BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20220402T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20221001T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20230401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20230930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230704T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230704T200000 DTSTAMP:20260511T154055 CREATED:20230404T025826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T043505Z UID:37295-1688497200-1688500800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Meet the Author | A. J. Lyndon DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 1 | Ballarat’s Changing Scene – Ballarat’s Growth: Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n6:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Bar open at 5pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$9.73 – $13.83 \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 Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat's Growth - Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Discussion: Chair\, Paula Nicholson\, BMI President \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Nicholson | Chair\, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Members \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt\, Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat  Terry has been an urban planner in Ballarat\, Sydney\, Melbourne and London where he has worked on a large number of projects including strategic land use planning\, infrastructure planning\, developer contributions  and development assessment with an urban design and conservation area focus. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt | Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy\, Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water Steven has a deep understanding of the water sector drawn from more than 25 years of leading asset\, operations\, and project delivery teams in the industry. From project management\, water supply and quality to climate adaptation\, Steven has provided water\, recycled water and wastewater network services leadership in 5 different Water Corporations in Victoria\, across Melbourne and regional areas. Steven has fulfilled a number of operational and planning roles\, including managing Headworks\, Water Treatment\, Planning\, Developer Services\, Infrastructure Delivery\, Rural Channels and Water Resources. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy | Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert\, Chair of the Board of Ballarat Cemeteries Board Gayle is a distinguished leader in the Ballarat community\, known for her extensive contributions across various sectors. She has notably served as the Chair of the Trust Board for Ballarat Cemeteries\, where she has been instrumental in overseeing significant projects\, including the restoration of historic rotundas.Beyond her work with Ballarat Cemeteries\, Gayle has demonstrated a strong commitment to community services through her involvement with Child and Family Services (Cafs) Ballarat. During her nine-year tenure on the Board of Governance\, eight of which she served as Chair\, she led the organization through substantial strategic and governance transformations. Gayle’s dedication to the arts is evident through her position on the board of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale. Her extensive experience with for-purpose boards has equipped her with strategic insight\, fostering the growth and health of local community organisations over the past two decades. Through her various leadership roles\, Gayle Boschert has made significant contributions to the Ballarat community\, particularly in the sectors of community services\, arts\, and healthcare. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert | Chair of the Ballarat Cemeteries Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is proudly supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Bank Buninyong & District not only gives you access to award-winning financial products and services\, we’re also committed to returning profits to our local communities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $9.73 BMI members & $13.83 general admittance\, includes gst & bkg fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n After the Noise Kerri Rogan Don’t miss Kerri who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/meet-the-author-aj-lyndon/ LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Culture,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/cannon-ballarat-2019-e1680574946680.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T150000 DTSTAMP:20260511T154055 CREATED:20230515T053426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T053446Z UID:39816-1684245600-1684249200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 1 | Ballarat’s Changing Scene – Ballarat’s Growth: Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n6:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Bar open at 5pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$9.73 – $13.83 \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 Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat's Growth - Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Discussion: Chair\, Paula Nicholson\, BMI President \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Nicholson | Chair\, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Members \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt\, Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat  Terry has been an urban planner in Ballarat\, Sydney\, Melbourne and London where he has worked on a large number of projects including strategic land use planning\, infrastructure planning\, developer contributions  and development assessment with an urban design and conservation area focus. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt | Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy\, Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water Steven has a deep understanding of the water sector drawn from more than 25 years of leading asset\, operations\, and project delivery teams in the industry. From project management\, water supply and quality to climate adaptation\, Steven has provided water\, recycled water and wastewater network services leadership in 5 different Water Corporations in Victoria\, across Melbourne and regional areas. Steven has fulfilled a number of operational and planning roles\, including managing Headworks\, Water Treatment\, Planning\, Developer Services\, Infrastructure Delivery\, Rural Channels and Water Resources. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy | Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert\, Chair of the Board of Ballarat Cemeteries Board Gayle is a distinguished leader in the Ballarat community\, known for her extensive contributions across various sectors. She has notably served as the Chair of the Trust Board for Ballarat Cemeteries\, where she has been instrumental in overseeing significant projects\, including the restoration of historic rotundas.Beyond her work with Ballarat Cemeteries\, Gayle has demonstrated a strong commitment to community services through her involvement with Child and Family Services (Cafs) Ballarat. During her nine-year tenure on the Board of Governance\, eight of which she served as Chair\, she led the organization through substantial strategic and governance transformations. Gayle’s dedication to the arts is evident through her position on the board of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale. Her extensive experience with for-purpose boards has equipped her with strategic insight\, fostering the growth and health of local community organisations over the past two decades. Through her various leadership roles\, Gayle Boschert has made significant contributions to the Ballarat community\, particularly in the sectors of community services\, arts\, and healthcare. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert | Chair of the Ballarat Cemeteries Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is proudly supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Bank Buninyong & District not only gives you access to award-winning financial products and services\, we’re also committed to returning profits to our local communities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $9.73 BMI members & $13.83 general admittance\, includes gst & bkg fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n After the Noise Kerri Rogan Don’t miss Kerri who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-heritage-2/ LOCATION:Library Ground Floor\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/BMI-facade.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230702T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230702T200000 DTSTAMP:20260511T154055 CREATED:20230620T054655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230630T053237Z UID:40743-1688320800-1688328000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Be_ Hear/Now Live Music Festival | Cassells and Band: Folk & Verse DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 1 | Ballarat’s Changing Scene – Ballarat’s Growth: Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n6:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Bar open at 5pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$9.73 – $13.83 \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 Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat's Growth - Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Discussion: Chair\, Paula Nicholson\, BMI President \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Nicholson | Chair\, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Members \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt\, Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat  Terry has been an urban planner in Ballarat\, Sydney\, Melbourne and London where he has worked on a large number of projects including strategic land use planning\, infrastructure planning\, developer contributions  and development assessment with an urban design and conservation area focus. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt | Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy\, Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water Steven has a deep understanding of the water sector drawn from more than 25 years of leading asset\, operations\, and project delivery teams in the industry. From project management\, water supply and quality to climate adaptation\, Steven has provided water\, recycled water and wastewater network services leadership in 5 different Water Corporations in Victoria\, across Melbourne and regional areas. Steven has fulfilled a number of operational and planning roles\, including managing Headworks\, Water Treatment\, Planning\, Developer Services\, Infrastructure Delivery\, Rural Channels and Water Resources. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy | Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert\, Chair of the Board of Ballarat Cemeteries Board Gayle is a distinguished leader in the Ballarat community\, known for her extensive contributions across various sectors. She has notably served as the Chair of the Trust Board for Ballarat Cemeteries\, where she has been instrumental in overseeing significant projects\, including the restoration of historic rotundas.Beyond her work with Ballarat Cemeteries\, Gayle has demonstrated a strong commitment to community services through her involvement with Child and Family Services (Cafs) Ballarat. During her nine-year tenure on the Board of Governance\, eight of which she served as Chair\, she led the organization through substantial strategic and governance transformations. Gayle’s dedication to the arts is evident through her position on the board of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale. Her extensive experience with for-purpose boards has equipped her with strategic insight\, fostering the growth and health of local community organisations over the past two decades. Through her various leadership roles\, Gayle Boschert has made significant contributions to the Ballarat community\, particularly in the sectors of community services\, arts\, and healthcare. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert | Chair of the Ballarat Cemeteries Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is proudly supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Bank Buninyong & District not only gives you access to award-winning financial products and services\, we’re also committed to returning profits to our local communities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $9.73 BMI members & $13.83 general admittance\, includes gst & bkg fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n After the Noise Kerri Rogan Don’t miss Kerri who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/be_-hear-now-live-music-festival-cassells-and-band-folk-verse/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Cassells-eventpromo-BHN23-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230630T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230630T150000 DTSTAMP:20260511T154055 CREATED:20230406T032945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230508T025730Z UID:37636-1688133600-1688137200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Meet the Author | Maya Linnell DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 1 | Ballarat’s Changing Scene – Ballarat’s Growth: Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n6:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Bar open at 5pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$9.73 – $13.83 \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 Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat's Growth - Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Discussion: Chair\, Paula Nicholson\, BMI President \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Nicholson | Chair\, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Members \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt\, Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat  Terry has been an urban planner in Ballarat\, Sydney\, Melbourne and London where he has worked on a large number of projects including strategic land use planning\, infrastructure planning\, developer contributions  and development assessment with an urban design and conservation area focus. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt | Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy\, Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water Steven has a deep understanding of the water sector drawn from more than 25 years of leading asset\, operations\, and project delivery teams in the industry. From project management\, water supply and quality to climate adaptation\, Steven has provided water\, recycled water and wastewater network services leadership in 5 different Water Corporations in Victoria\, across Melbourne and regional areas. Steven has fulfilled a number of operational and planning roles\, including managing Headworks\, Water Treatment\, Planning\, Developer Services\, Infrastructure Delivery\, Rural Channels and Water Resources. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy | Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert\, Chair of the Board of Ballarat Cemeteries Board Gayle is a distinguished leader in the Ballarat community\, known for her extensive contributions across various sectors. She has notably served as the Chair of the Trust Board for Ballarat Cemeteries\, where she has been instrumental in overseeing significant projects\, including the restoration of historic rotundas.Beyond her work with Ballarat Cemeteries\, Gayle has demonstrated a strong commitment to community services through her involvement with Child and Family Services (Cafs) Ballarat. During her nine-year tenure on the Board of Governance\, eight of which she served as Chair\, she led the organization through substantial strategic and governance transformations. Gayle’s dedication to the arts is evident through her position on the board of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale. Her extensive experience with for-purpose boards has equipped her with strategic insight\, fostering the growth and health of local community organisations over the past two decades. Through her various leadership roles\, Gayle Boschert has made significant contributions to the Ballarat community\, particularly in the sectors of community services\, arts\, and healthcare. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert | Chair of the Ballarat Cemeteries Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is proudly supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Bank Buninyong & District not only gives you access to award-winning financial products and services\, we’re also committed to returning profits to our local communities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $9.73 BMI members & $13.83 general admittance\, includes gst & bkg fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n After the Noise Kerri Rogan Don’t miss Kerri who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/meet-the-author-maya-linnell/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Culture,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/unnamed1-e1680747452966.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T150000 DTSTAMP:20260511T154055 CREATED:20230515T053426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T053446Z UID:39816-1684245600-1684249200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 1 | Ballarat’s Changing Scene – Ballarat’s Growth: Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n6:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Bar open at 5pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$9.73 – $13.83 \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 Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat's Growth - Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Discussion: Chair\, Paula Nicholson\, BMI President \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Nicholson | Chair\, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Members \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt\, Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat  Terry has been an urban planner in Ballarat\, Sydney\, Melbourne and London where he has worked on a large number of projects including strategic land use planning\, infrastructure planning\, developer contributions  and development assessment with an urban design and conservation area focus. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt | Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy\, Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water Steven has a deep understanding of the water sector drawn from more than 25 years of leading asset\, operations\, and project delivery teams in the industry. From project management\, water supply and quality to climate adaptation\, Steven has provided water\, recycled water and wastewater network services leadership in 5 different Water Corporations in Victoria\, across Melbourne and regional areas. Steven has fulfilled a number of operational and planning roles\, including managing Headworks\, Water Treatment\, Planning\, Developer Services\, Infrastructure Delivery\, Rural Channels and Water Resources. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy | Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert\, Chair of the Board of Ballarat Cemeteries Board Gayle is a distinguished leader in the Ballarat community\, known for her extensive contributions across various sectors. She has notably served as the Chair of the Trust Board for Ballarat Cemeteries\, where she has been instrumental in overseeing significant projects\, including the restoration of historic rotundas.Beyond her work with Ballarat Cemeteries\, Gayle has demonstrated a strong commitment to community services through her involvement with Child and Family Services (Cafs) Ballarat. During her nine-year tenure on the Board of Governance\, eight of which she served as Chair\, she led the organization through substantial strategic and governance transformations. Gayle’s dedication to the arts is evident through her position on the board of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale. Her extensive experience with for-purpose boards has equipped her with strategic insight\, fostering the growth and health of local community organisations over the past two decades. Through her various leadership roles\, Gayle Boschert has made significant contributions to the Ballarat community\, particularly in the sectors of community services\, arts\, and healthcare. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert | Chair of the Ballarat Cemeteries Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is proudly supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Bank Buninyong & District not only gives you access to award-winning financial products and services\, we’re also committed to returning profits to our local communities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $9.73 BMI members & $13.83 general admittance\, includes gst & bkg fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n After the Noise Kerri Rogan Don’t miss Kerri who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-heritage-2/ LOCATION:Library Ground Floor\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/BMI-facade.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230621T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230621T190000 DTSTAMP:20260511T154056 CREATED:20230411T035700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T034811Z UID:37790-1687370400-1687374000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Exploring the Path to Clean Energy with Alan Finkel (Ballarat) DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 1 | Ballarat’s Changing Scene – Ballarat’s Growth: Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n6:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Bar open at 5pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$9.73 – $13.83 \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 Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat's Growth - Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Discussion: Chair\, Paula Nicholson\, BMI President \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Nicholson | Chair\, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Members \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt\, Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat  Terry has been an urban planner in Ballarat\, Sydney\, Melbourne and London where he has worked on a large number of projects including strategic land use planning\, infrastructure planning\, developer contributions  and development assessment with an urban design and conservation area focus. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt | Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy\, Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water Steven has a deep understanding of the water sector drawn from more than 25 years of leading asset\, operations\, and project delivery teams in the industry. From project management\, water supply and quality to climate adaptation\, Steven has provided water\, recycled water and wastewater network services leadership in 5 different Water Corporations in Victoria\, across Melbourne and regional areas. Steven has fulfilled a number of operational and planning roles\, including managing Headworks\, Water Treatment\, Planning\, Developer Services\, Infrastructure Delivery\, Rural Channels and Water Resources. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy | Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert\, Chair of the Board of Ballarat Cemeteries Board Gayle is a distinguished leader in the Ballarat community\, known for her extensive contributions across various sectors. She has notably served as the Chair of the Trust Board for Ballarat Cemeteries\, where she has been instrumental in overseeing significant projects\, including the restoration of historic rotundas.Beyond her work with Ballarat Cemeteries\, Gayle has demonstrated a strong commitment to community services through her involvement with Child and Family Services (Cafs) Ballarat. During her nine-year tenure on the Board of Governance\, eight of which she served as Chair\, she led the organization through substantial strategic and governance transformations. Gayle’s dedication to the arts is evident through her position on the board of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale. Her extensive experience with for-purpose boards has equipped her with strategic insight\, fostering the growth and health of local community organisations over the past two decades. Through her various leadership roles\, Gayle Boschert has made significant contributions to the Ballarat community\, particularly in the sectors of community services\, arts\, and healthcare. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert | Chair of the Ballarat Cemeteries Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is proudly supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Bank Buninyong & District not only gives you access to award-winning financial products and services\, we’re also committed to returning profits to our local communities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $9.73 BMI members & $13.83 general admittance\, includes gst & bkg fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n After the Noise Kerri Rogan Don’t miss Kerri who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-wheeler-centre-powering-up-alan-finkel-in-ballarat/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Powering-Up-with-Alan-Finkel-square.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T150000 DTSTAMP:20260511T154056 CREATED:20230515T053426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T053446Z UID:39816-1684245600-1684249200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 1 | Ballarat’s Changing Scene – Ballarat’s Growth: Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n6:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Bar open at 5pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$9.73 – $13.83 \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 Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat's Growth - Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Discussion: Chair\, Paula Nicholson\, BMI President \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Nicholson | Chair\, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Members \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt\, Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat  Terry has been an urban planner in Ballarat\, Sydney\, Melbourne and London where he has worked on a large number of projects including strategic land use planning\, infrastructure planning\, developer contributions  and development assessment with an urban design and conservation area focus. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt | Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy\, Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water Steven has a deep understanding of the water sector drawn from more than 25 years of leading asset\, operations\, and project delivery teams in the industry. From project management\, water supply and quality to climate adaptation\, Steven has provided water\, recycled water and wastewater network services leadership in 5 different Water Corporations in Victoria\, across Melbourne and regional areas. Steven has fulfilled a number of operational and planning roles\, including managing Headworks\, Water Treatment\, Planning\, Developer Services\, Infrastructure Delivery\, Rural Channels and Water Resources. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy | Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert\, Chair of the Board of Ballarat Cemeteries Board Gayle is a distinguished leader in the Ballarat community\, known for her extensive contributions across various sectors. She has notably served as the Chair of the Trust Board for Ballarat Cemeteries\, where she has been instrumental in overseeing significant projects\, including the restoration of historic rotundas.Beyond her work with Ballarat Cemeteries\, Gayle has demonstrated a strong commitment to community services through her involvement with Child and Family Services (Cafs) Ballarat. During her nine-year tenure on the Board of Governance\, eight of which she served as Chair\, she led the organization through substantial strategic and governance transformations. Gayle’s dedication to the arts is evident through her position on the board of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale. Her extensive experience with for-purpose boards has equipped her with strategic insight\, fostering the growth and health of local community organisations over the past two decades. Through her various leadership roles\, Gayle Boschert has made significant contributions to the Ballarat community\, particularly in the sectors of community services\, arts\, and healthcare. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert | Chair of the Ballarat Cemeteries Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is proudly supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Bank Buninyong & District not only gives you access to award-winning financial products and services\, we’re also committed to returning profits to our local communities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $9.73 BMI members & $13.83 general admittance\, includes gst & bkg fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n After the Noise Kerri Rogan Don’t miss Kerri who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-heritage-2/ LOCATION:Library Ground Floor\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/BMI-facade.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230614T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230614T200000 DTSTAMP:20260511T154056 CREATED:20230530T000254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T020702Z UID:40168-1686767400-1686772800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Jock Serong | In Conversation DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 1 | Ballarat’s Changing Scene – Ballarat’s Growth: Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n6:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Bar open at 5pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$9.73 – $13.83 \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 Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat's Growth - Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Discussion: Chair\, Paula Nicholson\, BMI President \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Nicholson | Chair\, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Members \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt\, Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat  Terry has been an urban planner in Ballarat\, Sydney\, Melbourne and London where he has worked on a large number of projects including strategic land use planning\, infrastructure planning\, developer contributions  and development assessment with an urban design and conservation area focus. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt | Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy\, Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water Steven has a deep understanding of the water sector drawn from more than 25 years of leading asset\, operations\, and project delivery teams in the industry. From project management\, water supply and quality to climate adaptation\, Steven has provided water\, recycled water and wastewater network services leadership in 5 different Water Corporations in Victoria\, across Melbourne and regional areas. Steven has fulfilled a number of operational and planning roles\, including managing Headworks\, Water Treatment\, Planning\, Developer Services\, Infrastructure Delivery\, Rural Channels and Water Resources. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy | Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert\, Chair of the Board of Ballarat Cemeteries Board Gayle is a distinguished leader in the Ballarat community\, known for her extensive contributions across various sectors. She has notably served as the Chair of the Trust Board for Ballarat Cemeteries\, where she has been instrumental in overseeing significant projects\, including the restoration of historic rotundas.Beyond her work with Ballarat Cemeteries\, Gayle has demonstrated a strong commitment to community services through her involvement with Child and Family Services (Cafs) Ballarat. During her nine-year tenure on the Board of Governance\, eight of which she served as Chair\, she led the organization through substantial strategic and governance transformations. Gayle’s dedication to the arts is evident through her position on the board of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale. Her extensive experience with for-purpose boards has equipped her with strategic insight\, fostering the growth and health of local community organisations over the past two decades. Through her various leadership roles\, Gayle Boschert has made significant contributions to the Ballarat community\, particularly in the sectors of community services\, arts\, and healthcare. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert | Chair of the Ballarat Cemeteries Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is proudly supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Bank Buninyong & District not only gives you access to award-winning financial products and services\, we’re also committed to returning profits to our local communities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $9.73 BMI members & $13.83 general admittance\, includes gst & bkg fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n After the Noise Kerri Rogan Don’t miss Kerri who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/jock-serong-in-conversation/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/jock-serong-e1685671609469.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T150000 DTSTAMP:20260511T154056 CREATED:20230515T053426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T053446Z UID:39816-1684245600-1684249200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 1 | Ballarat’s Changing Scene – Ballarat’s Growth: Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n6:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Bar open at 5pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$9.73 – $13.83 \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 Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat's Growth - Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Discussion: Chair\, Paula Nicholson\, BMI President \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Nicholson | Chair\, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Members \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt\, Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat  Terry has been an urban planner in Ballarat\, Sydney\, Melbourne and London where he has worked on a large number of projects including strategic land use planning\, infrastructure planning\, developer contributions  and development assessment with an urban design and conservation area focus. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt | Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy\, Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water Steven has a deep understanding of the water sector drawn from more than 25 years of leading asset\, operations\, and project delivery teams in the industry. From project management\, water supply and quality to climate adaptation\, Steven has provided water\, recycled water and wastewater network services leadership in 5 different Water Corporations in Victoria\, across Melbourne and regional areas. Steven has fulfilled a number of operational and planning roles\, including managing Headworks\, Water Treatment\, Planning\, Developer Services\, Infrastructure Delivery\, Rural Channels and Water Resources. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy | Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert\, Chair of the Board of Ballarat Cemeteries Board Gayle is a distinguished leader in the Ballarat community\, known for her extensive contributions across various sectors. She has notably served as the Chair of the Trust Board for Ballarat Cemeteries\, where she has been instrumental in overseeing significant projects\, including the restoration of historic rotundas.Beyond her work with Ballarat Cemeteries\, Gayle has demonstrated a strong commitment to community services through her involvement with Child and Family Services (Cafs) Ballarat. During her nine-year tenure on the Board of Governance\, eight of which she served as Chair\, she led the organization through substantial strategic and governance transformations. Gayle’s dedication to the arts is evident through her position on the board of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale. Her extensive experience with for-purpose boards has equipped her with strategic insight\, fostering the growth and health of local community organisations over the past two decades. Through her various leadership roles\, Gayle Boschert has made significant contributions to the Ballarat community\, particularly in the sectors of community services\, arts\, and healthcare. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert | Chair of the Ballarat Cemeteries Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is proudly supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Bank Buninyong & District not only gives you access to award-winning financial products and services\, we’re also committed to returning profits to our local communities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $9.73 BMI members & $13.83 general admittance\, includes gst & bkg fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n After the Noise Kerri Rogan Don’t miss Kerri who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-heritage-2/ LOCATION:Library Ground Floor\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/BMI-facade.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230608T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230608T210000 DTSTAMP:20260511T154056 CREATED:20230202T031300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T011417Z UID:33956-1686252600-1686258000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - Pig DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 1 | Ballarat’s Changing Scene – Ballarat’s Growth: Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n6:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Bar open at 5pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$9.73 – $13.83 \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 Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat's Growth - Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Discussion: Chair\, Paula Nicholson\, BMI President \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Nicholson | Chair\, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Members \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt\, Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat  Terry has been an urban planner in Ballarat\, Sydney\, Melbourne and London where he has worked on a large number of projects including strategic land use planning\, infrastructure planning\, developer contributions  and development assessment with an urban design and conservation area focus. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt | Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy\, Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water Steven has a deep understanding of the water sector drawn from more than 25 years of leading asset\, operations\, and project delivery teams in the industry. From project management\, water supply and quality to climate adaptation\, Steven has provided water\, recycled water and wastewater network services leadership in 5 different Water Corporations in Victoria\, across Melbourne and regional areas. Steven has fulfilled a number of operational and planning roles\, including managing Headworks\, Water Treatment\, Planning\, Developer Services\, Infrastructure Delivery\, Rural Channels and Water Resources. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy | Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert\, Chair of the Board of Ballarat Cemeteries Board Gayle is a distinguished leader in the Ballarat community\, known for her extensive contributions across various sectors. She has notably served as the Chair of the Trust Board for Ballarat Cemeteries\, where she has been instrumental in overseeing significant projects\, including the restoration of historic rotundas.Beyond her work with Ballarat Cemeteries\, Gayle has demonstrated a strong commitment to community services through her involvement with Child and Family Services (Cafs) Ballarat. During her nine-year tenure on the Board of Governance\, eight of which she served as Chair\, she led the organization through substantial strategic and governance transformations. Gayle’s dedication to the arts is evident through her position on the board of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale. Her extensive experience with for-purpose boards has equipped her with strategic insight\, fostering the growth and health of local community organisations over the past two decades. Through her various leadership roles\, Gayle Boschert has made significant contributions to the Ballarat community\, particularly in the sectors of community services\, arts\, and healthcare. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert | Chair of the Ballarat Cemeteries Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is proudly supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Bank Buninyong & District not only gives you access to award-winning financial products and services\, we’re also committed to returning profits to our local communities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $9.73 BMI members & $13.83 general admittance\, includes gst & bkg fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n After the Noise Kerri Rogan Don’t miss Kerri who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-pig/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Externally Produced Event,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ezgif-7-0434c06698f1-compressed-1-e1675307564693.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T150000 DTSTAMP:20260511T154056 CREATED:20230515T053426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T053446Z UID:39816-1684245600-1684249200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 1 | Ballarat’s Changing Scene – Ballarat’s Growth: Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n6:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Bar open at 5pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$9.73 – $13.83 \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 Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat's Growth - Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Discussion: Chair\, Paula Nicholson\, BMI President \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Nicholson | Chair\, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Members \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt\, Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat  Terry has been an urban planner in Ballarat\, Sydney\, Melbourne and London where he has worked on a large number of projects including strategic land use planning\, infrastructure planning\, developer contributions  and development assessment with an urban design and conservation area focus. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt | Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy\, Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water Steven has a deep understanding of the water sector drawn from more than 25 years of leading asset\, operations\, and project delivery teams in the industry. From project management\, water supply and quality to climate adaptation\, Steven has provided water\, recycled water and wastewater network services leadership in 5 different Water Corporations in Victoria\, across Melbourne and regional areas. Steven has fulfilled a number of operational and planning roles\, including managing Headworks\, Water Treatment\, Planning\, Developer Services\, Infrastructure Delivery\, Rural Channels and Water Resources. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy | Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert\, Chair of the Board of Ballarat Cemeteries Board Gayle is a distinguished leader in the Ballarat community\, known for her extensive contributions across various sectors. She has notably served as the Chair of the Trust Board for Ballarat Cemeteries\, where she has been instrumental in overseeing significant projects\, including the restoration of historic rotundas.Beyond her work with Ballarat Cemeteries\, Gayle has demonstrated a strong commitment to community services through her involvement with Child and Family Services (Cafs) Ballarat. During her nine-year tenure on the Board of Governance\, eight of which she served as Chair\, she led the organization through substantial strategic and governance transformations. Gayle’s dedication to the arts is evident through her position on the board of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale. Her extensive experience with for-purpose boards has equipped her with strategic insight\, fostering the growth and health of local community organisations over the past two decades. Through her various leadership roles\, Gayle Boschert has made significant contributions to the Ballarat community\, particularly in the sectors of community services\, arts\, and healthcare. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert | Chair of the Ballarat Cemeteries Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is proudly supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Bank Buninyong & District not only gives you access to award-winning financial products and services\, we’re also committed to returning profits to our local communities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $9.73 BMI members & $13.83 general admittance\, includes gst & bkg fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n After the Noise Kerri Rogan Don’t miss Kerri who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-heritage-2/ LOCATION:Library Ground Floor\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/BMI-facade.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230605T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230605T143000 DTSTAMP:20260511T154056 CREATED:20230328T021851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T023447Z UID:36665-1685961000-1685975400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Digitisation Workshop | AMaGa | Geraldine Brault DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 1 | Ballarat’s Changing Scene – Ballarat’s Growth: Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n6:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Bar open at 5pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$9.73 – $13.83 \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 Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat's Growth - Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Discussion: Chair\, Paula Nicholson\, BMI President \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Nicholson | Chair\, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Members \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt\, Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat  Terry has been an urban planner in Ballarat\, Sydney\, Melbourne and London where he has worked on a large number of projects including strategic land use planning\, infrastructure planning\, developer contributions  and development assessment with an urban design and conservation area focus. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt | Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy\, Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water Steven has a deep understanding of the water sector drawn from more than 25 years of leading asset\, operations\, and project delivery teams in the industry. From project management\, water supply and quality to climate adaptation\, Steven has provided water\, recycled water and wastewater network services leadership in 5 different Water Corporations in Victoria\, across Melbourne and regional areas. Steven has fulfilled a number of operational and planning roles\, including managing Headworks\, Water Treatment\, Planning\, Developer Services\, Infrastructure Delivery\, Rural Channels and Water Resources. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy | Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert\, Chair of the Board of Ballarat Cemeteries Board Gayle is a distinguished leader in the Ballarat community\, known for her extensive contributions across various sectors. She has notably served as the Chair of the Trust Board for Ballarat Cemeteries\, where she has been instrumental in overseeing significant projects\, including the restoration of historic rotundas.Beyond her work with Ballarat Cemeteries\, Gayle has demonstrated a strong commitment to community services through her involvement with Child and Family Services (Cafs) Ballarat. During her nine-year tenure on the Board of Governance\, eight of which she served as Chair\, she led the organization through substantial strategic and governance transformations. Gayle’s dedication to the arts is evident through her position on the board of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale. Her extensive experience with for-purpose boards has equipped her with strategic insight\, fostering the growth and health of local community organisations over the past two decades. Through her various leadership roles\, Gayle Boschert has made significant contributions to the Ballarat community\, particularly in the sectors of community services\, arts\, and healthcare. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert | Chair of the Ballarat Cemeteries Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is proudly supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Bank Buninyong & District not only gives you access to award-winning financial products and services\, we’re also committed to returning profits to our local communities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $9.73 BMI members & $13.83 general admittance\, includes gst & bkg fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n After the Noise Kerri Rogan Don’t miss Kerri who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/digitisation-workshop-amaga-geraldine-brault-3/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Culture,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/hands-on-digitisation-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230604T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230604T153000 DTSTAMP:20260511T154056 CREATED:20230317T004223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T233702Z UID:35294-1685887200-1685892600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Salon Sessions: Melba Opera Trust | This event has now been CANCELLED. DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 1 | Ballarat’s Changing Scene – Ballarat’s Growth: Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n6:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Bar open at 5pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$9.73 – $13.83 \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 Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat's Growth - Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Discussion: Chair\, Paula Nicholson\, BMI President \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Nicholson | Chair\, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Members \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt\, Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat  Terry has been an urban planner in Ballarat\, Sydney\, Melbourne and London where he has worked on a large number of projects including strategic land use planning\, infrastructure planning\, developer contributions  and development assessment with an urban design and conservation area focus. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt | Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy\, Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water Steven has a deep understanding of the water sector drawn from more than 25 years of leading asset\, operations\, and project delivery teams in the industry. From project management\, water supply and quality to climate adaptation\, Steven has provided water\, recycled water and wastewater network services leadership in 5 different Water Corporations in Victoria\, across Melbourne and regional areas. Steven has fulfilled a number of operational and planning roles\, including managing Headworks\, Water Treatment\, Planning\, Developer Services\, Infrastructure Delivery\, Rural Channels and Water Resources. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy | Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert\, Chair of the Board of Ballarat Cemeteries Board Gayle is a distinguished leader in the Ballarat community\, known for her extensive contributions across various sectors. She has notably served as the Chair of the Trust Board for Ballarat Cemeteries\, where she has been instrumental in overseeing significant projects\, including the restoration of historic rotundas.Beyond her work with Ballarat Cemeteries\, Gayle has demonstrated a strong commitment to community services through her involvement with Child and Family Services (Cafs) Ballarat. During her nine-year tenure on the Board of Governance\, eight of which she served as Chair\, she led the organization through substantial strategic and governance transformations. Gayle’s dedication to the arts is evident through her position on the board of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale. Her extensive experience with for-purpose boards has equipped her with strategic insight\, fostering the growth and health of local community organisations over the past two decades. Through her various leadership roles\, Gayle Boschert has made significant contributions to the Ballarat community\, particularly in the sectors of community services\, arts\, and healthcare. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert | Chair of the Ballarat Cemeteries Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is proudly supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Bank Buninyong & District not only gives you access to award-winning financial products and services\, we’re also committed to returning profits to our local communities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $9.73 BMI members & $13.83 general admittance\, includes gst & bkg fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n After the Noise Kerri Rogan Don’t miss Kerri who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/salon-sessions-the-bmi-in-partnership-with-melba-opera-trust-2/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Classical Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/about-dame-nellie-melba.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T150000 DTSTAMP:20260511T154056 CREATED:20230515T053426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T053446Z UID:39816-1684245600-1684249200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 1 | Ballarat’s Changing Scene – Ballarat’s Growth: Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n6:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Bar open at 5pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$9.73 – $13.83 \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 Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat's Growth - Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Discussion: Chair\, Paula Nicholson\, BMI President \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Nicholson | Chair\, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Members \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt\, Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat  Terry has been an urban planner in Ballarat\, Sydney\, Melbourne and London where he has worked on a large number of projects including strategic land use planning\, infrastructure planning\, developer contributions  and development assessment with an urban design and conservation area focus. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt | Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy\, Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water Steven has a deep understanding of the water sector drawn from more than 25 years of leading asset\, operations\, and project delivery teams in the industry. From project management\, water supply and quality to climate adaptation\, Steven has provided water\, recycled water and wastewater network services leadership in 5 different Water Corporations in Victoria\, across Melbourne and regional areas. Steven has fulfilled a number of operational and planning roles\, including managing Headworks\, Water Treatment\, Planning\, Developer Services\, Infrastructure Delivery\, Rural Channels and Water Resources. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy | Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert\, Chair of the Board of Ballarat Cemeteries Board Gayle is a distinguished leader in the Ballarat community\, known for her extensive contributions across various sectors. She has notably served as the Chair of the Trust Board for Ballarat Cemeteries\, where she has been instrumental in overseeing significant projects\, including the restoration of historic rotundas.Beyond her work with Ballarat Cemeteries\, Gayle has demonstrated a strong commitment to community services through her involvement with Child and Family Services (Cafs) Ballarat. During her nine-year tenure on the Board of Governance\, eight of which she served as Chair\, she led the organization through substantial strategic and governance transformations. Gayle’s dedication to the arts is evident through her position on the board of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale. Her extensive experience with for-purpose boards has equipped her with strategic insight\, fostering the growth and health of local community organisations over the past two decades. Through her various leadership roles\, Gayle Boschert has made significant contributions to the Ballarat community\, particularly in the sectors of community services\, arts\, and healthcare. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert | Chair of the Ballarat Cemeteries Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is proudly supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Bank Buninyong & District not only gives you access to award-winning financial products and services\, we’re also committed to returning profits to our local communities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $9.73 BMI members & $13.83 general admittance\, includes gst & bkg fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n After the Noise Kerri Rogan Don’t miss Kerri who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-heritage-2/ LOCATION:Library Ground Floor\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/BMI-facade.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230528T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230528T210000 DTSTAMP:20260511T154056 CREATED:20230322T052741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T053247Z UID:35964-1685300400-1685307600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Life Drawing in the Basement DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 1 | Ballarat’s Changing Scene – Ballarat’s Growth: Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n6:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Bar open at 5pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$9.73 – $13.83 \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 Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat's Growth - Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Discussion: Chair\, Paula Nicholson\, BMI President \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Nicholson | Chair\, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Members \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt\, Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat  Terry has been an urban planner in Ballarat\, Sydney\, Melbourne and London where he has worked on a large number of projects including strategic land use planning\, infrastructure planning\, developer contributions  and development assessment with an urban design and conservation area focus. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt | Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy\, Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water Steven has a deep understanding of the water sector drawn from more than 25 years of leading asset\, operations\, and project delivery teams in the industry. From project management\, water supply and quality to climate adaptation\, Steven has provided water\, recycled water and wastewater network services leadership in 5 different Water Corporations in Victoria\, across Melbourne and regional areas. Steven has fulfilled a number of operational and planning roles\, including managing Headworks\, Water Treatment\, Planning\, Developer Services\, Infrastructure Delivery\, Rural Channels and Water Resources. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy | Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert\, Chair of the Board of Ballarat Cemeteries Board Gayle is a distinguished leader in the Ballarat community\, known for her extensive contributions across various sectors. She has notably served as the Chair of the Trust Board for Ballarat Cemeteries\, where she has been instrumental in overseeing significant projects\, including the restoration of historic rotundas.Beyond her work with Ballarat Cemeteries\, Gayle has demonstrated a strong commitment to community services through her involvement with Child and Family Services (Cafs) Ballarat. During her nine-year tenure on the Board of Governance\, eight of which she served as Chair\, she led the organization through substantial strategic and governance transformations. Gayle’s dedication to the arts is evident through her position on the board of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale. Her extensive experience with for-purpose boards has equipped her with strategic insight\, fostering the growth and health of local community organisations over the past two decades. Through her various leadership roles\, Gayle Boschert has made significant contributions to the Ballarat community\, particularly in the sectors of community services\, arts\, and healthcare. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert | Chair of the Ballarat Cemeteries Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is proudly supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Bank Buninyong & District not only gives you access to award-winning financial products and services\, we’re also committed to returning profits to our local communities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $9.73 BMI members & $13.83 general admittance\, includes gst & bkg fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n After the Noise Kerri Rogan Don’t miss Kerri who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/life-drawing-in-the-basement-copy-copy/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/641b9c63dce404b6288d524a.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230528T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230528T190000 DTSTAMP:20260511T154056 CREATED:20230321T005544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T052938Z UID:35656-1685296800-1685300400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Silent Film with Live Band | Buster Keaton in 'The General' DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 1 | Ballarat’s Changing Scene – Ballarat’s Growth: Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n6:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Bar open at 5pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$9.73 – $13.83 \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 Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat's Growth - Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Discussion: Chair\, Paula Nicholson\, BMI President \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Nicholson | Chair\, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Members \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt\, Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat  Terry has been an urban planner in Ballarat\, Sydney\, Melbourne and London where he has worked on a large number of projects including strategic land use planning\, infrastructure planning\, developer contributions  and development assessment with an urban design and conservation area focus. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt | Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy\, Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water Steven has a deep understanding of the water sector drawn from more than 25 years of leading asset\, operations\, and project delivery teams in the industry. From project management\, water supply and quality to climate adaptation\, Steven has provided water\, recycled water and wastewater network services leadership in 5 different Water Corporations in Victoria\, across Melbourne and regional areas. Steven has fulfilled a number of operational and planning roles\, including managing Headworks\, Water Treatment\, Planning\, Developer Services\, Infrastructure Delivery\, Rural Channels and Water Resources. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy | Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert\, Chair of the Board of Ballarat Cemeteries Board Gayle is a distinguished leader in the Ballarat community\, known for her extensive contributions across various sectors. She has notably served as the Chair of the Trust Board for Ballarat Cemeteries\, where she has been instrumental in overseeing significant projects\, including the restoration of historic rotundas.Beyond her work with Ballarat Cemeteries\, Gayle has demonstrated a strong commitment to community services through her involvement with Child and Family Services (Cafs) Ballarat. During her nine-year tenure on the Board of Governance\, eight of which she served as Chair\, she led the organization through substantial strategic and governance transformations. Gayle’s dedication to the arts is evident through her position on the board of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale. Her extensive experience with for-purpose boards has equipped her with strategic insight\, fostering the growth and health of local community organisations over the past two decades. Through her various leadership roles\, Gayle Boschert has made significant contributions to the Ballarat community\, particularly in the sectors of community services\, arts\, and healthcare. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert | Chair of the Ballarat Cemeteries Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is proudly supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Bank Buninyong & District not only gives you access to award-winning financial products and services\, we’re also committed to returning profits to our local communities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $9.73 BMI members & $13.83 general admittance\, includes gst & bkg fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n After the Noise Kerri Rogan Don’t miss Kerri who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/silent-film-with-live-band-buster-keaton-in-the-general/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Comedy,Culture,Film,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/6407e4ff7a5635e16634984b.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230528T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230528T160000 DTSTAMP:20260511T154056 CREATED:20230322T052852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T052627Z UID:35966-1685282400-1685289600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Life Drawing in the Basement DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 1 | Ballarat’s Changing Scene – Ballarat’s Growth: Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n6:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Bar open at 5pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$9.73 – $13.83 \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 Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat's Growth - Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Discussion: Chair\, Paula Nicholson\, BMI President \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Nicholson | Chair\, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Members \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt\, Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat  Terry has been an urban planner in Ballarat\, Sydney\, Melbourne and London where he has worked on a large number of projects including strategic land use planning\, infrastructure planning\, developer contributions  and development assessment with an urban design and conservation area focus. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt | Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy\, Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water Steven has a deep understanding of the water sector drawn from more than 25 years of leading asset\, operations\, and project delivery teams in the industry. From project management\, water supply and quality to climate adaptation\, Steven has provided water\, recycled water and wastewater network services leadership in 5 different Water Corporations in Victoria\, across Melbourne and regional areas. Steven has fulfilled a number of operational and planning roles\, including managing Headworks\, Water Treatment\, Planning\, Developer Services\, Infrastructure Delivery\, Rural Channels and Water Resources. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy | Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert\, Chair of the Board of Ballarat Cemeteries Board Gayle is a distinguished leader in the Ballarat community\, known for her extensive contributions across various sectors. She has notably served as the Chair of the Trust Board for Ballarat Cemeteries\, where she has been instrumental in overseeing significant projects\, including the restoration of historic rotundas.Beyond her work with Ballarat Cemeteries\, Gayle has demonstrated a strong commitment to community services through her involvement with Child and Family Services (Cafs) Ballarat. During her nine-year tenure on the Board of Governance\, eight of which she served as Chair\, she led the organization through substantial strategic and governance transformations. Gayle’s dedication to the arts is evident through her position on the board of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale. Her extensive experience with for-purpose boards has equipped her with strategic insight\, fostering the growth and health of local community organisations over the past two decades. Through her various leadership roles\, Gayle Boschert has made significant contributions to the Ballarat community\, particularly in the sectors of community services\, arts\, and healthcare. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert | Chair of the Ballarat Cemeteries Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is proudly supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Bank Buninyong & District not only gives you access to award-winning financial products and services\, we’re also committed to returning profits to our local communities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $9.73 BMI members & $13.83 general admittance\, includes gst & bkg fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n After the Noise Kerri Rogan Don’t miss Kerri who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/life-drawing-in-the-basement-copy-copy-copy/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/641b9c63dce404b6288d524a.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230528T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230528T160000 DTSTAMP:20260511T154056 CREATED:20230403T234034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T052243Z UID:37168-1685271600-1685289600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Living Heritage Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 1 | Ballarat’s Changing Scene – Ballarat’s Growth: Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n6:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Bar open at 5pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$9.73 – $13.83 \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 Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat's Growth - Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Discussion: Chair\, Paula Nicholson\, BMI President \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Nicholson | Chair\, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Members \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt\, Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat  Terry has been an urban planner in Ballarat\, Sydney\, Melbourne and London where he has worked on a large number of projects including strategic land use planning\, infrastructure planning\, developer contributions  and development assessment with an urban design and conservation area focus. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt | Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy\, Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water Steven has a deep understanding of the water sector drawn from more than 25 years of leading asset\, operations\, and project delivery teams in the industry. From project management\, water supply and quality to climate adaptation\, Steven has provided water\, recycled water and wastewater network services leadership in 5 different Water Corporations in Victoria\, across Melbourne and regional areas. Steven has fulfilled a number of operational and planning roles\, including managing Headworks\, Water Treatment\, Planning\, Developer Services\, Infrastructure Delivery\, Rural Channels and Water Resources. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy | Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert\, Chair of the Board of Ballarat Cemeteries Board Gayle is a distinguished leader in the Ballarat community\, known for her extensive contributions across various sectors. She has notably served as the Chair of the Trust Board for Ballarat Cemeteries\, where she has been instrumental in overseeing significant projects\, including the restoration of historic rotundas.Beyond her work with Ballarat Cemeteries\, Gayle has demonstrated a strong commitment to community services through her involvement with Child and Family Services (Cafs) Ballarat. During her nine-year tenure on the Board of Governance\, eight of which she served as Chair\, she led the organization through substantial strategic and governance transformations. Gayle’s dedication to the arts is evident through her position on the board of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale. Her extensive experience with for-purpose boards has equipped her with strategic insight\, fostering the growth and health of local community organisations over the past two decades. Through her various leadership roles\, Gayle Boschert has made significant contributions to the Ballarat community\, particularly in the sectors of community services\, arts\, and healthcare. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert | Chair of the Ballarat Cemeteries Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is proudly supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Bank Buninyong & District not only gives you access to award-winning financial products and services\, we’re also committed to returning profits to our local communities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $9.73 BMI members & $13.83 general admittance\, includes gst & bkg fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n After the Noise Kerri Rogan Don’t miss Kerri who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/living-heritage-ballaarat-mechanics-exhibition-copy-copy/ LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition,The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/6413133691792ea538a2c867.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230527T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230527T160000 DTSTAMP:20260511T154056 CREATED:20230323T233037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T052035Z UID:36184-1685185200-1685203200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Living Heritage Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 1 | Ballarat’s Changing Scene – Ballarat’s Growth: Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n6:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Bar open at 5pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$9.73 – $13.83 \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 Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat's Growth - Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Discussion: Chair\, Paula Nicholson\, BMI President \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Nicholson | Chair\, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Members \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt\, Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat  Terry has been an urban planner in Ballarat\, Sydney\, Melbourne and London where he has worked on a large number of projects including strategic land use planning\, infrastructure planning\, developer contributions  and development assessment with an urban design and conservation area focus. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt | Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy\, Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water Steven has a deep understanding of the water sector drawn from more than 25 years of leading asset\, operations\, and project delivery teams in the industry. From project management\, water supply and quality to climate adaptation\, Steven has provided water\, recycled water and wastewater network services leadership in 5 different Water Corporations in Victoria\, across Melbourne and regional areas. Steven has fulfilled a number of operational and planning roles\, including managing Headworks\, Water Treatment\, Planning\, Developer Services\, Infrastructure Delivery\, Rural Channels and Water Resources. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy | Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert\, Chair of the Board of Ballarat Cemeteries Board Gayle is a distinguished leader in the Ballarat community\, known for her extensive contributions across various sectors. She has notably served as the Chair of the Trust Board for Ballarat Cemeteries\, where she has been instrumental in overseeing significant projects\, including the restoration of historic rotundas.Beyond her work with Ballarat Cemeteries\, Gayle has demonstrated a strong commitment to community services through her involvement with Child and Family Services (Cafs) Ballarat. During her nine-year tenure on the Board of Governance\, eight of which she served as Chair\, she led the organization through substantial strategic and governance transformations. Gayle’s dedication to the arts is evident through her position on the board of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale. Her extensive experience with for-purpose boards has equipped her with strategic insight\, fostering the growth and health of local community organisations over the past two decades. Through her various leadership roles\, Gayle Boschert has made significant contributions to the Ballarat community\, particularly in the sectors of community services\, arts\, and healthcare. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert | Chair of the Ballarat Cemeteries Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is proudly supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Bank Buninyong & District not only gives you access to award-winning financial products and services\, we’re also committed to returning profits to our local communities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $9.73 BMI members & $13.83 general admittance\, includes gst & bkg fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n After the Noise Kerri Rogan Don’t miss Kerri who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/living-heritage-ballaarat-mechanics-exhibition-6/ LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition,The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/6413133691792ea538a2c867.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230526T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230526T160000 DTSTAMP:20260511T154056 CREATED:20230323T233725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T051509Z UID:36193-1685098800-1685116800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Living Heritage Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 1 | Ballarat’s Changing Scene – Ballarat’s Growth: Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n6:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Bar open at 5pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$9.73 – $13.83 \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 Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat's Growth - Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Discussion: Chair\, Paula Nicholson\, BMI President \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Nicholson | Chair\, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Members \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt\, Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat  Terry has been an urban planner in Ballarat\, Sydney\, Melbourne and London where he has worked on a large number of projects including strategic land use planning\, infrastructure planning\, developer contributions  and development assessment with an urban design and conservation area focus. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt | Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy\, Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water Steven has a deep understanding of the water sector drawn from more than 25 years of leading asset\, operations\, and project delivery teams in the industry. From project management\, water supply and quality to climate adaptation\, Steven has provided water\, recycled water and wastewater network services leadership in 5 different Water Corporations in Victoria\, across Melbourne and regional areas. Steven has fulfilled a number of operational and planning roles\, including managing Headworks\, Water Treatment\, Planning\, Developer Services\, Infrastructure Delivery\, Rural Channels and Water Resources. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy | Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert\, Chair of the Board of Ballarat Cemeteries Board Gayle is a distinguished leader in the Ballarat community\, known for her extensive contributions across various sectors. She has notably served as the Chair of the Trust Board for Ballarat Cemeteries\, where she has been instrumental in overseeing significant projects\, including the restoration of historic rotundas.Beyond her work with Ballarat Cemeteries\, Gayle has demonstrated a strong commitment to community services through her involvement with Child and Family Services (Cafs) Ballarat. During her nine-year tenure on the Board of Governance\, eight of which she served as Chair\, she led the organization through substantial strategic and governance transformations. Gayle’s dedication to the arts is evident through her position on the board of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale. Her extensive experience with for-purpose boards has equipped her with strategic insight\, fostering the growth and health of local community organisations over the past two decades. Through her various leadership roles\, Gayle Boschert has made significant contributions to the Ballarat community\, particularly in the sectors of community services\, arts\, and healthcare. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert | Chair of the Ballarat Cemeteries Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is proudly supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Bank Buninyong & District not only gives you access to award-winning financial products and services\, we’re also committed to returning profits to our local communities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $9.73 BMI members & $13.83 general admittance\, includes gst & bkg fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n After the Noise Kerri Rogan Don’t miss Kerri who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/living-heritage-ballaarat-mechanics-exhibition-5/ LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition,The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/6413133691792ea538a2c867.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230525T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230525T160000 DTSTAMP:20260511T154056 CREATED:20230323T233604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T051119Z UID:36191-1685012400-1685030400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Living Heritage Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 1 | Ballarat’s Changing Scene – Ballarat’s Growth: Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n6:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Bar open at 5pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$9.73 – $13.83 \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 Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat's Growth - Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Discussion: Chair\, Paula Nicholson\, BMI President \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Nicholson | Chair\, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Members \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt\, Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat  Terry has been an urban planner in Ballarat\, Sydney\, Melbourne and London where he has worked on a large number of projects including strategic land use planning\, infrastructure planning\, developer contributions  and development assessment with an urban design and conservation area focus. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt | Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy\, Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water Steven has a deep understanding of the water sector drawn from more than 25 years of leading asset\, operations\, and project delivery teams in the industry. From project management\, water supply and quality to climate adaptation\, Steven has provided water\, recycled water and wastewater network services leadership in 5 different Water Corporations in Victoria\, across Melbourne and regional areas. Steven has fulfilled a number of operational and planning roles\, including managing Headworks\, Water Treatment\, Planning\, Developer Services\, Infrastructure Delivery\, Rural Channels and Water Resources. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy | Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert\, Chair of the Board of Ballarat Cemeteries Board Gayle is a distinguished leader in the Ballarat community\, known for her extensive contributions across various sectors. She has notably served as the Chair of the Trust Board for Ballarat Cemeteries\, where she has been instrumental in overseeing significant projects\, including the restoration of historic rotundas.Beyond her work with Ballarat Cemeteries\, Gayle has demonstrated a strong commitment to community services through her involvement with Child and Family Services (Cafs) Ballarat. During her nine-year tenure on the Board of Governance\, eight of which she served as Chair\, she led the organization through substantial strategic and governance transformations. Gayle’s dedication to the arts is evident through her position on the board of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale. Her extensive experience with for-purpose boards has equipped her with strategic insight\, fostering the growth and health of local community organisations over the past two decades. Through her various leadership roles\, Gayle Boschert has made significant contributions to the Ballarat community\, particularly in the sectors of community services\, arts\, and healthcare. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert | Chair of the Ballarat Cemeteries Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is proudly supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Bank Buninyong & District not only gives you access to award-winning financial products and services\, we’re also committed to returning profits to our local communities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $9.73 BMI members & $13.83 general admittance\, includes gst & bkg fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n After the Noise Kerri Rogan Don’t miss Kerri who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/living-heritage-ballaarat-mechanics-exhibition-4/ LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition,The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/6413133691792ea538a2c867.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230525T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230525T120000 DTSTAMP:20260511T154056 CREATED:20230403T064243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T032706Z UID:37134-1685010600-1685016000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Photography of the BMI | Special Programs DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 1 | Ballarat’s Changing Scene – Ballarat’s Growth: Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n6:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Bar open at 5pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$9.73 – $13.83 \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 Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat's Growth - Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Discussion: Chair\, Paula Nicholson\, BMI President \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Nicholson | Chair\, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Members \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt\, Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat  Terry has been an urban planner in Ballarat\, Sydney\, Melbourne and London where he has worked on a large number of projects including strategic land use planning\, infrastructure planning\, developer contributions  and development assessment with an urban design and conservation area focus. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt | Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy\, Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water Steven has a deep understanding of the water sector drawn from more than 25 years of leading asset\, operations\, and project delivery teams in the industry. From project management\, water supply and quality to climate adaptation\, Steven has provided water\, recycled water and wastewater network services leadership in 5 different Water Corporations in Victoria\, across Melbourne and regional areas. Steven has fulfilled a number of operational and planning roles\, including managing Headworks\, Water Treatment\, Planning\, Developer Services\, Infrastructure Delivery\, Rural Channels and Water Resources. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy | Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert\, Chair of the Board of Ballarat Cemeteries Board Gayle is a distinguished leader in the Ballarat community\, known for her extensive contributions across various sectors. She has notably served as the Chair of the Trust Board for Ballarat Cemeteries\, where she has been instrumental in overseeing significant projects\, including the restoration of historic rotundas.Beyond her work with Ballarat Cemeteries\, Gayle has demonstrated a strong commitment to community services through her involvement with Child and Family Services (Cafs) Ballarat. During her nine-year tenure on the Board of Governance\, eight of which she served as Chair\, she led the organization through substantial strategic and governance transformations. Gayle’s dedication to the arts is evident through her position on the board of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale. Her extensive experience with for-purpose boards has equipped her with strategic insight\, fostering the growth and health of local community organisations over the past two decades. Through her various leadership roles\, Gayle Boschert has made significant contributions to the Ballarat community\, particularly in the sectors of community services\, arts\, and healthcare. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert | Chair of the Ballarat Cemeteries Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is proudly supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Bank Buninyong & District not only gives you access to award-winning financial products and services\, we’re also committed to returning profits to our local communities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $9.73 BMI members & $13.83 general admittance\, includes gst & bkg fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n After the Noise Kerri Rogan Don’t miss Kerri who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-photography-of-the-bmi-special-programs/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/looking-down-lydiard-street-north-showing-federal-hotel-mh1897.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230524T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230524T190000 DTSTAMP:20260511T154056 CREATED:20230321T000642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T003752Z UID:35642-1684949400-1684954800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2023 | Season 2\, Session 5 | Ballarat Heritage Festival DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 1 | Ballarat’s Changing Scene – Ballarat’s Growth: Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n6:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Bar open at 5pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$9.73 – $13.83 \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 Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat's Growth - Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Discussion: Chair\, Paula Nicholson\, BMI President \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Nicholson | Chair\, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Members \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt\, Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat  Terry has been an urban planner in Ballarat\, Sydney\, Melbourne and London where he has worked on a large number of projects including strategic land use planning\, infrastructure planning\, developer contributions  and development assessment with an urban design and conservation area focus. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt | Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy\, Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water Steven has a deep understanding of the water sector drawn from more than 25 years of leading asset\, operations\, and project delivery teams in the industry. From project management\, water supply and quality to climate adaptation\, Steven has provided water\, recycled water and wastewater network services leadership in 5 different Water Corporations in Victoria\, across Melbourne and regional areas. Steven has fulfilled a number of operational and planning roles\, including managing Headworks\, Water Treatment\, Planning\, Developer Services\, Infrastructure Delivery\, Rural Channels and Water Resources. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy | Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert\, Chair of the Board of Ballarat Cemeteries Board Gayle is a distinguished leader in the Ballarat community\, known for her extensive contributions across various sectors. She has notably served as the Chair of the Trust Board for Ballarat Cemeteries\, where she has been instrumental in overseeing significant projects\, including the restoration of historic rotundas.Beyond her work with Ballarat Cemeteries\, Gayle has demonstrated a strong commitment to community services through her involvement with Child and Family Services (Cafs) Ballarat. During her nine-year tenure on the Board of Governance\, eight of which she served as Chair\, she led the organization through substantial strategic and governance transformations. Gayle’s dedication to the arts is evident through her position on the board of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale. Her extensive experience with for-purpose boards has equipped her with strategic insight\, fostering the growth and health of local community organisations over the past two decades. Through her various leadership roles\, Gayle Boschert has made significant contributions to the Ballarat community\, particularly in the sectors of community services\, arts\, and healthcare. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert | Chair of the Ballarat Cemeteries Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is proudly supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Bank Buninyong & District not only gives you access to award-winning financial products and services\, we’re also committed to returning profits to our local communities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $9.73 BMI members & $13.83 general admittance\, includes gst & bkg fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n After the Noise Kerri Rogan Don’t miss Kerri who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-season-2-ballarat-heritage-festival-3/ LOCATION:Chinese Library\, 200 Sturt Street CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Culture,The Collection,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/twilight-talks-gold-black-2023.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230524T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230524T160000 DTSTAMP:20260511T154056 CREATED:20230323T233445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T050020Z UID:36189-1684926000-1684944000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Living Heritage Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 1 | Ballarat’s Changing Scene – Ballarat’s Growth: Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n6:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Bar open at 5pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$9.73 – $13.83 \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 Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat's Growth - Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Discussion: Chair\, Paula Nicholson\, BMI President \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Nicholson | Chair\, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Members \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt\, Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat  Terry has been an urban planner in Ballarat\, Sydney\, Melbourne and London where he has worked on a large number of projects including strategic land use planning\, infrastructure planning\, developer contributions  and development assessment with an urban design and conservation area focus. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt | Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy\, Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water Steven has a deep understanding of the water sector drawn from more than 25 years of leading asset\, operations\, and project delivery teams in the industry. From project management\, water supply and quality to climate adaptation\, Steven has provided water\, recycled water and wastewater network services leadership in 5 different Water Corporations in Victoria\, across Melbourne and regional areas. Steven has fulfilled a number of operational and planning roles\, including managing Headworks\, Water Treatment\, Planning\, Developer Services\, Infrastructure Delivery\, Rural Channels and Water Resources. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy | Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert\, Chair of the Board of Ballarat Cemeteries Board Gayle is a distinguished leader in the Ballarat community\, known for her extensive contributions across various sectors. She has notably served as the Chair of the Trust Board for Ballarat Cemeteries\, where she has been instrumental in overseeing significant projects\, including the restoration of historic rotundas.Beyond her work with Ballarat Cemeteries\, Gayle has demonstrated a strong commitment to community services through her involvement with Child and Family Services (Cafs) Ballarat. During her nine-year tenure on the Board of Governance\, eight of which she served as Chair\, she led the organization through substantial strategic and governance transformations. Gayle’s dedication to the arts is evident through her position on the board of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale. Her extensive experience with for-purpose boards has equipped her with strategic insight\, fostering the growth and health of local community organisations over the past two decades. Through her various leadership roles\, Gayle Boschert has made significant contributions to the Ballarat community\, particularly in the sectors of community services\, arts\, and healthcare. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert | Chair of the Ballarat Cemeteries Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is proudly supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Bank Buninyong & District not only gives you access to award-winning financial products and services\, we’re also committed to returning profits to our local communities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $9.73 BMI members & $13.83 general admittance\, includes gst & bkg fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n After the Noise Kerri Rogan Don’t miss Kerri who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/living-heritage-ballaarat-mechanics-exhibition-3/ LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition,The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/6413133691792ea538a2c867.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230524T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230524T120000 DTSTAMP:20260511T154056 CREATED:20230403T064213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T045148Z UID:37133-1684924200-1684929600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Artwork of the BMI | Special Programs DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 1 | Ballarat’s Changing Scene – Ballarat’s Growth: Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n6:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Bar open at 5pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$9.73 – $13.83 \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 Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat's Growth - Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Discussion: Chair\, Paula Nicholson\, BMI President \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Nicholson | Chair\, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Members \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt\, Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat  Terry has been an urban planner in Ballarat\, Sydney\, Melbourne and London where he has worked on a large number of projects including strategic land use planning\, infrastructure planning\, developer contributions  and development assessment with an urban design and conservation area focus. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt | Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy\, Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water Steven has a deep understanding of the water sector drawn from more than 25 years of leading asset\, operations\, and project delivery teams in the industry. From project management\, water supply and quality to climate adaptation\, Steven has provided water\, recycled water and wastewater network services leadership in 5 different Water Corporations in Victoria\, across Melbourne and regional areas. Steven has fulfilled a number of operational and planning roles\, including managing Headworks\, Water Treatment\, Planning\, Developer Services\, Infrastructure Delivery\, Rural Channels and Water Resources. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy | Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert\, Chair of the Board of Ballarat Cemeteries Board Gayle is a distinguished leader in the Ballarat community\, known for her extensive contributions across various sectors. She has notably served as the Chair of the Trust Board for Ballarat Cemeteries\, where she has been instrumental in overseeing significant projects\, including the restoration of historic rotundas.Beyond her work with Ballarat Cemeteries\, Gayle has demonstrated a strong commitment to community services through her involvement with Child and Family Services (Cafs) Ballarat. During her nine-year tenure on the Board of Governance\, eight of which she served as Chair\, she led the organization through substantial strategic and governance transformations. Gayle’s dedication to the arts is evident through her position on the board of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale. Her extensive experience with for-purpose boards has equipped her with strategic insight\, fostering the growth and health of local community organisations over the past two decades. Through her various leadership roles\, Gayle Boschert has made significant contributions to the Ballarat community\, particularly in the sectors of community services\, arts\, and healthcare. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert | Chair of the Ballarat Cemeteries Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is proudly supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Bank Buninyong & District not only gives you access to award-winning financial products and services\, we’re also committed to returning profits to our local communities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $9.73 BMI members & $13.83 general admittance\, includes gst & bkg fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n After the Noise Kerri Rogan Don’t miss Kerri who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-artwork-of-the-bmi-special-programs/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/BMI-project-update-2-Mar-2022-4-pre-conservation.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230523T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230523T200000 DTSTAMP:20260511T154056 CREATED:20230323T222238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T011342Z UID:36146-1684868400-1684872000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tours | Ballarat Heritage Festival DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 1 | Ballarat’s Changing Scene – Ballarat’s Growth: Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n6:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Bar open at 5pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$9.73 – $13.83 \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 Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat's Growth - Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Discussion: Chair\, Paula Nicholson\, BMI President \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Nicholson | Chair\, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Members \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt\, Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat  Terry has been an urban planner in Ballarat\, Sydney\, Melbourne and London where he has worked on a large number of projects including strategic land use planning\, infrastructure planning\, developer contributions  and development assessment with an urban design and conservation area focus. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt | Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy\, Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water Steven has a deep understanding of the water sector drawn from more than 25 years of leading asset\, operations\, and project delivery teams in the industry. From project management\, water supply and quality to climate adaptation\, Steven has provided water\, recycled water and wastewater network services leadership in 5 different Water Corporations in Victoria\, across Melbourne and regional areas. Steven has fulfilled a number of operational and planning roles\, including managing Headworks\, Water Treatment\, Planning\, Developer Services\, Infrastructure Delivery\, Rural Channels and Water Resources. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy | Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert\, Chair of the Board of Ballarat Cemeteries Board Gayle is a distinguished leader in the Ballarat community\, known for her extensive contributions across various sectors. She has notably served as the Chair of the Trust Board for Ballarat Cemeteries\, where she has been instrumental in overseeing significant projects\, including the restoration of historic rotundas.Beyond her work with Ballarat Cemeteries\, Gayle has demonstrated a strong commitment to community services through her involvement with Child and Family Services (Cafs) Ballarat. During her nine-year tenure on the Board of Governance\, eight of which she served as Chair\, she led the organization through substantial strategic and governance transformations. Gayle’s dedication to the arts is evident through her position on the board of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale. Her extensive experience with for-purpose boards has equipped her with strategic insight\, fostering the growth and health of local community organisations over the past two decades. Through her various leadership roles\, Gayle Boschert has made significant contributions to the Ballarat community\, particularly in the sectors of community services\, arts\, and healthcare. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert | Chair of the Ballarat Cemeteries Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is proudly supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Bank Buninyong & District not only gives you access to award-winning financial products and services\, we’re also committed to returning profits to our local communities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $9.73 BMI members & $13.83 general admittance\, includes gst & bkg fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n After the Noise Kerri Rogan Don’t miss Kerri who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tours-ballarat-heritage-festival-3/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/BMI_upshot_evening.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T150000 DTSTAMP:20260511T154056 CREATED:20230515T053426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T053446Z UID:39816-1684245600-1684249200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 1 | Ballarat’s Changing Scene – Ballarat’s Growth: Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n6:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Bar open at 5pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$9.73 – $13.83 \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 Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat's Growth - Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Discussion: Chair\, Paula Nicholson\, BMI President \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Nicholson | Chair\, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Members \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt\, Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat  Terry has been an urban planner in Ballarat\, Sydney\, Melbourne and London where he has worked on a large number of projects including strategic land use planning\, infrastructure planning\, developer contributions  and development assessment with an urban design and conservation area focus. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt | Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy\, Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water Steven has a deep understanding of the water sector drawn from more than 25 years of leading asset\, operations\, and project delivery teams in the industry. From project management\, water supply and quality to climate adaptation\, Steven has provided water\, recycled water and wastewater network services leadership in 5 different Water Corporations in Victoria\, across Melbourne and regional areas. Steven has fulfilled a number of operational and planning roles\, including managing Headworks\, Water Treatment\, Planning\, Developer Services\, Infrastructure Delivery\, Rural Channels and Water Resources. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy | Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert\, Chair of the Board of Ballarat Cemeteries Board Gayle is a distinguished leader in the Ballarat community\, known for her extensive contributions across various sectors. She has notably served as the Chair of the Trust Board for Ballarat Cemeteries\, where she has been instrumental in overseeing significant projects\, including the restoration of historic rotundas.Beyond her work with Ballarat Cemeteries\, Gayle has demonstrated a strong commitment to community services through her involvement with Child and Family Services (Cafs) Ballarat. During her nine-year tenure on the Board of Governance\, eight of which she served as Chair\, she led the organization through substantial strategic and governance transformations. Gayle’s dedication to the arts is evident through her position on the board of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale. Her extensive experience with for-purpose boards has equipped her with strategic insight\, fostering the growth and health of local community organisations over the past two decades. Through her various leadership roles\, Gayle Boschert has made significant contributions to the Ballarat community\, particularly in the sectors of community services\, arts\, and healthcare. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert | Chair of the Ballarat Cemeteries Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is proudly supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Bank Buninyong & District not only gives you access to award-winning financial products and services\, we’re also committed to returning profits to our local communities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $9.73 BMI members & $13.83 general admittance\, includes gst & bkg fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n After the Noise Kerri Rogan Don’t miss Kerri who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-heritage-2/ LOCATION:Library Ground Floor\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/BMI-facade.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230523T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230523T160000 DTSTAMP:20260511T154056 CREATED:20230323T233214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T043831Z UID:36186-1684839600-1684857600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Living Heritage Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 1 | Ballarat’s Changing Scene – Ballarat’s Growth: Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n6:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Bar open at 5pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$9.73 – $13.83 \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 Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat's Growth - Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Discussion: Chair\, Paula Nicholson\, BMI President \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Nicholson | Chair\, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Members \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt\, Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat  Terry has been an urban planner in Ballarat\, Sydney\, Melbourne and London where he has worked on a large number of projects including strategic land use planning\, infrastructure planning\, developer contributions  and development assessment with an urban design and conservation area focus. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt | Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy\, Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water Steven has a deep understanding of the water sector drawn from more than 25 years of leading asset\, operations\, and project delivery teams in the industry. From project management\, water supply and quality to climate adaptation\, Steven has provided water\, recycled water and wastewater network services leadership in 5 different Water Corporations in Victoria\, across Melbourne and regional areas. Steven has fulfilled a number of operational and planning roles\, including managing Headworks\, Water Treatment\, Planning\, Developer Services\, Infrastructure Delivery\, Rural Channels and Water Resources. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy | Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert\, Chair of the Board of Ballarat Cemeteries Board Gayle is a distinguished leader in the Ballarat community\, known for her extensive contributions across various sectors. She has notably served as the Chair of the Trust Board for Ballarat Cemeteries\, where she has been instrumental in overseeing significant projects\, including the restoration of historic rotundas.Beyond her work with Ballarat Cemeteries\, Gayle has demonstrated a strong commitment to community services through her involvement with Child and Family Services (Cafs) Ballarat. During her nine-year tenure on the Board of Governance\, eight of which she served as Chair\, she led the organization through substantial strategic and governance transformations. Gayle’s dedication to the arts is evident through her position on the board of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale. Her extensive experience with for-purpose boards has equipped her with strategic insight\, fostering the growth and health of local community organisations over the past two decades. Through her various leadership roles\, Gayle Boschert has made significant contributions to the Ballarat community\, particularly in the sectors of community services\, arts\, and healthcare. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert | Chair of the Ballarat Cemeteries Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is proudly supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Bank Buninyong & District not only gives you access to award-winning financial products and services\, we’re also committed to returning profits to our local communities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $9.73 BMI members & $13.83 general admittance\, includes gst & bkg fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n After the Noise Kerri Rogan Don’t miss Kerri who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/living-heritage-ballaarat-mechanics-exhibitiion/ LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition,The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/6413133691792ea538a2c867.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230523T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230523T120000 DTSTAMP:20260511T154056 CREATED:20230321T000449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T050827Z UID:35640-1684837800-1684843200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2023 | Season 2\, Session 4 | Ballarat Heritage Festival DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 1 | Ballarat’s Changing Scene – Ballarat’s Growth: Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n6:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Bar open at 5pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$9.73 – $13.83 \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 Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat's Growth - Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Discussion: Chair\, Paula Nicholson\, BMI President \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Nicholson | Chair\, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Members \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt\, Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat  Terry has been an urban planner in Ballarat\, Sydney\, Melbourne and London where he has worked on a large number of projects including strategic land use planning\, infrastructure planning\, developer contributions  and development assessment with an urban design and conservation area focus. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt | Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy\, Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water Steven has a deep understanding of the water sector drawn from more than 25 years of leading asset\, operations\, and project delivery teams in the industry. From project management\, water supply and quality to climate adaptation\, Steven has provided water\, recycled water and wastewater network services leadership in 5 different Water Corporations in Victoria\, across Melbourne and regional areas. Steven has fulfilled a number of operational and planning roles\, including managing Headworks\, Water Treatment\, Planning\, Developer Services\, Infrastructure Delivery\, Rural Channels and Water Resources. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy | Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert\, Chair of the Board of Ballarat Cemeteries Board Gayle is a distinguished leader in the Ballarat community\, known for her extensive contributions across various sectors. She has notably served as the Chair of the Trust Board for Ballarat Cemeteries\, where she has been instrumental in overseeing significant projects\, including the restoration of historic rotundas.Beyond her work with Ballarat Cemeteries\, Gayle has demonstrated a strong commitment to community services through her involvement with Child and Family Services (Cafs) Ballarat. During her nine-year tenure on the Board of Governance\, eight of which she served as Chair\, she led the organization through substantial strategic and governance transformations. Gayle’s dedication to the arts is evident through her position on the board of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale. Her extensive experience with for-purpose boards has equipped her with strategic insight\, fostering the growth and health of local community organisations over the past two decades. Through her various leadership roles\, Gayle Boschert has made significant contributions to the Ballarat community\, particularly in the sectors of community services\, arts\, and healthcare. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert | Chair of the Ballarat Cemeteries Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is proudly supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Bank Buninyong & District not only gives you access to award-winning financial products and services\, we’re also committed to returning profits to our local communities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $9.73 BMI members & $13.83 general admittance\, includes gst & bkg fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n After the Noise Kerri Rogan Don’t miss Kerri who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-season-2-ballarat-heritage-festival-2/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Culture,The Collection,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/twilight-talks-gold-black-2023.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230522T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230522T160000 DTSTAMP:20260511T154056 CREATED:20230323T232402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T042634Z UID:36178-1684753200-1684771200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Living Heritage Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 1 | Ballarat’s Changing Scene – Ballarat’s Growth: Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n6:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Bar open at 5pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$9.73 – $13.83 \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 Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat's Growth - Infrastructure Pressures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Discussion: Chair\, Paula Nicholson\, BMI President \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paula Nicholson | Chair\, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Members \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt\, Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat  Terry has been an urban planner in Ballarat\, Sydney\, Melbourne and London where he has worked on a large number of projects including strategic land use planning\, infrastructure planning\, developer contributions  and development assessment with an urban design and conservation area focus. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Terry Natt | Strategic Planning Manager\, City of Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy\, Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water Steven has a deep understanding of the water sector drawn from more than 25 years of leading asset\, operations\, and project delivery teams in the industry. From project management\, water supply and quality to climate adaptation\, Steven has provided water\, recycled water and wastewater network services leadership in 5 different Water Corporations in Victoria\, across Melbourne and regional areas. Steven has fulfilled a number of operational and planning roles\, including managing Headworks\, Water Treatment\, Planning\, Developer Services\, Infrastructure Delivery\, Rural Channels and Water Resources. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven Healy | Head of Sustainable Infrastructure\, Central Highlands Water\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert\, Chair of the Board of Ballarat Cemeteries Board Gayle is a distinguished leader in the Ballarat community\, known for her extensive contributions across various sectors. She has notably served as the Chair of the Trust Board for Ballarat Cemeteries\, where she has been instrumental in overseeing significant projects\, including the restoration of historic rotundas.Beyond her work with Ballarat Cemeteries\, Gayle has demonstrated a strong commitment to community services through her involvement with Child and Family Services (Cafs) Ballarat. During her nine-year tenure on the Board of Governance\, eight of which she served as Chair\, she led the organization through substantial strategic and governance transformations. Gayle’s dedication to the arts is evident through her position on the board of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale. Her extensive experience with for-purpose boards has equipped her with strategic insight\, fostering the growth and health of local community organisations over the past two decades. Through her various leadership roles\, Gayle Boschert has made significant contributions to the Ballarat community\, particularly in the sectors of community services\, arts\, and healthcare. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gayle Boschert | Chair of the Ballarat Cemeteries Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is proudly supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Bank Buninyong & District not only gives you access to award-winning financial products and services\, we’re also committed to returning profits to our local communities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $9.73 BMI members & $13.83 general admittance\, includes gst & bkg fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n After the Noise Kerri Rogan Don’t miss Kerri who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/living-heritage-ballaarat-mechanics-exhibition-2/ LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition,The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/6413133691792ea538a2c867.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR