\, with the release of her new book The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport\, she reflects on sport’s unique power to uplift the human spirit – or expose its deepest flaws – and the insights gained over a remarkable career spent documenting it all.  A sharp-eyed commentator on the intersection of sport\, politics and society\, Holmes takes the stage in Ballarat to share electrifying stories of athletic triumph and heartbreak\, while examining the powerful forces of money\, politics\, and discrimination that continue to shape the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly | Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More About Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n \n Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n In a career spanning four decades\, journalist and broadcaster Tracey Holmes has focussed her career on the intersection of sport\, politics\, and society. She is recognised at home and abroad for her in-depth analysis of current issues and major events including coverage of 14 Olympic Games. She has twice won the prestigious International Sports Press Association (AIPS) gold award\, is a recipient of the IOC Women and Sport Award – presented to women\, men or organisations who have made remarkable contributions to the development\, encouragement and reinforcement of women and girls’ participation in sport and is a recipient of Sport Australia’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Tracey is a Council member for Indigenous Football Australia\, a board member for the Oceania Australia Foundation\, a mentor for the International Olympic Committee’s Young Reporters program\, an Ambassador for the Australian Museum and the Chappell Foundation for Homeless Youth. She is producer of the Sports Ambassador podcast and YouTube channel\, and is completing her Masters in International Sports Diplomacy at Hungary University. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tracey will be hosted by Tess Armstrong \n \n \n Tess Armstrong\n \n \n \n About Tess Armstrong \n \n Tess Armstrong is a radio\, television and podcast producer turned lawyer. She is also a proud member of the multi award-winning footy podcast The Outer Sanctum. With a diverse career spanning media and now law\, Tess brings creativity\, critical thinking and advocacy to her work. She believes strongly in the power of conversation \, storytelling and community to inspire change and foster connection. Outside of her professional pursuits\, she is a tragic Richmond fan\, sports enthusiast and mother of two young children. Tess continues to champion inclusive storytelling across platforms\, combining heart\, humour\, authenticity and intellect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets $11.78 includes gst and bkg fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n The Wheeler Centre exists to support writers\, readers and thinkers. Through live and digital conversations\, debates\, readings\, performances and discussions\, it deepens public engagement with the most pressing topics of the day. It is dedicated to creative collaboration\, community engagement\, diversity\, and innovation. Melbourne was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2008 and this heralded the establishment of the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas – a vibrant new hub for a diverse range of organisations focussed on literature and ideas. The aim: to provide a home and important focal point for the conversations that matter to Victoria\, and indeed\, Australia. As the Centre itself took its physical shape within a newly renovated and dedicated wing of the State Library of Victoria\, our position was secured ahead of the official opening with the commitment of our patrons\, Maureen and Tony Wheeler of Lonely Planet. From that day\, the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas became The Wheeler Centre. Since 2009\, The Wheeler Centre has been firmly established at the heart of Victoria’s rich cultural life. Based in the Melbourne CBD on Little Lonsdale St\, the Centre is also a hub and home for writers and key literary organisations\, including the Melbourne Writers Festival\, Writers Victoria\, Express Media\, Emerging Writers’ Festival and Australian Poetry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/silent-film-with-live-band-buster-keaton-in-the-general/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Comedy,Culture,Film,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/6407e4ff7a5635e16634984b.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230528T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230528T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T144729 CREATED:20230322T052852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T052627Z UID:35966-1685282400-1685289600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Life Drawing in the Basement DESCRIPTION:Tracey Lee Holmes: A Life Through Sport \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented in Partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Image courtesy The Wheeler Centre\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport. \n \n by Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n With honesty and insight\, Tracey Lee Holmes looks back on a pioneering career and a lifelong journey through the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n For over 30 years\, Tracey Lee Holmes has been a trailblazer in Australian broadcasting – breaking ground as the first female host of a national sports program and championing gender equality both on and off the field.  Now\, with the release of her new book The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport\, she reflects on sport’s unique power to uplift the human spirit – or expose its deepest flaws – and the insights gained over a remarkable career spent documenting it all.  A sharp-eyed commentator on the intersection of sport\, politics and society\, Holmes takes the stage in Ballarat to share electrifying stories of athletic triumph and heartbreak\, while examining the powerful forces of money\, politics\, and discrimination that continue to shape the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly | Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More About Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n \n Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n In a career spanning four decades\, journalist and broadcaster Tracey Holmes has focussed her career on the intersection of sport\, politics\, and society. She is recognised at home and abroad for her in-depth analysis of current issues and major events including coverage of 14 Olympic Games. She has twice won the prestigious International Sports Press Association (AIPS) gold award\, is a recipient of the IOC Women and Sport Award – presented to women\, men or organisations who have made remarkable contributions to the development\, encouragement and reinforcement of women and girls’ participation in sport and is a recipient of Sport Australia’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Tracey is a Council member for Indigenous Football Australia\, a board member for the Oceania Australia Foundation\, a mentor for the International Olympic Committee’s Young Reporters program\, an Ambassador for the Australian Museum and the Chappell Foundation for Homeless Youth. She is producer of the Sports Ambassador podcast and YouTube channel\, and is completing her Masters in International Sports Diplomacy at Hungary University. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tracey will be hosted by Tess Armstrong \n \n \n Tess Armstrong\n \n \n \n About Tess Armstrong \n \n Tess Armstrong is a radio\, television and podcast producer turned lawyer. She is also a proud member of the multi award-winning footy podcast The Outer Sanctum. With a diverse career spanning media and now law\, Tess brings creativity\, critical thinking and advocacy to her work. She believes strongly in the power of conversation \, storytelling and community to inspire change and foster connection. Outside of her professional pursuits\, she is a tragic Richmond fan\, sports enthusiast and mother of two young children. Tess continues to champion inclusive storytelling across platforms\, combining heart\, humour\, authenticity and intellect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets $11.78 includes gst and bkg fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n The Wheeler Centre exists to support writers\, readers and thinkers. Through live and digital conversations\, debates\, readings\, performances and discussions\, it deepens public engagement with the most pressing topics of the day. It is dedicated to creative collaboration\, community engagement\, diversity\, and innovation. Melbourne was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2008 and this heralded the establishment of the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas – a vibrant new hub for a diverse range of organisations focussed on literature and ideas. The aim: to provide a home and important focal point for the conversations that matter to Victoria\, and indeed\, Australia. As the Centre itself took its physical shape within a newly renovated and dedicated wing of the State Library of Victoria\, our position was secured ahead of the official opening with the commitment of our patrons\, Maureen and Tony Wheeler of Lonely Planet. From that day\, the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas became The Wheeler Centre. Since 2009\, The Wheeler Centre has been firmly established at the heart of Victoria’s rich cultural life. Based in the Melbourne CBD on Little Lonsdale St\, the Centre is also a hub and home for writers and key literary organisations\, including the Melbourne Writers Festival\, Writers Victoria\, Express Media\, Emerging Writers’ Festival and Australian Poetry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/life-drawing-in-the-basement-copy-copy-copy/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/641b9c63dce404b6288d524a.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230528T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230528T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T144729 CREATED:20230403T234034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T052243Z UID:37168-1685271600-1685289600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Living Heritage Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Tracey Lee Holmes: A Life Through Sport \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented in Partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Image courtesy The Wheeler Centre\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport. \n \n by Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n With honesty and insight\, Tracey Lee Holmes looks back on a pioneering career and a lifelong journey through the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n For over 30 years\, Tracey Lee Holmes has been a trailblazer in Australian broadcasting – breaking ground as the first female host of a national sports program and championing gender equality both on and off the field.  Now\, with the release of her new book The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport\, she reflects on sport’s unique power to uplift the human spirit – or expose its deepest flaws – and the insights gained over a remarkable career spent documenting it all.  A sharp-eyed commentator on the intersection of sport\, politics and society\, Holmes takes the stage in Ballarat to share electrifying stories of athletic triumph and heartbreak\, while examining the powerful forces of money\, politics\, and discrimination that continue to shape the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly | Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More About Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n \n Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n In a career spanning four decades\, journalist and broadcaster Tracey Holmes has focussed her career on the intersection of sport\, politics\, and society. She is recognised at home and abroad for her in-depth analysis of current issues and major events including coverage of 14 Olympic Games. She has twice won the prestigious International Sports Press Association (AIPS) gold award\, is a recipient of the IOC Women and Sport Award – presented to women\, men or organisations who have made remarkable contributions to the development\, encouragement and reinforcement of women and girls’ participation in sport and is a recipient of Sport Australia’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Tracey is a Council member for Indigenous Football Australia\, a board member for the Oceania Australia Foundation\, a mentor for the International Olympic Committee’s Young Reporters program\, an Ambassador for the Australian Museum and the Chappell Foundation for Homeless Youth. She is producer of the Sports Ambassador podcast and YouTube channel\, and is completing her Masters in International Sports Diplomacy at Hungary University. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tracey will be hosted by Tess Armstrong \n \n \n Tess Armstrong\n \n \n \n About Tess Armstrong \n \n Tess Armstrong is a radio\, television and podcast producer turned lawyer. She is also a proud member of the multi award-winning footy podcast The Outer Sanctum. With a diverse career spanning media and now law\, Tess brings creativity\, critical thinking and advocacy to her work. She believes strongly in the power of conversation \, storytelling and community to inspire change and foster connection. Outside of her professional pursuits\, she is a tragic Richmond fan\, sports enthusiast and mother of two young children. Tess continues to champion inclusive storytelling across platforms\, combining heart\, humour\, authenticity and intellect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets $11.78 includes gst and bkg fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n The Wheeler Centre exists to support writers\, readers and thinkers. Through live and digital conversations\, debates\, readings\, performances and discussions\, it deepens public engagement with the most pressing topics of the day. It is dedicated to creative collaboration\, community engagement\, diversity\, and innovation. Melbourne was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2008 and this heralded the establishment of the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas – a vibrant new hub for a diverse range of organisations focussed on literature and ideas. The aim: to provide a home and important focal point for the conversations that matter to Victoria\, and indeed\, Australia. As the Centre itself took its physical shape within a newly renovated and dedicated wing of the State Library of Victoria\, our position was secured ahead of the official opening with the commitment of our patrons\, Maureen and Tony Wheeler of Lonely Planet. From that day\, the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas became The Wheeler Centre. Since 2009\, The Wheeler Centre has been firmly established at the heart of Victoria’s rich cultural life. Based in the Melbourne CBD on Little Lonsdale St\, the Centre is also a hub and home for writers and key literary organisations\, including the Melbourne Writers Festival\, Writers Victoria\, Express Media\, Emerging Writers’ Festival and Australian Poetry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/living-heritage-ballaarat-mechanics-exhibition-copy-copy/ LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition,The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/6413133691792ea538a2c867.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230527T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230527T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T144729 CREATED:20230323T233037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T052035Z UID:36184-1685185200-1685203200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Living Heritage Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Tracey Lee Holmes: A Life Through Sport \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented in Partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Image courtesy The Wheeler Centre\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport. \n \n by Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n With honesty and insight\, Tracey Lee Holmes looks back on a pioneering career and a lifelong journey through the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n For over 30 years\, Tracey Lee Holmes has been a trailblazer in Australian broadcasting – breaking ground as the first female host of a national sports program and championing gender equality both on and off the field.  Now\, with the release of her new book The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport\, she reflects on sport’s unique power to uplift the human spirit – or expose its deepest flaws – and the insights gained over a remarkable career spent documenting it all.  A sharp-eyed commentator on the intersection of sport\, politics and society\, Holmes takes the stage in Ballarat to share electrifying stories of athletic triumph and heartbreak\, while examining the powerful forces of money\, politics\, and discrimination that continue to shape the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly | Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More About Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n \n Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n In a career spanning four decades\, journalist and broadcaster Tracey Holmes has focussed her career on the intersection of sport\, politics\, and society. She is recognised at home and abroad for her in-depth analysis of current issues and major events including coverage of 14 Olympic Games. She has twice won the prestigious International Sports Press Association (AIPS) gold award\, is a recipient of the IOC Women and Sport Award – presented to women\, men or organisations who have made remarkable contributions to the development\, encouragement and reinforcement of women and girls’ participation in sport and is a recipient of Sport Australia’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Tracey is a Council member for Indigenous Football Australia\, a board member for the Oceania Australia Foundation\, a mentor for the International Olympic Committee’s Young Reporters program\, an Ambassador for the Australian Museum and the Chappell Foundation for Homeless Youth. She is producer of the Sports Ambassador podcast and YouTube channel\, and is completing her Masters in International Sports Diplomacy at Hungary University. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tracey will be hosted by Tess Armstrong \n \n \n Tess Armstrong\n \n \n \n About Tess Armstrong \n \n Tess Armstrong is a radio\, television and podcast producer turned lawyer. She is also a proud member of the multi award-winning footy podcast The Outer Sanctum. With a diverse career spanning media and now law\, Tess brings creativity\, critical thinking and advocacy to her work. She believes strongly in the power of conversation \, storytelling and community to inspire change and foster connection. Outside of her professional pursuits\, she is a tragic Richmond fan\, sports enthusiast and mother of two young children. Tess continues to champion inclusive storytelling across platforms\, combining heart\, humour\, authenticity and intellect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets $11.78 includes gst and bkg fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n The Wheeler Centre exists to support writers\, readers and thinkers. Through live and digital conversations\, debates\, readings\, performances and discussions\, it deepens public engagement with the most pressing topics of the day. It is dedicated to creative collaboration\, community engagement\, diversity\, and innovation. Melbourne was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2008 and this heralded the establishment of the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas – a vibrant new hub for a diverse range of organisations focussed on literature and ideas. The aim: to provide a home and important focal point for the conversations that matter to Victoria\, and indeed\, Australia. As the Centre itself took its physical shape within a newly renovated and dedicated wing of the State Library of Victoria\, our position was secured ahead of the official opening with the commitment of our patrons\, Maureen and Tony Wheeler of Lonely Planet. From that day\, the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas became The Wheeler Centre. Since 2009\, The Wheeler Centre has been firmly established at the heart of Victoria’s rich cultural life. Based in the Melbourne CBD on Little Lonsdale St\, the Centre is also a hub and home for writers and key literary organisations\, including the Melbourne Writers Festival\, Writers Victoria\, Express Media\, Emerging Writers’ Festival and Australian Poetry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/living-heritage-ballaarat-mechanics-exhibition-6/ LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition,The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/6413133691792ea538a2c867.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230526T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230526T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T144729 CREATED:20230323T233725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T051509Z UID:36193-1685098800-1685116800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Living Heritage Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Tracey Lee Holmes: A Life Through Sport \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented in Partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Image courtesy The Wheeler Centre\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport. \n \n by Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n With honesty and insight\, Tracey Lee Holmes looks back on a pioneering career and a lifelong journey through the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n For over 30 years\, Tracey Lee Holmes has been a trailblazer in Australian broadcasting – breaking ground as the first female host of a national sports program and championing gender equality both on and off the field.  Now\, with the release of her new book The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport\, she reflects on sport’s unique power to uplift the human spirit – or expose its deepest flaws – and the insights gained over a remarkable career spent documenting it all.  A sharp-eyed commentator on the intersection of sport\, politics and society\, Holmes takes the stage in Ballarat to share electrifying stories of athletic triumph and heartbreak\, while examining the powerful forces of money\, politics\, and discrimination that continue to shape the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly | Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More About Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n \n Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n In a career spanning four decades\, journalist and broadcaster Tracey Holmes has focussed her career on the intersection of sport\, politics\, and society. She is recognised at home and abroad for her in-depth analysis of current issues and major events including coverage of 14 Olympic Games. She has twice won the prestigious International Sports Press Association (AIPS) gold award\, is a recipient of the IOC Women and Sport Award – presented to women\, men or organisations who have made remarkable contributions to the development\, encouragement and reinforcement of women and girls’ participation in sport and is a recipient of Sport Australia’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Tracey is a Council member for Indigenous Football Australia\, a board member for the Oceania Australia Foundation\, a mentor for the International Olympic Committee’s Young Reporters program\, an Ambassador for the Australian Museum and the Chappell Foundation for Homeless Youth. She is producer of the Sports Ambassador podcast and YouTube channel\, and is completing her Masters in International Sports Diplomacy at Hungary University. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tracey will be hosted by Tess Armstrong \n \n \n Tess Armstrong\n \n \n \n About Tess Armstrong \n \n Tess Armstrong is a radio\, television and podcast producer turned lawyer. She is also a proud member of the multi award-winning footy podcast The Outer Sanctum. With a diverse career spanning media and now law\, Tess brings creativity\, critical thinking and advocacy to her work. She believes strongly in the power of conversation \, storytelling and community to inspire change and foster connection. Outside of her professional pursuits\, she is a tragic Richmond fan\, sports enthusiast and mother of two young children. Tess continues to champion inclusive storytelling across platforms\, combining heart\, humour\, authenticity and intellect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets $11.78 includes gst and bkg fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n The Wheeler Centre exists to support writers\, readers and thinkers. Through live and digital conversations\, debates\, readings\, performances and discussions\, it deepens public engagement with the most pressing topics of the day. It is dedicated to creative collaboration\, community engagement\, diversity\, and innovation. Melbourne was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2008 and this heralded the establishment of the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas – a vibrant new hub for a diverse range of organisations focussed on literature and ideas. The aim: to provide a home and important focal point for the conversations that matter to Victoria\, and indeed\, Australia. As the Centre itself took its physical shape within a newly renovated and dedicated wing of the State Library of Victoria\, our position was secured ahead of the official opening with the commitment of our patrons\, Maureen and Tony Wheeler of Lonely Planet. From that day\, the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas became The Wheeler Centre. Since 2009\, The Wheeler Centre has been firmly established at the heart of Victoria’s rich cultural life. Based in the Melbourne CBD on Little Lonsdale St\, the Centre is also a hub and home for writers and key literary organisations\, including the Melbourne Writers Festival\, Writers Victoria\, Express Media\, Emerging Writers’ Festival and Australian Poetry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/living-heritage-ballaarat-mechanics-exhibition-5/ LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition,The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/6413133691792ea538a2c867.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230525T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230525T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T144729 CREATED:20230323T233604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T051119Z UID:36191-1685012400-1685030400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Living Heritage Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Tracey Lee Holmes: A Life Through Sport \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented in Partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Image courtesy The Wheeler Centre\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport. \n \n by Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n With honesty and insight\, Tracey Lee Holmes looks back on a pioneering career and a lifelong journey through the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n For over 30 years\, Tracey Lee Holmes has been a trailblazer in Australian broadcasting – breaking ground as the first female host of a national sports program and championing gender equality both on and off the field.  Now\, with the release of her new book The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport\, she reflects on sport’s unique power to uplift the human spirit – or expose its deepest flaws – and the insights gained over a remarkable career spent documenting it all.  A sharp-eyed commentator on the intersection of sport\, politics and society\, Holmes takes the stage in Ballarat to share electrifying stories of athletic triumph and heartbreak\, while examining the powerful forces of money\, politics\, and discrimination that continue to shape the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly | Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More About Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n \n Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n In a career spanning four decades\, journalist and broadcaster Tracey Holmes has focussed her career on the intersection of sport\, politics\, and society. She is recognised at home and abroad for her in-depth analysis of current issues and major events including coverage of 14 Olympic Games. She has twice won the prestigious International Sports Press Association (AIPS) gold award\, is a recipient of the IOC Women and Sport Award – presented to women\, men or organisations who have made remarkable contributions to the development\, encouragement and reinforcement of women and girls’ participation in sport and is a recipient of Sport Australia’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Tracey is a Council member for Indigenous Football Australia\, a board member for the Oceania Australia Foundation\, a mentor for the International Olympic Committee’s Young Reporters program\, an Ambassador for the Australian Museum and the Chappell Foundation for Homeless Youth. She is producer of the Sports Ambassador podcast and YouTube channel\, and is completing her Masters in International Sports Diplomacy at Hungary University. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tracey will be hosted by Tess Armstrong \n \n \n Tess Armstrong\n \n \n \n About Tess Armstrong \n \n Tess Armstrong is a radio\, television and podcast producer turned lawyer. She is also a proud member of the multi award-winning footy podcast The Outer Sanctum. With a diverse career spanning media and now law\, Tess brings creativity\, critical thinking and advocacy to her work. She believes strongly in the power of conversation \, storytelling and community to inspire change and foster connection. Outside of her professional pursuits\, she is a tragic Richmond fan\, sports enthusiast and mother of two young children. Tess continues to champion inclusive storytelling across platforms\, combining heart\, humour\, authenticity and intellect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets $11.78 includes gst and bkg fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n The Wheeler Centre exists to support writers\, readers and thinkers. Through live and digital conversations\, debates\, readings\, performances and discussions\, it deepens public engagement with the most pressing topics of the day. It is dedicated to creative collaboration\, community engagement\, diversity\, and innovation. Melbourne was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2008 and this heralded the establishment of the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas – a vibrant new hub for a diverse range of organisations focussed on literature and ideas. The aim: to provide a home and important focal point for the conversations that matter to Victoria\, and indeed\, Australia. As the Centre itself took its physical shape within a newly renovated and dedicated wing of the State Library of Victoria\, our position was secured ahead of the official opening with the commitment of our patrons\, Maureen and Tony Wheeler of Lonely Planet. From that day\, the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas became The Wheeler Centre. Since 2009\, The Wheeler Centre has been firmly established at the heart of Victoria’s rich cultural life. Based in the Melbourne CBD on Little Lonsdale St\, the Centre is also a hub and home for writers and key literary organisations\, including the Melbourne Writers Festival\, Writers Victoria\, Express Media\, Emerging Writers’ Festival and Australian Poetry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/living-heritage-ballaarat-mechanics-exhibition-4/ LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition,The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/6413133691792ea538a2c867.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230525T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230525T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T144729 CREATED:20230403T064243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T032706Z UID:37134-1685010600-1685016000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Photography of the BMI | Special Programs DESCRIPTION:Tracey Lee Holmes: A Life Through Sport \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented in Partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Image courtesy The Wheeler Centre\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport. \n \n by Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n With honesty and insight\, Tracey Lee Holmes looks back on a pioneering career and a lifelong journey through the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n For over 30 years\, Tracey Lee Holmes has been a trailblazer in Australian broadcasting – breaking ground as the first female host of a national sports program and championing gender equality both on and off the field.  Now\, with the release of her new book The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport\, she reflects on sport’s unique power to uplift the human spirit – or expose its deepest flaws – and the insights gained over a remarkable career spent documenting it all.  A sharp-eyed commentator on the intersection of sport\, politics and society\, Holmes takes the stage in Ballarat to share electrifying stories of athletic triumph and heartbreak\, while examining the powerful forces of money\, politics\, and discrimination that continue to shape the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly | Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More About Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n \n Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n In a career spanning four decades\, journalist and broadcaster Tracey Holmes has focussed her career on the intersection of sport\, politics\, and society. She is recognised at home and abroad for her in-depth analysis of current issues and major events including coverage of 14 Olympic Games. She has twice won the prestigious International Sports Press Association (AIPS) gold award\, is a recipient of the IOC Women and Sport Award – presented to women\, men or organisations who have made remarkable contributions to the development\, encouragement and reinforcement of women and girls’ participation in sport and is a recipient of Sport Australia’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Tracey is a Council member for Indigenous Football Australia\, a board member for the Oceania Australia Foundation\, a mentor for the International Olympic Committee’s Young Reporters program\, an Ambassador for the Australian Museum and the Chappell Foundation for Homeless Youth. She is producer of the Sports Ambassador podcast and YouTube channel\, and is completing her Masters in International Sports Diplomacy at Hungary University. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tracey will be hosted by Tess Armstrong \n \n \n Tess Armstrong\n \n \n \n About Tess Armstrong \n \n Tess Armstrong is a radio\, television and podcast producer turned lawyer. She is also a proud member of the multi award-winning footy podcast The Outer Sanctum. With a diverse career spanning media and now law\, Tess brings creativity\, critical thinking and advocacy to her work. She believes strongly in the power of conversation \, storytelling and community to inspire change and foster connection. Outside of her professional pursuits\, she is a tragic Richmond fan\, sports enthusiast and mother of two young children. Tess continues to champion inclusive storytelling across platforms\, combining heart\, humour\, authenticity and intellect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets $11.78 includes gst and bkg fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n The Wheeler Centre exists to support writers\, readers and thinkers. Through live and digital conversations\, debates\, readings\, performances and discussions\, it deepens public engagement with the most pressing topics of the day. It is dedicated to creative collaboration\, community engagement\, diversity\, and innovation. Melbourne was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2008 and this heralded the establishment of the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas – a vibrant new hub for a diverse range of organisations focussed on literature and ideas. The aim: to provide a home and important focal point for the conversations that matter to Victoria\, and indeed\, Australia. As the Centre itself took its physical shape within a newly renovated and dedicated wing of the State Library of Victoria\, our position was secured ahead of the official opening with the commitment of our patrons\, Maureen and Tony Wheeler of Lonely Planet. From that day\, the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas became The Wheeler Centre. Since 2009\, The Wheeler Centre has been firmly established at the heart of Victoria’s rich cultural life. Based in the Melbourne CBD on Little Lonsdale St\, the Centre is also a hub and home for writers and key literary organisations\, including the Melbourne Writers Festival\, Writers Victoria\, Express Media\, Emerging Writers’ Festival and Australian Poetry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-photography-of-the-bmi-special-programs/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/looking-down-lydiard-street-north-showing-federal-hotel-mh1897.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230524T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230524T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T144729 CREATED:20230321T000642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T003752Z UID:35642-1684949400-1684954800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2023 | Season 2\, Session 5 | Ballarat Heritage Festival DESCRIPTION:Tracey Lee Holmes: A Life Through Sport \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented in Partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Image courtesy The Wheeler Centre\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport. \n \n by Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n With honesty and insight\, Tracey Lee Holmes looks back on a pioneering career and a lifelong journey through the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n For over 30 years\, Tracey Lee Holmes has been a trailblazer in Australian broadcasting – breaking ground as the first female host of a national sports program and championing gender equality both on and off the field.  Now\, with the release of her new book The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport\, she reflects on sport’s unique power to uplift the human spirit – or expose its deepest flaws – and the insights gained over a remarkable career spent documenting it all.  A sharp-eyed commentator on the intersection of sport\, politics and society\, Holmes takes the stage in Ballarat to share electrifying stories of athletic triumph and heartbreak\, while examining the powerful forces of money\, politics\, and discrimination that continue to shape the world of sport. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eye of the Dragonfly | Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More About Tracey Lee Holmes \n \n \n Tracey Lee Holmes\n \n \n \n In a career spanning four decades\, journalist and broadcaster Tracey Holmes has focussed her career on the intersection of sport\, politics\, and society. She is recognised at home and abroad for her in-depth analysis of current issues and major events including coverage of 14 Olympic Games. She has twice won the prestigious International Sports Press Association (AIPS) gold award\, is a recipient of the IOC Women and Sport Award – presented to women\, men or organisations who have made remarkable contributions to the development\, encouragement and reinforcement of women and girls’ participation in sport and is a recipient of Sport Australia’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Tracey is a Council member for Indigenous Football Australia\, a board member for the Oceania Australia Foundation\, a mentor for the International Olympic Committee’s Young Reporters program\, an Ambassador for the Australian Museum and the Chappell Foundation for Homeless Youth. She is producer of the Sports Ambassador podcast and YouTube channel\, and is completing her Masters in International Sports Diplomacy at Hungary University. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tracey will be hosted by Tess Armstrong \n \n \n Tess Armstrong\n \n \n \n About Tess Armstrong \n \n Tess Armstrong is a radio\, television and podcast producer turned lawyer. She is also a proud member of the multi award-winning footy podcast The Outer Sanctum. With a diverse career spanning media and now law\, Tess brings creativity\, critical thinking and advocacy to her work. She believes strongly in the power of conversation \, storytelling and community to inspire change and foster connection. Outside of her professional pursuits\, she is a tragic Richmond fan\, sports enthusiast and mother of two young children. Tess continues to champion inclusive storytelling across platforms\, combining heart\, humour\, authenticity and intellect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets $11.78 includes gst and bkg fee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n The Wheeler Centre exists to support writers\, readers and thinkers. Through live and digital conversations\, debates\, readings\, performances and discussions\, it deepens public engagement with the most pressing topics of the day. It is dedicated to creative collaboration\, community engagement\, diversity\, and innovation. Melbourne was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2008 and this heralded the establishment of the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas – a vibrant new hub for a diverse range of organisations focussed on literature and ideas. The aim: to provide a home and important focal point for the conversations that matter to Victoria\, and indeed\, Australia. As the Centre itself took its physical shape within a newly renovated and dedicated wing of the State Library of Victoria\, our position was secured ahead of the official opening with the commitment of our patrons\, Maureen and Tony Wheeler of Lonely Planet. From that day\, the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas became The Wheeler Centre. Since 2009\, The Wheeler Centre has been firmly established at the heart of Victoria’s rich cultural life. Based in the Melbourne CBD on Little Lonsdale St\, the Centre is also a hub and home for writers and key literary organisations\, including the Melbourne Writers Festival\, Writers Victoria\, Express Media\, Emerging Writers’ Festival and Australian Poetry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-season-2-ballarat-heritage-festival-3/ LOCATION:Chinese Library\, 200 Sturt Street CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Culture,The Collection,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/twilight-talks-gold-black-2023.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR