BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.16.3//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:20200404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20201003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20210403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20211002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20220402T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20221001T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210521T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210521T220000 DTSTAMP:20260609T012610 CREATED:20210420T070707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210422T034425Z UID:2978-1621623600-1621634400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Witching Hour & A Night of Spiritualism | 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 | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRE-SALE | Fashion Parade and Afternoon Tea | Vintage & Collectables\n Ticket available for PRE-SALE from 10am Thursday 6 August until... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – June 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/twhnos/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/9eaabc75ac1614e0c0a34022a61ccffd.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210515T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210515T220000 DTSTAMP:20260609T012610 CREATED:20210422T033137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T231755Z UID:3181-1621108800-1621116000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Red Mill Revue! 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 | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRE-SALE | Fashion Parade and Afternoon Tea | Vintage & Collectables\n Ticket available for PRE-SALE from 10am Thursday 6 August until... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – June 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/red-mill-revue-bmi/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Externally Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/97829b69f439fbbd7b03e06407a84938.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210514T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210514T220000 DTSTAMP:20260609T012610 CREATED:20210407T085224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210422T034437Z UID:2705-1621018800-1621029600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Suffrajitsu & Playing the Ghost | 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 | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRE-SALE | Fashion Parade and Afternoon Tea | Vintage & Collectables\n Ticket available for PRE-SALE from 10am Thursday 6 August until... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – June 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/sptg/ LOCATION:BMI – Multiple Spaces\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/3bc4d070a929e13e1b5ff308cfa1ee65-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210509T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210509T150000 DTSTAMP:20260609T012610 CREATED:20210420T070704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210422T034447Z UID:2976-1620565200-1620572400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Journey to the Southern Cross | 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 | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRE-SALE | Fashion Parade and Afternoon Tea | Vintage & Collectables\n Ticket available for PRE-SALE from 10am Thursday 6 August until... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – June 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/jttsc/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/482bcdd02fa8fe3ddd75d368445021b7.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210508T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210508T193000 DTSTAMP:20260609T012610 CREATED:20210420T070704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210808T032122Z UID:2975-1620496800-1620502200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Murder Mystery | The Peculiar Demise of William Bailey 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 | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRE-SALE | Fashion Parade and Afternoon Tea | Vintage & Collectables\n Ticket available for PRE-SALE from 10am Thursday 6 August until... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – June 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/william-bailey-mystery/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/186456208_1883618885121481_3037375389238591407_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210501T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210501T233000 DTSTAMP:20260609T012610 CREATED:20210422T032210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T231804Z UID:3161-1619892000-1619911800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Rock Ballarat Burlesque Showcase 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 | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRE-SALE | Fashion Parade and Afternoon Tea | Vintage & Collectables\n Ticket available for PRE-SALE from 10am Thursday 6 August until... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – June 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/rock-ballarat-burlesque-showcase/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/burlesque-ii-small-1046x1479-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210328T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210328T170000 DTSTAMP:20260609T012610 CREATED:20210308T064055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T231821Z UID:2365-1616943600-1616950800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Keep the Circle Unbroken - 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 | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRE-SALE | Fashion Parade and Afternoon Tea | Vintage & Collectables\n Ticket available for PRE-SALE from 10am Thursday 6 August until... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – June 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/ktcu/ LOCATION:BMI – Multiple Spaces\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/540137b6bebec0055e539e5a54d24651.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210318T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210318T210000 DTSTAMP:20260609T012611 CREATED:20210308T063321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T231833Z UID:2357-1616094000-1616101200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:MICF Class Clowns | Ballarat Heat 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 | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRE-SALE | Fashion Parade and Afternoon Tea | Vintage & Collectables\n Ticket available for PRE-SALE from 10am Thursday 6 August until... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – June 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/class-clowns-2021/ LOCATION:BMI – Multiple Spaces\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/88e0e8e29bd66f49a899dbff909c887c.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210313T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210313T223000 DTSTAMP:20260609T012611 CREATED:20210308T063350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T231845Z UID:2361-1615662000-1615674600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Big Women | Presented by LadderFrame Theatre 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 | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRE-SALE | Fashion Parade and Afternoon Tea | Vintage & Collectables\n Ticket available for PRE-SALE from 10am Thursday 6 August until... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – June 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/big-women/ LOCATION:BMI – Multiple Spaces\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/9bed223c4c2963ef1986371ff06f951f.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR