BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.15.20//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: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 BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20270403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20271002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250815T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250815T193000 DTSTAMP:20260418T012929 CREATED:20250811T041345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T045630Z UID:66767-1755280800-1755286200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Secret History of Sharks with Professor John Long | National Science Week DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 High Rise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘An expertly executed shot of adrenaline’ – Laura McCluskey \n \n ‘Grabs you by the throat and hurls you striaght into the action – Brutally good fun’ – Michael Trant \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling author Gabriel Bergmoser returns with his most electrifying novel yet\, High Rise – an adrenaline charged\, heart-stopping\, action-packed masterpiece that blends gritty realism with razor-sharp storytelling. Think Die Hard meets The Raid\, with a darkly humourus\, wildly entertaining and uniquely Australian edge. \n \n After captivating readers with bestsellers like The Hunted (currently being adapted into a film starring Abbey Lee\, Toby Wallace\, and Eliza Scanlen) and The Caretaker\, Gabe has established himself as a dynamic storyteller with a knack for gripping\, cinematic thrillers. Known for crafting fast-paced plots\, layered characters and explosions of raw emotion and action\, High Rise takes his signature style to the next level. \n \n The story follows estranged father and ex-cop Jack Carlin as he tracks his rebellious daughter Morgan to the top floor of a crumbling Melbourne high-rise. But Morgan isn’t looking to be saved\, and Jack’s dark past has drawn dangerous enemies. With a bounty on his head\, they become trapped in a deadly fight for survival with an onslaught of ruthless gang members and bounty hunters swarming the building. What unfolds is an unrelenting battle as Jack and Morgan fight through fifteen floors of chaos\, facing brutal enemies and their own fractured relationship. Amid the carnage\, they must confront their past and rediscover the bond that might be their greatest chance of survival. Fast-paced with electrifying tension\, High Rise delivers gritty action and emotional stakes in equal measure. \n \n High Rise is more than just a survival story; it’s a gripping portrayal of loyalty\, redemption and the fragile ties that bind us. Gabriel Bergmoser once again proves his unparalleled flare to thrill\, move\, and cement his reputation as a master in modern suspense. \n \n \n High Rise | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser\, Author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser is an award-winning Melbourne-based author and playwright. He won the prestigious Sir Peter Ustinov Television Scriptwriting Award in 2015\, was nominated for the 2017 Kenneth Branagh Award for New Drama Writing and went on to win several awards at the 2017 VDL One Act Play Festival circuit. In 2016 his first young adult novel\, Boone Shepard\, was shortlisted for the Readings Young Adult Prize. His first novel for adults\, The Hunted (2020)\, became a bestseller and a film adaptation is currently in development. Since then he has published the thrillers The Inheritance (2021) and The Caretaker (2023)\, along with the YA coming-of-age novel The True Colour of a Little White Lie (2021) and the middle-grade adventure Andromache Between Worlds (2024). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why not pick up a copy of the following from our library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Caretaker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hitchhiker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Inheritance | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hunted | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel will be in conversation with Tim Constantine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tim Constantine\n \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 $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \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 \n \n \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-secret-history-of-sharks/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Festival,Fundraiser,Members,Science Week,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/sq-promo-the-secret-history-of-sharks.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250820T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250820T193000 DTSTAMP:20260418T012929 CREATED:20250522T034400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T001437Z UID:65063-1755712800-1755718200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Michael Robotham DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 High Rise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘An expertly executed shot of adrenaline’ – Laura McCluskey \n \n ‘Grabs you by the throat and hurls you striaght into the action – Brutally good fun’ – Michael Trant \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling author Gabriel Bergmoser returns with his most electrifying novel yet\, High Rise – an adrenaline charged\, heart-stopping\, action-packed masterpiece that blends gritty realism with razor-sharp storytelling. Think Die Hard meets The Raid\, with a darkly humourus\, wildly entertaining and uniquely Australian edge. \n \n After captivating readers with bestsellers like The Hunted (currently being adapted into a film starring Abbey Lee\, Toby Wallace\, and Eliza Scanlen) and The Caretaker\, Gabe has established himself as a dynamic storyteller with a knack for gripping\, cinematic thrillers. Known for crafting fast-paced plots\, layered characters and explosions of raw emotion and action\, High Rise takes his signature style to the next level. \n \n The story follows estranged father and ex-cop Jack Carlin as he tracks his rebellious daughter Morgan to the top floor of a crumbling Melbourne high-rise. But Morgan isn’t looking to be saved\, and Jack’s dark past has drawn dangerous enemies. With a bounty on his head\, they become trapped in a deadly fight for survival with an onslaught of ruthless gang members and bounty hunters swarming the building. What unfolds is an unrelenting battle as Jack and Morgan fight through fifteen floors of chaos\, facing brutal enemies and their own fractured relationship. Amid the carnage\, they must confront their past and rediscover the bond that might be their greatest chance of survival. Fast-paced with electrifying tension\, High Rise delivers gritty action and emotional stakes in equal measure. \n \n High Rise is more than just a survival story; it’s a gripping portrayal of loyalty\, redemption and the fragile ties that bind us. Gabriel Bergmoser once again proves his unparalleled flare to thrill\, move\, and cement his reputation as a master in modern suspense. \n \n \n High Rise | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser\, Author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser is an award-winning Melbourne-based author and playwright. He won the prestigious Sir Peter Ustinov Television Scriptwriting Award in 2015\, was nominated for the 2017 Kenneth Branagh Award for New Drama Writing and went on to win several awards at the 2017 VDL One Act Play Festival circuit. In 2016 his first young adult novel\, Boone Shepard\, was shortlisted for the Readings Young Adult Prize. His first novel for adults\, The Hunted (2020)\, became a bestseller and a film adaptation is currently in development. Since then he has published the thrillers The Inheritance (2021) and The Caretaker (2023)\, along with the YA coming-of-age novel The True Colour of a Little White Lie (2021) and the middle-grade adventure Andromache Between Worlds (2024). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why not pick up a copy of the following from our library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Caretaker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hitchhiker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Inheritance | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hunted | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel will be in conversation with Tim Constantine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tim Constantine\n \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 $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \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 \n \n \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/michael-robotham/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sq-promo-robotham.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250901T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250901T193000 DTSTAMP:20260418T012929 CREATED:20250711T023001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T001637Z UID:66163-1756749600-1756755000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Gabriel Bergmoser DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 High Rise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘An expertly executed shot of adrenaline’ – Laura McCluskey \n \n ‘Grabs you by the throat and hurls you striaght into the action – Brutally good fun’ – Michael Trant \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling author Gabriel Bergmoser returns with his most electrifying novel yet\, High Rise – an adrenaline charged\, heart-stopping\, action-packed masterpiece that blends gritty realism with razor-sharp storytelling. Think Die Hard meets The Raid\, with a darkly humourus\, wildly entertaining and uniquely Australian edge. \n \n After captivating readers with bestsellers like The Hunted (currently being adapted into a film starring Abbey Lee\, Toby Wallace\, and Eliza Scanlen) and The Caretaker\, Gabe has established himself as a dynamic storyteller with a knack for gripping\, cinematic thrillers. Known for crafting fast-paced plots\, layered characters and explosions of raw emotion and action\, High Rise takes his signature style to the next level. \n \n The story follows estranged father and ex-cop Jack Carlin as he tracks his rebellious daughter Morgan to the top floor of a crumbling Melbourne high-rise. But Morgan isn’t looking to be saved\, and Jack’s dark past has drawn dangerous enemies. With a bounty on his head\, they become trapped in a deadly fight for survival with an onslaught of ruthless gang members and bounty hunters swarming the building. What unfolds is an unrelenting battle as Jack and Morgan fight through fifteen floors of chaos\, facing brutal enemies and their own fractured relationship. Amid the carnage\, they must confront their past and rediscover the bond that might be their greatest chance of survival. Fast-paced with electrifying tension\, High Rise delivers gritty action and emotional stakes in equal measure. \n \n High Rise is more than just a survival story; it’s a gripping portrayal of loyalty\, redemption and the fragile ties that bind us. Gabriel Bergmoser once again proves his unparalleled flare to thrill\, move\, and cement his reputation as a master in modern suspense. \n \n \n High Rise | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser\, Author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser is an award-winning Melbourne-based author and playwright. He won the prestigious Sir Peter Ustinov Television Scriptwriting Award in 2015\, was nominated for the 2017 Kenneth Branagh Award for New Drama Writing and went on to win several awards at the 2017 VDL One Act Play Festival circuit. In 2016 his first young adult novel\, Boone Shepard\, was shortlisted for the Readings Young Adult Prize. His first novel for adults\, The Hunted (2020)\, became a bestseller and a film adaptation is currently in development. Since then he has published the thrillers The Inheritance (2021) and The Caretaker (2023)\, along with the YA coming-of-age novel The True Colour of a Little White Lie (2021) and the middle-grade adventure Andromache Between Worlds (2024). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why not pick up a copy of the following from our library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Caretaker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hitchhiker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Inheritance | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hunted | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel will be in conversation with Tim Constantine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tim Constantine\n \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 $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \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 \n \n \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/gabriel-bergmoser/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/gabriel-bergmoser-sq-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250903T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250903T183000 DTSTAMP:20260418T012929 CREATED:20250728T035749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T031406Z UID:66371-1756920600-1756924200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 3\, Spring Season | Ballarat's Henry Lawson\, Unknown facts presented by Hedley Thomson DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 High Rise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘An expertly executed shot of adrenaline’ – Laura McCluskey \n \n ‘Grabs you by the throat and hurls you striaght into the action – Brutally good fun’ – Michael Trant \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling author Gabriel Bergmoser returns with his most electrifying novel yet\, High Rise – an adrenaline charged\, heart-stopping\, action-packed masterpiece that blends gritty realism with razor-sharp storytelling. Think Die Hard meets The Raid\, with a darkly humourus\, wildly entertaining and uniquely Australian edge. \n \n After captivating readers with bestsellers like The Hunted (currently being adapted into a film starring Abbey Lee\, Toby Wallace\, and Eliza Scanlen) and The Caretaker\, Gabe has established himself as a dynamic storyteller with a knack for gripping\, cinematic thrillers. Known for crafting fast-paced plots\, layered characters and explosions of raw emotion and action\, High Rise takes his signature style to the next level. \n \n The story follows estranged father and ex-cop Jack Carlin as he tracks his rebellious daughter Morgan to the top floor of a crumbling Melbourne high-rise. But Morgan isn’t looking to be saved\, and Jack’s dark past has drawn dangerous enemies. With a bounty on his head\, they become trapped in a deadly fight for survival with an onslaught of ruthless gang members and bounty hunters swarming the building. What unfolds is an unrelenting battle as Jack and Morgan fight through fifteen floors of chaos\, facing brutal enemies and their own fractured relationship. Amid the carnage\, they must confront their past and rediscover the bond that might be their greatest chance of survival. Fast-paced with electrifying tension\, High Rise delivers gritty action and emotional stakes in equal measure. \n \n High Rise is more than just a survival story; it’s a gripping portrayal of loyalty\, redemption and the fragile ties that bind us. Gabriel Bergmoser once again proves his unparalleled flare to thrill\, move\, and cement his reputation as a master in modern suspense. \n \n \n High Rise | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser\, Author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser is an award-winning Melbourne-based author and playwright. He won the prestigious Sir Peter Ustinov Television Scriptwriting Award in 2015\, was nominated for the 2017 Kenneth Branagh Award for New Drama Writing and went on to win several awards at the 2017 VDL One Act Play Festival circuit. In 2016 his first young adult novel\, Boone Shepard\, was shortlisted for the Readings Young Adult Prize. His first novel for adults\, The Hunted (2020)\, became a bestseller and a film adaptation is currently in development. Since then he has published the thrillers The Inheritance (2021) and The Caretaker (2023)\, along with the YA coming-of-age novel The True Colour of a Little White Lie (2021) and the middle-grade adventure Andromache Between Worlds (2024). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why not pick up a copy of the following from our library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Caretaker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hitchhiker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Inheritance | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hunted | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel will be in conversation with Tim Constantine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tim Constantine\n \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 $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \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 \n \n \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-henry-lawson/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/square-promo-2025.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250904T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250904T190000 DTSTAMP:20260418T012929 CREATED:20250603T000019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T233613Z UID:64998-1757008800-1757012400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Tracey Lee Holmes: A Life Through Sport DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 High Rise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘An expertly executed shot of adrenaline’ – Laura McCluskey \n \n ‘Grabs you by the throat and hurls you striaght into the action – Brutally good fun’ – Michael Trant \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling author Gabriel Bergmoser returns with his most electrifying novel yet\, High Rise – an adrenaline charged\, heart-stopping\, action-packed masterpiece that blends gritty realism with razor-sharp storytelling. Think Die Hard meets The Raid\, with a darkly humourus\, wildly entertaining and uniquely Australian edge. \n \n After captivating readers with bestsellers like The Hunted (currently being adapted into a film starring Abbey Lee\, Toby Wallace\, and Eliza Scanlen) and The Caretaker\, Gabe has established himself as a dynamic storyteller with a knack for gripping\, cinematic thrillers. Known for crafting fast-paced plots\, layered characters and explosions of raw emotion and action\, High Rise takes his signature style to the next level. \n \n The story follows estranged father and ex-cop Jack Carlin as he tracks his rebellious daughter Morgan to the top floor of a crumbling Melbourne high-rise. But Morgan isn’t looking to be saved\, and Jack’s dark past has drawn dangerous enemies. With a bounty on his head\, they become trapped in a deadly fight for survival with an onslaught of ruthless gang members and bounty hunters swarming the building. What unfolds is an unrelenting battle as Jack and Morgan fight through fifteen floors of chaos\, facing brutal enemies and their own fractured relationship. Amid the carnage\, they must confront their past and rediscover the bond that might be their greatest chance of survival. Fast-paced with electrifying tension\, High Rise delivers gritty action and emotional stakes in equal measure. \n \n High Rise is more than just a survival story; it’s a gripping portrayal of loyalty\, redemption and the fragile ties that bind us. Gabriel Bergmoser once again proves his unparalleled flare to thrill\, move\, and cement his reputation as a master in modern suspense. \n \n \n High Rise | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser\, Author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser is an award-winning Melbourne-based author and playwright. He won the prestigious Sir Peter Ustinov Television Scriptwriting Award in 2015\, was nominated for the 2017 Kenneth Branagh Award for New Drama Writing and went on to win several awards at the 2017 VDL One Act Play Festival circuit. In 2016 his first young adult novel\, Boone Shepard\, was shortlisted for the Readings Young Adult Prize. His first novel for adults\, The Hunted (2020)\, became a bestseller and a film adaptation is currently in development. Since then he has published the thrillers The Inheritance (2021) and The Caretaker (2023)\, along with the YA coming-of-age novel The True Colour of a Little White Lie (2021) and the middle-grade adventure Andromache Between Worlds (2024). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why not pick up a copy of the following from our library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Caretaker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hitchhiker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Inheritance | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hunted | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel will be in conversation with Tim Constantine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tim Constantine\n \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 $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \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 \n \n \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:20250906T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250907T140000 DTSTAMP:20260418T012929 CREATED:20250409T010714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T075721Z UID:64397-1757152800-1757253600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Spring Book Sale | Reward yourself with loads of Summer reading DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 High Rise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘An expertly executed shot of adrenaline’ – Laura McCluskey \n \n ‘Grabs you by the throat and hurls you striaght into the action – Brutally good fun’ – Michael Trant \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling author Gabriel Bergmoser returns with his most electrifying novel yet\, High Rise – an adrenaline charged\, heart-stopping\, action-packed masterpiece that blends gritty realism with razor-sharp storytelling. Think Die Hard meets The Raid\, with a darkly humourus\, wildly entertaining and uniquely Australian edge. \n \n After captivating readers with bestsellers like The Hunted (currently being adapted into a film starring Abbey Lee\, Toby Wallace\, and Eliza Scanlen) and The Caretaker\, Gabe has established himself as a dynamic storyteller with a knack for gripping\, cinematic thrillers. Known for crafting fast-paced plots\, layered characters and explosions of raw emotion and action\, High Rise takes his signature style to the next level. \n \n The story follows estranged father and ex-cop Jack Carlin as he tracks his rebellious daughter Morgan to the top floor of a crumbling Melbourne high-rise. But Morgan isn’t looking to be saved\, and Jack’s dark past has drawn dangerous enemies. With a bounty on his head\, they become trapped in a deadly fight for survival with an onslaught of ruthless gang members and bounty hunters swarming the building. What unfolds is an unrelenting battle as Jack and Morgan fight through fifteen floors of chaos\, facing brutal enemies and their own fractured relationship. Amid the carnage\, they must confront their past and rediscover the bond that might be their greatest chance of survival. Fast-paced with electrifying tension\, High Rise delivers gritty action and emotional stakes in equal measure. \n \n High Rise is more than just a survival story; it’s a gripping portrayal of loyalty\, redemption and the fragile ties that bind us. Gabriel Bergmoser once again proves his unparalleled flare to thrill\, move\, and cement his reputation as a master in modern suspense. \n \n \n High Rise | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser\, Author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser is an award-winning Melbourne-based author and playwright. He won the prestigious Sir Peter Ustinov Television Scriptwriting Award in 2015\, was nominated for the 2017 Kenneth Branagh Award for New Drama Writing and went on to win several awards at the 2017 VDL One Act Play Festival circuit. In 2016 his first young adult novel\, Boone Shepard\, was shortlisted for the Readings Young Adult Prize. His first novel for adults\, The Hunted (2020)\, became a bestseller and a film adaptation is currently in development. Since then he has published the thrillers The Inheritance (2021) and The Caretaker (2023)\, along with the YA coming-of-age novel The True Colour of a Little White Lie (2021) and the middle-grade adventure Andromache Between Worlds (2024). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why not pick up a copy of the following from our library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Caretaker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hitchhiker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Inheritance | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hunted | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel will be in conversation with Tim Constantine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tim Constantine\n \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 $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \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 \n \n \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:20250914T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250914T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T012929 CREATED:20250805T063244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T023211Z UID:66629-1757858400-1757865600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Fashion Parade Fundraiser | Vintage & Preloved Clothing Shop DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 High Rise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘An expertly executed shot of adrenaline’ – Laura McCluskey \n \n ‘Grabs you by the throat and hurls you striaght into the action – Brutally good fun’ – Michael Trant \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling author Gabriel Bergmoser returns with his most electrifying novel yet\, High Rise – an adrenaline charged\, heart-stopping\, action-packed masterpiece that blends gritty realism with razor-sharp storytelling. Think Die Hard meets The Raid\, with a darkly humourus\, wildly entertaining and uniquely Australian edge. \n \n After captivating readers with bestsellers like The Hunted (currently being adapted into a film starring Abbey Lee\, Toby Wallace\, and Eliza Scanlen) and The Caretaker\, Gabe has established himself as a dynamic storyteller with a knack for gripping\, cinematic thrillers. Known for crafting fast-paced plots\, layered characters and explosions of raw emotion and action\, High Rise takes his signature style to the next level. \n \n The story follows estranged father and ex-cop Jack Carlin as he tracks his rebellious daughter Morgan to the top floor of a crumbling Melbourne high-rise. But Morgan isn’t looking to be saved\, and Jack’s dark past has drawn dangerous enemies. With a bounty on his head\, they become trapped in a deadly fight for survival with an onslaught of ruthless gang members and bounty hunters swarming the building. What unfolds is an unrelenting battle as Jack and Morgan fight through fifteen floors of chaos\, facing brutal enemies and their own fractured relationship. Amid the carnage\, they must confront their past and rediscover the bond that might be their greatest chance of survival. Fast-paced with electrifying tension\, High Rise delivers gritty action and emotional stakes in equal measure. \n \n High Rise is more than just a survival story; it’s a gripping portrayal of loyalty\, redemption and the fragile ties that bind us. Gabriel Bergmoser once again proves his unparalleled flare to thrill\, move\, and cement his reputation as a master in modern suspense. \n \n \n High Rise | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser\, Author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser is an award-winning Melbourne-based author and playwright. He won the prestigious Sir Peter Ustinov Television Scriptwriting Award in 2015\, was nominated for the 2017 Kenneth Branagh Award for New Drama Writing and went on to win several awards at the 2017 VDL One Act Play Festival circuit. In 2016 his first young adult novel\, Boone Shepard\, was shortlisted for the Readings Young Adult Prize. His first novel for adults\, The Hunted (2020)\, became a bestseller and a film adaptation is currently in development. Since then he has published the thrillers The Inheritance (2021) and The Caretaker (2023)\, along with the YA coming-of-age novel The True Colour of a Little White Lie (2021) and the middle-grade adventure Andromache Between Worlds (2024). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why not pick up a copy of the following from our library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Caretaker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hitchhiker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Inheritance | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hunted | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel will be in conversation with Tim Constantine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tim Constantine\n \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 $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \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 \n \n \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/vintage-collectables-fasion-parade-25/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Vintage & Collectables ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/promotional-square-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250917T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250917T183000 DTSTAMP:20260418T012929 CREATED:20250728T041859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T032241Z UID:66377-1758130200-1758133800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 3\, Spring Season | Into the Dragon's Den\, The Chinese community in Bendigo DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 High Rise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘An expertly executed shot of adrenaline’ – Laura McCluskey \n \n ‘Grabs you by the throat and hurls you striaght into the action – Brutally good fun’ – Michael Trant \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling author Gabriel Bergmoser returns with his most electrifying novel yet\, High Rise – an adrenaline charged\, heart-stopping\, action-packed masterpiece that blends gritty realism with razor-sharp storytelling. Think Die Hard meets The Raid\, with a darkly humourus\, wildly entertaining and uniquely Australian edge. \n \n After captivating readers with bestsellers like The Hunted (currently being adapted into a film starring Abbey Lee\, Toby Wallace\, and Eliza Scanlen) and The Caretaker\, Gabe has established himself as a dynamic storyteller with a knack for gripping\, cinematic thrillers. Known for crafting fast-paced plots\, layered characters and explosions of raw emotion and action\, High Rise takes his signature style to the next level. \n \n The story follows estranged father and ex-cop Jack Carlin as he tracks his rebellious daughter Morgan to the top floor of a crumbling Melbourne high-rise. But Morgan isn’t looking to be saved\, and Jack’s dark past has drawn dangerous enemies. With a bounty on his head\, they become trapped in a deadly fight for survival with an onslaught of ruthless gang members and bounty hunters swarming the building. What unfolds is an unrelenting battle as Jack and Morgan fight through fifteen floors of chaos\, facing brutal enemies and their own fractured relationship. Amid the carnage\, they must confront their past and rediscover the bond that might be their greatest chance of survival. Fast-paced with electrifying tension\, High Rise delivers gritty action and emotional stakes in equal measure. \n \n High Rise is more than just a survival story; it’s a gripping portrayal of loyalty\, redemption and the fragile ties that bind us. Gabriel Bergmoser once again proves his unparalleled flare to thrill\, move\, and cement his reputation as a master in modern suspense. \n \n \n High Rise | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser\, Author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser is an award-winning Melbourne-based author and playwright. He won the prestigious Sir Peter Ustinov Television Scriptwriting Award in 2015\, was nominated for the 2017 Kenneth Branagh Award for New Drama Writing and went on to win several awards at the 2017 VDL One Act Play Festival circuit. In 2016 his first young adult novel\, Boone Shepard\, was shortlisted for the Readings Young Adult Prize. His first novel for adults\, The Hunted (2020)\, became a bestseller and a film adaptation is currently in development. Since then he has published the thrillers The Inheritance (2021) and The Caretaker (2023)\, along with the YA coming-of-age novel The True Colour of a Little White Lie (2021) and the middle-grade adventure Andromache Between Worlds (2024). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why not pick up a copy of the following from our library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Caretaker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hitchhiker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Inheritance | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hunted | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel will be in conversation with Tim Constantine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tim Constantine\n \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 $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \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 \n \n \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-saving-dragons/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Library,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/square-promo-20252.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250918T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250918T193000 DTSTAMP:20260418T012929 CREATED:20250611T030703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T001953Z UID:65608-1758218400-1758223800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Chrissie Bellbrae DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 High Rise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘An expertly executed shot of adrenaline’ – Laura McCluskey \n \n ‘Grabs you by the throat and hurls you striaght into the action – Brutally good fun’ – Michael Trant \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling author Gabriel Bergmoser returns with his most electrifying novel yet\, High Rise – an adrenaline charged\, heart-stopping\, action-packed masterpiece that blends gritty realism with razor-sharp storytelling. Think Die Hard meets The Raid\, with a darkly humourus\, wildly entertaining and uniquely Australian edge. \n \n After captivating readers with bestsellers like The Hunted (currently being adapted into a film starring Abbey Lee\, Toby Wallace\, and Eliza Scanlen) and The Caretaker\, Gabe has established himself as a dynamic storyteller with a knack for gripping\, cinematic thrillers. Known for crafting fast-paced plots\, layered characters and explosions of raw emotion and action\, High Rise takes his signature style to the next level. \n \n The story follows estranged father and ex-cop Jack Carlin as he tracks his rebellious daughter Morgan to the top floor of a crumbling Melbourne high-rise. But Morgan isn’t looking to be saved\, and Jack’s dark past has drawn dangerous enemies. With a bounty on his head\, they become trapped in a deadly fight for survival with an onslaught of ruthless gang members and bounty hunters swarming the building. What unfolds is an unrelenting battle as Jack and Morgan fight through fifteen floors of chaos\, facing brutal enemies and their own fractured relationship. Amid the carnage\, they must confront their past and rediscover the bond that might be their greatest chance of survival. Fast-paced with electrifying tension\, High Rise delivers gritty action and emotional stakes in equal measure. \n \n High Rise is more than just a survival story; it’s a gripping portrayal of loyalty\, redemption and the fragile ties that bind us. Gabriel Bergmoser once again proves his unparalleled flare to thrill\, move\, and cement his reputation as a master in modern suspense. \n \n \n High Rise | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser\, Author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser is an award-winning Melbourne-based author and playwright. He won the prestigious Sir Peter Ustinov Television Scriptwriting Award in 2015\, was nominated for the 2017 Kenneth Branagh Award for New Drama Writing and went on to win several awards at the 2017 VDL One Act Play Festival circuit. In 2016 his first young adult novel\, Boone Shepard\, was shortlisted for the Readings Young Adult Prize. His first novel for adults\, The Hunted (2020)\, became a bestseller and a film adaptation is currently in development. Since then he has published the thrillers The Inheritance (2021) and The Caretaker (2023)\, along with the YA coming-of-age novel The True Colour of a Little White Lie (2021) and the middle-grade adventure Andromache Between Worlds (2024). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why not pick up a copy of the following from our library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Caretaker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hitchhiker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Inheritance | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hunted | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel will be in conversation with Tim Constantine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tim Constantine\n \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 $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \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 \n \n \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/chrissie-bellbrae/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/sq-promo-chrissie-bellbrae.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250924T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250924T183000 DTSTAMP:20260418T012929 CREATED:20250728T042702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T045221Z UID:66380-1758735000-1758738600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 3\, Spring Season | Gold! Gold! Bendigo - Ballarat DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 High Rise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘An expertly executed shot of adrenaline’ – Laura McCluskey \n \n ‘Grabs you by the throat and hurls you striaght into the action – Brutally good fun’ – Michael Trant \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling author Gabriel Bergmoser returns with his most electrifying novel yet\, High Rise – an adrenaline charged\, heart-stopping\, action-packed masterpiece that blends gritty realism with razor-sharp storytelling. Think Die Hard meets The Raid\, with a darkly humourus\, wildly entertaining and uniquely Australian edge. \n \n After captivating readers with bestsellers like The Hunted (currently being adapted into a film starring Abbey Lee\, Toby Wallace\, and Eliza Scanlen) and The Caretaker\, Gabe has established himself as a dynamic storyteller with a knack for gripping\, cinematic thrillers. Known for crafting fast-paced plots\, layered characters and explosions of raw emotion and action\, High Rise takes his signature style to the next level. \n \n The story follows estranged father and ex-cop Jack Carlin as he tracks his rebellious daughter Morgan to the top floor of a crumbling Melbourne high-rise. But Morgan isn’t looking to be saved\, and Jack’s dark past has drawn dangerous enemies. With a bounty on his head\, they become trapped in a deadly fight for survival with an onslaught of ruthless gang members and bounty hunters swarming the building. What unfolds is an unrelenting battle as Jack and Morgan fight through fifteen floors of chaos\, facing brutal enemies and their own fractured relationship. Amid the carnage\, they must confront their past and rediscover the bond that might be their greatest chance of survival. Fast-paced with electrifying tension\, High Rise delivers gritty action and emotional stakes in equal measure. \n \n High Rise is more than just a survival story; it’s a gripping portrayal of loyalty\, redemption and the fragile ties that bind us. Gabriel Bergmoser once again proves his unparalleled flare to thrill\, move\, and cement his reputation as a master in modern suspense. \n \n \n High Rise | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser\, Author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser is an award-winning Melbourne-based author and playwright. He won the prestigious Sir Peter Ustinov Television Scriptwriting Award in 2015\, was nominated for the 2017 Kenneth Branagh Award for New Drama Writing and went on to win several awards at the 2017 VDL One Act Play Festival circuit. In 2016 his first young adult novel\, Boone Shepard\, was shortlisted for the Readings Young Adult Prize. His first novel for adults\, The Hunted (2020)\, became a bestseller and a film adaptation is currently in development. Since then he has published the thrillers The Inheritance (2021) and The Caretaker (2023)\, along with the YA coming-of-age novel The True Colour of a Little White Lie (2021) and the middle-grade adventure Andromache Between Worlds (2024). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why not pick up a copy of the following from our library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Caretaker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hitchhiker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Inheritance | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hunted | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel will be in conversation with Tim Constantine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tim Constantine\n \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 $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \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 \n \n \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-gold-gold/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/square-promo-20253.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250925T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250925T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T012929 CREATED:20250611T003027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T002121Z UID:65587-1758825000-1758830400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Paula Gleeson DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 High Rise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘An expertly executed shot of adrenaline’ – Laura McCluskey \n \n ‘Grabs you by the throat and hurls you striaght into the action – Brutally good fun’ – Michael Trant \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling author Gabriel Bergmoser returns with his most electrifying novel yet\, High Rise – an adrenaline charged\, heart-stopping\, action-packed masterpiece that blends gritty realism with razor-sharp storytelling. Think Die Hard meets The Raid\, with a darkly humourus\, wildly entertaining and uniquely Australian edge. \n \n After captivating readers with bestsellers like The Hunted (currently being adapted into a film starring Abbey Lee\, Toby Wallace\, and Eliza Scanlen) and The Caretaker\, Gabe has established himself as a dynamic storyteller with a knack for gripping\, cinematic thrillers. Known for crafting fast-paced plots\, layered characters and explosions of raw emotion and action\, High Rise takes his signature style to the next level. \n \n The story follows estranged father and ex-cop Jack Carlin as he tracks his rebellious daughter Morgan to the top floor of a crumbling Melbourne high-rise. But Morgan isn’t looking to be saved\, and Jack’s dark past has drawn dangerous enemies. With a bounty on his head\, they become trapped in a deadly fight for survival with an onslaught of ruthless gang members and bounty hunters swarming the building. What unfolds is an unrelenting battle as Jack and Morgan fight through fifteen floors of chaos\, facing brutal enemies and their own fractured relationship. Amid the carnage\, they must confront their past and rediscover the bond that might be their greatest chance of survival. Fast-paced with electrifying tension\, High Rise delivers gritty action and emotional stakes in equal measure. \n \n High Rise is more than just a survival story; it’s a gripping portrayal of loyalty\, redemption and the fragile ties that bind us. Gabriel Bergmoser once again proves his unparalleled flare to thrill\, move\, and cement his reputation as a master in modern suspense. \n \n \n High Rise | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser\, Author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser is an award-winning Melbourne-based author and playwright. He won the prestigious Sir Peter Ustinov Television Scriptwriting Award in 2015\, was nominated for the 2017 Kenneth Branagh Award for New Drama Writing and went on to win several awards at the 2017 VDL One Act Play Festival circuit. In 2016 his first young adult novel\, Boone Shepard\, was shortlisted for the Readings Young Adult Prize. His first novel for adults\, The Hunted (2020)\, became a bestseller and a film adaptation is currently in development. Since then he has published the thrillers The Inheritance (2021) and The Caretaker (2023)\, along with the YA coming-of-age novel The True Colour of a Little White Lie (2021) and the middle-grade adventure Andromache Between Worlds (2024). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why not pick up a copy of the following from our library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Caretaker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hitchhiker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Inheritance | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hunted | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel will be in conversation with Tim Constantine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tim Constantine\n \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 $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \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 \n \n \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/paula-gleeson/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/sq-promo-paula-gleeson.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251001T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251001T193000 DTSTAMP:20260418T012929 CREATED:20250708T020553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T043730Z UID:66044-1759341600-1759347000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Rozzi Bazzani DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 High Rise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘An expertly executed shot of adrenaline’ – Laura McCluskey \n \n ‘Grabs you by the throat and hurls you striaght into the action – Brutally good fun’ – Michael Trant \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling author Gabriel Bergmoser returns with his most electrifying novel yet\, High Rise – an adrenaline charged\, heart-stopping\, action-packed masterpiece that blends gritty realism with razor-sharp storytelling. Think Die Hard meets The Raid\, with a darkly humourus\, wildly entertaining and uniquely Australian edge. \n \n After captivating readers with bestsellers like The Hunted (currently being adapted into a film starring Abbey Lee\, Toby Wallace\, and Eliza Scanlen) and The Caretaker\, Gabe has established himself as a dynamic storyteller with a knack for gripping\, cinematic thrillers. Known for crafting fast-paced plots\, layered characters and explosions of raw emotion and action\, High Rise takes his signature style to the next level. \n \n The story follows estranged father and ex-cop Jack Carlin as he tracks his rebellious daughter Morgan to the top floor of a crumbling Melbourne high-rise. But Morgan isn’t looking to be saved\, and Jack’s dark past has drawn dangerous enemies. With a bounty on his head\, they become trapped in a deadly fight for survival with an onslaught of ruthless gang members and bounty hunters swarming the building. What unfolds is an unrelenting battle as Jack and Morgan fight through fifteen floors of chaos\, facing brutal enemies and their own fractured relationship. Amid the carnage\, they must confront their past and rediscover the bond that might be their greatest chance of survival. Fast-paced with electrifying tension\, High Rise delivers gritty action and emotional stakes in equal measure. \n \n High Rise is more than just a survival story; it’s a gripping portrayal of loyalty\, redemption and the fragile ties that bind us. Gabriel Bergmoser once again proves his unparalleled flare to thrill\, move\, and cement his reputation as a master in modern suspense. \n \n \n High Rise | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser\, Author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser is an award-winning Melbourne-based author and playwright. He won the prestigious Sir Peter Ustinov Television Scriptwriting Award in 2015\, was nominated for the 2017 Kenneth Branagh Award for New Drama Writing and went on to win several awards at the 2017 VDL One Act Play Festival circuit. In 2016 his first young adult novel\, Boone Shepard\, was shortlisted for the Readings Young Adult Prize. His first novel for adults\, The Hunted (2020)\, became a bestseller and a film adaptation is currently in development. Since then he has published the thrillers The Inheritance (2021) and The Caretaker (2023)\, along with the YA coming-of-age novel The True Colour of a Little White Lie (2021) and the middle-grade adventure Andromache Between Worlds (2024). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why not pick up a copy of the following from our library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Caretaker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hitchhiker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Inheritance | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hunted | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel will be in conversation with Tim Constantine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tim Constantine\n \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 $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \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 \n \n \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/rozzi-bazzani/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library,Victorian Seniors Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/sq-promo-rozzi-final-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251021T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251021T193000 DTSTAMP:20260418T012929 CREATED:20250919T003912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T045545Z UID:67443-1761069600-1761075000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with J Mary Masters *This event has now been CANCELLED* DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 High Rise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘An expertly executed shot of adrenaline’ – Laura McCluskey \n \n ‘Grabs you by the throat and hurls you striaght into the action – Brutally good fun’ – Michael Trant \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling author Gabriel Bergmoser returns with his most electrifying novel yet\, High Rise – an adrenaline charged\, heart-stopping\, action-packed masterpiece that blends gritty realism with razor-sharp storytelling. Think Die Hard meets The Raid\, with a darkly humourus\, wildly entertaining and uniquely Australian edge. \n \n After captivating readers with bestsellers like The Hunted (currently being adapted into a film starring Abbey Lee\, Toby Wallace\, and Eliza Scanlen) and The Caretaker\, Gabe has established himself as a dynamic storyteller with a knack for gripping\, cinematic thrillers. Known for crafting fast-paced plots\, layered characters and explosions of raw emotion and action\, High Rise takes his signature style to the next level. \n \n The story follows estranged father and ex-cop Jack Carlin as he tracks his rebellious daughter Morgan to the top floor of a crumbling Melbourne high-rise. But Morgan isn’t looking to be saved\, and Jack’s dark past has drawn dangerous enemies. With a bounty on his head\, they become trapped in a deadly fight for survival with an onslaught of ruthless gang members and bounty hunters swarming the building. What unfolds is an unrelenting battle as Jack and Morgan fight through fifteen floors of chaos\, facing brutal enemies and their own fractured relationship. Amid the carnage\, they must confront their past and rediscover the bond that might be their greatest chance of survival. Fast-paced with electrifying tension\, High Rise delivers gritty action and emotional stakes in equal measure. \n \n High Rise is more than just a survival story; it’s a gripping portrayal of loyalty\, redemption and the fragile ties that bind us. Gabriel Bergmoser once again proves his unparalleled flare to thrill\, move\, and cement his reputation as a master in modern suspense. \n \n \n High Rise | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser\, Author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser is an award-winning Melbourne-based author and playwright. He won the prestigious Sir Peter Ustinov Television Scriptwriting Award in 2015\, was nominated for the 2017 Kenneth Branagh Award for New Drama Writing and went on to win several awards at the 2017 VDL One Act Play Festival circuit. In 2016 his first young adult novel\, Boone Shepard\, was shortlisted for the Readings Young Adult Prize. His first novel for adults\, The Hunted (2020)\, became a bestseller and a film adaptation is currently in development. Since then he has published the thrillers The Inheritance (2021) and The Caretaker (2023)\, along with the YA coming-of-age novel The True Colour of a Little White Lie (2021) and the middle-grade adventure Andromache Between Worlds (2024). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why not pick up a copy of the following from our library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Caretaker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hitchhiker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Inheritance | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hunted | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel will be in conversation with Tim Constantine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tim Constantine\n \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 $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \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 \n \n \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/j-mary-masters/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library,Victorian Seniors Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/sq-promo-judith-final.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251025T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251025T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T012929 CREATED:20250805T043957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T061603Z UID:66614-1761386400-1761408000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Linen and Lace: An exhibition through the decades DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 High Rise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘An expertly executed shot of adrenaline’ – Laura McCluskey \n \n ‘Grabs you by the throat and hurls you striaght into the action – Brutally good fun’ – Michael Trant \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling author Gabriel Bergmoser returns with his most electrifying novel yet\, High Rise – an adrenaline charged\, heart-stopping\, action-packed masterpiece that blends gritty realism with razor-sharp storytelling. Think Die Hard meets The Raid\, with a darkly humourus\, wildly entertaining and uniquely Australian edge. \n \n After captivating readers with bestsellers like The Hunted (currently being adapted into a film starring Abbey Lee\, Toby Wallace\, and Eliza Scanlen) and The Caretaker\, Gabe has established himself as a dynamic storyteller with a knack for gripping\, cinematic thrillers. Known for crafting fast-paced plots\, layered characters and explosions of raw emotion and action\, High Rise takes his signature style to the next level. \n \n The story follows estranged father and ex-cop Jack Carlin as he tracks his rebellious daughter Morgan to the top floor of a crumbling Melbourne high-rise. But Morgan isn’t looking to be saved\, and Jack’s dark past has drawn dangerous enemies. With a bounty on his head\, they become trapped in a deadly fight for survival with an onslaught of ruthless gang members and bounty hunters swarming the building. What unfolds is an unrelenting battle as Jack and Morgan fight through fifteen floors of chaos\, facing brutal enemies and their own fractured relationship. Amid the carnage\, they must confront their past and rediscover the bond that might be their greatest chance of survival. Fast-paced with electrifying tension\, High Rise delivers gritty action and emotional stakes in equal measure. \n \n High Rise is more than just a survival story; it’s a gripping portrayal of loyalty\, redemption and the fragile ties that bind us. Gabriel Bergmoser once again proves his unparalleled flare to thrill\, move\, and cement his reputation as a master in modern suspense. \n \n \n High Rise | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser\, Author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser is an award-winning Melbourne-based author and playwright. He won the prestigious Sir Peter Ustinov Television Scriptwriting Award in 2015\, was nominated for the 2017 Kenneth Branagh Award for New Drama Writing and went on to win several awards at the 2017 VDL One Act Play Festival circuit. In 2016 his first young adult novel\, Boone Shepard\, was shortlisted for the Readings Young Adult Prize. His first novel for adults\, The Hunted (2020)\, became a bestseller and a film adaptation is currently in development. Since then he has published the thrillers The Inheritance (2021) and The Caretaker (2023)\, along with the YA coming-of-age novel The True Colour of a Little White Lie (2021) and the middle-grade adventure Andromache Between Worlds (2024). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why not pick up a copy of the following from our library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Caretaker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hitchhiker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Inheritance | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hunted | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel will be in conversation with Tim Constantine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tim Constantine\n \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 $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \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 \n \n \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/linen-and-lace-fundraiser/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Art programs,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Urban Agriculture Month,Victorian Seniors Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/linen-and-lace-sq-promo-v3-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251026T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251026T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T012929 CREATED:20250903T045545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T013159Z UID:67296-1761472800-1761494400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Linen and Lace: An exhibition through the decades DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 High Rise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘An expertly executed shot of adrenaline’ – Laura McCluskey \n \n ‘Grabs you by the throat and hurls you striaght into the action – Brutally good fun’ – Michael Trant \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling author Gabriel Bergmoser returns with his most electrifying novel yet\, High Rise – an adrenaline charged\, heart-stopping\, action-packed masterpiece that blends gritty realism with razor-sharp storytelling. Think Die Hard meets The Raid\, with a darkly humourus\, wildly entertaining and uniquely Australian edge. \n \n After captivating readers with bestsellers like The Hunted (currently being adapted into a film starring Abbey Lee\, Toby Wallace\, and Eliza Scanlen) and The Caretaker\, Gabe has established himself as a dynamic storyteller with a knack for gripping\, cinematic thrillers. Known for crafting fast-paced plots\, layered characters and explosions of raw emotion and action\, High Rise takes his signature style to the next level. \n \n The story follows estranged father and ex-cop Jack Carlin as he tracks his rebellious daughter Morgan to the top floor of a crumbling Melbourne high-rise. But Morgan isn’t looking to be saved\, and Jack’s dark past has drawn dangerous enemies. With a bounty on his head\, they become trapped in a deadly fight for survival with an onslaught of ruthless gang members and bounty hunters swarming the building. What unfolds is an unrelenting battle as Jack and Morgan fight through fifteen floors of chaos\, facing brutal enemies and their own fractured relationship. Amid the carnage\, they must confront their past and rediscover the bond that might be their greatest chance of survival. Fast-paced with electrifying tension\, High Rise delivers gritty action and emotional stakes in equal measure. \n \n High Rise is more than just a survival story; it’s a gripping portrayal of loyalty\, redemption and the fragile ties that bind us. Gabriel Bergmoser once again proves his unparalleled flare to thrill\, move\, and cement his reputation as a master in modern suspense. \n \n \n High Rise | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser\, Author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser is an award-winning Melbourne-based author and playwright. He won the prestigious Sir Peter Ustinov Television Scriptwriting Award in 2015\, was nominated for the 2017 Kenneth Branagh Award for New Drama Writing and went on to win several awards at the 2017 VDL One Act Play Festival circuit. In 2016 his first young adult novel\, Boone Shepard\, was shortlisted for the Readings Young Adult Prize. His first novel for adults\, The Hunted (2020)\, became a bestseller and a film adaptation is currently in development. Since then he has published the thrillers The Inheritance (2021) and The Caretaker (2023)\, along with the YA coming-of-age novel The True Colour of a Little White Lie (2021) and the middle-grade adventure Andromache Between Worlds (2024). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why not pick up a copy of the following from our library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Caretaker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hitchhiker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Inheritance | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hunted | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel will be in conversation with Tim Constantine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tim Constantine\n \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 $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \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 \n \n \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/linen-and-lace-fundraiser-2/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Art programs,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Victorian Seniors Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/linen-and-lace-sq-promo-v3.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251029T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251029T183000 DTSTAMP:20260418T012929 CREATED:20250728T043616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T043434Z UID:66385-1761759000-1761762600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 4\, Remembrance Day | A Surgeon Commander & A Leading Cook - Ballarat Connections to HMAS Sydney 2 in 1941 DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 High Rise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘An expertly executed shot of adrenaline’ – Laura McCluskey \n \n ‘Grabs you by the throat and hurls you striaght into the action – Brutally good fun’ – Michael Trant \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling author Gabriel Bergmoser returns with his most electrifying novel yet\, High Rise – an adrenaline charged\, heart-stopping\, action-packed masterpiece that blends gritty realism with razor-sharp storytelling. Think Die Hard meets The Raid\, with a darkly humourus\, wildly entertaining and uniquely Australian edge. \n \n After captivating readers with bestsellers like The Hunted (currently being adapted into a film starring Abbey Lee\, Toby Wallace\, and Eliza Scanlen) and The Caretaker\, Gabe has established himself as a dynamic storyteller with a knack for gripping\, cinematic thrillers. Known for crafting fast-paced plots\, layered characters and explosions of raw emotion and action\, High Rise takes his signature style to the next level. \n \n The story follows estranged father and ex-cop Jack Carlin as he tracks his rebellious daughter Morgan to the top floor of a crumbling Melbourne high-rise. But Morgan isn’t looking to be saved\, and Jack’s dark past has drawn dangerous enemies. With a bounty on his head\, they become trapped in a deadly fight for survival with an onslaught of ruthless gang members and bounty hunters swarming the building. What unfolds is an unrelenting battle as Jack and Morgan fight through fifteen floors of chaos\, facing brutal enemies and their own fractured relationship. Amid the carnage\, they must confront their past and rediscover the bond that might be their greatest chance of survival. Fast-paced with electrifying tension\, High Rise delivers gritty action and emotional stakes in equal measure. \n \n High Rise is more than just a survival story; it’s a gripping portrayal of loyalty\, redemption and the fragile ties that bind us. Gabriel Bergmoser once again proves his unparalleled flare to thrill\, move\, and cement his reputation as a master in modern suspense. \n \n \n High Rise | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser\, Author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser is an award-winning Melbourne-based author and playwright. He won the prestigious Sir Peter Ustinov Television Scriptwriting Award in 2015\, was nominated for the 2017 Kenneth Branagh Award for New Drama Writing and went on to win several awards at the 2017 VDL One Act Play Festival circuit. In 2016 his first young adult novel\, Boone Shepard\, was shortlisted for the Readings Young Adult Prize. His first novel for adults\, The Hunted (2020)\, became a bestseller and a film adaptation is currently in development. Since then he has published the thrillers The Inheritance (2021) and The Caretaker (2023)\, along with the YA coming-of-age novel The True Colour of a Little White Lie (2021) and the middle-grade adventure Andromache Between Worlds (2024). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why not pick up a copy of the following from our library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Caretaker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hitchhiker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Inheritance | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hunted | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel will be in conversation with Tim Constantine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tim Constantine\n \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 $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \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 \n \n \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-surgeon-commander-leading-cook/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks,Victorian Seniors Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/hmas-sydney-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251031T210000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251031T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T012929 CREATED:20250923T044958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T051126Z UID:67531-1761944400-1761948000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 High Rise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘An expertly executed shot of adrenaline’ – Laura McCluskey \n \n ‘Grabs you by the throat and hurls you striaght into the action – Brutally good fun’ – Michael Trant \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling author Gabriel Bergmoser returns with his most electrifying novel yet\, High Rise – an adrenaline charged\, heart-stopping\, action-packed masterpiece that blends gritty realism with razor-sharp storytelling. Think Die Hard meets The Raid\, with a darkly humourus\, wildly entertaining and uniquely Australian edge. \n \n After captivating readers with bestsellers like The Hunted (currently being adapted into a film starring Abbey Lee\, Toby Wallace\, and Eliza Scanlen) and The Caretaker\, Gabe has established himself as a dynamic storyteller with a knack for gripping\, cinematic thrillers. Known for crafting fast-paced plots\, layered characters and explosions of raw emotion and action\, High Rise takes his signature style to the next level. \n \n The story follows estranged father and ex-cop Jack Carlin as he tracks his rebellious daughter Morgan to the top floor of a crumbling Melbourne high-rise. But Morgan isn’t looking to be saved\, and Jack’s dark past has drawn dangerous enemies. With a bounty on his head\, they become trapped in a deadly fight for survival with an onslaught of ruthless gang members and bounty hunters swarming the building. What unfolds is an unrelenting battle as Jack and Morgan fight through fifteen floors of chaos\, facing brutal enemies and their own fractured relationship. Amid the carnage\, they must confront their past and rediscover the bond that might be their greatest chance of survival. Fast-paced with electrifying tension\, High Rise delivers gritty action and emotional stakes in equal measure. \n \n High Rise is more than just a survival story; it’s a gripping portrayal of loyalty\, redemption and the fragile ties that bind us. Gabriel Bergmoser once again proves his unparalleled flare to thrill\, move\, and cement his reputation as a master in modern suspense. \n \n \n High Rise | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser\, Author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser is an award-winning Melbourne-based author and playwright. He won the prestigious Sir Peter Ustinov Television Scriptwriting Award in 2015\, was nominated for the 2017 Kenneth Branagh Award for New Drama Writing and went on to win several awards at the 2017 VDL One Act Play Festival circuit. In 2016 his first young adult novel\, Boone Shepard\, was shortlisted for the Readings Young Adult Prize. His first novel for adults\, The Hunted (2020)\, became a bestseller and a film adaptation is currently in development. Since then he has published the thrillers The Inheritance (2021) and The Caretaker (2023)\, along with the YA coming-of-age novel The True Colour of a Little White Lie (2021) and the middle-grade adventure Andromache Between Worlds (2024). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why not pick up a copy of the following from our library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Caretaker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hitchhiker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Inheritance | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hunted | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel will be in conversation with Tim Constantine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tim Constantine\n \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 $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \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 \n \n \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/minervas-secrets-night-tours-31-oct-25-2/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Night Tours,Tours,Victorian Seniors Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/received_265285705882698-e1708919200874.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T183000 DTSTAMP:20260418T012929 CREATED:20250728T053444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T033437Z UID:66400-1762363800-1762367400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 4\, Remembrance Day | Recent War Memorabilia - from WW2 to Afghanistan\, Presented by David Wright. DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 High Rise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘An expertly executed shot of adrenaline’ – Laura McCluskey \n \n ‘Grabs you by the throat and hurls you striaght into the action – Brutally good fun’ – Michael Trant \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling author Gabriel Bergmoser returns with his most electrifying novel yet\, High Rise – an adrenaline charged\, heart-stopping\, action-packed masterpiece that blends gritty realism with razor-sharp storytelling. Think Die Hard meets The Raid\, with a darkly humourus\, wildly entertaining and uniquely Australian edge. \n \n After captivating readers with bestsellers like The Hunted (currently being adapted into a film starring Abbey Lee\, Toby Wallace\, and Eliza Scanlen) and The Caretaker\, Gabe has established himself as a dynamic storyteller with a knack for gripping\, cinematic thrillers. Known for crafting fast-paced plots\, layered characters and explosions of raw emotion and action\, High Rise takes his signature style to the next level. \n \n The story follows estranged father and ex-cop Jack Carlin as he tracks his rebellious daughter Morgan to the top floor of a crumbling Melbourne high-rise. But Morgan isn’t looking to be saved\, and Jack’s dark past has drawn dangerous enemies. With a bounty on his head\, they become trapped in a deadly fight for survival with an onslaught of ruthless gang members and bounty hunters swarming the building. What unfolds is an unrelenting battle as Jack and Morgan fight through fifteen floors of chaos\, facing brutal enemies and their own fractured relationship. Amid the carnage\, they must confront their past and rediscover the bond that might be their greatest chance of survival. Fast-paced with electrifying tension\, High Rise delivers gritty action and emotional stakes in equal measure. \n \n High Rise is more than just a survival story; it’s a gripping portrayal of loyalty\, redemption and the fragile ties that bind us. Gabriel Bergmoser once again proves his unparalleled flare to thrill\, move\, and cement his reputation as a master in modern suspense. \n \n \n High Rise | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser\, Author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser is an award-winning Melbourne-based author and playwright. He won the prestigious Sir Peter Ustinov Television Scriptwriting Award in 2015\, was nominated for the 2017 Kenneth Branagh Award for New Drama Writing and went on to win several awards at the 2017 VDL One Act Play Festival circuit. In 2016 his first young adult novel\, Boone Shepard\, was shortlisted for the Readings Young Adult Prize. His first novel for adults\, The Hunted (2020)\, became a bestseller and a film adaptation is currently in development. Since then he has published the thrillers The Inheritance (2021) and The Caretaker (2023)\, along with the YA coming-of-age novel The True Colour of a Little White Lie (2021) and the middle-grade adventure Andromache Between Worlds (2024). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why not pick up a copy of the following from our library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Caretaker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hitchhiker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Inheritance | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hunted | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel will be in conversation with Tim Constantine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tim Constantine\n \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 $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \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 \n \n \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-war-memorabilia/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks,Victorian Seniors Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/square-promo-medals-v36.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251106T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251106T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T012929 CREATED:20250711T034827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T003339Z UID:66176-1762453800-1762459200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Rachael Johns DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 High Rise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘An expertly executed shot of adrenaline’ – Laura McCluskey \n \n ‘Grabs you by the throat and hurls you striaght into the action – Brutally good fun’ – Michael Trant \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling author Gabriel Bergmoser returns with his most electrifying novel yet\, High Rise – an adrenaline charged\, heart-stopping\, action-packed masterpiece that blends gritty realism with razor-sharp storytelling. Think Die Hard meets The Raid\, with a darkly humourus\, wildly entertaining and uniquely Australian edge. \n \n After captivating readers with bestsellers like The Hunted (currently being adapted into a film starring Abbey Lee\, Toby Wallace\, and Eliza Scanlen) and The Caretaker\, Gabe has established himself as a dynamic storyteller with a knack for gripping\, cinematic thrillers. Known for crafting fast-paced plots\, layered characters and explosions of raw emotion and action\, High Rise takes his signature style to the next level. \n \n The story follows estranged father and ex-cop Jack Carlin as he tracks his rebellious daughter Morgan to the top floor of a crumbling Melbourne high-rise. But Morgan isn’t looking to be saved\, and Jack’s dark past has drawn dangerous enemies. With a bounty on his head\, they become trapped in a deadly fight for survival with an onslaught of ruthless gang members and bounty hunters swarming the building. What unfolds is an unrelenting battle as Jack and Morgan fight through fifteen floors of chaos\, facing brutal enemies and their own fractured relationship. Amid the carnage\, they must confront their past and rediscover the bond that might be their greatest chance of survival. Fast-paced with electrifying tension\, High Rise delivers gritty action and emotional stakes in equal measure. \n \n High Rise is more than just a survival story; it’s a gripping portrayal of loyalty\, redemption and the fragile ties that bind us. Gabriel Bergmoser once again proves his unparalleled flare to thrill\, move\, and cement his reputation as a master in modern suspense. \n \n \n High Rise | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser\, Author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser is an award-winning Melbourne-based author and playwright. He won the prestigious Sir Peter Ustinov Television Scriptwriting Award in 2015\, was nominated for the 2017 Kenneth Branagh Award for New Drama Writing and went on to win several awards at the 2017 VDL One Act Play Festival circuit. In 2016 his first young adult novel\, Boone Shepard\, was shortlisted for the Readings Young Adult Prize. His first novel for adults\, The Hunted (2020)\, became a bestseller and a film adaptation is currently in development. Since then he has published the thrillers The Inheritance (2021) and The Caretaker (2023)\, along with the YA coming-of-age novel The True Colour of a Little White Lie (2021) and the middle-grade adventure Andromache Between Worlds (2024). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why not pick up a copy of the following from our library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Caretaker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hitchhiker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Inheritance | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hunted | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel will be in conversation with Tim Constantine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tim Constantine\n \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 $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \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 \n \n \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/rachael-johns/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/sq-promo-rachael-johns.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251115T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251115T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T012929 CREATED:20250923T040314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T052823Z UID:67502-1763233200-1763236800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 High Rise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘An expertly executed shot of adrenaline’ – Laura McCluskey \n \n ‘Grabs you by the throat and hurls you striaght into the action – Brutally good fun’ – Michael Trant \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling author Gabriel Bergmoser returns with his most electrifying novel yet\, High Rise – an adrenaline charged\, heart-stopping\, action-packed masterpiece that blends gritty realism with razor-sharp storytelling. Think Die Hard meets The Raid\, with a darkly humourus\, wildly entertaining and uniquely Australian edge. \n \n After captivating readers with bestsellers like The Hunted (currently being adapted into a film starring Abbey Lee\, Toby Wallace\, and Eliza Scanlen) and The Caretaker\, Gabe has established himself as a dynamic storyteller with a knack for gripping\, cinematic thrillers. Known for crafting fast-paced plots\, layered characters and explosions of raw emotion and action\, High Rise takes his signature style to the next level. \n \n The story follows estranged father and ex-cop Jack Carlin as he tracks his rebellious daughter Morgan to the top floor of a crumbling Melbourne high-rise. But Morgan isn’t looking to be saved\, and Jack’s dark past has drawn dangerous enemies. With a bounty on his head\, they become trapped in a deadly fight for survival with an onslaught of ruthless gang members and bounty hunters swarming the building. What unfolds is an unrelenting battle as Jack and Morgan fight through fifteen floors of chaos\, facing brutal enemies and their own fractured relationship. Amid the carnage\, they must confront their past and rediscover the bond that might be their greatest chance of survival. Fast-paced with electrifying tension\, High Rise delivers gritty action and emotional stakes in equal measure. \n \n High Rise is more than just a survival story; it’s a gripping portrayal of loyalty\, redemption and the fragile ties that bind us. Gabriel Bergmoser once again proves his unparalleled flare to thrill\, move\, and cement his reputation as a master in modern suspense. \n \n \n High Rise | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser\, Author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser is an award-winning Melbourne-based author and playwright. He won the prestigious Sir Peter Ustinov Television Scriptwriting Award in 2015\, was nominated for the 2017 Kenneth Branagh Award for New Drama Writing and went on to win several awards at the 2017 VDL One Act Play Festival circuit. In 2016 his first young adult novel\, Boone Shepard\, was shortlisted for the Readings Young Adult Prize. His first novel for adults\, The Hunted (2020)\, became a bestseller and a film adaptation is currently in development. Since then he has published the thrillers The Inheritance (2021) and The Caretaker (2023)\, along with the YA coming-of-age novel The True Colour of a Little White Lie (2021) and the middle-grade adventure Andromache Between Worlds (2024). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why not pick up a copy of the following from our library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Caretaker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hitchhiker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Inheritance | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hunted | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel will be in conversation with Tim Constantine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tim Constantine\n \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 $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \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 \n \n \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/minervas-secrets-night-tours-15-nov-25/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Night Tours,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/received_908662326866361-e1708918930337.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251115T210000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251115T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T012929 CREATED:20250923T051356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T052637Z UID:67555-1763240400-1763244000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 High Rise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘An expertly executed shot of adrenaline’ – Laura McCluskey \n \n ‘Grabs you by the throat and hurls you striaght into the action – Brutally good fun’ – Michael Trant \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling author Gabriel Bergmoser returns with his most electrifying novel yet\, High Rise – an adrenaline charged\, heart-stopping\, action-packed masterpiece that blends gritty realism with razor-sharp storytelling. Think Die Hard meets The Raid\, with a darkly humourus\, wildly entertaining and uniquely Australian edge. \n \n After captivating readers with bestsellers like The Hunted (currently being adapted into a film starring Abbey Lee\, Toby Wallace\, and Eliza Scanlen) and The Caretaker\, Gabe has established himself as a dynamic storyteller with a knack for gripping\, cinematic thrillers. Known for crafting fast-paced plots\, layered characters and explosions of raw emotion and action\, High Rise takes his signature style to the next level. \n \n The story follows estranged father and ex-cop Jack Carlin as he tracks his rebellious daughter Morgan to the top floor of a crumbling Melbourne high-rise. But Morgan isn’t looking to be saved\, and Jack’s dark past has drawn dangerous enemies. With a bounty on his head\, they become trapped in a deadly fight for survival with an onslaught of ruthless gang members and bounty hunters swarming the building. What unfolds is an unrelenting battle as Jack and Morgan fight through fifteen floors of chaos\, facing brutal enemies and their own fractured relationship. Amid the carnage\, they must confront their past and rediscover the bond that might be their greatest chance of survival. Fast-paced with electrifying tension\, High Rise delivers gritty action and emotional stakes in equal measure. \n \n High Rise is more than just a survival story; it’s a gripping portrayal of loyalty\, redemption and the fragile ties that bind us. Gabriel Bergmoser once again proves his unparalleled flare to thrill\, move\, and cement his reputation as a master in modern suspense. \n \n \n High Rise | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser\, Author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser is an award-winning Melbourne-based author and playwright. He won the prestigious Sir Peter Ustinov Television Scriptwriting Award in 2015\, was nominated for the 2017 Kenneth Branagh Award for New Drama Writing and went on to win several awards at the 2017 VDL One Act Play Festival circuit. In 2016 his first young adult novel\, Boone Shepard\, was shortlisted for the Readings Young Adult Prize. His first novel for adults\, The Hunted (2020)\, became a bestseller and a film adaptation is currently in development. Since then he has published the thrillers The Inheritance (2021) and The Caretaker (2023)\, along with the YA coming-of-age novel The True Colour of a Little White Lie (2021) and the middle-grade adventure Andromache Between Worlds (2024). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why not pick up a copy of the following from our library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Caretaker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hitchhiker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Inheritance | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hunted | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel will be in conversation with Tim Constantine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tim Constantine\n \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 $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \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 \n \n \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/minervas-secrets-night-tours-15-nov-25-2/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Night Tours,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/received_265285705882698-e1708919200874.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251118T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251118T193000 DTSTAMP:20260418T012929 CREATED:20250917T050616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T062718Z UID:67363-1763488800-1763494200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Margaret Hickey DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 High Rise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘An expertly executed shot of adrenaline’ – Laura McCluskey \n \n ‘Grabs you by the throat and hurls you striaght into the action – Brutally good fun’ – Michael Trant \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling author Gabriel Bergmoser returns with his most electrifying novel yet\, High Rise – an adrenaline charged\, heart-stopping\, action-packed masterpiece that blends gritty realism with razor-sharp storytelling. Think Die Hard meets The Raid\, with a darkly humourus\, wildly entertaining and uniquely Australian edge. \n \n After captivating readers with bestsellers like The Hunted (currently being adapted into a film starring Abbey Lee\, Toby Wallace\, and Eliza Scanlen) and The Caretaker\, Gabe has established himself as a dynamic storyteller with a knack for gripping\, cinematic thrillers. Known for crafting fast-paced plots\, layered characters and explosions of raw emotion and action\, High Rise takes his signature style to the next level. \n \n The story follows estranged father and ex-cop Jack Carlin as he tracks his rebellious daughter Morgan to the top floor of a crumbling Melbourne high-rise. But Morgan isn’t looking to be saved\, and Jack’s dark past has drawn dangerous enemies. With a bounty on his head\, they become trapped in a deadly fight for survival with an onslaught of ruthless gang members and bounty hunters swarming the building. What unfolds is an unrelenting battle as Jack and Morgan fight through fifteen floors of chaos\, facing brutal enemies and their own fractured relationship. Amid the carnage\, they must confront their past and rediscover the bond that might be their greatest chance of survival. Fast-paced with electrifying tension\, High Rise delivers gritty action and emotional stakes in equal measure. \n \n High Rise is more than just a survival story; it’s a gripping portrayal of loyalty\, redemption and the fragile ties that bind us. Gabriel Bergmoser once again proves his unparalleled flare to thrill\, move\, and cement his reputation as a master in modern suspense. \n \n \n High Rise | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser\, Author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser is an award-winning Melbourne-based author and playwright. He won the prestigious Sir Peter Ustinov Television Scriptwriting Award in 2015\, was nominated for the 2017 Kenneth Branagh Award for New Drama Writing and went on to win several awards at the 2017 VDL One Act Play Festival circuit. In 2016 his first young adult novel\, Boone Shepard\, was shortlisted for the Readings Young Adult Prize. His first novel for adults\, The Hunted (2020)\, became a bestseller and a film adaptation is currently in development. Since then he has published the thrillers The Inheritance (2021) and The Caretaker (2023)\, along with the YA coming-of-age novel The True Colour of a Little White Lie (2021) and the middle-grade adventure Andromache Between Worlds (2024). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why not pick up a copy of the following from our library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Caretaker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hitchhiker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Inheritance | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hunted | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel will be in conversation with Tim Constantine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tim Constantine\n \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 $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \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 \n \n \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/margaret-hickey-25/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/margaret-hickey-sq-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251119T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251119T183000 DTSTAMP:20260418T012929 CREATED:20250728T054722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T232935Z UID:66407-1763573400-1763577000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 5\, Recent Years | Ballarat's Her Majesty's Reinvention\, Presented by Richard Nicholson DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 High Rise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘An expertly executed shot of adrenaline’ – Laura McCluskey \n \n ‘Grabs you by the throat and hurls you striaght into the action – Brutally good fun’ – Michael Trant \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling author Gabriel Bergmoser returns with his most electrifying novel yet\, High Rise – an adrenaline charged\, heart-stopping\, action-packed masterpiece that blends gritty realism with razor-sharp storytelling. Think Die Hard meets The Raid\, with a darkly humourus\, wildly entertaining and uniquely Australian edge. \n \n After captivating readers with bestsellers like The Hunted (currently being adapted into a film starring Abbey Lee\, Toby Wallace\, and Eliza Scanlen) and The Caretaker\, Gabe has established himself as a dynamic storyteller with a knack for gripping\, cinematic thrillers. Known for crafting fast-paced plots\, layered characters and explosions of raw emotion and action\, High Rise takes his signature style to the next level. \n \n The story follows estranged father and ex-cop Jack Carlin as he tracks his rebellious daughter Morgan to the top floor of a crumbling Melbourne high-rise. But Morgan isn’t looking to be saved\, and Jack’s dark past has drawn dangerous enemies. With a bounty on his head\, they become trapped in a deadly fight for survival with an onslaught of ruthless gang members and bounty hunters swarming the building. What unfolds is an unrelenting battle as Jack and Morgan fight through fifteen floors of chaos\, facing brutal enemies and their own fractured relationship. Amid the carnage\, they must confront their past and rediscover the bond that might be their greatest chance of survival. Fast-paced with electrifying tension\, High Rise delivers gritty action and emotional stakes in equal measure. \n \n High Rise is more than just a survival story; it’s a gripping portrayal of loyalty\, redemption and the fragile ties that bind us. Gabriel Bergmoser once again proves his unparalleled flare to thrill\, move\, and cement his reputation as a master in modern suspense. \n \n \n High Rise | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser\, Author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser is an award-winning Melbourne-based author and playwright. He won the prestigious Sir Peter Ustinov Television Scriptwriting Award in 2015\, was nominated for the 2017 Kenneth Branagh Award for New Drama Writing and went on to win several awards at the 2017 VDL One Act Play Festival circuit. In 2016 his first young adult novel\, Boone Shepard\, was shortlisted for the Readings Young Adult Prize. His first novel for adults\, The Hunted (2020)\, became a bestseller and a film adaptation is currently in development. Since then he has published the thrillers The Inheritance (2021) and The Caretaker (2023)\, along with the YA coming-of-age novel The True Colour of a Little White Lie (2021) and the middle-grade adventure Andromache Between Worlds (2024). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why not pick up a copy of the following from our library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Caretaker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hitchhiker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Inheritance | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hunted | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel will be in conversation with Tim Constantine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tim Constantine\n \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 $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \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 \n \n \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/her-majestys-reinvention/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/square-promo-2025-her-majestys-final.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251122T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251123T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T012929 CREATED:20240822T062240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T012503Z UID:58498-1763805600-1763913600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Open Garden & Devonshire Tea - BMI Fundraiser | Errard Hall DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 High Rise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘An expertly executed shot of adrenaline’ – Laura McCluskey \n \n ‘Grabs you by the throat and hurls you striaght into the action – Brutally good fun’ – Michael Trant \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling author Gabriel Bergmoser returns with his most electrifying novel yet\, High Rise – an adrenaline charged\, heart-stopping\, action-packed masterpiece that blends gritty realism with razor-sharp storytelling. Think Die Hard meets The Raid\, with a darkly humourus\, wildly entertaining and uniquely Australian edge. \n \n After captivating readers with bestsellers like The Hunted (currently being adapted into a film starring Abbey Lee\, Toby Wallace\, and Eliza Scanlen) and The Caretaker\, Gabe has established himself as a dynamic storyteller with a knack for gripping\, cinematic thrillers. Known for crafting fast-paced plots\, layered characters and explosions of raw emotion and action\, High Rise takes his signature style to the next level. \n \n The story follows estranged father and ex-cop Jack Carlin as he tracks his rebellious daughter Morgan to the top floor of a crumbling Melbourne high-rise. But Morgan isn’t looking to be saved\, and Jack’s dark past has drawn dangerous enemies. With a bounty on his head\, they become trapped in a deadly fight for survival with an onslaught of ruthless gang members and bounty hunters swarming the building. What unfolds is an unrelenting battle as Jack and Morgan fight through fifteen floors of chaos\, facing brutal enemies and their own fractured relationship. Amid the carnage\, they must confront their past and rediscover the bond that might be their greatest chance of survival. Fast-paced with electrifying tension\, High Rise delivers gritty action and emotional stakes in equal measure. \n \n High Rise is more than just a survival story; it’s a gripping portrayal of loyalty\, redemption and the fragile ties that bind us. Gabriel Bergmoser once again proves his unparalleled flare to thrill\, move\, and cement his reputation as a master in modern suspense. \n \n \n High Rise | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser\, Author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser is an award-winning Melbourne-based author and playwright. He won the prestigious Sir Peter Ustinov Television Scriptwriting Award in 2015\, was nominated for the 2017 Kenneth Branagh Award for New Drama Writing and went on to win several awards at the 2017 VDL One Act Play Festival circuit. In 2016 his first young adult novel\, Boone Shepard\, was shortlisted for the Readings Young Adult Prize. His first novel for adults\, The Hunted (2020)\, became a bestseller and a film adaptation is currently in development. Since then he has published the thrillers The Inheritance (2021) and The Caretaker (2023)\, along with the YA coming-of-age novel The True Colour of a Little White Lie (2021) and the middle-grade adventure Andromache Between Worlds (2024). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why not pick up a copy of the following from our library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Caretaker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hitchhiker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Inheritance | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hunted | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel will be in conversation with Tim Constantine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tim Constantine\n \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 $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \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 \n \n \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/open-garden-fundraiser-2025/ LOCATION:Errard Hall\, Errard Street North\, Ballarat Central\, City of Ballarat\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Urban Agriculture Month ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/square-promo-errard-hall.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251126T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251126T183000 DTSTAMP:20260418T012929 CREATED:20250728T055539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T233614Z UID:66413-1764178200-1764181800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 5\, Recent Years | Ballarat Arts Foundation: 25 Years Old\, Presented by Paula Nicholson DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 High Rise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘An expertly executed shot of adrenaline’ – Laura McCluskey \n \n ‘Grabs you by the throat and hurls you striaght into the action – Brutally good fun’ – Michael Trant \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling author Gabriel Bergmoser returns with his most electrifying novel yet\, High Rise – an adrenaline charged\, heart-stopping\, action-packed masterpiece that blends gritty realism with razor-sharp storytelling. Think Die Hard meets The Raid\, with a darkly humourus\, wildly entertaining and uniquely Australian edge. \n \n After captivating readers with bestsellers like The Hunted (currently being adapted into a film starring Abbey Lee\, Toby Wallace\, and Eliza Scanlen) and The Caretaker\, Gabe has established himself as a dynamic storyteller with a knack for gripping\, cinematic thrillers. Known for crafting fast-paced plots\, layered characters and explosions of raw emotion and action\, High Rise takes his signature style to the next level. \n \n The story follows estranged father and ex-cop Jack Carlin as he tracks his rebellious daughter Morgan to the top floor of a crumbling Melbourne high-rise. But Morgan isn’t looking to be saved\, and Jack’s dark past has drawn dangerous enemies. With a bounty on his head\, they become trapped in a deadly fight for survival with an onslaught of ruthless gang members and bounty hunters swarming the building. What unfolds is an unrelenting battle as Jack and Morgan fight through fifteen floors of chaos\, facing brutal enemies and their own fractured relationship. Amid the carnage\, they must confront their past and rediscover the bond that might be their greatest chance of survival. Fast-paced with electrifying tension\, High Rise delivers gritty action and emotional stakes in equal measure. \n \n High Rise is more than just a survival story; it’s a gripping portrayal of loyalty\, redemption and the fragile ties that bind us. Gabriel Bergmoser once again proves his unparalleled flare to thrill\, move\, and cement his reputation as a master in modern suspense. \n \n \n High Rise | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser\, Author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser is an award-winning Melbourne-based author and playwright. He won the prestigious Sir Peter Ustinov Television Scriptwriting Award in 2015\, was nominated for the 2017 Kenneth Branagh Award for New Drama Writing and went on to win several awards at the 2017 VDL One Act Play Festival circuit. In 2016 his first young adult novel\, Boone Shepard\, was shortlisted for the Readings Young Adult Prize. His first novel for adults\, The Hunted (2020)\, became a bestseller and a film adaptation is currently in development. Since then he has published the thrillers The Inheritance (2021) and The Caretaker (2023)\, along with the YA coming-of-age novel The True Colour of a Little White Lie (2021) and the middle-grade adventure Andromache Between Worlds (2024). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why not pick up a copy of the following from our library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Caretaker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hitchhiker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Inheritance | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hunted | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel will be in conversation with Tim Constantine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tim Constantine\n \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 $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \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 \n \n \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/ballarat-arts-foundation/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/square-promo-2025-ballarat-arts-foundation.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251206T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251206T140000 DTSTAMP:20260418T012929 CREATED:20251110T024632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T005707Z UID:68436-1765015200-1765029600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BMI Christmas Book Sale DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 High Rise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘An expertly executed shot of adrenaline’ – Laura McCluskey \n \n ‘Grabs you by the throat and hurls you striaght into the action – Brutally good fun’ – Michael Trant \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling author Gabriel Bergmoser returns with his most electrifying novel yet\, High Rise – an adrenaline charged\, heart-stopping\, action-packed masterpiece that blends gritty realism with razor-sharp storytelling. Think Die Hard meets The Raid\, with a darkly humourus\, wildly entertaining and uniquely Australian edge. \n \n After captivating readers with bestsellers like The Hunted (currently being adapted into a film starring Abbey Lee\, Toby Wallace\, and Eliza Scanlen) and The Caretaker\, Gabe has established himself as a dynamic storyteller with a knack for gripping\, cinematic thrillers. Known for crafting fast-paced plots\, layered characters and explosions of raw emotion and action\, High Rise takes his signature style to the next level. \n \n The story follows estranged father and ex-cop Jack Carlin as he tracks his rebellious daughter Morgan to the top floor of a crumbling Melbourne high-rise. But Morgan isn’t looking to be saved\, and Jack’s dark past has drawn dangerous enemies. With a bounty on his head\, they become trapped in a deadly fight for survival with an onslaught of ruthless gang members and bounty hunters swarming the building. What unfolds is an unrelenting battle as Jack and Morgan fight through fifteen floors of chaos\, facing brutal enemies and their own fractured relationship. Amid the carnage\, they must confront their past and rediscover the bond that might be their greatest chance of survival. Fast-paced with electrifying tension\, High Rise delivers gritty action and emotional stakes in equal measure. \n \n High Rise is more than just a survival story; it’s a gripping portrayal of loyalty\, redemption and the fragile ties that bind us. Gabriel Bergmoser once again proves his unparalleled flare to thrill\, move\, and cement his reputation as a master in modern suspense. \n \n \n High Rise | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser\, Author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser is an award-winning Melbourne-based author and playwright. He won the prestigious Sir Peter Ustinov Television Scriptwriting Award in 2015\, was nominated for the 2017 Kenneth Branagh Award for New Drama Writing and went on to win several awards at the 2017 VDL One Act Play Festival circuit. In 2016 his first young adult novel\, Boone Shepard\, was shortlisted for the Readings Young Adult Prize. His first novel for adults\, The Hunted (2020)\, became a bestseller and a film adaptation is currently in development. Since then he has published the thrillers The Inheritance (2021) and The Caretaker (2023)\, along with the YA coming-of-age novel The True Colour of a Little White Lie (2021) and the middle-grade adventure Andromache Between Worlds (2024). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why not pick up a copy of the following from our library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Caretaker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hitchhiker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Inheritance | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hunted | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel will be in conversation with Tim Constantine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tim Constantine\n \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 $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \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 \n \n \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-christmas-book-sale/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Library,Market ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/book-sale-square-promo-christmas-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251207T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251207T140000 DTSTAMP:20260418T012929 CREATED:20251110T010546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T043313Z UID:68424-1765098000-1765116000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BMI Christmas Market DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 High Rise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘An expertly executed shot of adrenaline’ – Laura McCluskey \n \n ‘Grabs you by the throat and hurls you striaght into the action – Brutally good fun’ – Michael Trant \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling author Gabriel Bergmoser returns with his most electrifying novel yet\, High Rise – an adrenaline charged\, heart-stopping\, action-packed masterpiece that blends gritty realism with razor-sharp storytelling. Think Die Hard meets The Raid\, with a darkly humourus\, wildly entertaining and uniquely Australian edge. \n \n After captivating readers with bestsellers like The Hunted (currently being adapted into a film starring Abbey Lee\, Toby Wallace\, and Eliza Scanlen) and The Caretaker\, Gabe has established himself as a dynamic storyteller with a knack for gripping\, cinematic thrillers. Known for crafting fast-paced plots\, layered characters and explosions of raw emotion and action\, High Rise takes his signature style to the next level. \n \n The story follows estranged father and ex-cop Jack Carlin as he tracks his rebellious daughter Morgan to the top floor of a crumbling Melbourne high-rise. But Morgan isn’t looking to be saved\, and Jack’s dark past has drawn dangerous enemies. With a bounty on his head\, they become trapped in a deadly fight for survival with an onslaught of ruthless gang members and bounty hunters swarming the building. What unfolds is an unrelenting battle as Jack and Morgan fight through fifteen floors of chaos\, facing brutal enemies and their own fractured relationship. Amid the carnage\, they must confront their past and rediscover the bond that might be their greatest chance of survival. Fast-paced with electrifying tension\, High Rise delivers gritty action and emotional stakes in equal measure. \n \n High Rise is more than just a survival story; it’s a gripping portrayal of loyalty\, redemption and the fragile ties that bind us. Gabriel Bergmoser once again proves his unparalleled flare to thrill\, move\, and cement his reputation as a master in modern suspense. \n \n \n High Rise | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser\, Author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser is an award-winning Melbourne-based author and playwright. He won the prestigious Sir Peter Ustinov Television Scriptwriting Award in 2015\, was nominated for the 2017 Kenneth Branagh Award for New Drama Writing and went on to win several awards at the 2017 VDL One Act Play Festival circuit. In 2016 his first young adult novel\, Boone Shepard\, was shortlisted for the Readings Young Adult Prize. His first novel for adults\, The Hunted (2020)\, became a bestseller and a film adaptation is currently in development. Since then he has published the thrillers The Inheritance (2021) and The Caretaker (2023)\, along with the YA coming-of-age novel The True Colour of a Little White Lie (2021) and the middle-grade adventure Andromache Between Worlds (2024). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why not pick up a copy of the following from our library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Caretaker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hitchhiker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Inheritance | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hunted | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel will be in conversation with Tim Constantine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tim Constantine\n \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 $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \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 \n \n \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-christmas-market/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Art programs,Christmas,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Market ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/square-promo-christmas-market-calling-for-stallholders-v5-final-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260110T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260110T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T012929 CREATED:20251209T021738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T041541Z UID:69434-1768050000-1768060800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Artistanbul: Create your own Turkish Mosaic Lamp DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 High Rise \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘An expertly executed shot of adrenaline’ – Laura McCluskey \n \n ‘Grabs you by the throat and hurls you striaght into the action – Brutally good fun’ – Michael Trant \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling author Gabriel Bergmoser returns with his most electrifying novel yet\, High Rise – an adrenaline charged\, heart-stopping\, action-packed masterpiece that blends gritty realism with razor-sharp storytelling. Think Die Hard meets The Raid\, with a darkly humourus\, wildly entertaining and uniquely Australian edge. \n \n After captivating readers with bestsellers like The Hunted (currently being adapted into a film starring Abbey Lee\, Toby Wallace\, and Eliza Scanlen) and The Caretaker\, Gabe has established himself as a dynamic storyteller with a knack for gripping\, cinematic thrillers. Known for crafting fast-paced plots\, layered characters and explosions of raw emotion and action\, High Rise takes his signature style to the next level. \n \n The story follows estranged father and ex-cop Jack Carlin as he tracks his rebellious daughter Morgan to the top floor of a crumbling Melbourne high-rise. But Morgan isn’t looking to be saved\, and Jack’s dark past has drawn dangerous enemies. With a bounty on his head\, they become trapped in a deadly fight for survival with an onslaught of ruthless gang members and bounty hunters swarming the building. What unfolds is an unrelenting battle as Jack and Morgan fight through fifteen floors of chaos\, facing brutal enemies and their own fractured relationship. Amid the carnage\, they must confront their past and rediscover the bond that might be their greatest chance of survival. Fast-paced with electrifying tension\, High Rise delivers gritty action and emotional stakes in equal measure. \n \n High Rise is more than just a survival story; it’s a gripping portrayal of loyalty\, redemption and the fragile ties that bind us. Gabriel Bergmoser once again proves his unparalleled flare to thrill\, move\, and cement his reputation as a master in modern suspense. \n \n \n High Rise | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser\, Author\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Bergmoser is an award-winning Melbourne-based author and playwright. He won the prestigious Sir Peter Ustinov Television Scriptwriting Award in 2015\, was nominated for the 2017 Kenneth Branagh Award for New Drama Writing and went on to win several awards at the 2017 VDL One Act Play Festival circuit. In 2016 his first young adult novel\, Boone Shepard\, was shortlisted for the Readings Young Adult Prize. His first novel for adults\, The Hunted (2020)\, became a bestseller and a film adaptation is currently in development. Since then he has published the thrillers The Inheritance (2021) and The Caretaker (2023)\, along with the YA coming-of-age novel The True Colour of a Little White Lie (2021) and the middle-grade adventure Andromache Between Worlds (2024). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why not pick up a copy of the following from our library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Caretaker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hitchhiker | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Inheritance | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hunted | Gabriel Bergmoser\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel will be in conversation with Tim Constantine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tim Constantine\n \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 $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \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 \n \n \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/art-istanbul-workshop/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Christmas,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Market ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sq-promo-art-instanbul.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR