BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20220402T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20221001T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20230401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20230930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230723T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230723T200000 DTSTAMP:20260619T084619 CREATED:20230705T040742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T041742Z UID:41337-1690138800-1690142400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tours DESCRIPTION:Internationally bestselling author Dervla McTiernan comes to Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss her suspenseful new novel about two families at war.   \n \n \n \n \n \n What Happened to Nina? \n \n \n \n \n \n by Dervla McTiernan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina and Simon are the perfect couple. Young\, fun and deeply in love. Until they leave for a weekend at his family’s cabin in Vermont\, and only Simon comes home. What happened to Nina? Nobody knows. Simon’s explanation about what happened in their last hours together doesn’t add up. Nina’s parents push the police for answers\, and Simon’s parents rush to protect him. They hire expensive lawyers and a PR firm that quickly ramps up a vicious\, nothing-is-off-limits media campaign. How far will his family go to keep him safe? Soon\, facts are lost in a swirl of accusation and counter-accusation. Everyone chooses a side\, and the story goes viral\, fueled by armchair investigators and wild conspiracy theories and illustrated with pretty pictures taken from Nina’s social media accounts. Journalists descend on their small Vermont town\, followed by a few obsessive “fans.” How far will her family go to get to the truth? Nina’s family is under siege\, but they never lose sight of the only thing that really matters — finding their daughter. Out-gunned by Simon’s wealthy\, powerful family\, Nina’s parents recognize that if playing by the rules won’t get them anywhere\, it’s time to break them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Dervla \n \n Dervla McTiernan is the critically acclaimed author of five novels\, including The Murder Rule\, which was a New York Times thriller of the year. She has won multiple prizes\, including a Ned Kelly Award\, Davitt Awards\, a Barry Award\, and an International Thriller Writers Award. She is also the author of four novellas\, and her audio novella\, The Sisters\, was a four-week number one bestseller in the United States.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla McTiernan | Photo Julia Dunin Photography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla will be In-Conversation with \n \n Local ABC Journalist – Lexie Jeuniewic Lexie is a reporter for ABC Ballarat\, covering radio\, digital\, and television. She previously worked as a senior reporter for 9News Sunshine Coast and as a video journalist for 9News Border North-East. You can follow Lexi on Twitter @LexieGJeuniewic. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lexie Jeuniewic\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 Supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Cost/Bookings: This is a Free event. We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Flyer \n \n \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 BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tours-1/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/night-tours-square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230722T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230722T200000 DTSTAMP:20260619T084619 CREATED:20230620T044609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T234644Z UID:40732-1690052400-1690056000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Feltopia World Tour | Randy Feltface DESCRIPTION:Internationally bestselling author Dervla McTiernan comes to Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss her suspenseful new novel about two families at war.   \n \n \n \n \n \n What Happened to Nina? \n \n \n \n \n \n by Dervla McTiernan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina and Simon are the perfect couple. Young\, fun and deeply in love. Until they leave for a weekend at his family’s cabin in Vermont\, and only Simon comes home. What happened to Nina? Nobody knows. Simon’s explanation about what happened in their last hours together doesn’t add up. Nina’s parents push the police for answers\, and Simon’s parents rush to protect him. They hire expensive lawyers and a PR firm that quickly ramps up a vicious\, nothing-is-off-limits media campaign. How far will his family go to keep him safe? Soon\, facts are lost in a swirl of accusation and counter-accusation. Everyone chooses a side\, and the story goes viral\, fueled by armchair investigators and wild conspiracy theories and illustrated with pretty pictures taken from Nina’s social media accounts. Journalists descend on their small Vermont town\, followed by a few obsessive “fans.” How far will her family go to get to the truth? Nina’s family is under siege\, but they never lose sight of the only thing that really matters — finding their daughter. Out-gunned by Simon’s wealthy\, powerful family\, Nina’s parents recognize that if playing by the rules won’t get them anywhere\, it’s time to break them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Dervla \n \n Dervla McTiernan is the critically acclaimed author of five novels\, including The Murder Rule\, which was a New York Times thriller of the year. She has won multiple prizes\, including a Ned Kelly Award\, Davitt Awards\, a Barry Award\, and an International Thriller Writers Award. She is also the author of four novellas\, and her audio novella\, The Sisters\, was a four-week number one bestseller in the United States.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla McTiernan | Photo Julia Dunin Photography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla will be In-Conversation with \n \n Local ABC Journalist – Lexie Jeuniewic Lexie is a reporter for ABC Ballarat\, covering radio\, digital\, and television. She previously worked as a senior reporter for 9News Sunshine Coast and as a video journalist for 9News Border North-East. You can follow Lexi on Twitter @LexieGJeuniewic. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lexie Jeuniewic\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 Supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Cost/Bookings: This is a Free event. We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Flyer \n \n \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 BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/feltopia-world-tour/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/feltopia.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230713T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230713T210000 DTSTAMP:20260619T084619 CREATED:20230202T032934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T011400Z UID:33969-1689276600-1689282000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - Lake of Scars DESCRIPTION:Internationally bestselling author Dervla McTiernan comes to Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss her suspenseful new novel about two families at war.   \n \n \n \n \n \n What Happened to Nina? \n \n \n \n \n \n by Dervla McTiernan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina and Simon are the perfect couple. Young\, fun and deeply in love. Until they leave for a weekend at his family’s cabin in Vermont\, and only Simon comes home. What happened to Nina? Nobody knows. Simon’s explanation about what happened in their last hours together doesn’t add up. Nina’s parents push the police for answers\, and Simon’s parents rush to protect him. They hire expensive lawyers and a PR firm that quickly ramps up a vicious\, nothing-is-off-limits media campaign. How far will his family go to keep him safe? Soon\, facts are lost in a swirl of accusation and counter-accusation. Everyone chooses a side\, and the story goes viral\, fueled by armchair investigators and wild conspiracy theories and illustrated with pretty pictures taken from Nina’s social media accounts. Journalists descend on their small Vermont town\, followed by a few obsessive “fans.” How far will her family go to get to the truth? Nina’s family is under siege\, but they never lose sight of the only thing that really matters — finding their daughter. Out-gunned by Simon’s wealthy\, powerful family\, Nina’s parents recognize that if playing by the rules won’t get them anywhere\, it’s time to break them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Dervla \n \n Dervla McTiernan is the critically acclaimed author of five novels\, including The Murder Rule\, which was a New York Times thriller of the year. She has won multiple prizes\, including a Ned Kelly Award\, Davitt Awards\, a Barry Award\, and an International Thriller Writers Award. She is also the author of four novellas\, and her audio novella\, The Sisters\, was a four-week number one bestseller in the United States.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla McTiernan | Photo Julia Dunin Photography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla will be In-Conversation with \n \n Local ABC Journalist – Lexie Jeuniewic Lexie is a reporter for ABC Ballarat\, covering radio\, digital\, and television. She previously worked as a senior reporter for 9News Sunshine Coast and as a video journalist for 9News Border North-East. You can follow Lexi on Twitter @LexieGJeuniewic. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lexie Jeuniewic\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 Supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Cost/Bookings: This is a Free event. We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Flyer \n \n \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 BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-lakeofscars/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Externally Produced Event,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/r0_0_1160_1578_w1160_h1578_fmax-e1675307860713.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T150000 DTSTAMP:20260619T084619 CREATED:20230515T053426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T053446Z UID:39816-1684245600-1684249200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:Internationally bestselling author Dervla McTiernan comes to Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss her suspenseful new novel about two families at war.   \n \n \n \n \n \n What Happened to Nina? \n \n \n \n \n \n by Dervla McTiernan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina and Simon are the perfect couple. Young\, fun and deeply in love. Until they leave for a weekend at his family’s cabin in Vermont\, and only Simon comes home. What happened to Nina? Nobody knows. Simon’s explanation about what happened in their last hours together doesn’t add up. Nina’s parents push the police for answers\, and Simon’s parents rush to protect him. They hire expensive lawyers and a PR firm that quickly ramps up a vicious\, nothing-is-off-limits media campaign. How far will his family go to keep him safe? Soon\, facts are lost in a swirl of accusation and counter-accusation. Everyone chooses a side\, and the story goes viral\, fueled by armchair investigators and wild conspiracy theories and illustrated with pretty pictures taken from Nina’s social media accounts. Journalists descend on their small Vermont town\, followed by a few obsessive “fans.” How far will her family go to get to the truth? Nina’s family is under siege\, but they never lose sight of the only thing that really matters — finding their daughter. Out-gunned by Simon’s wealthy\, powerful family\, Nina’s parents recognize that if playing by the rules won’t get them anywhere\, it’s time to break them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Dervla \n \n Dervla McTiernan is the critically acclaimed author of five novels\, including The Murder Rule\, which was a New York Times thriller of the year. She has won multiple prizes\, including a Ned Kelly Award\, Davitt Awards\, a Barry Award\, and an International Thriller Writers Award. She is also the author of four novellas\, and her audio novella\, The Sisters\, was a four-week number one bestseller in the United States.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla McTiernan | Photo Julia Dunin Photography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla will be In-Conversation with \n \n Local ABC Journalist – Lexie Jeuniewic Lexie is a reporter for ABC Ballarat\, covering radio\, digital\, and television. She previously worked as a senior reporter for 9News Sunshine Coast and as a video journalist for 9News Border North-East. You can follow Lexi on Twitter @LexieGJeuniewic. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lexie Jeuniewic\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 Supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Cost/Bookings: This is a Free event. We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Flyer \n \n \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 BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-heritage-2/ LOCATION:Library Ground Floor\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/BMI-facade.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230707T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230707T200000 DTSTAMP:20260619T084619 CREATED:20230626T052415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T042322Z UID:41071-1688756400-1688760000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Six Strings\, One Heart | Australian Concert Tour: Spanish Guitar DESCRIPTION:Internationally bestselling author Dervla McTiernan comes to Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss her suspenseful new novel about two families at war.   \n \n \n \n \n \n What Happened to Nina? \n \n \n \n \n \n by Dervla McTiernan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina and Simon are the perfect couple. Young\, fun and deeply in love. Until they leave for a weekend at his family’s cabin in Vermont\, and only Simon comes home. What happened to Nina? Nobody knows. Simon’s explanation about what happened in their last hours together doesn’t add up. Nina’s parents push the police for answers\, and Simon’s parents rush to protect him. They hire expensive lawyers and a PR firm that quickly ramps up a vicious\, nothing-is-off-limits media campaign. How far will his family go to keep him safe? Soon\, facts are lost in a swirl of accusation and counter-accusation. Everyone chooses a side\, and the story goes viral\, fueled by armchair investigators and wild conspiracy theories and illustrated with pretty pictures taken from Nina’s social media accounts. Journalists descend on their small Vermont town\, followed by a few obsessive “fans.” How far will her family go to get to the truth? Nina’s family is under siege\, but they never lose sight of the only thing that really matters — finding their daughter. Out-gunned by Simon’s wealthy\, powerful family\, Nina’s parents recognize that if playing by the rules won’t get them anywhere\, it’s time to break them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Dervla \n \n Dervla McTiernan is the critically acclaimed author of five novels\, including The Murder Rule\, which was a New York Times thriller of the year. She has won multiple prizes\, including a Ned Kelly Award\, Davitt Awards\, a Barry Award\, and an International Thriller Writers Award. She is also the author of four novellas\, and her audio novella\, The Sisters\, was a four-week number one bestseller in the United States.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla McTiernan | Photo Julia Dunin Photography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla will be In-Conversation with \n \n Local ABC Journalist – Lexie Jeuniewic Lexie is a reporter for ABC Ballarat\, covering radio\, digital\, and television. She previously worked as a senior reporter for 9News Sunshine Coast and as a video journalist for 9News Border North-East. You can follow Lexi on Twitter @LexieGJeuniewic. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lexie Jeuniewic\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 Supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Cost/Bookings: This is a Free event. We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Flyer \n \n \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 BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/six-strings-one-heart-spanish-guitar/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/andrea-gonzalez-caballero.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230704T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230704T200000 DTSTAMP:20260619T084620 CREATED:20230404T025826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T043505Z UID:37295-1688497200-1688500800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Meet the Author | A. J. Lyndon DESCRIPTION:Internationally bestselling author Dervla McTiernan comes to Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss her suspenseful new novel about two families at war.   \n \n \n \n \n \n What Happened to Nina? \n \n \n \n \n \n by Dervla McTiernan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina and Simon are the perfect couple. Young\, fun and deeply in love. Until they leave for a weekend at his family’s cabin in Vermont\, and only Simon comes home. What happened to Nina? Nobody knows. Simon’s explanation about what happened in their last hours together doesn’t add up. Nina’s parents push the police for answers\, and Simon’s parents rush to protect him. They hire expensive lawyers and a PR firm that quickly ramps up a vicious\, nothing-is-off-limits media campaign. How far will his family go to keep him safe? Soon\, facts are lost in a swirl of accusation and counter-accusation. Everyone chooses a side\, and the story goes viral\, fueled by armchair investigators and wild conspiracy theories and illustrated with pretty pictures taken from Nina’s social media accounts. Journalists descend on their small Vermont town\, followed by a few obsessive “fans.” How far will her family go to get to the truth? Nina’s family is under siege\, but they never lose sight of the only thing that really matters — finding their daughter. Out-gunned by Simon’s wealthy\, powerful family\, Nina’s parents recognize that if playing by the rules won’t get them anywhere\, it’s time to break them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Dervla \n \n Dervla McTiernan is the critically acclaimed author of five novels\, including The Murder Rule\, which was a New York Times thriller of the year. She has won multiple prizes\, including a Ned Kelly Award\, Davitt Awards\, a Barry Award\, and an International Thriller Writers Award. She is also the author of four novellas\, and her audio novella\, The Sisters\, was a four-week number one bestseller in the United States.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla McTiernan | Photo Julia Dunin Photography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla will be In-Conversation with \n \n Local ABC Journalist – Lexie Jeuniewic Lexie is a reporter for ABC Ballarat\, covering radio\, digital\, and television. She previously worked as a senior reporter for 9News Sunshine Coast and as a video journalist for 9News Border North-East. You can follow Lexi on Twitter @LexieGJeuniewic. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lexie Jeuniewic\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 Supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Cost/Bookings: This is a Free event. We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Flyer \n \n \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 BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/meet-the-author-aj-lyndon/ LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Culture,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/cannon-ballarat-2019-e1680574946680.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T150000 DTSTAMP:20260619T084620 CREATED:20230515T053426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T053446Z UID:39816-1684245600-1684249200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:Internationally bestselling author Dervla McTiernan comes to Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss her suspenseful new novel about two families at war.   \n \n \n \n \n \n What Happened to Nina? \n \n \n \n \n \n by Dervla McTiernan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina and Simon are the perfect couple. Young\, fun and deeply in love. Until they leave for a weekend at his family’s cabin in Vermont\, and only Simon comes home. What happened to Nina? Nobody knows. Simon’s explanation about what happened in their last hours together doesn’t add up. Nina’s parents push the police for answers\, and Simon’s parents rush to protect him. They hire expensive lawyers and a PR firm that quickly ramps up a vicious\, nothing-is-off-limits media campaign. How far will his family go to keep him safe? Soon\, facts are lost in a swirl of accusation and counter-accusation. Everyone chooses a side\, and the story goes viral\, fueled by armchair investigators and wild conspiracy theories and illustrated with pretty pictures taken from Nina’s social media accounts. Journalists descend on their small Vermont town\, followed by a few obsessive “fans.” How far will her family go to get to the truth? Nina’s family is under siege\, but they never lose sight of the only thing that really matters — finding their daughter. Out-gunned by Simon’s wealthy\, powerful family\, Nina’s parents recognize that if playing by the rules won’t get them anywhere\, it’s time to break them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Dervla \n \n Dervla McTiernan is the critically acclaimed author of five novels\, including The Murder Rule\, which was a New York Times thriller of the year. She has won multiple prizes\, including a Ned Kelly Award\, Davitt Awards\, a Barry Award\, and an International Thriller Writers Award. She is also the author of four novellas\, and her audio novella\, The Sisters\, was a four-week number one bestseller in the United States.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla McTiernan | Photo Julia Dunin Photography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla will be In-Conversation with \n \n Local ABC Journalist – Lexie Jeuniewic Lexie is a reporter for ABC Ballarat\, covering radio\, digital\, and television. She previously worked as a senior reporter for 9News Sunshine Coast and as a video journalist for 9News Border North-East. You can follow Lexi on Twitter @LexieGJeuniewic. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lexie Jeuniewic\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 Supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Cost/Bookings: This is a Free event. We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Flyer \n \n \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 BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-heritage-2/ LOCATION:Library Ground Floor\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/BMI-facade.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230702T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230702T200000 DTSTAMP:20260619T084620 CREATED:20230620T054655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230630T053237Z UID:40743-1688320800-1688328000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Be_ Hear/Now Live Music Festival | Cassells and Band: Folk & Verse DESCRIPTION:Internationally bestselling author Dervla McTiernan comes to Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss her suspenseful new novel about two families at war.   \n \n \n \n \n \n What Happened to Nina? \n \n \n \n \n \n by Dervla McTiernan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina and Simon are the perfect couple. Young\, fun and deeply in love. Until they leave for a weekend at his family’s cabin in Vermont\, and only Simon comes home. What happened to Nina? Nobody knows. Simon’s explanation about what happened in their last hours together doesn’t add up. Nina’s parents push the police for answers\, and Simon’s parents rush to protect him. They hire expensive lawyers and a PR firm that quickly ramps up a vicious\, nothing-is-off-limits media campaign. How far will his family go to keep him safe? Soon\, facts are lost in a swirl of accusation and counter-accusation. Everyone chooses a side\, and the story goes viral\, fueled by armchair investigators and wild conspiracy theories and illustrated with pretty pictures taken from Nina’s social media accounts. Journalists descend on their small Vermont town\, followed by a few obsessive “fans.” How far will her family go to get to the truth? Nina’s family is under siege\, but they never lose sight of the only thing that really matters — finding their daughter. Out-gunned by Simon’s wealthy\, powerful family\, Nina’s parents recognize that if playing by the rules won’t get them anywhere\, it’s time to break them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Dervla \n \n Dervla McTiernan is the critically acclaimed author of five novels\, including The Murder Rule\, which was a New York Times thriller of the year. She has won multiple prizes\, including a Ned Kelly Award\, Davitt Awards\, a Barry Award\, and an International Thriller Writers Award. She is also the author of four novellas\, and her audio novella\, The Sisters\, was a four-week number one bestseller in the United States.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla McTiernan | Photo Julia Dunin Photography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla will be In-Conversation with \n \n Local ABC Journalist – Lexie Jeuniewic Lexie is a reporter for ABC Ballarat\, covering radio\, digital\, and television. She previously worked as a senior reporter for 9News Sunshine Coast and as a video journalist for 9News Border North-East. You can follow Lexi on Twitter @LexieGJeuniewic. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lexie Jeuniewic\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 Supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Cost/Bookings: This is a Free event. We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Flyer \n \n \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 BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/be_-hear-now-live-music-festival-cassells-and-band-folk-verse/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Cassells-eventpromo-BHN23-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230630T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230630T150000 DTSTAMP:20260619T084620 CREATED:20230406T032945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230508T025730Z UID:37636-1688133600-1688137200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Meet the Author | Maya Linnell DESCRIPTION:Internationally bestselling author Dervla McTiernan comes to Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss her suspenseful new novel about two families at war.   \n \n \n \n \n \n What Happened to Nina? \n \n \n \n \n \n by Dervla McTiernan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina and Simon are the perfect couple. Young\, fun and deeply in love. Until they leave for a weekend at his family’s cabin in Vermont\, and only Simon comes home. What happened to Nina? Nobody knows. Simon’s explanation about what happened in their last hours together doesn’t add up. Nina’s parents push the police for answers\, and Simon’s parents rush to protect him. They hire expensive lawyers and a PR firm that quickly ramps up a vicious\, nothing-is-off-limits media campaign. How far will his family go to keep him safe? Soon\, facts are lost in a swirl of accusation and counter-accusation. Everyone chooses a side\, and the story goes viral\, fueled by armchair investigators and wild conspiracy theories and illustrated with pretty pictures taken from Nina’s social media accounts. Journalists descend on their small Vermont town\, followed by a few obsessive “fans.” How far will her family go to get to the truth? Nina’s family is under siege\, but they never lose sight of the only thing that really matters — finding their daughter. Out-gunned by Simon’s wealthy\, powerful family\, Nina’s parents recognize that if playing by the rules won’t get them anywhere\, it’s time to break them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Dervla \n \n Dervla McTiernan is the critically acclaimed author of five novels\, including The Murder Rule\, which was a New York Times thriller of the year. She has won multiple prizes\, including a Ned Kelly Award\, Davitt Awards\, a Barry Award\, and an International Thriller Writers Award. She is also the author of four novellas\, and her audio novella\, The Sisters\, was a four-week number one bestseller in the United States.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla McTiernan | Photo Julia Dunin Photography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla will be In-Conversation with \n \n Local ABC Journalist – Lexie Jeuniewic Lexie is a reporter for ABC Ballarat\, covering radio\, digital\, and television. She previously worked as a senior reporter for 9News Sunshine Coast and as a video journalist for 9News Border North-East. You can follow Lexi on Twitter @LexieGJeuniewic. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lexie Jeuniewic\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 Supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Cost/Bookings: This is a Free event. We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Flyer \n \n \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 BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/meet-the-author-maya-linnell/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Culture,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/unnamed1-e1680747452966.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T150000 DTSTAMP:20260619T084620 CREATED:20230515T053426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T053446Z UID:39816-1684245600-1684249200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:Internationally bestselling author Dervla McTiernan comes to Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss her suspenseful new novel about two families at war.   \n \n \n \n \n \n What Happened to Nina? \n \n \n \n \n \n by Dervla McTiernan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina and Simon are the perfect couple. Young\, fun and deeply in love. Until they leave for a weekend at his family’s cabin in Vermont\, and only Simon comes home. What happened to Nina? Nobody knows. Simon’s explanation about what happened in their last hours together doesn’t add up. Nina’s parents push the police for answers\, and Simon’s parents rush to protect him. They hire expensive lawyers and a PR firm that quickly ramps up a vicious\, nothing-is-off-limits media campaign. How far will his family go to keep him safe? Soon\, facts are lost in a swirl of accusation and counter-accusation. Everyone chooses a side\, and the story goes viral\, fueled by armchair investigators and wild conspiracy theories and illustrated with pretty pictures taken from Nina’s social media accounts. Journalists descend on their small Vermont town\, followed by a few obsessive “fans.” How far will her family go to get to the truth? Nina’s family is under siege\, but they never lose sight of the only thing that really matters — finding their daughter. Out-gunned by Simon’s wealthy\, powerful family\, Nina’s parents recognize that if playing by the rules won’t get them anywhere\, it’s time to break them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Dervla \n \n Dervla McTiernan is the critically acclaimed author of five novels\, including The Murder Rule\, which was a New York Times thriller of the year. She has won multiple prizes\, including a Ned Kelly Award\, Davitt Awards\, a Barry Award\, and an International Thriller Writers Award. She is also the author of four novellas\, and her audio novella\, The Sisters\, was a four-week number one bestseller in the United States.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla McTiernan | Photo Julia Dunin Photography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla will be In-Conversation with \n \n Local ABC Journalist – Lexie Jeuniewic Lexie is a reporter for ABC Ballarat\, covering radio\, digital\, and television. She previously worked as a senior reporter for 9News Sunshine Coast and as a video journalist for 9News Border North-East. You can follow Lexi on Twitter @LexieGJeuniewic. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lexie Jeuniewic\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 Supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Cost/Bookings: This is a Free event. We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Flyer \n \n \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 BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-heritage-2/ LOCATION:Library Ground Floor\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/BMI-facade.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230621T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230621T190000 DTSTAMP:20260619T084620 CREATED:20230411T035700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T034811Z UID:37790-1687370400-1687374000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Exploring the Path to Clean Energy with Alan Finkel (Ballarat) DESCRIPTION:Internationally bestselling author Dervla McTiernan comes to Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss her suspenseful new novel about two families at war.   \n \n \n \n \n \n What Happened to Nina? \n \n \n \n \n \n by Dervla McTiernan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina and Simon are the perfect couple. Young\, fun and deeply in love. Until they leave for a weekend at his family’s cabin in Vermont\, and only Simon comes home. What happened to Nina? Nobody knows. Simon’s explanation about what happened in their last hours together doesn’t add up. Nina’s parents push the police for answers\, and Simon’s parents rush to protect him. They hire expensive lawyers and a PR firm that quickly ramps up a vicious\, nothing-is-off-limits media campaign. How far will his family go to keep him safe? Soon\, facts are lost in a swirl of accusation and counter-accusation. Everyone chooses a side\, and the story goes viral\, fueled by armchair investigators and wild conspiracy theories and illustrated with pretty pictures taken from Nina’s social media accounts. Journalists descend on their small Vermont town\, followed by a few obsessive “fans.” How far will her family go to get to the truth? Nina’s family is under siege\, but they never lose sight of the only thing that really matters — finding their daughter. Out-gunned by Simon’s wealthy\, powerful family\, Nina’s parents recognize that if playing by the rules won’t get them anywhere\, it’s time to break them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Dervla \n \n Dervla McTiernan is the critically acclaimed author of five novels\, including The Murder Rule\, which was a New York Times thriller of the year. She has won multiple prizes\, including a Ned Kelly Award\, Davitt Awards\, a Barry Award\, and an International Thriller Writers Award. She is also the author of four novellas\, and her audio novella\, The Sisters\, was a four-week number one bestseller in the United States.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla McTiernan | Photo Julia Dunin Photography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla will be In-Conversation with \n \n Local ABC Journalist – Lexie Jeuniewic Lexie is a reporter for ABC Ballarat\, covering radio\, digital\, and television. She previously worked as a senior reporter for 9News Sunshine Coast and as a video journalist for 9News Border North-East. You can follow Lexi on Twitter @LexieGJeuniewic. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lexie Jeuniewic\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 Supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Cost/Bookings: This is a Free event. We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Flyer \n \n \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 BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-wheeler-centre-powering-up-alan-finkel-in-ballarat/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Powering-Up-with-Alan-Finkel-square.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T150000 DTSTAMP:20260619T084620 CREATED:20230515T053426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T053446Z UID:39816-1684245600-1684249200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:Internationally bestselling author Dervla McTiernan comes to Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss her suspenseful new novel about two families at war.   \n \n \n \n \n \n What Happened to Nina? \n \n \n \n \n \n by Dervla McTiernan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina and Simon are the perfect couple. Young\, fun and deeply in love. Until they leave for a weekend at his family’s cabin in Vermont\, and only Simon comes home. What happened to Nina? Nobody knows. Simon’s explanation about what happened in their last hours together doesn’t add up. Nina’s parents push the police for answers\, and Simon’s parents rush to protect him. They hire expensive lawyers and a PR firm that quickly ramps up a vicious\, nothing-is-off-limits media campaign. How far will his family go to keep him safe? Soon\, facts are lost in a swirl of accusation and counter-accusation. Everyone chooses a side\, and the story goes viral\, fueled by armchair investigators and wild conspiracy theories and illustrated with pretty pictures taken from Nina’s social media accounts. Journalists descend on their small Vermont town\, followed by a few obsessive “fans.” How far will her family go to get to the truth? Nina’s family is under siege\, but they never lose sight of the only thing that really matters — finding their daughter. Out-gunned by Simon’s wealthy\, powerful family\, Nina’s parents recognize that if playing by the rules won’t get them anywhere\, it’s time to break them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Dervla \n \n Dervla McTiernan is the critically acclaimed author of five novels\, including The Murder Rule\, which was a New York Times thriller of the year. She has won multiple prizes\, including a Ned Kelly Award\, Davitt Awards\, a Barry Award\, and an International Thriller Writers Award. She is also the author of four novellas\, and her audio novella\, The Sisters\, was a four-week number one bestseller in the United States.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla McTiernan | Photo Julia Dunin Photography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla will be In-Conversation with \n \n Local ABC Journalist – Lexie Jeuniewic Lexie is a reporter for ABC Ballarat\, covering radio\, digital\, and television. She previously worked as a senior reporter for 9News Sunshine Coast and as a video journalist for 9News Border North-East. You can follow Lexi on Twitter @LexieGJeuniewic. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lexie Jeuniewic\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 Supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Cost/Bookings: This is a Free event. We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Flyer \n \n \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 BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-heritage-2/ LOCATION:Library Ground Floor\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/BMI-facade.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230614T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230614T200000 DTSTAMP:20260619T084620 CREATED:20230530T000254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T020702Z UID:40168-1686767400-1686772800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Jock Serong | In Conversation DESCRIPTION:Internationally bestselling author Dervla McTiernan comes to Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss her suspenseful new novel about two families at war.   \n \n \n \n \n \n What Happened to Nina? \n \n \n \n \n \n by Dervla McTiernan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina and Simon are the perfect couple. Young\, fun and deeply in love. Until they leave for a weekend at his family’s cabin in Vermont\, and only Simon comes home. What happened to Nina? Nobody knows. Simon’s explanation about what happened in their last hours together doesn’t add up. Nina’s parents push the police for answers\, and Simon’s parents rush to protect him. They hire expensive lawyers and a PR firm that quickly ramps up a vicious\, nothing-is-off-limits media campaign. How far will his family go to keep him safe? Soon\, facts are lost in a swirl of accusation and counter-accusation. Everyone chooses a side\, and the story goes viral\, fueled by armchair investigators and wild conspiracy theories and illustrated with pretty pictures taken from Nina’s social media accounts. Journalists descend on their small Vermont town\, followed by a few obsessive “fans.” How far will her family go to get to the truth? Nina’s family is under siege\, but they never lose sight of the only thing that really matters — finding their daughter. Out-gunned by Simon’s wealthy\, powerful family\, Nina’s parents recognize that if playing by the rules won’t get them anywhere\, it’s time to break them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Dervla \n \n Dervla McTiernan is the critically acclaimed author of five novels\, including The Murder Rule\, which was a New York Times thriller of the year. She has won multiple prizes\, including a Ned Kelly Award\, Davitt Awards\, a Barry Award\, and an International Thriller Writers Award. She is also the author of four novellas\, and her audio novella\, The Sisters\, was a four-week number one bestseller in the United States.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla McTiernan | Photo Julia Dunin Photography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla will be In-Conversation with \n \n Local ABC Journalist – Lexie Jeuniewic Lexie is a reporter for ABC Ballarat\, covering radio\, digital\, and television. She previously worked as a senior reporter for 9News Sunshine Coast and as a video journalist for 9News Border North-East. You can follow Lexi on Twitter @LexieGJeuniewic. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lexie Jeuniewic\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 Supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Cost/Bookings: This is a Free event. We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Flyer \n \n \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 BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/jock-serong-in-conversation/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/jock-serong-e1685671609469.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T150000 DTSTAMP:20260619T084620 CREATED:20230515T053426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T053446Z UID:39816-1684245600-1684249200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:Internationally bestselling author Dervla McTiernan comes to Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss her suspenseful new novel about two families at war.   \n \n \n \n \n \n What Happened to Nina? \n \n \n \n \n \n by Dervla McTiernan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina and Simon are the perfect couple. Young\, fun and deeply in love. Until they leave for a weekend at his family’s cabin in Vermont\, and only Simon comes home. What happened to Nina? Nobody knows. Simon’s explanation about what happened in their last hours together doesn’t add up. Nina’s parents push the police for answers\, and Simon’s parents rush to protect him. They hire expensive lawyers and a PR firm that quickly ramps up a vicious\, nothing-is-off-limits media campaign. How far will his family go to keep him safe? Soon\, facts are lost in a swirl of accusation and counter-accusation. Everyone chooses a side\, and the story goes viral\, fueled by armchair investigators and wild conspiracy theories and illustrated with pretty pictures taken from Nina’s social media accounts. Journalists descend on their small Vermont town\, followed by a few obsessive “fans.” How far will her family go to get to the truth? Nina’s family is under siege\, but they never lose sight of the only thing that really matters — finding their daughter. Out-gunned by Simon’s wealthy\, powerful family\, Nina’s parents recognize that if playing by the rules won’t get them anywhere\, it’s time to break them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Dervla \n \n Dervla McTiernan is the critically acclaimed author of five novels\, including The Murder Rule\, which was a New York Times thriller of the year. She has won multiple prizes\, including a Ned Kelly Award\, Davitt Awards\, a Barry Award\, and an International Thriller Writers Award. She is also the author of four novellas\, and her audio novella\, The Sisters\, was a four-week number one bestseller in the United States.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla McTiernan | Photo Julia Dunin Photography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla will be In-Conversation with \n \n Local ABC Journalist – Lexie Jeuniewic Lexie is a reporter for ABC Ballarat\, covering radio\, digital\, and television. She previously worked as a senior reporter for 9News Sunshine Coast and as a video journalist for 9News Border North-East. You can follow Lexi on Twitter @LexieGJeuniewic. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lexie Jeuniewic\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 Supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Cost/Bookings: This is a Free event. We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Flyer \n \n \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 BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-heritage-2/ LOCATION:Library Ground Floor\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/BMI-facade.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230608T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230608T210000 DTSTAMP:20260619T084620 CREATED:20230202T031300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T011417Z UID:33956-1686252600-1686258000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - Pig DESCRIPTION:Internationally bestselling author Dervla McTiernan comes to Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss her suspenseful new novel about two families at war.   \n \n \n \n \n \n What Happened to Nina? \n \n \n \n \n \n by Dervla McTiernan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina and Simon are the perfect couple. Young\, fun and deeply in love. Until they leave for a weekend at his family’s cabin in Vermont\, and only Simon comes home. What happened to Nina? Nobody knows. Simon’s explanation about what happened in their last hours together doesn’t add up. Nina’s parents push the police for answers\, and Simon’s parents rush to protect him. They hire expensive lawyers and a PR firm that quickly ramps up a vicious\, nothing-is-off-limits media campaign. How far will his family go to keep him safe? Soon\, facts are lost in a swirl of accusation and counter-accusation. Everyone chooses a side\, and the story goes viral\, fueled by armchair investigators and wild conspiracy theories and illustrated with pretty pictures taken from Nina’s social media accounts. Journalists descend on their small Vermont town\, followed by a few obsessive “fans.” How far will her family go to get to the truth? Nina’s family is under siege\, but they never lose sight of the only thing that really matters — finding their daughter. Out-gunned by Simon’s wealthy\, powerful family\, Nina’s parents recognize that if playing by the rules won’t get them anywhere\, it’s time to break them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Dervla \n \n Dervla McTiernan is the critically acclaimed author of five novels\, including The Murder Rule\, which was a New York Times thriller of the year. She has won multiple prizes\, including a Ned Kelly Award\, Davitt Awards\, a Barry Award\, and an International Thriller Writers Award. She is also the author of four novellas\, and her audio novella\, The Sisters\, was a four-week number one bestseller in the United States.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla McTiernan | Photo Julia Dunin Photography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla will be In-Conversation with \n \n Local ABC Journalist – Lexie Jeuniewic Lexie is a reporter for ABC Ballarat\, covering radio\, digital\, and television. She previously worked as a senior reporter for 9News Sunshine Coast and as a video journalist for 9News Border North-East. You can follow Lexi on Twitter @LexieGJeuniewic. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lexie Jeuniewic\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 Supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Cost/Bookings: This is a Free event. We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Flyer \n \n \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 BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-pig/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Externally Produced Event,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ezgif-7-0434c06698f1-compressed-1-e1675307564693.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T150000 DTSTAMP:20260619T084620 CREATED:20230515T053426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T053446Z UID:39816-1684245600-1684249200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:Internationally bestselling author Dervla McTiernan comes to Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss her suspenseful new novel about two families at war.   \n \n \n \n \n \n What Happened to Nina? \n \n \n \n \n \n by Dervla McTiernan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina and Simon are the perfect couple. Young\, fun and deeply in love. Until they leave for a weekend at his family’s cabin in Vermont\, and only Simon comes home. What happened to Nina? Nobody knows. Simon’s explanation about what happened in their last hours together doesn’t add up. Nina’s parents push the police for answers\, and Simon’s parents rush to protect him. They hire expensive lawyers and a PR firm that quickly ramps up a vicious\, nothing-is-off-limits media campaign. How far will his family go to keep him safe? Soon\, facts are lost in a swirl of accusation and counter-accusation. Everyone chooses a side\, and the story goes viral\, fueled by armchair investigators and wild conspiracy theories and illustrated with pretty pictures taken from Nina’s social media accounts. Journalists descend on their small Vermont town\, followed by a few obsessive “fans.” How far will her family go to get to the truth? Nina’s family is under siege\, but they never lose sight of the only thing that really matters — finding their daughter. Out-gunned by Simon’s wealthy\, powerful family\, Nina’s parents recognize that if playing by the rules won’t get them anywhere\, it’s time to break them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Dervla \n \n Dervla McTiernan is the critically acclaimed author of five novels\, including The Murder Rule\, which was a New York Times thriller of the year. She has won multiple prizes\, including a Ned Kelly Award\, Davitt Awards\, a Barry Award\, and an International Thriller Writers Award. She is also the author of four novellas\, and her audio novella\, The Sisters\, was a four-week number one bestseller in the United States.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla McTiernan | Photo Julia Dunin Photography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla will be In-Conversation with \n \n Local ABC Journalist – Lexie Jeuniewic Lexie is a reporter for ABC Ballarat\, covering radio\, digital\, and television. She previously worked as a senior reporter for 9News Sunshine Coast and as a video journalist for 9News Border North-East. You can follow Lexi on Twitter @LexieGJeuniewic. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lexie Jeuniewic\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 Supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Cost/Bookings: This is a Free event. We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Flyer \n \n \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 BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-heritage-2/ LOCATION:Library Ground Floor\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/BMI-facade.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230605T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230605T143000 DTSTAMP:20260619T084620 CREATED:20230328T021851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T023447Z UID:36665-1685961000-1685975400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Digitisation Workshop | AMaGa | Geraldine Brault DESCRIPTION:Internationally bestselling author Dervla McTiernan comes to Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss her suspenseful new novel about two families at war.   \n \n \n \n \n \n What Happened to Nina? \n \n \n \n \n \n by Dervla McTiernan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina and Simon are the perfect couple. Young\, fun and deeply in love. Until they leave for a weekend at his family’s cabin in Vermont\, and only Simon comes home. What happened to Nina? Nobody knows. Simon’s explanation about what happened in their last hours together doesn’t add up. Nina’s parents push the police for answers\, and Simon’s parents rush to protect him. They hire expensive lawyers and a PR firm that quickly ramps up a vicious\, nothing-is-off-limits media campaign. How far will his family go to keep him safe? Soon\, facts are lost in a swirl of accusation and counter-accusation. Everyone chooses a side\, and the story goes viral\, fueled by armchair investigators and wild conspiracy theories and illustrated with pretty pictures taken from Nina’s social media accounts. Journalists descend on their small Vermont town\, followed by a few obsessive “fans.” How far will her family go to get to the truth? Nina’s family is under siege\, but they never lose sight of the only thing that really matters — finding their daughter. Out-gunned by Simon’s wealthy\, powerful family\, Nina’s parents recognize that if playing by the rules won’t get them anywhere\, it’s time to break them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Dervla \n \n Dervla McTiernan is the critically acclaimed author of five novels\, including The Murder Rule\, which was a New York Times thriller of the year. She has won multiple prizes\, including a Ned Kelly Award\, Davitt Awards\, a Barry Award\, and an International Thriller Writers Award. She is also the author of four novellas\, and her audio novella\, The Sisters\, was a four-week number one bestseller in the United States.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla McTiernan | Photo Julia Dunin Photography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla will be In-Conversation with \n \n Local ABC Journalist – Lexie Jeuniewic Lexie is a reporter for ABC Ballarat\, covering radio\, digital\, and television. She previously worked as a senior reporter for 9News Sunshine Coast and as a video journalist for 9News Border North-East. You can follow Lexi on Twitter @LexieGJeuniewic. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lexie Jeuniewic\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 Supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Cost/Bookings: This is a Free event. We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Flyer \n \n \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 BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/digitisation-workshop-amaga-geraldine-brault-3/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Culture,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/hands-on-digitisation-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230604T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230604T153000 DTSTAMP:20260619T084620 CREATED:20230317T004223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T233702Z UID:35294-1685887200-1685892600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Salon Sessions: Melba Opera Trust | This event has now been CANCELLED. DESCRIPTION:Internationally bestselling author Dervla McTiernan comes to Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss her suspenseful new novel about two families at war.   \n \n \n \n \n \n What Happened to Nina? \n \n \n \n \n \n by Dervla McTiernan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina and Simon are the perfect couple. Young\, fun and deeply in love. Until they leave for a weekend at his family’s cabin in Vermont\, and only Simon comes home. What happened to Nina? Nobody knows. Simon’s explanation about what happened in their last hours together doesn’t add up. Nina’s parents push the police for answers\, and Simon’s parents rush to protect him. They hire expensive lawyers and a PR firm that quickly ramps up a vicious\, nothing-is-off-limits media campaign. How far will his family go to keep him safe? Soon\, facts are lost in a swirl of accusation and counter-accusation. Everyone chooses a side\, and the story goes viral\, fueled by armchair investigators and wild conspiracy theories and illustrated with pretty pictures taken from Nina’s social media accounts. Journalists descend on their small Vermont town\, followed by a few obsessive “fans.” How far will her family go to get to the truth? Nina’s family is under siege\, but they never lose sight of the only thing that really matters — finding their daughter. Out-gunned by Simon’s wealthy\, powerful family\, Nina’s parents recognize that if playing by the rules won’t get them anywhere\, it’s time to break them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Dervla \n \n Dervla McTiernan is the critically acclaimed author of five novels\, including The Murder Rule\, which was a New York Times thriller of the year. She has won multiple prizes\, including a Ned Kelly Award\, Davitt Awards\, a Barry Award\, and an International Thriller Writers Award. She is also the author of four novellas\, and her audio novella\, The Sisters\, was a four-week number one bestseller in the United States.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla McTiernan | Photo Julia Dunin Photography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla will be In-Conversation with \n \n Local ABC Journalist – Lexie Jeuniewic Lexie is a reporter for ABC Ballarat\, covering radio\, digital\, and television. She previously worked as a senior reporter for 9News Sunshine Coast and as a video journalist for 9News Border North-East. You can follow Lexi on Twitter @LexieGJeuniewic. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lexie Jeuniewic\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 Supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Cost/Bookings: This is a Free event. We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Flyer \n \n \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 BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/salon-sessions-the-bmi-in-partnership-with-melba-opera-trust-2/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Classical Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/about-dame-nellie-melba.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T150000 DTSTAMP:20260619T084620 CREATED:20230515T053426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T053446Z UID:39816-1684245600-1684249200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:Internationally bestselling author Dervla McTiernan comes to Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss her suspenseful new novel about two families at war.   \n \n \n \n \n \n What Happened to Nina? \n \n \n \n \n \n by Dervla McTiernan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina and Simon are the perfect couple. Young\, fun and deeply in love. Until they leave for a weekend at his family’s cabin in Vermont\, and only Simon comes home. What happened to Nina? Nobody knows. Simon’s explanation about what happened in their last hours together doesn’t add up. Nina’s parents push the police for answers\, and Simon’s parents rush to protect him. They hire expensive lawyers and a PR firm that quickly ramps up a vicious\, nothing-is-off-limits media campaign. How far will his family go to keep him safe? Soon\, facts are lost in a swirl of accusation and counter-accusation. Everyone chooses a side\, and the story goes viral\, fueled by armchair investigators and wild conspiracy theories and illustrated with pretty pictures taken from Nina’s social media accounts. Journalists descend on their small Vermont town\, followed by a few obsessive “fans.” How far will her family go to get to the truth? Nina’s family is under siege\, but they never lose sight of the only thing that really matters — finding their daughter. Out-gunned by Simon’s wealthy\, powerful family\, Nina’s parents recognize that if playing by the rules won’t get them anywhere\, it’s time to break them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Dervla \n \n Dervla McTiernan is the critically acclaimed author of five novels\, including The Murder Rule\, which was a New York Times thriller of the year. She has won multiple prizes\, including a Ned Kelly Award\, Davitt Awards\, a Barry Award\, and an International Thriller Writers Award. She is also the author of four novellas\, and her audio novella\, The Sisters\, was a four-week number one bestseller in the United States.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla McTiernan | Photo Julia Dunin Photography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla will be In-Conversation with \n \n Local ABC Journalist – Lexie Jeuniewic Lexie is a reporter for ABC Ballarat\, covering radio\, digital\, and television. She previously worked as a senior reporter for 9News Sunshine Coast and as a video journalist for 9News Border North-East. You can follow Lexi on Twitter @LexieGJeuniewic. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lexie Jeuniewic\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 Supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Cost/Bookings: This is a Free event. We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Flyer \n \n \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 BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-heritage-2/ LOCATION:Library Ground Floor\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/BMI-facade.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230528T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230528T210000 DTSTAMP:20260619T084620 CREATED:20230322T052741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T053247Z UID:35964-1685300400-1685307600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Life Drawing in the Basement DESCRIPTION:Internationally bestselling author Dervla McTiernan comes to Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss her suspenseful new novel about two families at war.   \n \n \n \n \n \n What Happened to Nina? \n \n \n \n \n \n by Dervla McTiernan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina and Simon are the perfect couple. Young\, fun and deeply in love. Until they leave for a weekend at his family’s cabin in Vermont\, and only Simon comes home. What happened to Nina? Nobody knows. Simon’s explanation about what happened in their last hours together doesn’t add up. Nina’s parents push the police for answers\, and Simon’s parents rush to protect him. They hire expensive lawyers and a PR firm that quickly ramps up a vicious\, nothing-is-off-limits media campaign. How far will his family go to keep him safe? Soon\, facts are lost in a swirl of accusation and counter-accusation. Everyone chooses a side\, and the story goes viral\, fueled by armchair investigators and wild conspiracy theories and illustrated with pretty pictures taken from Nina’s social media accounts. Journalists descend on their small Vermont town\, followed by a few obsessive “fans.” How far will her family go to get to the truth? Nina’s family is under siege\, but they never lose sight of the only thing that really matters — finding their daughter. Out-gunned by Simon’s wealthy\, powerful family\, Nina’s parents recognize that if playing by the rules won’t get them anywhere\, it’s time to break them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Dervla \n \n Dervla McTiernan is the critically acclaimed author of five novels\, including The Murder Rule\, which was a New York Times thriller of the year. She has won multiple prizes\, including a Ned Kelly Award\, Davitt Awards\, a Barry Award\, and an International Thriller Writers Award. She is also the author of four novellas\, and her audio novella\, The Sisters\, was a four-week number one bestseller in the United States.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla McTiernan | Photo Julia Dunin Photography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla will be In-Conversation with \n \n Local ABC Journalist – Lexie Jeuniewic Lexie is a reporter for ABC Ballarat\, covering radio\, digital\, and television. She previously worked as a senior reporter for 9News Sunshine Coast and as a video journalist for 9News Border North-East. You can follow Lexi on Twitter @LexieGJeuniewic. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lexie Jeuniewic\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 Supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Cost/Bookings: This is a Free event. We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Flyer \n \n \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 BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/life-drawing-in-the-basement-copy-copy/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/641b9c63dce404b6288d524a.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230528T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230528T190000 DTSTAMP:20260619T084620 CREATED:20230321T005544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T052938Z UID:35656-1685296800-1685300400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Silent Film with Live Band | Buster Keaton in 'The General' DESCRIPTION:Internationally bestselling author Dervla McTiernan comes to Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss her suspenseful new novel about two families at war.   \n \n \n \n \n \n What Happened to Nina? \n \n \n \n \n \n by Dervla McTiernan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina and Simon are the perfect couple. Young\, fun and deeply in love. Until they leave for a weekend at his family’s cabin in Vermont\, and only Simon comes home. What happened to Nina? Nobody knows. Simon’s explanation about what happened in their last hours together doesn’t add up. Nina’s parents push the police for answers\, and Simon’s parents rush to protect him. They hire expensive lawyers and a PR firm that quickly ramps up a vicious\, nothing-is-off-limits media campaign. How far will his family go to keep him safe? Soon\, facts are lost in a swirl of accusation and counter-accusation. Everyone chooses a side\, and the story goes viral\, fueled by armchair investigators and wild conspiracy theories and illustrated with pretty pictures taken from Nina’s social media accounts. Journalists descend on their small Vermont town\, followed by a few obsessive “fans.” How far will her family go to get to the truth? Nina’s family is under siege\, but they never lose sight of the only thing that really matters — finding their daughter. Out-gunned by Simon’s wealthy\, powerful family\, Nina’s parents recognize that if playing by the rules won’t get them anywhere\, it’s time to break them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Dervla \n \n Dervla McTiernan is the critically acclaimed author of five novels\, including The Murder Rule\, which was a New York Times thriller of the year. She has won multiple prizes\, including a Ned Kelly Award\, Davitt Awards\, a Barry Award\, and an International Thriller Writers Award. She is also the author of four novellas\, and her audio novella\, The Sisters\, was a four-week number one bestseller in the United States.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla McTiernan | Photo Julia Dunin Photography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla will be In-Conversation with \n \n Local ABC Journalist – Lexie Jeuniewic Lexie is a reporter for ABC Ballarat\, covering radio\, digital\, and television. She previously worked as a senior reporter for 9News Sunshine Coast and as a video journalist for 9News Border North-East. You can follow Lexi on Twitter @LexieGJeuniewic. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lexie Jeuniewic\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 Supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Cost/Bookings: This is a Free event. We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Flyer \n \n \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 BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/silent-film-with-live-band-buster-keaton-in-the-general/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Comedy,Culture,Film,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/6407e4ff7a5635e16634984b.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230528T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230528T160000 DTSTAMP:20260619T084620 CREATED:20230322T052852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T052627Z UID:35966-1685282400-1685289600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Life Drawing in the Basement DESCRIPTION:Internationally bestselling author Dervla McTiernan comes to Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss her suspenseful new novel about two families at war.   \n \n \n \n \n \n What Happened to Nina? \n \n \n \n \n \n by Dervla McTiernan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina and Simon are the perfect couple. Young\, fun and deeply in love. Until they leave for a weekend at his family’s cabin in Vermont\, and only Simon comes home. What happened to Nina? Nobody knows. Simon’s explanation about what happened in their last hours together doesn’t add up. Nina’s parents push the police for answers\, and Simon’s parents rush to protect him. They hire expensive lawyers and a PR firm that quickly ramps up a vicious\, nothing-is-off-limits media campaign. How far will his family go to keep him safe? Soon\, facts are lost in a swirl of accusation and counter-accusation. Everyone chooses a side\, and the story goes viral\, fueled by armchair investigators and wild conspiracy theories and illustrated with pretty pictures taken from Nina’s social media accounts. Journalists descend on their small Vermont town\, followed by a few obsessive “fans.” How far will her family go to get to the truth? Nina’s family is under siege\, but they never lose sight of the only thing that really matters — finding their daughter. Out-gunned by Simon’s wealthy\, powerful family\, Nina’s parents recognize that if playing by the rules won’t get them anywhere\, it’s time to break them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Dervla \n \n Dervla McTiernan is the critically acclaimed author of five novels\, including The Murder Rule\, which was a New York Times thriller of the year. She has won multiple prizes\, including a Ned Kelly Award\, Davitt Awards\, a Barry Award\, and an International Thriller Writers Award. She is also the author of four novellas\, and her audio novella\, The Sisters\, was a four-week number one bestseller in the United States.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla McTiernan | Photo Julia Dunin Photography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla will be In-Conversation with \n \n Local ABC Journalist – Lexie Jeuniewic Lexie is a reporter for ABC Ballarat\, covering radio\, digital\, and television. She previously worked as a senior reporter for 9News Sunshine Coast and as a video journalist for 9News Border North-East. You can follow Lexi on Twitter @LexieGJeuniewic. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lexie Jeuniewic\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 Supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Cost/Bookings: This is a Free event. We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Flyer \n \n \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 BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/life-drawing-in-the-basement-copy-copy-copy/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/641b9c63dce404b6288d524a.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230528T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230528T160000 DTSTAMP:20260619T084620 CREATED:20230403T234034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T052243Z UID:37168-1685271600-1685289600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Living Heritage Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Internationally bestselling author Dervla McTiernan comes to Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss her suspenseful new novel about two families at war.   \n \n \n \n \n \n What Happened to Nina? \n \n \n \n \n \n by Dervla McTiernan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina and Simon are the perfect couple. Young\, fun and deeply in love. Until they leave for a weekend at his family’s cabin in Vermont\, and only Simon comes home. What happened to Nina? Nobody knows. Simon’s explanation about what happened in their last hours together doesn’t add up. Nina’s parents push the police for answers\, and Simon’s parents rush to protect him. They hire expensive lawyers and a PR firm that quickly ramps up a vicious\, nothing-is-off-limits media campaign. How far will his family go to keep him safe? Soon\, facts are lost in a swirl of accusation and counter-accusation. Everyone chooses a side\, and the story goes viral\, fueled by armchair investigators and wild conspiracy theories and illustrated with pretty pictures taken from Nina’s social media accounts. Journalists descend on their small Vermont town\, followed by a few obsessive “fans.” How far will her family go to get to the truth? Nina’s family is under siege\, but they never lose sight of the only thing that really matters — finding their daughter. Out-gunned by Simon’s wealthy\, powerful family\, Nina’s parents recognize that if playing by the rules won’t get them anywhere\, it’s time to break them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Dervla \n \n Dervla McTiernan is the critically acclaimed author of five novels\, including The Murder Rule\, which was a New York Times thriller of the year. She has won multiple prizes\, including a Ned Kelly Award\, Davitt Awards\, a Barry Award\, and an International Thriller Writers Award. She is also the author of four novellas\, and her audio novella\, The Sisters\, was a four-week number one bestseller in the United States.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla McTiernan | Photo Julia Dunin Photography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla will be In-Conversation with \n \n Local ABC Journalist – Lexie Jeuniewic Lexie is a reporter for ABC Ballarat\, covering radio\, digital\, and television. She previously worked as a senior reporter for 9News Sunshine Coast and as a video journalist for 9News Border North-East. You can follow Lexi on Twitter @LexieGJeuniewic. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lexie Jeuniewic\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 Supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Cost/Bookings: This is a Free event. We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Flyer \n \n \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 BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/living-heritage-ballaarat-mechanics-exhibition-copy-copy/ LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition,The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/6413133691792ea538a2c867.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230527T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230527T160000 DTSTAMP:20260619T084620 CREATED:20230323T233037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T052035Z UID:36184-1685185200-1685203200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Living Heritage Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Internationally bestselling author Dervla McTiernan comes to Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss her suspenseful new novel about two families at war.   \n \n \n \n \n \n What Happened to Nina? \n \n \n \n \n \n by Dervla McTiernan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina and Simon are the perfect couple. Young\, fun and deeply in love. Until they leave for a weekend at his family’s cabin in Vermont\, and only Simon comes home. What happened to Nina? Nobody knows. Simon’s explanation about what happened in their last hours together doesn’t add up. Nina’s parents push the police for answers\, and Simon’s parents rush to protect him. They hire expensive lawyers and a PR firm that quickly ramps up a vicious\, nothing-is-off-limits media campaign. How far will his family go to keep him safe? Soon\, facts are lost in a swirl of accusation and counter-accusation. Everyone chooses a side\, and the story goes viral\, fueled by armchair investigators and wild conspiracy theories and illustrated with pretty pictures taken from Nina’s social media accounts. Journalists descend on their small Vermont town\, followed by a few obsessive “fans.” How far will her family go to get to the truth? Nina’s family is under siege\, but they never lose sight of the only thing that really matters — finding their daughter. Out-gunned by Simon’s wealthy\, powerful family\, Nina’s parents recognize that if playing by the rules won’t get them anywhere\, it’s time to break them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Dervla \n \n Dervla McTiernan is the critically acclaimed author of five novels\, including The Murder Rule\, which was a New York Times thriller of the year. She has won multiple prizes\, including a Ned Kelly Award\, Davitt Awards\, a Barry Award\, and an International Thriller Writers Award. She is also the author of four novellas\, and her audio novella\, The Sisters\, was a four-week number one bestseller in the United States.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla McTiernan | Photo Julia Dunin Photography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla will be In-Conversation with \n \n Local ABC Journalist – Lexie Jeuniewic Lexie is a reporter for ABC Ballarat\, covering radio\, digital\, and television. She previously worked as a senior reporter for 9News Sunshine Coast and as a video journalist for 9News Border North-East. You can follow Lexi on Twitter @LexieGJeuniewic. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lexie Jeuniewic\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 Supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Cost/Bookings: This is a Free event. We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Flyer \n \n \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 BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/living-heritage-ballaarat-mechanics-exhibition-6/ LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition,The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/6413133691792ea538a2c867.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230526T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230526T160000 DTSTAMP:20260619T084620 CREATED:20230323T233725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T051509Z UID:36193-1685098800-1685116800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Living Heritage Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Internationally bestselling author Dervla McTiernan comes to Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss her suspenseful new novel about two families at war.   \n \n \n \n \n \n What Happened to Nina? \n \n \n \n \n \n by Dervla McTiernan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina and Simon are the perfect couple. Young\, fun and deeply in love. Until they leave for a weekend at his family’s cabin in Vermont\, and only Simon comes home. What happened to Nina? Nobody knows. Simon’s explanation about what happened in their last hours together doesn’t add up. Nina’s parents push the police for answers\, and Simon’s parents rush to protect him. They hire expensive lawyers and a PR firm that quickly ramps up a vicious\, nothing-is-off-limits media campaign. How far will his family go to keep him safe? Soon\, facts are lost in a swirl of accusation and counter-accusation. Everyone chooses a side\, and the story goes viral\, fueled by armchair investigators and wild conspiracy theories and illustrated with pretty pictures taken from Nina’s social media accounts. Journalists descend on their small Vermont town\, followed by a few obsessive “fans.” How far will her family go to get to the truth? Nina’s family is under siege\, but they never lose sight of the only thing that really matters — finding their daughter. Out-gunned by Simon’s wealthy\, powerful family\, Nina’s parents recognize that if playing by the rules won’t get them anywhere\, it’s time to break them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Dervla \n \n Dervla McTiernan is the critically acclaimed author of five novels\, including The Murder Rule\, which was a New York Times thriller of the year. She has won multiple prizes\, including a Ned Kelly Award\, Davitt Awards\, a Barry Award\, and an International Thriller Writers Award. She is also the author of four novellas\, and her audio novella\, The Sisters\, was a four-week number one bestseller in the United States.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla McTiernan | Photo Julia Dunin Photography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla will be In-Conversation with \n \n Local ABC Journalist – Lexie Jeuniewic Lexie is a reporter for ABC Ballarat\, covering radio\, digital\, and television. She previously worked as a senior reporter for 9News Sunshine Coast and as a video journalist for 9News Border North-East. You can follow Lexi on Twitter @LexieGJeuniewic. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lexie Jeuniewic\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 Supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Cost/Bookings: This is a Free event. We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Flyer \n \n \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 BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/living-heritage-ballaarat-mechanics-exhibition-5/ LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition,The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/6413133691792ea538a2c867.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230525T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230525T160000 DTSTAMP:20260619T084620 CREATED:20230323T233604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T051119Z UID:36191-1685012400-1685030400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Living Heritage Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Internationally bestselling author Dervla McTiernan comes to Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss her suspenseful new novel about two families at war.   \n \n \n \n \n \n What Happened to Nina? \n \n \n \n \n \n by Dervla McTiernan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina and Simon are the perfect couple. Young\, fun and deeply in love. Until they leave for a weekend at his family’s cabin in Vermont\, and only Simon comes home. What happened to Nina? Nobody knows. Simon’s explanation about what happened in their last hours together doesn’t add up. Nina’s parents push the police for answers\, and Simon’s parents rush to protect him. They hire expensive lawyers and a PR firm that quickly ramps up a vicious\, nothing-is-off-limits media campaign. How far will his family go to keep him safe? Soon\, facts are lost in a swirl of accusation and counter-accusation. Everyone chooses a side\, and the story goes viral\, fueled by armchair investigators and wild conspiracy theories and illustrated with pretty pictures taken from Nina’s social media accounts. Journalists descend on their small Vermont town\, followed by a few obsessive “fans.” How far will her family go to get to the truth? Nina’s family is under siege\, but they never lose sight of the only thing that really matters — finding their daughter. Out-gunned by Simon’s wealthy\, powerful family\, Nina’s parents recognize that if playing by the rules won’t get them anywhere\, it’s time to break them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Dervla \n \n Dervla McTiernan is the critically acclaimed author of five novels\, including The Murder Rule\, which was a New York Times thriller of the year. She has won multiple prizes\, including a Ned Kelly Award\, Davitt Awards\, a Barry Award\, and an International Thriller Writers Award. She is also the author of four novellas\, and her audio novella\, The Sisters\, was a four-week number one bestseller in the United States.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla McTiernan | Photo Julia Dunin Photography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla will be In-Conversation with \n \n Local ABC Journalist – Lexie Jeuniewic Lexie is a reporter for ABC Ballarat\, covering radio\, digital\, and television. She previously worked as a senior reporter for 9News Sunshine Coast and as a video journalist for 9News Border North-East. You can follow Lexi on Twitter @LexieGJeuniewic. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lexie Jeuniewic\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 Supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Cost/Bookings: This is a Free event. We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Flyer \n \n \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 BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/living-heritage-ballaarat-mechanics-exhibition-4/ LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition,The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/6413133691792ea538a2c867.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230525T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230525T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T084620 CREATED:20230403T064243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T032706Z UID:37134-1685010600-1685016000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Photography of the BMI | Special Programs DESCRIPTION:Internationally bestselling author Dervla McTiernan comes to Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss her suspenseful new novel about two families at war.   \n \n \n \n \n \n What Happened to Nina? \n \n \n \n \n \n by Dervla McTiernan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina and Simon are the perfect couple. Young\, fun and deeply in love. Until they leave for a weekend at his family’s cabin in Vermont\, and only Simon comes home. What happened to Nina? Nobody knows. Simon’s explanation about what happened in their last hours together doesn’t add up. Nina’s parents push the police for answers\, and Simon’s parents rush to protect him. They hire expensive lawyers and a PR firm that quickly ramps up a vicious\, nothing-is-off-limits media campaign. How far will his family go to keep him safe? Soon\, facts are lost in a swirl of accusation and counter-accusation. Everyone chooses a side\, and the story goes viral\, fueled by armchair investigators and wild conspiracy theories and illustrated with pretty pictures taken from Nina’s social media accounts. Journalists descend on their small Vermont town\, followed by a few obsessive “fans.” How far will her family go to get to the truth? Nina’s family is under siege\, but they never lose sight of the only thing that really matters — finding their daughter. Out-gunned by Simon’s wealthy\, powerful family\, Nina’s parents recognize that if playing by the rules won’t get them anywhere\, it’s time to break them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Dervla \n \n Dervla McTiernan is the critically acclaimed author of five novels\, including The Murder Rule\, which was a New York Times thriller of the year. She has won multiple prizes\, including a Ned Kelly Award\, Davitt Awards\, a Barry Award\, and an International Thriller Writers Award. She is also the author of four novellas\, and her audio novella\, The Sisters\, was a four-week number one bestseller in the United States.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla McTiernan | Photo Julia Dunin Photography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla will be In-Conversation with \n \n Local ABC Journalist – Lexie Jeuniewic Lexie is a reporter for ABC Ballarat\, covering radio\, digital\, and television. She previously worked as a senior reporter for 9News Sunshine Coast and as a video journalist for 9News Border North-East. You can follow Lexi on Twitter @LexieGJeuniewic. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lexie Jeuniewic\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 Supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Cost/Bookings: This is a Free event. We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Flyer \n \n \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 BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-photography-of-the-bmi-special-programs/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/looking-down-lydiard-street-north-showing-federal-hotel-mh1897.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230524T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230524T190000 DTSTAMP:20260619T084620 CREATED:20230321T000642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T003752Z UID:35642-1684949400-1684954800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2023 | Season 2\, Session 5 | Ballarat Heritage Festival DESCRIPTION:Internationally bestselling author Dervla McTiernan comes to Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss her suspenseful new novel about two families at war.   \n \n \n \n \n \n What Happened to Nina? \n \n \n \n \n \n by Dervla McTiernan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina and Simon are the perfect couple. Young\, fun and deeply in love. Until they leave for a weekend at his family’s cabin in Vermont\, and only Simon comes home. What happened to Nina? Nobody knows. Simon’s explanation about what happened in their last hours together doesn’t add up. Nina’s parents push the police for answers\, and Simon’s parents rush to protect him. They hire expensive lawyers and a PR firm that quickly ramps up a vicious\, nothing-is-off-limits media campaign. How far will his family go to keep him safe? Soon\, facts are lost in a swirl of accusation and counter-accusation. Everyone chooses a side\, and the story goes viral\, fueled by armchair investigators and wild conspiracy theories and illustrated with pretty pictures taken from Nina’s social media accounts. Journalists descend on their small Vermont town\, followed by a few obsessive “fans.” How far will her family go to get to the truth? Nina’s family is under siege\, but they never lose sight of the only thing that really matters — finding their daughter. Out-gunned by Simon’s wealthy\, powerful family\, Nina’s parents recognize that if playing by the rules won’t get them anywhere\, it’s time to break them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Dervla \n \n Dervla McTiernan is the critically acclaimed author of five novels\, including The Murder Rule\, which was a New York Times thriller of the year. She has won multiple prizes\, including a Ned Kelly Award\, Davitt Awards\, a Barry Award\, and an International Thriller Writers Award. She is also the author of four novellas\, and her audio novella\, The Sisters\, was a four-week number one bestseller in the United States.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla McTiernan | Photo Julia Dunin Photography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla will be In-Conversation with \n \n Local ABC Journalist – Lexie Jeuniewic Lexie is a reporter for ABC Ballarat\, covering radio\, digital\, and television. She previously worked as a senior reporter for 9News Sunshine Coast and as a video journalist for 9News Border North-East. You can follow Lexi on Twitter @LexieGJeuniewic. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lexie Jeuniewic\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 Supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Cost/Bookings: This is a Free event. We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Flyer \n \n \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 BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-season-2-ballarat-heritage-festival-3/ LOCATION:Chinese Library\, 200 Sturt Street CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Culture,The Collection,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/twilight-talks-gold-black-2023.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230524T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230524T160000 DTSTAMP:20260619T084621 CREATED:20230323T233445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T050020Z UID:36189-1684926000-1684944000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Living Heritage Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Internationally bestselling author Dervla McTiernan comes to Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss her suspenseful new novel about two families at war.   \n \n \n \n \n \n What Happened to Nina? \n \n \n \n \n \n by Dervla McTiernan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina and Simon are the perfect couple. Young\, fun and deeply in love. Until they leave for a weekend at his family’s cabin in Vermont\, and only Simon comes home. What happened to Nina? Nobody knows. Simon’s explanation about what happened in their last hours together doesn’t add up. Nina’s parents push the police for answers\, and Simon’s parents rush to protect him. They hire expensive lawyers and a PR firm that quickly ramps up a vicious\, nothing-is-off-limits media campaign. How far will his family go to keep him safe? Soon\, facts are lost in a swirl of accusation and counter-accusation. Everyone chooses a side\, and the story goes viral\, fueled by armchair investigators and wild conspiracy theories and illustrated with pretty pictures taken from Nina’s social media accounts. Journalists descend on their small Vermont town\, followed by a few obsessive “fans.” How far will her family go to get to the truth? Nina’s family is under siege\, but they never lose sight of the only thing that really matters — finding their daughter. Out-gunned by Simon’s wealthy\, powerful family\, Nina’s parents recognize that if playing by the rules won’t get them anywhere\, it’s time to break them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Dervla \n \n Dervla McTiernan is the critically acclaimed author of five novels\, including The Murder Rule\, which was a New York Times thriller of the year. She has won multiple prizes\, including a Ned Kelly Award\, Davitt Awards\, a Barry Award\, and an International Thriller Writers Award. She is also the author of four novellas\, and her audio novella\, The Sisters\, was a four-week number one bestseller in the United States.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla McTiernan | Photo Julia Dunin Photography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla will be In-Conversation with \n \n Local ABC Journalist – Lexie Jeuniewic Lexie is a reporter for ABC Ballarat\, covering radio\, digital\, and television. She previously worked as a senior reporter for 9News Sunshine Coast and as a video journalist for 9News Border North-East. You can follow Lexi on Twitter @LexieGJeuniewic. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lexie Jeuniewic\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 Supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Cost/Bookings: This is a Free event. We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Flyer \n \n \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 BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/living-heritage-ballaarat-mechanics-exhibition-3/ LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition,The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/6413133691792ea538a2c867.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230524T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230524T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T084621 CREATED:20230403T064213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T045148Z UID:37133-1684924200-1684929600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Artwork of the BMI | Special Programs DESCRIPTION:Internationally bestselling author Dervla McTiernan comes to Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss her suspenseful new novel about two families at war.   \n \n \n \n \n \n What Happened to Nina? \n \n \n \n \n \n by Dervla McTiernan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina and Simon are the perfect couple. Young\, fun and deeply in love. Until they leave for a weekend at his family’s cabin in Vermont\, and only Simon comes home. What happened to Nina? Nobody knows. Simon’s explanation about what happened in their last hours together doesn’t add up. Nina’s parents push the police for answers\, and Simon’s parents rush to protect him. They hire expensive lawyers and a PR firm that quickly ramps up a vicious\, nothing-is-off-limits media campaign. How far will his family go to keep him safe? Soon\, facts are lost in a swirl of accusation and counter-accusation. Everyone chooses a side\, and the story goes viral\, fueled by armchair investigators and wild conspiracy theories and illustrated with pretty pictures taken from Nina’s social media accounts. Journalists descend on their small Vermont town\, followed by a few obsessive “fans.” How far will her family go to get to the truth? Nina’s family is under siege\, but they never lose sight of the only thing that really matters — finding their daughter. Out-gunned by Simon’s wealthy\, powerful family\, Nina’s parents recognize that if playing by the rules won’t get them anywhere\, it’s time to break them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Dervla \n \n Dervla McTiernan is the critically acclaimed author of five novels\, including The Murder Rule\, which was a New York Times thriller of the year. She has won multiple prizes\, including a Ned Kelly Award\, Davitt Awards\, a Barry Award\, and an International Thriller Writers Award. She is also the author of four novellas\, and her audio novella\, The Sisters\, was a four-week number one bestseller in the United States.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla McTiernan | Photo Julia Dunin Photography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dervla will be In-Conversation with \n \n Local ABC Journalist – Lexie Jeuniewic Lexie is a reporter for ABC Ballarat\, covering radio\, digital\, and television. She previously worked as a senior reporter for 9News Sunshine Coast and as a video journalist for 9News Border North-East. You can follow Lexi on Twitter @LexieGJeuniewic. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lexie Jeuniewic\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 Supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Cost/Bookings: This is a Free event. We will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Flyer \n \n \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 BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-artwork-of-the-bmi-special-programs/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/BMI-project-update-2-Mar-2022-4-pre-conservation.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR