BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20230401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20230930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240801T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240829T223000 DTSTAMP:20260417T002753 CREATED:20240520T020059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T020238Z UID:55314-1722533400-1724970600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Chess Club DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\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 Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\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 More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-chess-club-aug-24/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Chess Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ballarat-chess-club-square-with-boarder.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240803T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240803T194500 DTSTAMP:20260417T002753 CREATED:20240716T042041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T061828Z UID:57298-1722708000-1722714300@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Preludes\, Intermezzi and Nocturnes DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\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 Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\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 More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/preludes-intermezzi-and-nocturnes/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Classical Music,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Concert-graphics-Square.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240804T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240804T154500 DTSTAMP:20260417T002753 CREATED:20240716T042503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T232452Z UID:57313-1722780000-1722786300@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Preludes\, Intermezzi and Nocturnes | Program 2 DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\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 Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\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 More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/preludes-intermezzi-and-nocturnes-2/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Classical Music,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Concert-graphics-Square.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240807T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240807T190000 DTSTAMP:20260417T002753 CREATED:20240704T051426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T061146Z UID:56958-1723051800-1723057200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:ARC Centre of Excellence for Dark Matter Particle Physics | Public Talk DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\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 Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\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 More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/dark-matter/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Festival,Fundraiser,Members,Science Week,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/square-elizabetta.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240807T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240807T203000 DTSTAMP:20260417T002754 CREATED:20240520T011044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T011342Z UID:55294-1723057200-1723062600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Happiness\, Success & the Law of Karma DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\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 Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\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 More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/kadampa-meditation-series-7-aug-24/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Meditation-Class-Ballarat-Q2-24-Flyer-1-event-image.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240808T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240808T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T002754 CREATED:20240429T031641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T112257Z UID:54288-1723140000-1723147200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Margaret Hickey DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\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 Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\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 More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/margaret-hickey/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/square-promo-margaret-hickey-v2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240808T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240808T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T002754 CREATED:20240130T002804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T143034Z UID:50611-1723145400-1723150800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Army of Shadows DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\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 Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\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 More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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-army-of-shadows/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Externally Produced Event,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/army-of-shadows-e1706575038721.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240809T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240809T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T002754 CREATED:20240604T033411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T112255Z UID:55847-1723233600-1723237200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Daniel Connell - Little Aussie Battler DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\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 Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\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 More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/daniel-connell-aussie-battler/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/daniel-oconnell-little-aussie-battler-square.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240811T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240817T213000 DTSTAMP:20260417T002754 CREATED:20240717T001750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T064952Z UID:57361-1723372200-1723930200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Freemasons Vocal Competition DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\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 Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\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 More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/freemasons-vocal-competition/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Royal South Street Society ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/vocal-e1721174871956.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240814T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240814T203000 DTSTAMP:20260417T002754 CREATED:20240520T011424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T013843Z UID:55297-1723662000-1723667400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Happiness\, Success & the Law of Karma DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\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 Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\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 More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/kadampa-meditation-series-14-aug-24/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Meditation-Class-Ballarat-Q2-24-Flyer-1-event-image.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240819T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240819T213000 DTSTAMP:20260417T002754 CREATED:20240716T061946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T063056Z UID:57341-1724088600-1724103000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\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 Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\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 More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/herald-sun-aria-semi-final/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Royal South Street Society ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Herald-Sun-Aria-Dinner-and-Show-Package-Flyer-2024-Instagram-Post.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240820T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240820T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T002754 CREATED:20240430T023540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T051523Z UID:54352-1724176800-1724184000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Anna Romer DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\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 Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\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 More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/anna-romer/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/square-promo-anna-romer-v-4.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240821T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240821T203000 DTSTAMP:20260417T002754 CREATED:20240520T011628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T015106Z UID:55299-1724266800-1724272200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Happiness\, Success & the Law of Karma DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\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 Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\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 More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/kadampa-meditation-series-21-aug-24/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ecfp-square.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240823T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240823T211000 DTSTAMP:20260417T002754 CREATED:20240715T235352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T071352Z UID:57285-1724443200-1724447400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:A Body at Work - FAQT DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\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 Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\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 More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/a-body-at-work-faqt/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:FAQT - Festival of Australian Queer Theatre,Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/A-Body-at_Work_HiRes_Landscape_Darren_Gill_2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240824T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240824T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T002754 CREATED:20240708T000737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T071405Z UID:57052-1724497200-1724508000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Maud Davey - Master Class - FAQT DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\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 Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\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 More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/maud-davey-master-class-faqt/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:FAQT - Festival of Australian Queer Theatre,Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/MAUD-DAVEY.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240824T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240824T173000 DTSTAMP:20260417T002754 CREATED:20240708T001221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T071402Z UID:57059-1724509800-1724520600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Moira Finucaine - Master Class - FAQT DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\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 Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\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 More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/moira-finucaine-faqt/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:FAQT - Festival of Australian Queer Theatre,Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/MOIRA-FINUCANE-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240824T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240824T204000 DTSTAMP:20260417T002754 CREATED:20240708T001243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T071359Z UID:57060-1724527800-1724532000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Numa & Karl: Extraordinary Man That He Was - FAQT DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\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 Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\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 More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/numa-karl-faqt/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:FAQT - Festival of Australian Queer Theatre,Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Add-a-heading-6.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240825T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240825T132000 DTSTAMP:20260417T002754 CREATED:20240708T003208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T071357Z UID:57081-1724587200-1724592000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Chasing Dick: A Love Story - FAQT DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\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 Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\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 More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/chasing-dick-faqt/ LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:FAQT - Festival of Australian Queer Theatre,Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Add-a-heading-11.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240825T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240825T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T002754 CREATED:20240708T004759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T071355Z UID:57089-1724596200-1724601600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Play Reading | Queer Canon - FAQT DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\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 Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\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 More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/queer-canon-faqt/ LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:FAQT - Festival of Australian Queer Theatre,Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/john.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240828T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240828T203000 DTSTAMP:20260417T002754 CREATED:20240520T011854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T015103Z UID:55301-1724871600-1724877000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Embracing Change & Finding Purpose DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\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 Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\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 More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/kadampa-meditation-series-28-aug-24/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ecfp-square.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240904T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240904T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T002754 CREATED:20240429T042735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T023004Z UID:54292-1725472800-1725480000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with J.P. Pomare DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\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 Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\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 More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/j-p-pomare/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/josh-pomare-square-promo-v2-final.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240904T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240904T203000 DTSTAMP:20260417T002754 CREATED:20240520T012206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T015100Z UID:55303-1725476400-1725481800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Embracing Change & Finding Purpose DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\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 Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\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 More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/kadampa-meditation-series-4-sep-24/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ecfp-square.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240905T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240926T223000 DTSTAMP:20260417T002754 CREATED:20240520T015730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T015919Z UID:55311-1725557400-1727389800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Chess Club DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\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 Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\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 More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-chess-club-sep-24/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Chess Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ballarat-chess-club-square-with-boarder.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240908T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240908T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T002754 CREATED:20240325T021720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T142905Z UID:52724-1725805800-1725811200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Teeny Tiny Stevies - Twice the Love Tour\, Ballarat DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\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 Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\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 More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/teeny-tiny-stevies/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Comedy,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/teeny-tiny-stevies-e1711333465682.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240910T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240910T190000 DTSTAMP:20260417T002754 CREATED:20240709T063001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T022557Z UID:57127-1725991200-1725994800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Great Aussie Road Trip: Heather Ewart in Conversation | NOW SOLD OUT. DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\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 Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\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 More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/great-aussie-road-trip-heather-ewart/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Festival,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Library,Members,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/heather-square-promo-final.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240911T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240911T203000 DTSTAMP:20260417T002754 CREATED:20240520T012535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T015057Z UID:55305-1726081200-1726086600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Embracing Change & Finding Purpose DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\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 Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\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 More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/kadampa-meditation-series-11-sep-24/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ecfp-square.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240912T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240912T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T002754 CREATED:20240130T005136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T143031Z UID:50621-1726169400-1726174800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Stop Making Sense DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\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 Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\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 More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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-stop-making-sense/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Externally Produced Event,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/stop-making-sense-2-e1706576214232.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240918T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240918T123000 DTSTAMP:20260417T002754 CREATED:20240804T231543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T040008Z UID:57916-1726657200-1726662600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:AMaGA National Conference | Concurrent Session: Innovation; rethinking museums DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\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 Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\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 More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/amaga-concurrent-sessions-innovation/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:AMaGA National Conference,Important Dates ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/amaga-2024-e1721197223454.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240918T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240918T123000 DTSTAMP:20260417T002754 CREATED:20240805T022050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T022416Z UID:58035-1726657200-1726662600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:AMaGA National Conference | Concurrent Session: (un)Common Ground DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\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 Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\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 More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/concurrent-session-un-common-ground/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:AMaGA National Conference,Important Dates ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/amaga-2024-e1721197223454.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240918T153000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240918T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T002754 CREATED:20240804T235106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T040001Z UID:57939-1726673400-1726678800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:AMaGA National Conference | Concurrent Session: Challenging inequity from within DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Shelley Burr \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\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 Vanish \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley Burr. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some Stay. Some Leave. Some Disappear... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Author\, Shelley Burr | Photo: Yen Eriksen Media\n \n \n \n People go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life… and are never seen again. A chilling thriller from the award-winning and bestselling author of Australian noir\, Shelley Burr. Lane Holland’s crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching\, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules\, Lane finds a lead – a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret – but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Inspired by a real-life criminal case\, Vanish is a nail-biting novel of suspense by the Number One-selling author of Wake and Ripper. Praise for Shelley Burr’s sensational novels: ‘Compulsive\, propulsive\, addictive’ New York Times ‘Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery’ The Guardian ‘A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying\, it stays with you’ The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction’ Chris Hammer \n \n \n Vanish | Shelley Burr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Shelley Burr grew up on Newcastle’s beaches and her grandparents’ property in Glenrowan\, and on the road between the two. When not writing\, Shelley is working to establish a small permaculture farm and is studying sustainable agriculture at the University of New England. Her debut novel\, Wake\, was a Top Five bestseller\, won the prestigious UK Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award in 2019\, the Australian Book Industry’s 2023 Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and the Australian Crime Writers Association’s 2023 Ned Kelly Award for best debut crime fiction. Wake was also shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards Debut Novel Award. Her second novel\, Ripper\, went straight to Number One on the Australian Fiction Bestseller list and was shortlisted for both the Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s 2024 Danger Awards and the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Vanish is Shelley’s third book in the Lane Holland series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shelley will be hosted by Paula Gleeson \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula writes mysteries and thrillers for all ages\, usually with multiple twists and complicated females at the helm. She is an award-winning filmmaker\, screenwriting finalist\, and nominated non-fiction writer. She lives just outside of Melbourne\, Australia and is often found in her pj’s\, drinking tea (wine)\, and watching horror movies snuggled between her doggo and a big cheese pizza. Her debut thriller\, Original Twin\, is out now with her second thriller\, Boney Creek\, out 3 June 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Gleeson\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 More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/amaga-concurrent-sessions-enequity/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:AMaGA National Conference,Important Dates ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/amaga-2024-e1721197223454.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR