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:20210403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20211002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20220402T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20221001T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20230401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20230930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220816T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220816T150000 DTSTAMP:20260507T030442 CREATED:20220719T222923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220804T054226Z UID:20406-1660658400-1660662000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:The Great Aussie Road Trip: Heather Ewart in Conversation | NOW SOLD OUT. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAward-winning journalist Heather Ewart hits the Back Roads to Ballarat to journey through her great Australian road trips. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Ewart \n \n Over a career spanning four decades\, Heather Ewart has been senior political reporter and a foreign correspondent posted to London\, Washington and Brussels. Raised on a farm in country Victoria\, her adventures have come full circle to see her hosting ABC TV’s popular program Back Roads.   In Ewart’s new book\, Back Roads: The Great Aussie Road Trip\, the much-loved journalist shares hot tips from her travels around Australia. From ideas on where to go and when to go\, what to pack and what to see – she covers it all.   For this in-conversation event\, she will be in conversation with Emma Mary Hall at Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss the joyous moments of her road trips and share practical tips for discovering lesser-known parts of this beautiful country.     Presented in partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Great Aussie Road Trip \n \n Heather’s favourite road trips around Australia\, revealing towns and communities outside the mainstream – and the colourful inhabitants whose grit and humour will uplift and inspire you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather will be hosted by Emma Mary Hall \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Mary Hall is a theatre writer and performer\, based in Ballarat. Emma has written three award-winning solo works (We May Have to Choose\, Ode to Man and World Problems)\, performing them nationally and overseas. In early 2024\, World Problems received a mainstage season at Melbourne Theatre Company\, performed by Carly Sheppard\, which toured to regional venues across Victoria. Emma also manages the Rat Lab in the Ballarat Arts Incubator\, a space for Ballarat artists needing space to develop their new theatre projects and/or local stories for live performance. World Problems is published by Currency Press. Ode to Man is published by Playlab. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Partner. Presented in partnership The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost/Bookings:  $10 per person (plus bkg fee) We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookseller. Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira 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 Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-16-august-2022-copy/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/tours-banner-draft-cropped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220811T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220811T213000 DTSTAMP:20260507T030442 CREATED:20220803T063454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T064057Z UID:21164-1660244400-1660253400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - Little Woods DESCRIPTION:The Great Aussie Road Trip: Heather Ewart in Conversation | NOW SOLD OUT. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAward-winning journalist Heather Ewart hits the Back Roads to Ballarat to journey through her great Australian road trips. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Ewart \n \n Over a career spanning four decades\, Heather Ewart has been senior political reporter and a foreign correspondent posted to London\, Washington and Brussels. Raised on a farm in country Victoria\, her adventures have come full circle to see her hosting ABC TV’s popular program Back Roads.   In Ewart’s new book\, Back Roads: The Great Aussie Road Trip\, the much-loved journalist shares hot tips from her travels around Australia. From ideas on where to go and when to go\, what to pack and what to see – she covers it all.   For this in-conversation event\, she will be in conversation with Emma Mary Hall at Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss the joyous moments of her road trips and share practical tips for discovering lesser-known parts of this beautiful country.     Presented in partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Great Aussie Road Trip \n \n Heather’s favourite road trips around Australia\, revealing towns and communities outside the mainstream – and the colourful inhabitants whose grit and humour will uplift and inspire you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather will be hosted by Emma Mary Hall \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Mary Hall is a theatre writer and performer\, based in Ballarat. Emma has written three award-winning solo works (We May Have to Choose\, Ode to Man and World Problems)\, performing them nationally and overseas. In early 2024\, World Problems received a mainstage season at Melbourne Theatre Company\, performed by Carly Sheppard\, which toured to regional venues across Victoria. Emma also manages the Rat Lab in the Ballarat Arts Incubator\, a space for Ballarat artists needing space to develop their new theatre projects and/or local stories for live performance. World Problems is published by Currency Press. Ode to Man is published by Playlab. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Partner. Presented in partnership The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost/Bookings:  $10 per person (plus bkg fee) We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookseller. Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira 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 Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-little-woods/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/little-woods-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220809T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220809T150000 DTSTAMP:20260507T030442 CREATED:20220719T222830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220804T053726Z UID:20405-1660053600-1660057200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:The Great Aussie Road Trip: Heather Ewart in Conversation | NOW SOLD OUT. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAward-winning journalist Heather Ewart hits the Back Roads to Ballarat to journey through her great Australian road trips. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Ewart \n \n Over a career spanning four decades\, Heather Ewart has been senior political reporter and a foreign correspondent posted to London\, Washington and Brussels. Raised on a farm in country Victoria\, her adventures have come full circle to see her hosting ABC TV’s popular program Back Roads.   In Ewart’s new book\, Back Roads: The Great Aussie Road Trip\, the much-loved journalist shares hot tips from her travels around Australia. From ideas on where to go and when to go\, what to pack and what to see – she covers it all.   For this in-conversation event\, she will be in conversation with Emma Mary Hall at Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss the joyous moments of her road trips and share practical tips for discovering lesser-known parts of this beautiful country.     Presented in partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Great Aussie Road Trip \n \n Heather’s favourite road trips around Australia\, revealing towns and communities outside the mainstream – and the colourful inhabitants whose grit and humour will uplift and inspire you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather will be hosted by Emma Mary Hall \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Mary Hall is a theatre writer and performer\, based in Ballarat. Emma has written three award-winning solo works (We May Have to Choose\, Ode to Man and World Problems)\, performing them nationally and overseas. In early 2024\, World Problems received a mainstage season at Melbourne Theatre Company\, performed by Carly Sheppard\, which toured to regional venues across Victoria. Emma also manages the Rat Lab in the Ballarat Arts Incubator\, a space for Ballarat artists needing space to develop their new theatre projects and/or local stories for live performance. World Problems is published by Currency Press. Ode to Man is published by Playlab. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Partner. Presented in partnership The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost/Bookings:  $10 per person (plus bkg fee) We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookseller. Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira 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 Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-9-august-2022-copy/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/tours-banner-draft-cropped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220802T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220802T150000 DTSTAMP:20260507T030442 CREATED:20220719T222720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T223449Z UID:20404-1659448800-1659452400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:The Great Aussie Road Trip: Heather Ewart in Conversation | NOW SOLD OUT. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAward-winning journalist Heather Ewart hits the Back Roads to Ballarat to journey through her great Australian road trips. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Ewart \n \n Over a career spanning four decades\, Heather Ewart has been senior political reporter and a foreign correspondent posted to London\, Washington and Brussels. Raised on a farm in country Victoria\, her adventures have come full circle to see her hosting ABC TV’s popular program Back Roads.   In Ewart’s new book\, Back Roads: The Great Aussie Road Trip\, the much-loved journalist shares hot tips from her travels around Australia. From ideas on where to go and when to go\, what to pack and what to see – she covers it all.   For this in-conversation event\, she will be in conversation with Emma Mary Hall at Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss the joyous moments of her road trips and share practical tips for discovering lesser-known parts of this beautiful country.     Presented in partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Great Aussie Road Trip \n \n Heather’s favourite road trips around Australia\, revealing towns and communities outside the mainstream – and the colourful inhabitants whose grit and humour will uplift and inspire you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather will be hosted by Emma Mary Hall \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Mary Hall is a theatre writer and performer\, based in Ballarat. Emma has written three award-winning solo works (We May Have to Choose\, Ode to Man and World Problems)\, performing them nationally and overseas. In early 2024\, World Problems received a mainstage season at Melbourne Theatre Company\, performed by Carly Sheppard\, which toured to regional venues across Victoria. Emma also manages the Rat Lab in the Ballarat Arts Incubator\, a space for Ballarat artists needing space to develop their new theatre projects and/or local stories for live performance. World Problems is published by Currency Press. Ode to Man is published by Playlab. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Partner. Presented in partnership The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost/Bookings:  $10 per person (plus bkg fee) We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookseller. Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira 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 Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-2-august-2022-copy/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/tours-banner-draft-cropped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220802T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221024T150000 DTSTAMP:20260507T030442 CREATED:20220801T223637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T004102Z UID:20986-1659434400-1666623600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Invention\, innovation & environment display DESCRIPTION:The Great Aussie Road Trip: Heather Ewart in Conversation | NOW SOLD OUT. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAward-winning journalist Heather Ewart hits the Back Roads to Ballarat to journey through her great Australian road trips. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Ewart \n \n Over a career spanning four decades\, Heather Ewart has been senior political reporter and a foreign correspondent posted to London\, Washington and Brussels. Raised on a farm in country Victoria\, her adventures have come full circle to see her hosting ABC TV’s popular program Back Roads.   In Ewart’s new book\, Back Roads: The Great Aussie Road Trip\, the much-loved journalist shares hot tips from her travels around Australia. From ideas on where to go and when to go\, what to pack and what to see – she covers it all.   For this in-conversation event\, she will be in conversation with Emma Mary Hall at Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss the joyous moments of her road trips and share practical tips for discovering lesser-known parts of this beautiful country.     Presented in partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Great Aussie Road Trip \n \n Heather’s favourite road trips around Australia\, revealing towns and communities outside the mainstream – and the colourful inhabitants whose grit and humour will uplift and inspire you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather will be hosted by Emma Mary Hall \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Mary Hall is a theatre writer and performer\, based in Ballarat. Emma has written three award-winning solo works (We May Have to Choose\, Ode to Man and World Problems)\, performing them nationally and overseas. In early 2024\, World Problems received a mainstage season at Melbourne Theatre Company\, performed by Carly Sheppard\, which toured to regional venues across Victoria. Emma also manages the Rat Lab in the Ballarat Arts Incubator\, a space for Ballarat artists needing space to develop their new theatre projects and/or local stories for live performance. World Problems is published by Currency Press. Ode to Man is published by Playlab. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Partner. Presented in partnership The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost/Bookings:  $10 per person (plus bkg fee) We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookseller. Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira 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 Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/innovation-environment/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/twilight-talks-2022-season-2-banner-e1664508717818.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220728T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220728T150000 DTSTAMP:20260507T030442 CREATED:20220629T045708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220630T023250Z UID:19781-1659013200-1659020400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Current Affairs Dialogue | Discussion Group DESCRIPTION:The Great Aussie Road Trip: Heather Ewart in Conversation | NOW SOLD OUT. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAward-winning journalist Heather Ewart hits the Back Roads to Ballarat to journey through her great Australian road trips. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Ewart \n \n Over a career spanning four decades\, Heather Ewart has been senior political reporter and a foreign correspondent posted to London\, Washington and Brussels. Raised on a farm in country Victoria\, her adventures have come full circle to see her hosting ABC TV’s popular program Back Roads.   In Ewart’s new book\, Back Roads: The Great Aussie Road Trip\, the much-loved journalist shares hot tips from her travels around Australia. From ideas on where to go and when to go\, what to pack and what to see – she covers it all.   For this in-conversation event\, she will be in conversation with Emma Mary Hall at Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss the joyous moments of her road trips and share practical tips for discovering lesser-known parts of this beautiful country.     Presented in partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Great Aussie Road Trip \n \n Heather’s favourite road trips around Australia\, revealing towns and communities outside the mainstream – and the colourful inhabitants whose grit and humour will uplift and inspire you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather will be hosted by Emma Mary Hall \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Mary Hall is a theatre writer and performer\, based in Ballarat. Emma has written three award-winning solo works (We May Have to Choose\, Ode to Man and World Problems)\, performing them nationally and overseas. In early 2024\, World Problems received a mainstage season at Melbourne Theatre Company\, performed by Carly Sheppard\, which toured to regional venues across Victoria. Emma also manages the Rat Lab in the Ballarat Arts Incubator\, a space for Ballarat artists needing space to develop their new theatre projects and/or local stories for live performance. World Problems is published by Currency Press. Ode to Man is published by Playlab. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Partner. Presented in partnership The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost/Bookings:  $10 per person (plus bkg fee) We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookseller. Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira 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 Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/current-affairs-dialogue-1/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Current-Affairs-logo-cropped.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220727T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220727T123000 DTSTAMP:20260507T030442 CREATED:20220419T014429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T214102Z UID:18302-1658917800-1658925000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Paper bead-making with Faye Heininger | 27 July - Session 2 of 2 | Now fully booked DESCRIPTION:The Great Aussie Road Trip: Heather Ewart in Conversation | NOW SOLD OUT. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAward-winning journalist Heather Ewart hits the Back Roads to Ballarat to journey through her great Australian road trips. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Ewart \n \n Over a career spanning four decades\, Heather Ewart has been senior political reporter and a foreign correspondent posted to London\, Washington and Brussels. Raised on a farm in country Victoria\, her adventures have come full circle to see her hosting ABC TV’s popular program Back Roads.   In Ewart’s new book\, Back Roads: The Great Aussie Road Trip\, the much-loved journalist shares hot tips from her travels around Australia. From ideas on where to go and when to go\, what to pack and what to see – she covers it all.   For this in-conversation event\, she will be in conversation with Emma Mary Hall at Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss the joyous moments of her road trips and share practical tips for discovering lesser-known parts of this beautiful country.     Presented in partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Great Aussie Road Trip \n \n Heather’s favourite road trips around Australia\, revealing towns and communities outside the mainstream – and the colourful inhabitants whose grit and humour will uplift and inspire you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather will be hosted by Emma Mary Hall \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Mary Hall is a theatre writer and performer\, based in Ballarat. Emma has written three award-winning solo works (We May Have to Choose\, Ode to Man and World Problems)\, performing them nationally and overseas. In early 2024\, World Problems received a mainstage season at Melbourne Theatre Company\, performed by Carly Sheppard\, which toured to regional venues across Victoria. Emma also manages the Rat Lab in the Ballarat Arts Incubator\, a space for Ballarat artists needing space to develop their new theatre projects and/or local stories for live performance. World Problems is published by Currency Press. Ode to Man is published by Playlab. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Partner. Presented in partnership The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost/Bookings:  $10 per person (plus bkg fee) We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookseller. Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira 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 Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/paper-bead-making-with-faye-heininger-27-july-session-2/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG_1508-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220726T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220726T150000 DTSTAMP:20260507T030442 CREATED:20220719T222414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T223509Z UID:20403-1658844000-1658847600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:The Great Aussie Road Trip: Heather Ewart in Conversation | NOW SOLD OUT. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAward-winning journalist Heather Ewart hits the Back Roads to Ballarat to journey through her great Australian road trips. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Ewart \n \n Over a career spanning four decades\, Heather Ewart has been senior political reporter and a foreign correspondent posted to London\, Washington and Brussels. Raised on a farm in country Victoria\, her adventures have come full circle to see her hosting ABC TV’s popular program Back Roads.   In Ewart’s new book\, Back Roads: The Great Aussie Road Trip\, the much-loved journalist shares hot tips from her travels around Australia. From ideas on where to go and when to go\, what to pack and what to see – she covers it all.   For this in-conversation event\, she will be in conversation with Emma Mary Hall at Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss the joyous moments of her road trips and share practical tips for discovering lesser-known parts of this beautiful country.     Presented in partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Great Aussie Road Trip \n \n Heather’s favourite road trips around Australia\, revealing towns and communities outside the mainstream – and the colourful inhabitants whose grit and humour will uplift and inspire you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather will be hosted by Emma Mary Hall \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Mary Hall is a theatre writer and performer\, based in Ballarat. Emma has written three award-winning solo works (We May Have to Choose\, Ode to Man and World Problems)\, performing them nationally and overseas. In early 2024\, World Problems received a mainstage season at Melbourne Theatre Company\, performed by Carly Sheppard\, which toured to regional venues across Victoria. Emma also manages the Rat Lab in the Ballarat Arts Incubator\, a space for Ballarat artists needing space to develop their new theatre projects and/or local stories for live performance. World Problems is published by Currency Press. Ode to Man is published by Playlab. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Partner. Presented in partnership The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost/Bookings:  $10 per person (plus bkg fee) We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookseller. Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira 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 Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-26-july-2022-copy/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/tours-banner-draft-cropped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220726T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220726T120000 DTSTAMP:20260507T030442 CREATED:20220629T051619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T052138Z UID:19799-1658831400-1658836800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Reading Room | 26 July DESCRIPTION:The Great Aussie Road Trip: Heather Ewart in Conversation | NOW SOLD OUT. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAward-winning journalist Heather Ewart hits the Back Roads to Ballarat to journey through her great Australian road trips. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Ewart \n \n Over a career spanning four decades\, Heather Ewart has been senior political reporter and a foreign correspondent posted to London\, Washington and Brussels. Raised on a farm in country Victoria\, her adventures have come full circle to see her hosting ABC TV’s popular program Back Roads.   In Ewart’s new book\, Back Roads: The Great Aussie Road Trip\, the much-loved journalist shares hot tips from her travels around Australia. From ideas on where to go and when to go\, what to pack and what to see – she covers it all.   For this in-conversation event\, she will be in conversation with Emma Mary Hall at Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss the joyous moments of her road trips and share practical tips for discovering lesser-known parts of this beautiful country.     Presented in partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Great Aussie Road Trip \n \n Heather’s favourite road trips around Australia\, revealing towns and communities outside the mainstream – and the colourful inhabitants whose grit and humour will uplift and inspire you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather will be hosted by Emma Mary Hall \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Mary Hall is a theatre writer and performer\, based in Ballarat. Emma has written three award-winning solo works (We May Have to Choose\, Ode to Man and World Problems)\, performing them nationally and overseas. In early 2024\, World Problems received a mainstage season at Melbourne Theatre Company\, performed by Carly Sheppard\, which toured to regional venues across Victoria. Emma also manages the Rat Lab in the Ballarat Arts Incubator\, a space for Ballarat artists needing space to develop their new theatre projects and/or local stories for live performance. World Problems is published by Currency Press. Ode to Man is published by Playlab. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Partner. Presented in partnership The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost/Bookings:  $10 per person (plus bkg fee) We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookseller. Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira 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 Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-reading-room-26-july/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/the-reading-room-event-header-final-e1640069925423.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220725T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220725T190000 DTSTAMP:20260507T030442 CREATED:20220609T043335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T034816Z UID:19402-1658768400-1658775600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BMI Fundraiser | Carols in Winter | Ballarat Singers & Little Brass Band DESCRIPTION:The Great Aussie Road Trip: Heather Ewart in Conversation | NOW SOLD OUT. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAward-winning journalist Heather Ewart hits the Back Roads to Ballarat to journey through her great Australian road trips. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Ewart \n \n Over a career spanning four decades\, Heather Ewart has been senior political reporter and a foreign correspondent posted to London\, Washington and Brussels. Raised on a farm in country Victoria\, her adventures have come full circle to see her hosting ABC TV’s popular program Back Roads.   In Ewart’s new book\, Back Roads: The Great Aussie Road Trip\, the much-loved journalist shares hot tips from her travels around Australia. From ideas on where to go and when to go\, what to pack and what to see – she covers it all.   For this in-conversation event\, she will be in conversation with Emma Mary Hall at Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss the joyous moments of her road trips and share practical tips for discovering lesser-known parts of this beautiful country.     Presented in partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Great Aussie Road Trip \n \n Heather’s favourite road trips around Australia\, revealing towns and communities outside the mainstream – and the colourful inhabitants whose grit and humour will uplift and inspire you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather will be hosted by Emma Mary Hall \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Mary Hall is a theatre writer and performer\, based in Ballarat. Emma has written three award-winning solo works (We May Have to Choose\, Ode to Man and World Problems)\, performing them nationally and overseas. In early 2024\, World Problems received a mainstage season at Melbourne Theatre Company\, performed by Carly Sheppard\, which toured to regional venues across Victoria. Emma also manages the Rat Lab in the Ballarat Arts Incubator\, a space for Ballarat artists needing space to develop their new theatre projects and/or local stories for live performance. World Problems is published by Currency Press. Ode to Man is published by Playlab. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Partner. Presented in partnership The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost/Bookings:  $10 per person (plus bkg fee) We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookseller. Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira 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 Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/carols-in-winter/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Carols-banner-final-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220720T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220720T143000 DTSTAMP:20260507T030442 CREATED:20220418T233225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T214254Z UID:18281-1658313000-1658327400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Paper bead-making with Faye Heininger | 20 July - Session 1 of 2 | Now fully booked DESCRIPTION:The Great Aussie Road Trip: Heather Ewart in Conversation | NOW SOLD OUT. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAward-winning journalist Heather Ewart hits the Back Roads to Ballarat to journey through her great Australian road trips. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Ewart \n \n Over a career spanning four decades\, Heather Ewart has been senior political reporter and a foreign correspondent posted to London\, Washington and Brussels. Raised on a farm in country Victoria\, her adventures have come full circle to see her hosting ABC TV’s popular program Back Roads.   In Ewart’s new book\, Back Roads: The Great Aussie Road Trip\, the much-loved journalist shares hot tips from her travels around Australia. From ideas on where to go and when to go\, what to pack and what to see – she covers it all.   For this in-conversation event\, she will be in conversation with Emma Mary Hall at Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss the joyous moments of her road trips and share practical tips for discovering lesser-known parts of this beautiful country.     Presented in partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Great Aussie Road Trip \n \n Heather’s favourite road trips around Australia\, revealing towns and communities outside the mainstream – and the colourful inhabitants whose grit and humour will uplift and inspire you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather will be hosted by Emma Mary Hall \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Mary Hall is a theatre writer and performer\, based in Ballarat. Emma has written three award-winning solo works (We May Have to Choose\, Ode to Man and World Problems)\, performing them nationally and overseas. In early 2024\, World Problems received a mainstage season at Melbourne Theatre Company\, performed by Carly Sheppard\, which toured to regional venues across Victoria. Emma also manages the Rat Lab in the Ballarat Arts Incubator\, a space for Ballarat artists needing space to develop their new theatre projects and/or local stories for live performance. World Problems is published by Currency Press. Ode to Man is published by Playlab. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Partner. Presented in partnership The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost/Bookings:  $10 per person (plus bkg fee) We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookseller. Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira 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 Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/paper-bead-making-with-faye-heininger-20-july/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG_1508-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220719T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220719T150000 DTSTAMP:20260507T030442 CREATED:20220719T222213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T223524Z UID:20401-1658239200-1658242800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:The Great Aussie Road Trip: Heather Ewart in Conversation | NOW SOLD OUT. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAward-winning journalist Heather Ewart hits the Back Roads to Ballarat to journey through her great Australian road trips. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Ewart \n \n Over a career spanning four decades\, Heather Ewart has been senior political reporter and a foreign correspondent posted to London\, Washington and Brussels. Raised on a farm in country Victoria\, her adventures have come full circle to see her hosting ABC TV’s popular program Back Roads.   In Ewart’s new book\, Back Roads: The Great Aussie Road Trip\, the much-loved journalist shares hot tips from her travels around Australia. From ideas on where to go and when to go\, what to pack and what to see – she covers it all.   For this in-conversation event\, she will be in conversation with Emma Mary Hall at Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss the joyous moments of her road trips and share practical tips for discovering lesser-known parts of this beautiful country.     Presented in partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Great Aussie Road Trip \n \n Heather’s favourite road trips around Australia\, revealing towns and communities outside the mainstream – and the colourful inhabitants whose grit and humour will uplift and inspire you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather will be hosted by Emma Mary Hall \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Mary Hall is a theatre writer and performer\, based in Ballarat. Emma has written three award-winning solo works (We May Have to Choose\, Ode to Man and World Problems)\, performing them nationally and overseas. In early 2024\, World Problems received a mainstage season at Melbourne Theatre Company\, performed by Carly Sheppard\, which toured to regional venues across Victoria. Emma also manages the Rat Lab in the Ballarat Arts Incubator\, a space for Ballarat artists needing space to develop their new theatre projects and/or local stories for live performance. World Problems is published by Currency Press. Ode to Man is published by Playlab. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Partner. Presented in partnership The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost/Bookings:  $10 per person (plus bkg fee) We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookseller. Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira 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 Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-19-july-2022-copy/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/tours-banner-draft-cropped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220714T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220714T213000 DTSTAMP:20260507T030442 CREATED:20220623T024935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T025812Z UID:19749-1657825200-1657834200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - High Ground DESCRIPTION:The Great Aussie Road Trip: Heather Ewart in Conversation | NOW SOLD OUT. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAward-winning journalist Heather Ewart hits the Back Roads to Ballarat to journey through her great Australian road trips. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Ewart \n \n Over a career spanning four decades\, Heather Ewart has been senior political reporter and a foreign correspondent posted to London\, Washington and Brussels. Raised on a farm in country Victoria\, her adventures have come full circle to see her hosting ABC TV’s popular program Back Roads.   In Ewart’s new book\, Back Roads: The Great Aussie Road Trip\, the much-loved journalist shares hot tips from her travels around Australia. From ideas on where to go and when to go\, what to pack and what to see – she covers it all.   For this in-conversation event\, she will be in conversation with Emma Mary Hall at Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss the joyous moments of her road trips and share practical tips for discovering lesser-known parts of this beautiful country.     Presented in partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Great Aussie Road Trip \n \n Heather’s favourite road trips around Australia\, revealing towns and communities outside the mainstream – and the colourful inhabitants whose grit and humour will uplift and inspire you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather will be hosted by Emma Mary Hall \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Mary Hall is a theatre writer and performer\, based in Ballarat. Emma has written three award-winning solo works (We May Have to Choose\, Ode to Man and World Problems)\, performing them nationally and overseas. In early 2024\, World Problems received a mainstage season at Melbourne Theatre Company\, performed by Carly Sheppard\, which toured to regional venues across Victoria. Emma also manages the Rat Lab in the Ballarat Arts Incubator\, a space for Ballarat artists needing space to develop their new theatre projects and/or local stories for live performance. World Problems is published by Currency Press. Ode to Man is published by Playlab. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Partner. Presented in partnership The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost/Bookings:  $10 per person (plus bkg fee) We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookseller. Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira 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 Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-high-ground/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/high-ground-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220714T184500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220714T200000 DTSTAMP:20260507T030442 CREATED:20220607T004435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T232426Z UID:19301-1657824300-1657828800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BMI Fundraiser | The Phantom of the Open DESCRIPTION:The Great Aussie Road Trip: Heather Ewart in Conversation | NOW SOLD OUT. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAward-winning journalist Heather Ewart hits the Back Roads to Ballarat to journey through her great Australian road trips. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Ewart \n \n Over a career spanning four decades\, Heather Ewart has been senior political reporter and a foreign correspondent posted to London\, Washington and Brussels. Raised on a farm in country Victoria\, her adventures have come full circle to see her hosting ABC TV’s popular program Back Roads.   In Ewart’s new book\, Back Roads: The Great Aussie Road Trip\, the much-loved journalist shares hot tips from her travels around Australia. From ideas on where to go and when to go\, what to pack and what to see – she covers it all.   For this in-conversation event\, she will be in conversation with Emma Mary Hall at Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss the joyous moments of her road trips and share practical tips for discovering lesser-known parts of this beautiful country.     Presented in partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Great Aussie Road Trip \n \n Heather’s favourite road trips around Australia\, revealing towns and communities outside the mainstream – and the colourful inhabitants whose grit and humour will uplift and inspire you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather will be hosted by Emma Mary Hall \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Mary Hall is a theatre writer and performer\, based in Ballarat. Emma has written three award-winning solo works (We May Have to Choose\, Ode to Man and World Problems)\, performing them nationally and overseas. In early 2024\, World Problems received a mainstage season at Melbourne Theatre Company\, performed by Carly Sheppard\, which toured to regional venues across Victoria. Emma also manages the Rat Lab in the Ballarat Arts Incubator\, a space for Ballarat artists needing space to develop their new theatre projects and/or local stories for live performance. World Problems is published by Currency Press. Ode to Man is published by Playlab. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Partner. Presented in partnership The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost/Bookings:  $10 per person (plus bkg fee) We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookseller. Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira 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 Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-phantom-of-the-open/ LOCATION:Regent Cinemas Ballarat\, 49 Lydiard Street North\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/fun-the-phantom-of-the-open-banner-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220704T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220728T160000 DTSTAMP:20260507T030443 CREATED:20220614T060046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220617T012414Z UID:19529-1656928800-1659024000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Exhibition of works Lillipilli Beads\, Faye Heininger DESCRIPTION:The Great Aussie Road Trip: Heather Ewart in Conversation | NOW SOLD OUT. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAward-winning journalist Heather Ewart hits the Back Roads to Ballarat to journey through her great Australian road trips. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Ewart \n \n Over a career spanning four decades\, Heather Ewart has been senior political reporter and a foreign correspondent posted to London\, Washington and Brussels. Raised on a farm in country Victoria\, her adventures have come full circle to see her hosting ABC TV’s popular program Back Roads.   In Ewart’s new book\, Back Roads: The Great Aussie Road Trip\, the much-loved journalist shares hot tips from her travels around Australia. From ideas on where to go and when to go\, what to pack and what to see – she covers it all.   For this in-conversation event\, she will be in conversation with Emma Mary Hall at Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss the joyous moments of her road trips and share practical tips for discovering lesser-known parts of this beautiful country.     Presented in partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Great Aussie Road Trip \n \n Heather’s favourite road trips around Australia\, revealing towns and communities outside the mainstream – and the colourful inhabitants whose grit and humour will uplift and inspire you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather will be hosted by Emma Mary Hall \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Mary Hall is a theatre writer and performer\, based in Ballarat. Emma has written three award-winning solo works (We May Have to Choose\, Ode to Man and World Problems)\, performing them nationally and overseas. In early 2024\, World Problems received a mainstage season at Melbourne Theatre Company\, performed by Carly Sheppard\, which toured to regional venues across Victoria. Emma also manages the Rat Lab in the Ballarat Arts Incubator\, a space for Ballarat artists needing space to develop their new theatre projects and/or local stories for live performance. World Problems is published by Currency Press. Ode to Man is published by Playlab. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Partner. Presented in partnership The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost/Bookings:  $10 per person (plus bkg fee) We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookseller. Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira 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 Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/exhibition-of-lillipilli-beads/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Exhibition,The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_2871-rotated-e1655427437685.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220701T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220701T230000 DTSTAMP:20260507T030443 CREATED:20220606T034426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T034426Z UID:19295-1656702000-1656716400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Fanny Lumsden's Deep in the Fallow Tour DESCRIPTION:The Great Aussie Road Trip: Heather Ewart in Conversation | NOW SOLD OUT. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAward-winning journalist Heather Ewart hits the Back Roads to Ballarat to journey through her great Australian road trips. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Ewart \n \n Over a career spanning four decades\, Heather Ewart has been senior political reporter and a foreign correspondent posted to London\, Washington and Brussels. Raised on a farm in country Victoria\, her adventures have come full circle to see her hosting ABC TV’s popular program Back Roads.   In Ewart’s new book\, Back Roads: The Great Aussie Road Trip\, the much-loved journalist shares hot tips from her travels around Australia. From ideas on where to go and when to go\, what to pack and what to see – she covers it all.   For this in-conversation event\, she will be in conversation with Emma Mary Hall at Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss the joyous moments of her road trips and share practical tips for discovering lesser-known parts of this beautiful country.     Presented in partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Great Aussie Road Trip \n \n Heather’s favourite road trips around Australia\, revealing towns and communities outside the mainstream – and the colourful inhabitants whose grit and humour will uplift and inspire you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather will be hosted by Emma Mary Hall \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Mary Hall is a theatre writer and performer\, based in Ballarat. Emma has written three award-winning solo works (We May Have to Choose\, Ode to Man and World Problems)\, performing them nationally and overseas. In early 2024\, World Problems received a mainstage season at Melbourne Theatre Company\, performed by Carly Sheppard\, which toured to regional venues across Victoria. Emma also manages the Rat Lab in the Ballarat Arts Incubator\, a space for Ballarat artists needing space to develop their new theatre projects and/or local stories for live performance. World Problems is published by Currency Press. Ode to Man is published by Playlab. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Partner. Presented in partnership The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost/Bookings:  $10 per person (plus bkg fee) We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookseller. Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira 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 Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/fallow/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/62822e0f1111f4204c192b1d-e1654487275688.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220629T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220629T130000 DTSTAMP:20260507T030443 CREATED:20220405T013807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T005259Z UID:17907-1656498600-1656507600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Painting with Geoff Roderick | 29 June 22 | Now fully booked DESCRIPTION:The Great Aussie Road Trip: Heather Ewart in Conversation | NOW SOLD OUT. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAward-winning journalist Heather Ewart hits the Back Roads to Ballarat to journey through her great Australian road trips. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Ewart \n \n Over a career spanning four decades\, Heather Ewart has been senior political reporter and a foreign correspondent posted to London\, Washington and Brussels. Raised on a farm in country Victoria\, her adventures have come full circle to see her hosting ABC TV’s popular program Back Roads.   In Ewart’s new book\, Back Roads: The Great Aussie Road Trip\, the much-loved journalist shares hot tips from her travels around Australia. From ideas on where to go and when to go\, what to pack and what to see – she covers it all.   For this in-conversation event\, she will be in conversation with Emma Mary Hall at Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss the joyous moments of her road trips and share practical tips for discovering lesser-known parts of this beautiful country.     Presented in partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Great Aussie Road Trip \n \n Heather’s favourite road trips around Australia\, revealing towns and communities outside the mainstream – and the colourful inhabitants whose grit and humour will uplift and inspire you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather will be hosted by Emma Mary Hall \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Mary Hall is a theatre writer and performer\, based in Ballarat. Emma has written three award-winning solo works (We May Have to Choose\, Ode to Man and World Problems)\, performing them nationally and overseas. In early 2024\, World Problems received a mainstage season at Melbourne Theatre Company\, performed by Carly Sheppard\, which toured to regional venues across Victoria. Emma also manages the Rat Lab in the Ballarat Arts Incubator\, a space for Ballarat artists needing space to develop their new theatre projects and/or local stories for live performance. World Problems is published by Currency Press. Ode to Man is published by Playlab. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Partner. Presented in partnership The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost/Bookings:  $10 per person (plus bkg fee) We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookseller. Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira 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 Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/painting-with-geoff-roderick-29-june-22/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_6524.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220628T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220628T120000 DTSTAMP:20260507T030443 CREATED:20220603T035206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T035300Z UID:19243-1656412200-1656417600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Reading Room | 28 June DESCRIPTION:The Great Aussie Road Trip: Heather Ewart in Conversation | NOW SOLD OUT. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAward-winning journalist Heather Ewart hits the Back Roads to Ballarat to journey through her great Australian road trips. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Ewart \n \n Over a career spanning four decades\, Heather Ewart has been senior political reporter and a foreign correspondent posted to London\, Washington and Brussels. Raised on a farm in country Victoria\, her adventures have come full circle to see her hosting ABC TV’s popular program Back Roads.   In Ewart’s new book\, Back Roads: The Great Aussie Road Trip\, the much-loved journalist shares hot tips from her travels around Australia. From ideas on where to go and when to go\, what to pack and what to see – she covers it all.   For this in-conversation event\, she will be in conversation with Emma Mary Hall at Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss the joyous moments of her road trips and share practical tips for discovering lesser-known parts of this beautiful country.     Presented in partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Great Aussie Road Trip \n \n Heather’s favourite road trips around Australia\, revealing towns and communities outside the mainstream – and the colourful inhabitants whose grit and humour will uplift and inspire you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather will be hosted by Emma Mary Hall \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Mary Hall is a theatre writer and performer\, based in Ballarat. Emma has written three award-winning solo works (We May Have to Choose\, Ode to Man and World Problems)\, performing them nationally and overseas. In early 2024\, World Problems received a mainstage season at Melbourne Theatre Company\, performed by Carly Sheppard\, which toured to regional venues across Victoria. Emma also manages the Rat Lab in the Ballarat Arts Incubator\, a space for Ballarat artists needing space to develop their new theatre projects and/or local stories for live performance. World Problems is published by Currency Press. Ode to Man is published by Playlab. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Partner. Presented in partnership The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost/Bookings:  $10 per person (plus bkg fee) We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookseller. Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira 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 Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-reading-room-28-june-22/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/the-reading-room-event-header-final-e1640069925423.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220622T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220622T130000 DTSTAMP:20260507T030443 CREATED:20220405T013548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T055055Z UID:17905-1655893800-1655902800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Painting with Geoff Roderick | 22 June 22 | Now fully booked DESCRIPTION:The Great Aussie Road Trip: Heather Ewart in Conversation | NOW SOLD OUT. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAward-winning journalist Heather Ewart hits the Back Roads to Ballarat to journey through her great Australian road trips. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Ewart \n \n Over a career spanning four decades\, Heather Ewart has been senior political reporter and a foreign correspondent posted to London\, Washington and Brussels. Raised on a farm in country Victoria\, her adventures have come full circle to see her hosting ABC TV’s popular program Back Roads.   In Ewart’s new book\, Back Roads: The Great Aussie Road Trip\, the much-loved journalist shares hot tips from her travels around Australia. From ideas on where to go and when to go\, what to pack and what to see – she covers it all.   For this in-conversation event\, she will be in conversation with Emma Mary Hall at Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss the joyous moments of her road trips and share practical tips for discovering lesser-known parts of this beautiful country.     Presented in partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Great Aussie Road Trip \n \n Heather’s favourite road trips around Australia\, revealing towns and communities outside the mainstream – and the colourful inhabitants whose grit and humour will uplift and inspire you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather will be hosted by Emma Mary Hall \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Mary Hall is a theatre writer and performer\, based in Ballarat. Emma has written three award-winning solo works (We May Have to Choose\, Ode to Man and World Problems)\, performing them nationally and overseas. In early 2024\, World Problems received a mainstage season at Melbourne Theatre Company\, performed by Carly Sheppard\, which toured to regional venues across Victoria. Emma also manages the Rat Lab in the Ballarat Arts Incubator\, a space for Ballarat artists needing space to develop their new theatre projects and/or local stories for live performance. World Problems is published by Currency Press. Ode to Man is published by Playlab. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Partner. Presented in partnership The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost/Bookings:  $10 per person (plus bkg fee) We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookseller. Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira 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 Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/painting-with-geoff-roderick-22-june-22/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_6524.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220619T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220619T160000 DTSTAMP:20260507T030443 CREATED:20220527T005602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T034930Z UID:19112-1655649000-1655654400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Toying With The Classics - Ballarat Symphony Orchestra DESCRIPTION:The Great Aussie Road Trip: Heather Ewart in Conversation | NOW SOLD OUT. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAward-winning journalist Heather Ewart hits the Back Roads to Ballarat to journey through her great Australian road trips. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Ewart \n \n Over a career spanning four decades\, Heather Ewart has been senior political reporter and a foreign correspondent posted to London\, Washington and Brussels. Raised on a farm in country Victoria\, her adventures have come full circle to see her hosting ABC TV’s popular program Back Roads.   In Ewart’s new book\, Back Roads: The Great Aussie Road Trip\, the much-loved journalist shares hot tips from her travels around Australia. From ideas on where to go and when to go\, what to pack and what to see – she covers it all.   For this in-conversation event\, she will be in conversation with Emma Mary Hall at Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss the joyous moments of her road trips and share practical tips for discovering lesser-known parts of this beautiful country.     Presented in partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Great Aussie Road Trip \n \n Heather’s favourite road trips around Australia\, revealing towns and communities outside the mainstream – and the colourful inhabitants whose grit and humour will uplift and inspire you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather will be hosted by Emma Mary Hall \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Mary Hall is a theatre writer and performer\, based in Ballarat. Emma has written three award-winning solo works (We May Have to Choose\, Ode to Man and World Problems)\, performing them nationally and overseas. In early 2024\, World Problems received a mainstage season at Melbourne Theatre Company\, performed by Carly Sheppard\, which toured to regional venues across Victoria. Emma also manages the Rat Lab in the Ballarat Arts Incubator\, a space for Ballarat artists needing space to develop their new theatre projects and/or local stories for live performance. World Problems is published by Currency Press. Ode to Man is published by Playlab. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Partner. Presented in partnership The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost/Bookings:  $10 per person (plus bkg fee) We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookseller. Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira 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 Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bsojune22/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Art programs,Classical Music,Externally Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Toying-With-the-Classics-BMI-Events-alternative-graphic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220615T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220615T130000 DTSTAMP:20260507T030443 CREATED:20220405T013513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T011000Z UID:17903-1655289000-1655298000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Painting with Geoff Roderick | 15 June 22 | Now fully booked DESCRIPTION:The Great Aussie Road Trip: Heather Ewart in Conversation | NOW SOLD OUT. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAward-winning journalist Heather Ewart hits the Back Roads to Ballarat to journey through her great Australian road trips. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Ewart \n \n Over a career spanning four decades\, Heather Ewart has been senior political reporter and a foreign correspondent posted to London\, Washington and Brussels. Raised on a farm in country Victoria\, her adventures have come full circle to see her hosting ABC TV’s popular program Back Roads.   In Ewart’s new book\, Back Roads: The Great Aussie Road Trip\, the much-loved journalist shares hot tips from her travels around Australia. From ideas on where to go and when to go\, what to pack and what to see – she covers it all.   For this in-conversation event\, she will be in conversation with Emma Mary Hall at Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss the joyous moments of her road trips and share practical tips for discovering lesser-known parts of this beautiful country.     Presented in partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Great Aussie Road Trip \n \n Heather’s favourite road trips around Australia\, revealing towns and communities outside the mainstream – and the colourful inhabitants whose grit and humour will uplift and inspire you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather will be hosted by Emma Mary Hall \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Mary Hall is a theatre writer and performer\, based in Ballarat. Emma has written three award-winning solo works (We May Have to Choose\, Ode to Man and World Problems)\, performing them nationally and overseas. In early 2024\, World Problems received a mainstage season at Melbourne Theatre Company\, performed by Carly Sheppard\, which toured to regional venues across Victoria. Emma also manages the Rat Lab in the Ballarat Arts Incubator\, a space for Ballarat artists needing space to develop their new theatre projects and/or local stories for live performance. World Problems is published by Currency Press. Ode to Man is published by Playlab. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Partner. Presented in partnership The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost/Bookings:  $10 per person (plus bkg fee) We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookseller. Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira 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 Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/painting-with-geoff-roderick-15-june-22/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_6524.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220610T210000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220610T210000 DTSTAMP:20260507T030443 CREATED:20220518T012107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T012107Z UID:18917-1654894800-1654894800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:LaNCE TV - Live in Concert with Motor City Sounds DESCRIPTION:The Great Aussie Road Trip: Heather Ewart in Conversation | NOW SOLD OUT. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAward-winning journalist Heather Ewart hits the Back Roads to Ballarat to journey through her great Australian road trips. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Ewart \n \n Over a career spanning four decades\, Heather Ewart has been senior political reporter and a foreign correspondent posted to London\, Washington and Brussels. Raised on a farm in country Victoria\, her adventures have come full circle to see her hosting ABC TV’s popular program Back Roads.   In Ewart’s new book\, Back Roads: The Great Aussie Road Trip\, the much-loved journalist shares hot tips from her travels around Australia. From ideas on where to go and when to go\, what to pack and what to see – she covers it all.   For this in-conversation event\, she will be in conversation with Emma Mary Hall at Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss the joyous moments of her road trips and share practical tips for discovering lesser-known parts of this beautiful country.     Presented in partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Great Aussie Road Trip \n \n Heather’s favourite road trips around Australia\, revealing towns and communities outside the mainstream – and the colourful inhabitants whose grit and humour will uplift and inspire you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather will be hosted by Emma Mary Hall \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Mary Hall is a theatre writer and performer\, based in Ballarat. Emma has written three award-winning solo works (We May Have to Choose\, Ode to Man and World Problems)\, performing them nationally and overseas. In early 2024\, World Problems received a mainstage season at Melbourne Theatre Company\, performed by Carly Sheppard\, which toured to regional venues across Victoria. Emma also manages the Rat Lab in the Ballarat Arts Incubator\, a space for Ballarat artists needing space to develop their new theatre projects and/or local stories for live performance. World Problems is published by Currency Press. Ode to Man is published by Playlab. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Partner. Presented in partnership The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost/Bookings:  $10 per person (plus bkg fee) We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookseller. Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira 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 Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/lance-tv-live/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Comedy,Externally Produced Event,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Lance-TV-events-image-v1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220609T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220609T213000 DTSTAMP:20260507T030443 CREATED:20220204T070341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T070341Z UID:15929-1654801200-1654810200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - Herself DESCRIPTION:The Great Aussie Road Trip: Heather Ewart in Conversation | NOW SOLD OUT. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAward-winning journalist Heather Ewart hits the Back Roads to Ballarat to journey through her great Australian road trips. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Ewart \n \n Over a career spanning four decades\, Heather Ewart has been senior political reporter and a foreign correspondent posted to London\, Washington and Brussels. Raised on a farm in country Victoria\, her adventures have come full circle to see her hosting ABC TV’s popular program Back Roads.   In Ewart’s new book\, Back Roads: The Great Aussie Road Trip\, the much-loved journalist shares hot tips from her travels around Australia. From ideas on where to go and when to go\, what to pack and what to see – she covers it all.   For this in-conversation event\, she will be in conversation with Emma Mary Hall at Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss the joyous moments of her road trips and share practical tips for discovering lesser-known parts of this beautiful country.     Presented in partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Great Aussie Road Trip \n \n Heather’s favourite road trips around Australia\, revealing towns and communities outside the mainstream – and the colourful inhabitants whose grit and humour will uplift and inspire you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather will be hosted by Emma Mary Hall \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Mary Hall is a theatre writer and performer\, based in Ballarat. Emma has written three award-winning solo works (We May Have to Choose\, Ode to Man and World Problems)\, performing them nationally and overseas. In early 2024\, World Problems received a mainstage season at Melbourne Theatre Company\, performed by Carly Sheppard\, which toured to regional venues across Victoria. Emma also manages the Rat Lab in the Ballarat Arts Incubator\, a space for Ballarat artists needing space to develop their new theatre projects and/or local stories for live performance. World Problems is published by Currency Press. Ode to Man is published by Playlab. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Partner. Presented in partnership The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost/Bookings:  $10 per person (plus bkg fee) We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookseller. Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira 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 Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-herself/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/3396.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220608T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220608T190000 DTSTAMP:20260507T030443 CREATED:20220407T041019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T011029Z UID:18088-1654709400-1654714800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Wendy McCarthy: Don’t Be Too Polite\, Girls DESCRIPTION:The Great Aussie Road Trip: Heather Ewart in Conversation | NOW SOLD OUT. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAward-winning journalist Heather Ewart hits the Back Roads to Ballarat to journey through her great Australian road trips. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Ewart \n \n Over a career spanning four decades\, Heather Ewart has been senior political reporter and a foreign correspondent posted to London\, Washington and Brussels. Raised on a farm in country Victoria\, her adventures have come full circle to see her hosting ABC TV’s popular program Back Roads.   In Ewart’s new book\, Back Roads: The Great Aussie Road Trip\, the much-loved journalist shares hot tips from her travels around Australia. From ideas on where to go and when to go\, what to pack and what to see – she covers it all.   For this in-conversation event\, she will be in conversation with Emma Mary Hall at Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss the joyous moments of her road trips and share practical tips for discovering lesser-known parts of this beautiful country.     Presented in partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Great Aussie Road Trip \n \n Heather’s favourite road trips around Australia\, revealing towns and communities outside the mainstream – and the colourful inhabitants whose grit and humour will uplift and inspire you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather will be hosted by Emma Mary Hall \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Mary Hall is a theatre writer and performer\, based in Ballarat. Emma has written three award-winning solo works (We May Have to Choose\, Ode to Man and World Problems)\, performing them nationally and overseas. In early 2024\, World Problems received a mainstage season at Melbourne Theatre Company\, performed by Carly Sheppard\, which toured to regional venues across Victoria. Emma also manages the Rat Lab in the Ballarat Arts Incubator\, a space for Ballarat artists needing space to develop their new theatre projects and/or local stories for live performance. World Problems is published by Currency Press. Ode to Man is published by Playlab. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Partner. Presented in partnership The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost/Bookings:  $10 per person (plus bkg fee) We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookseller. Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira 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 Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/wendy-mccarthy/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/bb1f9cc7aa6a4b9ab0346a46dc81733d_content_medium.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220608T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220608T130000 DTSTAMP:20260507T030443 CREATED:20220405T005315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010528Z UID:17896-1654684200-1654693200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Painting with Geoff Roderick | 8 June 22 | Now fully booked DESCRIPTION:The Great Aussie Road Trip: Heather Ewart in Conversation | NOW SOLD OUT. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAward-winning journalist Heather Ewart hits the Back Roads to Ballarat to journey through her great Australian road trips. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Ewart \n \n Over a career spanning four decades\, Heather Ewart has been senior political reporter and a foreign correspondent posted to London\, Washington and Brussels. Raised on a farm in country Victoria\, her adventures have come full circle to see her hosting ABC TV’s popular program Back Roads.   In Ewart’s new book\, Back Roads: The Great Aussie Road Trip\, the much-loved journalist shares hot tips from her travels around Australia. From ideas on where to go and when to go\, what to pack and what to see – she covers it all.   For this in-conversation event\, she will be in conversation with Emma Mary Hall at Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss the joyous moments of her road trips and share practical tips for discovering lesser-known parts of this beautiful country.     Presented in partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Great Aussie Road Trip \n \n Heather’s favourite road trips around Australia\, revealing towns and communities outside the mainstream – and the colourful inhabitants whose grit and humour will uplift and inspire you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather will be hosted by Emma Mary Hall \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Mary Hall is a theatre writer and performer\, based in Ballarat. Emma has written three award-winning solo works (We May Have to Choose\, Ode to Man and World Problems)\, performing them nationally and overseas. In early 2024\, World Problems received a mainstage season at Melbourne Theatre Company\, performed by Carly Sheppard\, which toured to regional venues across Victoria. Emma also manages the Rat Lab in the Ballarat Arts Incubator\, a space for Ballarat artists needing space to develop their new theatre projects and/or local stories for live performance. World Problems is published by Currency Press. Ode to Man is published by Playlab. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Partner. Presented in partnership The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost/Bookings:  $10 per person (plus bkg fee) We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookseller. Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira 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 Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/painting-with-geoff-roderick-8-june-22/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_6524.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220531T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220531T120000 DTSTAMP:20260507T030443 CREATED:20220426T044236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220603T035153Z UID:18548-1653993000-1653998400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Reading Room | 31 May DESCRIPTION:The Great Aussie Road Trip: Heather Ewart in Conversation | NOW SOLD OUT. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAward-winning journalist Heather Ewart hits the Back Roads to Ballarat to journey through her great Australian road trips. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Ewart \n \n Over a career spanning four decades\, Heather Ewart has been senior political reporter and a foreign correspondent posted to London\, Washington and Brussels. Raised on a farm in country Victoria\, her adventures have come full circle to see her hosting ABC TV’s popular program Back Roads.   In Ewart’s new book\, Back Roads: The Great Aussie Road Trip\, the much-loved journalist shares hot tips from her travels around Australia. From ideas on where to go and when to go\, what to pack and what to see – she covers it all.   For this in-conversation event\, she will be in conversation with Emma Mary Hall at Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss the joyous moments of her road trips and share practical tips for discovering lesser-known parts of this beautiful country.     Presented in partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Great Aussie Road Trip \n \n Heather’s favourite road trips around Australia\, revealing towns and communities outside the mainstream – and the colourful inhabitants whose grit and humour will uplift and inspire you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather will be hosted by Emma Mary Hall \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Mary Hall is a theatre writer and performer\, based in Ballarat. Emma has written three award-winning solo works (We May Have to Choose\, Ode to Man and World Problems)\, performing them nationally and overseas. In early 2024\, World Problems received a mainstage season at Melbourne Theatre Company\, performed by Carly Sheppard\, which toured to regional venues across Victoria. Emma also manages the Rat Lab in the Ballarat Arts Incubator\, a space for Ballarat artists needing space to develop their new theatre projects and/or local stories for live performance. World Problems is published by Currency Press. Ode to Man is published by Playlab. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Partner. Presented in partnership The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost/Bookings:  $10 per person (plus bkg fee) We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookseller. Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira 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 Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-reading-room-31-may-22/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/the-reading-room-event-header-final-e1640069925423.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220517T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220704T110000 DTSTAMP:20260507T030443 CREATED:20220731T230312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220731T230312Z UID:20941-1652785200-1656932400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Many Roles of Nellie Melba Exhibition Copy DESCRIPTION:The Great Aussie Road Trip: Heather Ewart in Conversation | NOW SOLD OUT. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAward-winning journalist Heather Ewart hits the Back Roads to Ballarat to journey through her great Australian road trips. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Ewart \n \n Over a career spanning four decades\, Heather Ewart has been senior political reporter and a foreign correspondent posted to London\, Washington and Brussels. Raised on a farm in country Victoria\, her adventures have come full circle to see her hosting ABC TV’s popular program Back Roads.   In Ewart’s new book\, Back Roads: The Great Aussie Road Trip\, the much-loved journalist shares hot tips from her travels around Australia. From ideas on where to go and when to go\, what to pack and what to see – she covers it all.   For this in-conversation event\, she will be in conversation with Emma Mary Hall at Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss the joyous moments of her road trips and share practical tips for discovering lesser-known parts of this beautiful country.     Presented in partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Great Aussie Road Trip \n \n Heather’s favourite road trips around Australia\, revealing towns and communities outside the mainstream – and the colourful inhabitants whose grit and humour will uplift and inspire you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather will be hosted by Emma Mary Hall \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Mary Hall is a theatre writer and performer\, based in Ballarat. Emma has written three award-winning solo works (We May Have to Choose\, Ode to Man and World Problems)\, performing them nationally and overseas. In early 2024\, World Problems received a mainstage season at Melbourne Theatre Company\, performed by Carly Sheppard\, which toured to regional venues across Victoria. Emma also manages the Rat Lab in the Ballarat Arts Incubator\, a space for Ballarat artists needing space to develop their new theatre projects and/or local stories for live performance. World Problems is published by Currency Press. Ode to Man is published by Playlab. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Partner. Presented in partnership The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost/Bookings:  $10 per person (plus bkg fee) We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookseller. Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira 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 Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-many-roles-of-nellie-melba-exhibition-copy/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ss-web-banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220517T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220704T110000 DTSTAMP:20260507T030443 CREATED:20220512T045918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220617T010748Z UID:18783-1652785200-1656932400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Many Roles of Nellie Melba Exhibition DESCRIPTION:The Great Aussie Road Trip: Heather Ewart in Conversation | NOW SOLD OUT. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAward-winning journalist Heather Ewart hits the Back Roads to Ballarat to journey through her great Australian road trips. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Ewart \n \n Over a career spanning four decades\, Heather Ewart has been senior political reporter and a foreign correspondent posted to London\, Washington and Brussels. Raised on a farm in country Victoria\, her adventures have come full circle to see her hosting ABC TV’s popular program Back Roads.   In Ewart’s new book\, Back Roads: The Great Aussie Road Trip\, the much-loved journalist shares hot tips from her travels around Australia. From ideas on where to go and when to go\, what to pack and what to see – she covers it all.   For this in-conversation event\, she will be in conversation with Emma Mary Hall at Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss the joyous moments of her road trips and share practical tips for discovering lesser-known parts of this beautiful country.     Presented in partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Great Aussie Road Trip \n \n Heather’s favourite road trips around Australia\, revealing towns and communities outside the mainstream – and the colourful inhabitants whose grit and humour will uplift and inspire you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather will be hosted by Emma Mary Hall \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Mary Hall is a theatre writer and performer\, based in Ballarat. Emma has written three award-winning solo works (We May Have to Choose\, Ode to Man and World Problems)\, performing them nationally and overseas. In early 2024\, World Problems received a mainstage season at Melbourne Theatre Company\, performed by Carly Sheppard\, which toured to regional venues across Victoria. Emma also manages the Rat Lab in the Ballarat Arts Incubator\, a space for Ballarat artists needing space to develop their new theatre projects and/or local stories for live performance. World Problems is published by Currency Press. Ode to Man is published by Playlab. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Partner. Presented in partnership The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost/Bookings:  $10 per person (plus bkg fee) We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookseller. Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira 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 Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-many-roles-of-nellie-melba-exhibition/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ss-web-banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220512T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220512T213000 DTSTAMP:20260507T030443 CREATED:20220204T064213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T064213Z UID:15925-1652382000-1652391000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - Lamb DESCRIPTION:The Great Aussie Road Trip: Heather Ewart in Conversation | NOW SOLD OUT. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAward-winning journalist Heather Ewart hits the Back Roads to Ballarat to journey through her great Australian road trips. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Ewart \n \n Over a career spanning four decades\, Heather Ewart has been senior political reporter and a foreign correspondent posted to London\, Washington and Brussels. Raised on a farm in country Victoria\, her adventures have come full circle to see her hosting ABC TV’s popular program Back Roads.   In Ewart’s new book\, Back Roads: The Great Aussie Road Trip\, the much-loved journalist shares hot tips from her travels around Australia. From ideas on where to go and when to go\, what to pack and what to see – she covers it all.   For this in-conversation event\, she will be in conversation with Emma Mary Hall at Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss the joyous moments of her road trips and share practical tips for discovering lesser-known parts of this beautiful country.     Presented in partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Great Aussie Road Trip \n \n Heather’s favourite road trips around Australia\, revealing towns and communities outside the mainstream – and the colourful inhabitants whose grit and humour will uplift and inspire you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather will be hosted by Emma Mary Hall \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Mary Hall is a theatre writer and performer\, based in Ballarat. Emma has written three award-winning solo works (We May Have to Choose\, Ode to Man and World Problems)\, performing them nationally and overseas. In early 2024\, World Problems received a mainstage season at Melbourne Theatre Company\, performed by Carly Sheppard\, which toured to regional venues across Victoria. Emma also manages the Rat Lab in the Ballarat Arts Incubator\, a space for Ballarat artists needing space to develop their new theatre projects and/or local stories for live performance. World Problems is published by Currency Press. Ode to Man is published by Playlab. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Partner. Presented in partnership The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost/Bookings:  $10 per person (plus bkg fee) We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookseller. Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira 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 Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-lamb/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screen-Shot-2021-07-26-at-8.23.27-AM-e1643956860937.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220511T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220511T183000 DTSTAMP:20260507T030443 CREATED:20220310T000624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T005651Z UID:16956-1652288400-1652293800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Yarrowee: Uncovering the secrets of the Ballarat River | Session 5 DESCRIPTION:The Great Aussie Road Trip: Heather Ewart in Conversation | NOW SOLD OUT. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAward-winning journalist Heather Ewart hits the Back Roads to Ballarat to journey through her great Australian road trips. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Ewart \n \n Over a career spanning four decades\, Heather Ewart has been senior political reporter and a foreign correspondent posted to London\, Washington and Brussels. Raised on a farm in country Victoria\, her adventures have come full circle to see her hosting ABC TV’s popular program Back Roads.   In Ewart’s new book\, Back Roads: The Great Aussie Road Trip\, the much-loved journalist shares hot tips from her travels around Australia. From ideas on where to go and when to go\, what to pack and what to see – she covers it all.   For this in-conversation event\, she will be in conversation with Emma Mary Hall at Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss the joyous moments of her road trips and share practical tips for discovering lesser-known parts of this beautiful country.     Presented in partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Great Aussie Road Trip \n \n Heather’s favourite road trips around Australia\, revealing towns and communities outside the mainstream – and the colourful inhabitants whose grit and humour will uplift and inspire you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather will be hosted by Emma Mary Hall \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Mary Hall is a theatre writer and performer\, based in Ballarat. Emma has written three award-winning solo works (We May Have to Choose\, Ode to Man and World Problems)\, performing them nationally and overseas. In early 2024\, World Problems received a mainstage season at Melbourne Theatre Company\, performed by Carly Sheppard\, which toured to regional venues across Victoria. Emma also manages the Rat Lab in the Ballarat Arts Incubator\, a space for Ballarat artists needing space to develop their new theatre projects and/or local stories for live performance. World Problems is published by Currency Press. Ode to Man is published by Playlab. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Partner. Presented in partnership The Wheeler Centre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost/Bookings:  $10 per person (plus bkg fee) We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookseller. Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira 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 Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/2022-twilight-talks-season-1-session-5/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/tt-banner-22-V2.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR