The River Moorabool | Ballarat

The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central

This film explains why this unique river, travelling from the Wombat Forests near Ballarat to the Barwon River at Geelong, is in trouble. "The River Moorabool" promotes alternative urban water supplies that would increase its flow and resilience in a changing climate. About 90% of the Moorabool’s natural flow is taken for human use. Dams […]

Devonshire Tea & Fashion Parade

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The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 2025 Calendar

Featuring the BMI Image Collection | $40

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