BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.16.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 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:20210403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20211002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20220402T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20221001T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20230401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20230930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221116T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221116T193000 DTSTAMP:20221111T003902Z CREATED:20221003T041413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T003902Z UID:22960-1668621600-1668627000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In conversation with Fleur McDonald DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\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 \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/in-conversation-with-fleur-mcdonald/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/fleur-mcdonald.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221112T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221112T213000 DTSTAMP:20221017T020334Z CREATED:20221017T020334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T020334Z UID:23531-1668283200-1668288600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kings of the Blues DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\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 \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/kings-of-the-blues/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/5333-Kings-Blues-Banner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Leica Show":MAILTO:lorena@leicashow.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221111T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221111T210000 DTSTAMP:20221017T020814Z CREATED:20221017T020814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T020814Z UID:23536-1668195000-1668200400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Eric Bogle Live DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\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 \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/eric-bogle/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/EHI949825-f2c48c87977b4979b7ff14c93cc4548f.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Leica Show":MAILTO:lorena@leicashow.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221108T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221108T213000 DTSTAMP:20220919T050039Z CREATED:20220919T045443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T050039Z UID:22469-1667934000-1667943000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - First Cow DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\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 \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/bfs-first-cow/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/first-cow-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221106T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221106T153000 DTSTAMP:20221006T010759Z CREATED:20211008T235012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T010759Z UID:13021-1667743200-1667748600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Salon Sessions: The BMI in partnership with Duo Latte DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\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 \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/salon-sessions-the-bmi-in-partnership-with-duo-latte/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Classical Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/bmi-web-image-duo-latte-v3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221103T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221103T130000 DTSTAMP:20220810T061930Z CREATED:20220810T054516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T061930Z UID:21376-1667469600-1667480400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Book-making Workshop with Maggie Dannatt | 3 November 22 DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\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 \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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-making-workshop-with-maggie-dannatt-3-november-22/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/concertina-books.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221102T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221102T190000 DTSTAMP:20221004T211333Z CREATED:20220712T011044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T211333Z UID:20272-1667408400-1667415600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2022 | Season 3 | Now Postponed to February 2023 DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\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 \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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-2022-season-3-session-1/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/twilight-talks-gold-black-cropped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221027T133000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221027T150000 DTSTAMP:20221026T040021Z CREATED:20220930T060021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T040021Z UID:22915-1666877400-1666882800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Current Affairs Dialogue | NOW POSTPONED TO 24 NOVEMBER DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\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 \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/current-affairs-dialogue-2022-10-27/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Current-Affairs-logo-cropped.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221027T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221027T130000 DTSTAMP:20220810T062442Z CREATED:20220810T054809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T062442Z UID:21381-1666864800-1666875600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Book-making Workshop with Maggie Dannatt | 27 October 22 DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\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 \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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-making-workshop-with-maggie-dannatt-27-october-22/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/concertina-books.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220927T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220927T120000 DTSTAMP:20221124T033024Z CREATED:20220930T060631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221124T033024Z UID:22917-1664274600-1664280000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Reading Room | NOW CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\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 \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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-reading-room-2/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/the-reading-room-event-header-final-e1640069925423.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221020T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221020T130000 DTSTAMP:20220810T062741Z CREATED:20220810T054713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T062741Z UID:21379-1666260000-1666270800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Book-making Workshop with Maggie Dannatt | 20 October 22 DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\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 \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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-making-workshop-with-maggie-dannatt-20-october-22/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/concertina-books.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221018T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221018T120000 DTSTAMP:20221017T205934Z CREATED:20220921T011745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T205934Z UID:22558-1666090800-1666094400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Chris Hammer | Now cancelled DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\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 \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/chris-hammer-lyn-yeowart/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/chris-hammer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221013T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221013T213000 DTSTAMP:20230912T011455Z CREATED:20220919T050928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T011455Z UID:22474-1665687600-1665696600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - Quo Vadis\, Aida? DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\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 \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/bfs-quo-vadis-aida/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/1_g_5Z4Kng926xzfndFfP_DA.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221013T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221013T130000 DTSTAMP:20221010T023454Z CREATED:20220810T043837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T023454Z UID:21335-1665655200-1665666000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Book-making Workshop with Maggie Dannatt | One space available DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\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 \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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-making-workshop-with-maggie-dannatt-13-october-22/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/concertina-books.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220929T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220929T150000 DTSTAMP:20221124T002915Z CREATED:20220930T060021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221124T002915Z UID:22908-1664456400-1664463600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Current Affairs Dialogue | Discussion Group | NOW POSTPONED DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\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 \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/current-affairs-dialogue/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Current-Affairs-logo-cropped.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220929T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220929T150000 DTSTAMP:20220915T233104Z CREATED:20220915T231913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T233104Z UID:21779-1664456400-1664463600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Current Affairs Dialogue | Discussion Group DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\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 \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/current-affairs-dialogue-3/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Current-Affairs-logo-cropped.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220928T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220928T190000 DTSTAMP:20220907T233638Z CREATED:20220602T003737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T233638Z UID:19231-1664384400-1664391600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2022 | Season 2 | Session 4 DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\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 \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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-2022-season-2-session-4/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/tt-banner-22-2-e1654128079849.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220927T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220927T150000 DTSTAMP:20220804T055733Z CREATED:20220804T055529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220804T055733Z UID:21285-1664287200-1664290800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\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 \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-september-4/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/tours-banner-draft-cropped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220927T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220927T120000 DTSTAMP:20221124T033024Z CREATED:20220930T060631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221124T033024Z UID:22917-1664274600-1664280000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Reading Room | NOW CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\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 \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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-reading-room-2/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/the-reading-room-event-header-final-e1640069925423.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220927T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220927T120000 DTSTAMP:20220915T233443Z CREATED:20220915T231915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T233443Z UID:21780-1664274600-1664280000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Reading Room | 27 September 2022 DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\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 \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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-reading-room-22-september-2022/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/the-reading-room-event-header-final-e1640069925423.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220921T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220921T190000 DTSTAMP:20220907T232606Z CREATED:20220617T002729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T232606Z UID:19228-1663779600-1663786800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2022 | Season 2 | Session 3 DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\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 \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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-2022-season-2-session-3/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/tt-banner-22-2-e1654128079849.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220920T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220920T150000 DTSTAMP:20220804T055512Z CREATED:20220804T055319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220804T055512Z UID:21283-1663682400-1663686000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\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 \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-september-3/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/tours-banner-draft-cropped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220917T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220917T190000 DTSTAMP:20220913T033156Z CREATED:20220913T033019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T033156Z UID:21690-1663434000-1663441200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:'Mine-Field' Documentary Screening + QnA DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\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 \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/mine-field/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event,Film,Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Screen-Shot-2022-09-13-at-11.56.24-e1663039747360.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220914T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220914T190000 DTSTAMP:20220907T232229Z CREATED:20220602T003246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T232229Z UID:19225-1663174800-1663182000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2022 | Season 2 | Session 2 DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\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 \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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-2022-season-2-session-2/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/tt-banner-22-2-e1654128079849.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220913T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220913T150000 DTSTAMP:20220804T055309Z CREATED:20220804T055128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220804T055309Z UID:21280-1663077600-1663081200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\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 \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-september-2/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/tours-banner-draft-cropped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220907T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220907T190000 DTSTAMP:20220907T231755Z CREATED:20220601T234949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T231755Z UID:19204-1662570000-1662577200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2022 | Season 2 | Session 1 DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\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 \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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-2022-season-2-session-1/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/tt-banner-22-2-e1654128079849.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220906T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220906T150000 DTSTAMP:20220804T055052Z CREATED:20220804T054836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220804T055052Z UID:21278-1662472800-1662476400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\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 \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-september-1/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/tours-banner-draft-cropped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220830T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220830T150000 DTSTAMP:20220719T223118Z CREATED:20220712T011044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T223118Z UID:20271-1661868000-1661871600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\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 \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-30-august-2022/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/tours-banner-draft-cropped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220830T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220830T120000 DTSTAMP:20220731T225133Z CREATED:20220731T224848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220731T225133Z UID:20934-1661855400-1661860800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Reading Room | 30 August DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\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 \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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-reading-room-30-august/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/the-reading-room-event-header-final-e1640069925423.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220825T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220825T150000 DTSTAMP:20220802T053154Z CREATED:20220731T224648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220802T053154Z UID:20932-1661432400-1661439600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Current Affairs Dialogue | Discussion Group DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\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 \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/current-affairs-dialogue-2/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Current-Affairs-logo-cropped.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR