BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251024T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251024T201500 DTSTAMP:20251002T045612Z CREATED:20251001T035625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T045612Z UID:67819-1761332400-1761336900@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Opera's Bad Girl: Anna Bishop\, the World's First Daringly Defiant Diva 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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Frock Shop by Sophie Green\n The Frock Shop Sophie Green Don’t miss Sophie who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trivia Night Fundraiser\n BMI Trivia Night Put your local knowledge to the test... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Cold River by Margaret Hickey\n Cold River Margaret Hickey Deep in the mountains\, secrets grow... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Library | New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks – August 2026\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/operas-bad-girl/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Live Music,Theatre Production,Victorian Seniors Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/sq-promo-bad-girl.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251025T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251025T160000 DTSTAMP:20250922T061603Z CREATED:20250805T043957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T061603Z UID:66614-1761386400-1761408000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Linen and Lace: An exhibition through the decades 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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Frock Shop by Sophie Green\n The Frock Shop Sophie Green Don’t miss Sophie who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trivia Night Fundraiser\n BMI Trivia Night Put your local knowledge to the test... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Cold River by Margaret Hickey\n Cold River Margaret Hickey Deep in the mountains\, secrets grow... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Library | New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks – August 2026\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/linen-and-lace-fundraiser/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Art programs,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Urban Agriculture Month,Victorian Seniors Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/linen-and-lace-sq-promo-v3-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251026T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251026T160000 DTSTAMP:20250930T013159Z CREATED:20250903T045545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T013159Z UID:67296-1761472800-1761494400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Linen and Lace: An exhibition through the decades 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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Frock Shop by Sophie Green\n The Frock Shop Sophie Green Don’t miss Sophie who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trivia Night Fundraiser\n BMI Trivia Night Put your local knowledge to the test... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Cold River by Margaret Hickey\n Cold River Margaret Hickey Deep in the mountains\, secrets grow... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Library | New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks – August 2026\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/linen-and-lace-fundraiser-2/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Art programs,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Victorian Seniors Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/linen-and-lace-sq-promo-v3.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251029T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251029T183000 DTSTAMP:20250905T043434Z CREATED:20250728T043616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T043434Z UID:66385-1761759000-1761762600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 4\, Remembrance Day | A Surgeon Commander & A Leading Cook - Ballarat Connections to HMAS Sydney 2 in 1941 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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Frock Shop by Sophie Green\n The Frock Shop Sophie Green Don’t miss Sophie who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trivia Night Fundraiser\n BMI Trivia Night Put your local knowledge to the test... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Cold River by Margaret Hickey\n Cold River Margaret Hickey Deep in the mountains\, secrets grow... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Library | New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks – August 2026\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-surgeon-commander-leading-cook/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks,Victorian Seniors Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/hmas-sydney-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251029T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251029T200000 DTSTAMP:20250813T050736Z CREATED:20250813T050626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T050736Z UID:66969-1761764400-1761768000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | How to solve our human problems 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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Frock Shop by Sophie Green\n The Frock Shop Sophie Green Don’t miss Sophie who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trivia Night Fundraiser\n BMI Trivia Night Put your local knowledge to the test... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Cold River by Margaret Hickey\n Cold River Margaret Hickey Deep in the mountains\, secrets grow... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Library | New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks – August 2026\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-29-october-25/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/square-promo-human-poblems.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251031T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251031T200000 DTSTAMP:20250923T051016Z CREATED:20250923T045951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T051016Z UID:67550-1761937200-1761940800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour 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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Frock Shop by Sophie Green\n The Frock Shop Sophie Green Don’t miss Sophie who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trivia Night Fundraiser\n BMI Trivia Night Put your local knowledge to the test... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Cold River by Margaret Hickey\n Cold River Margaret Hickey Deep in the mountains\, secrets grow... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Library | New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks – August 2026\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tours-31-oct-25/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Night Tours,Tours,Victorian Seniors Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/received_908662326866361-e1708918930337.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251031T210000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251031T220000 DTSTAMP:20250923T051126Z CREATED:20250923T044958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T051126Z UID:67531-1761944400-1761948000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour 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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Frock Shop by Sophie Green\n The Frock Shop Sophie Green Don’t miss Sophie who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trivia Night Fundraiser\n BMI Trivia Night Put your local knowledge to the test... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Cold River by Margaret Hickey\n Cold River Margaret Hickey Deep in the mountains\, secrets grow... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Library | New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks – August 2026\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tours-31-oct-25-2/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Night Tours,Tours,Victorian Seniors Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/received_265285705882698-e1708919200874.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T183000 DTSTAMP:20251110T033437Z CREATED:20250728T053444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T033437Z UID:66400-1762363800-1762367400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 4\, Remembrance Day | Recent War Memorabilia - from WW2 to Afghanistan\, Presented by David Wright. 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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Frock Shop by Sophie Green\n The Frock Shop Sophie Green Don’t miss Sophie who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trivia Night Fundraiser\n BMI Trivia Night Put your local knowledge to the test... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Cold River by Margaret Hickey\n Cold River Margaret Hickey Deep in the mountains\, secrets grow... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Library | New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks – August 2026\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-war-memorabilia/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks,Victorian Seniors Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/square-promo-medals-v36.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T184500 DTSTAMP:20251021T040122Z CREATED:20250812T005546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T040122Z UID:66788-1762365600-1762368300@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Stella Day Out Ballarat | Katia Ariel 'The Swift Dark Tide' in conversation with Kelly Gardiner 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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Frock Shop by Sophie Green\n The Frock Shop Sophie Green Don’t miss Sophie who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trivia Night Fundraiser\n BMI Trivia Night Put your local knowledge to the test... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Cold River by Margaret Hickey\n Cold River Margaret Hickey Deep in the mountains\, secrets grow... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Library | New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks – August 2026\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/stella-day-out-katia-ariel/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Important Dates,Library,Stella Day Out ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/square-promo-katia.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T200000 DTSTAMP:20250813T050909Z CREATED:20250813T050815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T050909Z UID:66971-1762369200-1762372800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | How to solve our human problems 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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Frock Shop by Sophie Green\n The Frock Shop Sophie Green Don’t miss Sophie who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trivia Night Fundraiser\n BMI Trivia Night Put your local knowledge to the test... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Cold River by Margaret Hickey\n Cold River Margaret Hickey Deep in the mountains\, secrets grow... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Library | New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks – August 2026\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-5-november-25/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/square-promo-human-poblems.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T191500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T200000 DTSTAMP:20251021T035952Z CREATED:20250812T054350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T035952Z UID:66822-1762370100-1762372800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Stella Day Out Ballarat | Samah Sabawi 'Cactus Pear For My Beloved' in conversation with Fatima Measham 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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Frock Shop by Sophie Green\n The Frock Shop Sophie Green Don’t miss Sophie who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trivia Night Fundraiser\n BMI Trivia Night Put your local knowledge to the test... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Cold River by Margaret Hickey\n Cold River Margaret Hickey Deep in the mountains\, secrets grow... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Library | New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks – August 2026\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/stella-day-out-samah-sabawi/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Important Dates,Library,Stella Day Out ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/square-promo-samah.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251106T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251106T200000 DTSTAMP:20250813T003339Z CREATED:20250711T034827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T003339Z UID:66176-1762453800-1762459200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Rachael Johns 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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Frock Shop by Sophie Green\n The Frock Shop Sophie Green Don’t miss Sophie who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trivia Night Fundraiser\n BMI Trivia Night Put your local knowledge to the test... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Cold River by Margaret Hickey\n Cold River Margaret Hickey Deep in the mountains\, secrets grow... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Library | New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks – August 2026\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/rachael-johns/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/sq-promo-rachael-johns.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251112T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251112T193000 DTSTAMP:20251017T032148Z CREATED:20251017T014102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T032148Z UID:68029-1762966800-1762975800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Crafting Conversation: The Artists Edition 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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Frock Shop by Sophie Green\n The Frock Shop Sophie Green Don’t miss Sophie who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trivia Night Fundraiser\n BMI Trivia Night Put your local knowledge to the test... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Cold River by Margaret Hickey\n Cold River Margaret Hickey Deep in the mountains\, secrets grow... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Library | New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks – August 2026\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/crafting-conversation-artists/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/square-promo-mgth.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Make Good Things Happen":MAILTO:angela@daltonbaker.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251112T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251112T200000 DTSTAMP:20250813T051100Z CREATED:20250813T050947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T051100Z UID:66973-1762974000-1762977600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | How to solve our human problems 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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Frock Shop by Sophie Green\n The Frock Shop Sophie Green Don’t miss Sophie who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trivia Night Fundraiser\n BMI Trivia Night Put your local knowledge to the test... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Cold River by Margaret Hickey\n Cold River Margaret Hickey Deep in the mountains\, secrets grow... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Library | New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks – August 2026\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-12-november-25/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/square-promo-human-poblems.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251113T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251113T210000 DTSTAMP:20250321T110605Z CREATED:20250212T031341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T110605Z UID:61989-1763062200-1763067600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | ​Hammarskjöld: The Fight for Peace 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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Frock Shop by Sophie Green\n The Frock Shop Sophie Green Don’t miss Sophie who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trivia Night Fundraiser\n BMI Trivia Night Put your local knowledge to the test... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Cold River by Margaret Hickey\n Cold River Margaret Hickey Deep in the mountains\, secrets grow... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Library | New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks – August 2026\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-hammarskjold/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Externally Produced Event,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sqaure-promo-bfs3.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251115T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251115T200000 DTSTAMP:20250923T052823Z CREATED:20250923T040314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T052823Z UID:67502-1763233200-1763236800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour 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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Frock Shop by Sophie Green\n The Frock Shop Sophie Green Don’t miss Sophie who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trivia Night Fundraiser\n BMI Trivia Night Put your local knowledge to the test... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Cold River by Margaret Hickey\n Cold River Margaret Hickey Deep in the mountains\, secrets grow... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Library | New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks – August 2026\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tours-15-nov-25/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Night Tours,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/received_908662326866361-e1708918930337.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251115T210000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251115T220000 DTSTAMP:20250923T052637Z CREATED:20250923T051356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T052637Z UID:67555-1763240400-1763244000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour 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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Frock Shop by Sophie Green\n The Frock Shop Sophie Green Don’t miss Sophie who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trivia Night Fundraiser\n BMI Trivia Night Put your local knowledge to the test... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Cold River by Margaret Hickey\n Cold River Margaret Hickey Deep in the mountains\, secrets grow... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Library | New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks – August 2026\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tours-15-nov-25-2/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Night Tours,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/received_265285705882698-e1708919200874.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251118T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251118T193000 DTSTAMP:20250930T062718Z CREATED:20250917T050616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T062718Z UID:67363-1763488800-1763494200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Margaret Hickey 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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Frock Shop by Sophie Green\n The Frock Shop Sophie Green Don’t miss Sophie who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trivia Night Fundraiser\n BMI Trivia Night Put your local knowledge to the test... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Cold River by Margaret Hickey\n Cold River Margaret Hickey Deep in the mountains\, secrets grow... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Library | New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks – August 2026\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/margaret-hickey-25/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/margaret-hickey-sq-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251119T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251119T183000 DTSTAMP:20251110T232935Z CREATED:20250728T054722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T232935Z UID:66407-1763573400-1763577000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 5\, Recent Years | Ballarat's Her Majesty's Reinvention\, Presented by Richard Nicholson 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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Frock Shop by Sophie Green\n The Frock Shop Sophie Green Don’t miss Sophie who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trivia Night Fundraiser\n BMI Trivia Night Put your local knowledge to the test... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Cold River by Margaret Hickey\n Cold River Margaret Hickey Deep in the mountains\, secrets grow... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Library | New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks – August 2026\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/her-majestys-reinvention/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/square-promo-2025-her-majestys-final.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251119T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251119T200000 DTSTAMP:20250917T031134Z CREATED:20250917T030336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T031134Z UID:67346-1763578800-1763582400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Meditations on the Mind: How to Create Mental Space 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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Frock Shop by Sophie Green\n The Frock Shop Sophie Green Don’t miss Sophie who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trivia Night Fundraiser\n BMI Trivia Night Put your local knowledge to the test... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Cold River by Margaret Hickey\n Cold River Margaret Hickey Deep in the mountains\, secrets grow... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Library | New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks – August 2026\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-19-nov-2025/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Med_on_mind_Sq.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251120T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251120T200000 DTSTAMP:20251110T031636Z CREATED:20251110T031233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T031636Z UID:68444-1763663400-1763668800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:An Evening with Peter FitzSimons AM 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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Frock Shop by Sophie Green\n The Frock Shop Sophie Green Don’t miss Sophie who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trivia Night Fundraiser\n BMI Trivia Night Put your local knowledge to the test... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Cold River by Margaret Hickey\n Cold River Margaret Hickey Deep in the mountains\, secrets grow... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Library | New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks – August 2026\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/an-evening-with-peter-fitzsimons-am/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/cover-peter-fitzsimonos-book-e1762145093105.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251121T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251121T210000 DTSTAMP:20251110T233455Z CREATED:20250917T004106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T233455Z UID:67335-1763753400-1763758800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ben Knight: The Parent Teacher Interview | Show now SOLD OUT 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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Frock Shop by Sophie Green\n The Frock Shop Sophie Green Don’t miss Sophie who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trivia Night Fundraiser\n BMI Trivia Night Put your local knowledge to the test... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Cold River by Margaret Hickey\n Cold River Margaret Hickey Deep in the mountains\, secrets grow... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Library | New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks – August 2026\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ben-knight-parent-teacher/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ben-knight-sq-promo.webp ORGANIZER;CN="KEG Touring":MAILTO:Contact@kegtouring.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251122T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251123T160000 DTSTAMP:20251120T012503Z CREATED:20240822T062240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T012503Z UID:58498-1763805600-1763913600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Open Garden & Devonshire Tea - BMI Fundraiser | Errard Hall 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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Frock Shop by Sophie Green\n The Frock Shop Sophie Green Don’t miss Sophie who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trivia Night Fundraiser\n BMI Trivia Night Put your local knowledge to the test... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Cold River by Margaret Hickey\n Cold River Margaret Hickey Deep in the mountains\, secrets grow... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Library | New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks – August 2026\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/open-garden-fundraiser-2025/ LOCATION:Errard Hall\, Errard Street North\, Ballarat Central\, City of Ballarat\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Urban Agriculture Month ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/square-promo-errard-hall.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251122T184500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251122T223000 DTSTAMP:20251110T042444Z CREATED:20251017T035401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T042444Z UID:68049-1763837100-1763850600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Small Things 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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Frock Shop by Sophie Green\n The Frock Shop Sophie Green Don’t miss Sophie who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trivia Night Fundraiser\n BMI Trivia Night Put your local knowledge to the test... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Cold River by Margaret Hickey\n Cold River Margaret Hickey Deep in the mountains\, secrets grow... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Library | New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks – August 2026\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/small-things/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/sq-promo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251126T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251126T183000 DTSTAMP:20251110T233614Z CREATED:20250728T055539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T233614Z UID:66413-1764178200-1764181800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 5\, Recent Years | Ballarat Arts Foundation: 25 Years Old\, Presented by Paula Nicholson 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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Frock Shop by Sophie Green\n The Frock Shop Sophie Green Don’t miss Sophie who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trivia Night Fundraiser\n BMI Trivia Night Put your local knowledge to the test... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Cold River by Margaret Hickey\n Cold River Margaret Hickey Deep in the mountains\, secrets grow... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Library | New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks – August 2026\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-arts-foundation/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/square-promo-2025-ballarat-arts-foundation.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251126T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251126T200000 DTSTAMP:20250917T031337Z CREATED:20250917T031231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T031337Z UID:67356-1764183600-1764187200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Meditations on the Mind: How to Create Mental Space 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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Frock Shop by Sophie Green\n The Frock Shop Sophie Green Don’t miss Sophie who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trivia Night Fundraiser\n BMI Trivia Night Put your local knowledge to the test... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Cold River by Margaret Hickey\n Cold River Margaret Hickey Deep in the mountains\, secrets grow... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Library | New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks – August 2026\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-26-nov-2025/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Med_on_mind_Sq.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251128T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251128T213000 DTSTAMP:20250813T031528Z CREATED:20250408T004608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T031528Z UID:64310-1764360000-1764365400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Akmal | Live Comedy at the BMI 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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Frock Shop by Sophie Green\n The Frock Shop Sophie Green Don’t miss Sophie who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trivia Night Fundraiser\n BMI Trivia Night Put your local knowledge to the test... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Cold River by Margaret Hickey\n Cold River Margaret Hickey Deep in the mountains\, secrets grow... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Library | New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks – August 2026\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/akmal/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/promo-square-akmal.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251129T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251129T213000 DTSTAMP:20250813T025904Z CREATED:20250714T024250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T025904Z UID:66208-1764446400-1764451800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Daniel Muggleton: You Might Be White\, I May Be Crazy 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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Frock Shop by Sophie Green\n The Frock Shop Sophie Green Don’t miss Sophie who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trivia Night Fundraiser\n BMI Trivia Night Put your local knowledge to the test... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Cold River by Margaret Hickey\n Cold River Margaret Hickey Deep in the mountains\, secrets grow... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Library | New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks – August 2026\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/daniel-muggleton/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/square-promo-daniel-muggleton.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251202T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251202T193000 DTSTAMP:20251113T003410Z CREATED:20251113T001614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T003410Z UID:68682-1764698400-1764703800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with William McInnes 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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Frock Shop by Sophie Green\n The Frock Shop Sophie Green Don’t miss Sophie who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trivia Night Fundraiser\n BMI Trivia Night Put your local knowledge to the test... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Cold River by Margaret Hickey\n Cold River Margaret Hickey Deep in the mountains\, secrets grow... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Library | New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks – August 2026\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/william-mcinnes/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/william-sq-promo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251203T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251203T200000 DTSTAMP:20250917T031513Z CREATED:20250917T031355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T031513Z UID:67359-1764788400-1764792000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Meditations on the Mind: How to Create Mental Space 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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Frock Shop by Sophie Green\n The Frock Shop Sophie Green Don’t miss Sophie who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trivia Night Fundraiser\n BMI Trivia Night Put your local knowledge to the test... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Cold River by Margaret Hickey\n Cold River Margaret Hickey Deep in the mountains\, secrets grow... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Library | New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks – August 2026\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-3-dec-2025/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Med_on_mind_Sq.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR