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:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250313T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250313T210000 DTSTAMP:20260507T175934 CREATED:20250211T042522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T061217Z UID:61914-1741894200-1741899600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | The Movie Teller 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 Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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-the-movie-teller/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Externally Produced Event,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sqaure-promo-bfs-update3.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250319T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250319T183000 DTSTAMP:20260507T175934 CREATED:20241219T033900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T113146Z UID:60810-1742405400-1742409000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 1 | Ballarat's Changing Scene - Change in Ballarat's Car Industry 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 Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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/ballarats-car-industry/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Ballarats-car-industry.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250319T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250319T203000 DTSTAMP:20260507T175934 CREATED:20250210T224700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T074547Z UID:61877-1742410800-1742416200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Calm Amidst Chaos: How to Deal with Difficult People 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 Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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/kadampa-meditation-series-19-mar-25/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/square-promo4-final.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250319T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250323T220000 DTSTAMP:20260507T175934 CREATED:20250131T042444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T091428Z UID:61594-1742410800-1742767200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Broadway to Ballarat: The Haunted Theatre 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 Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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/broadway-to-ballarat-the-haunted-theatre/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Comedy,Live Music,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/broadway-to-ballarat-promo-square.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Reuben Morgan":MAILTO:reuben.i.morgan@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250324T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250324T193000 DTSTAMP:20260507T175934 CREATED:20250213T025304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T051403Z UID:62065-1742839200-1742844600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Charlotte McConaghy 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 Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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/charlotte-mcconaghy/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/charlotte-sq-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250326T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250326T183000 DTSTAMP:20260507T175934 CREATED:20241219T034349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T113143Z UID:60812-1743010200-1743013800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 1 | Ballarat's Changing Scene - Changes to the Canadian Corridor 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 Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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/canadian-corridor/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/square-promo-individuals-canadian.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250326T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250326T203000 DTSTAMP:20260507T175934 CREATED:20250210T231615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T074545Z UID:61884-1743015600-1743021000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Calm Amidst Chaos: How to Deal with Difficult People 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 Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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/kadampa-meditation-series-26-mar-25/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/square-promo4-final.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250330T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250330T173000 DTSTAMP:20260507T175934 CREATED:20241126T231156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T161603Z UID:60217-1743343200-1743355800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:70th Anniversary Minerva Social | Scottish Country Dancing 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 Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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/scottish-country-dancing-2025/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:external event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ballarat-scottish-square-promo-final.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat Country Scottish Dancing":MAILTO:heathermross2021@outlook.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250401T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250401T193000 DTSTAMP:20260507T175934 CREATED:20250218T050634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T044951Z UID:62217-1743530400-1743535800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Mark Smith 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 Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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/mark-smith/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sq-promo-mark-smith.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250402T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250402T183000 DTSTAMP:20260507T175934 CREATED:20241219T035224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T113140Z UID:60820-1743615000-1743618600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 2 | Connections to War from a Ballarat Perspective: Dr Hardy 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 Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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/dr-hardy/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/dr-hard-square-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250402T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250402T203000 DTSTAMP:20260507T175934 CREATED:20250210T232440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T074541Z UID:61890-1743620400-1743625800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Calm Amidst Chaos: How to Deal with Difficult People 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 Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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/kadampa-meditation-series-2-apr-25/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/square-promo4-final.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250404T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250404T220000 DTSTAMP:20260507T175934 CREATED:20250403T233030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T040042Z UID:64276-1743793200-1743804000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:This is the Way the World Ends\, a Ballarat National Theatre Production 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 Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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/this-is-the-way-the-world-ends/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/TWWE-Square.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250405T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250405T230000 DTSTAMP:20260507T175934 CREATED:20250217T004441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T042123Z UID:62137-1743881400-1743894000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Zak Plays Zach: The Ultimate Zach Bryan Tribute Show 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 Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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/zak-plays-zach/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ZPZ-Ballarat-Mechanics-Institute-Poster-April-2025-5-square-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250406T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250406T170000 DTSTAMP:20260507T175934 CREATED:20250404T035555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T035937Z UID:64297-1743948000-1743958800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:This is the Way the World Ends\, a Ballarat National Theatre Production 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 Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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/this-is-the-way-the-world-ends-2/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/TWWE-Square.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250409T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250409T183000 DTSTAMP:20260507T175934 CREATED:20241219T040512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T113137Z UID:60826-1744219800-1744223400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 2 | Connections to War from a Ballarat Perspective: War Grieving - Doctor's Perspective 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 Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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/war-grieving-doctors-perspective/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/square-promo-war-grieving-doctors.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250409T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250409T200000 DTSTAMP:20260507T175934 CREATED:20250318T005938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T013240Z UID:62939-1744225200-1744228800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Ali Lowe & Vanessa McCausland 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 Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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/ali-lowe-vanessa-mccausland/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/promo-ali-vanessa.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250409T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250409T203000 DTSTAMP:20260507T175934 CREATED:20250210T232508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T074539Z UID:61891-1744225200-1744230600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Calm Amidst Chaos: How to Deal with Difficult People 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 Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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/kadampa-meditation-series-9-apr-25/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/square-promo4-final.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250410T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250410T210000 DTSTAMP:20260507T175934 CREATED:20250212T020827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T052500Z UID:61956-1744313400-1744318800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Red Rocket 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 Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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-red-rocket/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Externally Produced Event,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sqaure-promo-bfs-red-rocket-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250415T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250415T150000 DTSTAMP:20260507T175934 CREATED:20250106T033654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T230249Z UID:60933-1744725600-1744729200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute | Series 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 Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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/day-tours-jan-jun-2025/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BMI-woodcut_bags-low-res-1kb-e1703024949185.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250416T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250416T183000 DTSTAMP:20260507T175934 CREATED:20241219T044531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T113132Z UID:60832-1744824600-1744828200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 2 | Connections to War from a Ballarat Perspective: Medals and Memorabilia 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 Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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/medals-and-memorabilia/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/square-promo-individuals-medals-memoribilia.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250416T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250416T200000 DTSTAMP:20260507T175934 CREATED:20250210T232526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T234242Z UID:61892-1744830000-1744833600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Find Your Flow: A Buddhist Guide to an Effortless Life 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 Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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/kadampa-meditation-series-16-apr-25/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/square-promo3.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250422T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250513T150000 DTSTAMP:20260507T175934 CREATED:20250113T045602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T015148Z UID:61150-1745330400-1747148400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute | Australian Heritage Festival 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 Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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/day-tours-aust-heritage-fest/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Australian Heritage Festival,Festival,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BMI-woodcut_bags-low-res-1kb-e1703024949185.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250423T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250423T183000 DTSTAMP:20260507T175934 CREATED:20241219T044445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T113134Z UID:60830-1745429400-1745433000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 2 | Connections to War from a Ballarat Perspective: Feeling the Battlefield Spirits 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 Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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/stories-of-the-somme/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Australian Heritage Festival,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/square-promo-individuals-spirits.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250423T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250423T200000 DTSTAMP:20260507T175934 CREATED:20250211T000334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T234710Z UID:61899-1745434800-1745438400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Find Your Flow: A Buddhist Guide to an Effortless Life 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 Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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/kadampa-meditation-series-23-apr-25/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/square-promo3.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250425T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250425T203000 DTSTAMP:20260507T175934 CREATED:20250120T002601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T003154Z UID:61331-1745609400-1745613000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour\, Australian Heritage Festival\, This Tour is 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 Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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/minervas-secrets-night-tours-ahf-1/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Australian Heritage Festival,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Night Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/received_908662326866361-e1708918930337.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250425T213000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250425T223000 DTSTAMP:20260507T175934 CREATED:20250120T004138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T003145Z UID:61339-1745616600-1745620200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour\, Australian Heritage Festival\, Tour 2 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 Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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/minervas-secrets-night-tours-ahf-2/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Australian Heritage Festival,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Night Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/received_265285705882698-e1708919200874.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250426T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250426T200000 DTSTAMP:20260507T175934 CREATED:20250417T051337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T052656Z UID:64617-1745690400-1745697600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Beyond Limits | An Evening with Mick Marshall 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 Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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/mick-marshall/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Film,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/square-promo-mick-marshall.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250427T160000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250427T200000 DTSTAMP:20260507T175934 CREATED:20241129T225635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T162923Z UID:60381-1745769600-1745784000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ash Grunwald at the BMI 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 Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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/ash-grunwald/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ash-sq-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250429T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250429T193000 DTSTAMP:20260507T175934 CREATED:20250218T012450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T045401Z UID:62175-1745949600-1745955000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Shelley Burr 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 Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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/shelley-burr/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/square-promo-shelley-burr.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250430T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250430T183000 DTSTAMP:20260507T175934 CREATED:20250108T020658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T113126Z UID:60981-1746034200-1746037800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 2\, Special Event | The Life of Walter Withers 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 Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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/twilight-talks-life-of-walter-withers/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Australian Heritage Festival,Author Talk,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Library,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/square-promo-david-rathgen-final.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR