BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.16.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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 BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20270403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20271002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20280401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20280930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260821T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260821T203000 DTSTAMP:20260629T035851Z CREATED:20260629T033353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T035851Z UID:73961-1787338800-1787344200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:You Can't Tell Anyone\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:Sanctuary \n \n \n \n \n \n by Garry Disher \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace is a master thief\, specialising in valuable stamps\, watches and jewellery.  She never stays long in one place\, so when she’s recognised at a Brisbane stamp expo\, she must  go on the run again.  But she’d like a shot at a normal life\, and settles in the Adelaide Hills\, where she uses her  knowledge to work in an antiques business owned by Erin\, her landlady.  But someone’s looking for Erin.  And someone else is looking for Grace.  And they are both very dangerous men. \n \n \n Sanctuary | Garry Disher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Author \n \n Garry Disher was born in 1949 and grew up on his parents’ farm in South Australia. He gained post graduate degrees from Adelaide and Melbourne Universities. In 1978 he was awarded a creative writing fellowship to Stanford University\, where he wrote his first short story collection. He travelled widely overseas\, before returning to Australia\, where he taught creative writing\, finally becoming a full time writer in 1988. He has written more than 40 titles\, including general and crime fiction\, children’s books\, textbooks\, and books about the craft of writing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Garry Disher | Photo: Darren James\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Garry will be in-conversation with Tim Constantine \n \n Tim has worked in the entertainment industry for over 20 years. He is a multi-award winning actor\, and has also worked extensively as a presenter\, producer and writer. As well as selling his soul to advertise products that people don’t need and can’t afford\, he has appeared in favourite Australian TV shows\, including Neighbours\, Underbelly\, City Homicide and Stingers. During the pandemic\, Tim played Hamlet in the highly regarded “Shakespeare Republic – The Lockdown Chronicles”\, a webseries which received awards and nominations from festivals all over the world. Tim is passionate about books\, learning and the arts\, and is a keen amateur linguist and historian. (Amateur in the original French sense of “lover of”\,  rather than the more modern\, pejorative “unprofessional” sense.) He also taught himself French during the pandemic\, and hopes soon to return to France now that he can speak the lingo. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to library@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n $20 per person plus booking fee & gst includes a delicious afternoon tea of scones\, jam & cream\, tea and coffee. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Brochure \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 | Seen Again by Benita Bensch\n Seen Again: Light On Matrescence Benita Bensch Don’t miss Benita... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Secrets of Provence by Daisy Wood.\n The Secrets of Provence Daisy Wood Provence\,1940 Thrown out of... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – July 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/you-cant-tell-anyone-21-aug/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/YCTA-ATDW-1600-x-1200-px-e1782429973747.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260822T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260822T153000 DTSTAMP:20260629T035740Z CREATED:20260629T033533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T035740Z UID:73963-1787407200-1787412600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:You Can't Tell Anyone\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:Sanctuary \n \n \n \n \n \n by Garry Disher \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace is a master thief\, specialising in valuable stamps\, watches and jewellery.  She never stays long in one place\, so when she’s recognised at a Brisbane stamp expo\, she must  go on the run again.  But she’d like a shot at a normal life\, and settles in the Adelaide Hills\, where she uses her  knowledge to work in an antiques business owned by Erin\, her landlady.  But someone’s looking for Erin.  And someone else is looking for Grace.  And they are both very dangerous men. \n \n \n Sanctuary | Garry Disher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Author \n \n Garry Disher was born in 1949 and grew up on his parents’ farm in South Australia. He gained post graduate degrees from Adelaide and Melbourne Universities. In 1978 he was awarded a creative writing fellowship to Stanford University\, where he wrote his first short story collection. He travelled widely overseas\, before returning to Australia\, where he taught creative writing\, finally becoming a full time writer in 1988. He has written more than 40 titles\, including general and crime fiction\, children’s books\, textbooks\, and books about the craft of writing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Garry Disher | Photo: Darren James\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Garry will be in-conversation with Tim Constantine \n \n Tim has worked in the entertainment industry for over 20 years. He is a multi-award winning actor\, and has also worked extensively as a presenter\, producer and writer. As well as selling his soul to advertise products that people don’t need and can’t afford\, he has appeared in favourite Australian TV shows\, including Neighbours\, Underbelly\, City Homicide and Stingers. During the pandemic\, Tim played Hamlet in the highly regarded “Shakespeare Republic – The Lockdown Chronicles”\, a webseries which received awards and nominations from festivals all over the world. Tim is passionate about books\, learning and the arts\, and is a keen amateur linguist and historian. (Amateur in the original French sense of “lover of”\,  rather than the more modern\, pejorative “unprofessional” sense.) He also taught himself French during the pandemic\, and hopes soon to return to France now that he can speak the lingo. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to library@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n $20 per person plus booking fee & gst includes a delicious afternoon tea of scones\, jam & cream\, tea and coffee. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Brochure \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 | Seen Again by Benita Bensch\n Seen Again: Light On Matrescence Benita Bensch Don’t miss Benita... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Secrets of Provence by Daisy Wood.\n The Secrets of Provence Daisy Wood Provence\,1940 Thrown out of... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – July 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/you-cant-tell-anyone-22-aug-matinee/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/YCTA-ATDW-1600-x-1200-px-e1782429973747.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260822T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260822T203000 DTSTAMP:20260629T035634Z CREATED:20260629T033731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T035634Z UID:73965-1787425200-1787430600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:You Can't Tell Anyone\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:Sanctuary \n \n \n \n \n \n by Garry Disher \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace is a master thief\, specialising in valuable stamps\, watches and jewellery.  She never stays long in one place\, so when she’s recognised at a Brisbane stamp expo\, she must  go on the run again.  But she’d like a shot at a normal life\, and settles in the Adelaide Hills\, where she uses her  knowledge to work in an antiques business owned by Erin\, her landlady.  But someone’s looking for Erin.  And someone else is looking for Grace.  And they are both very dangerous men. \n \n \n Sanctuary | Garry Disher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Author \n \n Garry Disher was born in 1949 and grew up on his parents’ farm in South Australia. He gained post graduate degrees from Adelaide and Melbourne Universities. In 1978 he was awarded a creative writing fellowship to Stanford University\, where he wrote his first short story collection. He travelled widely overseas\, before returning to Australia\, where he taught creative writing\, finally becoming a full time writer in 1988. He has written more than 40 titles\, including general and crime fiction\, children’s books\, textbooks\, and books about the craft of writing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Garry Disher | Photo: Darren James\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Garry will be in-conversation with Tim Constantine \n \n Tim has worked in the entertainment industry for over 20 years. He is a multi-award winning actor\, and has also worked extensively as a presenter\, producer and writer. As well as selling his soul to advertise products that people don’t need and can’t afford\, he has appeared in favourite Australian TV shows\, including Neighbours\, Underbelly\, City Homicide and Stingers. During the pandemic\, Tim played Hamlet in the highly regarded “Shakespeare Republic – The Lockdown Chronicles”\, a webseries which received awards and nominations from festivals all over the world. Tim is passionate about books\, learning and the arts\, and is a keen amateur linguist and historian. (Amateur in the original French sense of “lover of”\,  rather than the more modern\, pejorative “unprofessional” sense.) He also taught himself French during the pandemic\, and hopes soon to return to France now that he can speak the lingo. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to library@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n $20 per person plus booking fee & gst includes a delicious afternoon tea of scones\, jam & cream\, tea and coffee. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Brochure \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 | Seen Again by Benita Bensch\n Seen Again: Light On Matrescence Benita Bensch Don’t miss Benita... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Secrets of Provence by Daisy Wood.\n The Secrets of Provence Daisy Wood Provence\,1940 Thrown out of... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – July 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/you-cant-tell-anyone-22-aug/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/YCTA-ATDW-1600-x-1200-px-e1782429973747.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260823T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260823T143000 DTSTAMP:20260630T001508Z CREATED:20260629T033831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T001508Z UID:73967-1787490000-1787495400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:You Can't Tell Anyone\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:Sanctuary \n \n \n \n \n \n by Garry Disher \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace is a master thief\, specialising in valuable stamps\, watches and jewellery.  She never stays long in one place\, so when she’s recognised at a Brisbane stamp expo\, she must  go on the run again.  But she’d like a shot at a normal life\, and settles in the Adelaide Hills\, where she uses her  knowledge to work in an antiques business owned by Erin\, her landlady.  But someone’s looking for Erin.  And someone else is looking for Grace.  And they are both very dangerous men. \n \n \n Sanctuary | Garry Disher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Author \n \n Garry Disher was born in 1949 and grew up on his parents’ farm in South Australia. He gained post graduate degrees from Adelaide and Melbourne Universities. In 1978 he was awarded a creative writing fellowship to Stanford University\, where he wrote his first short story collection. He travelled widely overseas\, before returning to Australia\, where he taught creative writing\, finally becoming a full time writer in 1988. He has written more than 40 titles\, including general and crime fiction\, children’s books\, textbooks\, and books about the craft of writing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Garry Disher | Photo: Darren James\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Garry will be in-conversation with Tim Constantine \n \n Tim has worked in the entertainment industry for over 20 years. He is a multi-award winning actor\, and has also worked extensively as a presenter\, producer and writer. As well as selling his soul to advertise products that people don’t need and can’t afford\, he has appeared in favourite Australian TV shows\, including Neighbours\, Underbelly\, City Homicide and Stingers. During the pandemic\, Tim played Hamlet in the highly regarded “Shakespeare Republic – The Lockdown Chronicles”\, a webseries which received awards and nominations from festivals all over the world. Tim is passionate about books\, learning and the arts\, and is a keen amateur linguist and historian. (Amateur in the original French sense of “lover of”\,  rather than the more modern\, pejorative “unprofessional” sense.) He also taught himself French during the pandemic\, and hopes soon to return to France now that he can speak the lingo. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to library@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n $20 per person plus booking fee & gst includes a delicious afternoon tea of scones\, jam & cream\, tea and coffee. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Brochure \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 | Seen Again by Benita Bensch\n Seen Again: Light On Matrescence Benita Bensch Don’t miss Benita... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Secrets of Provence by Daisy Wood.\n The Secrets of Provence Daisy Wood Provence\,1940 Thrown out of... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – July 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/you-cant-tell-anyone-23-aug-matinee/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/YCTA-ATDW-1600-x-1200-px-e1782429973747.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260823T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260823T193000 DTSTAMP:20260630T015250Z CREATED:20260629T033929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T015250Z UID:73969-1787508000-1787513400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:You Can't Tell Anyone\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:Sanctuary \n \n \n \n \n \n by Garry Disher \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace is a master thief\, specialising in valuable stamps\, watches and jewellery.  She never stays long in one place\, so when she’s recognised at a Brisbane stamp expo\, she must  go on the run again.  But she’d like a shot at a normal life\, and settles in the Adelaide Hills\, where she uses her  knowledge to work in an antiques business owned by Erin\, her landlady.  But someone’s looking for Erin.  And someone else is looking for Grace.  And they are both very dangerous men. \n \n \n Sanctuary | Garry Disher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Author \n \n Garry Disher was born in 1949 and grew up on his parents’ farm in South Australia. He gained post graduate degrees from Adelaide and Melbourne Universities. In 1978 he was awarded a creative writing fellowship to Stanford University\, where he wrote his first short story collection. He travelled widely overseas\, before returning to Australia\, where he taught creative writing\, finally becoming a full time writer in 1988. He has written more than 40 titles\, including general and crime fiction\, children’s books\, textbooks\, and books about the craft of writing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Garry Disher | Photo: Darren James\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Garry will be in-conversation with Tim Constantine \n \n Tim has worked in the entertainment industry for over 20 years. He is a multi-award winning actor\, and has also worked extensively as a presenter\, producer and writer. As well as selling his soul to advertise products that people don’t need and can’t afford\, he has appeared in favourite Australian TV shows\, including Neighbours\, Underbelly\, City Homicide and Stingers. During the pandemic\, Tim played Hamlet in the highly regarded “Shakespeare Republic – The Lockdown Chronicles”\, a webseries which received awards and nominations from festivals all over the world. Tim is passionate about books\, learning and the arts\, and is a keen amateur linguist and historian. (Amateur in the original French sense of “lover of”\,  rather than the more modern\, pejorative “unprofessional” sense.) He also taught himself French during the pandemic\, and hopes soon to return to France now that he can speak the lingo. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to library@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n $20 per person plus booking fee & gst includes a delicious afternoon tea of scones\, jam & cream\, tea and coffee. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Brochure \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 | Seen Again by Benita Bensch\n Seen Again: Light On Matrescence Benita Bensch Don’t miss Benita... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Secrets of Provence by Daisy Wood.\n The Secrets of Provence Daisy Wood Provence\,1940 Thrown out of... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – July 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/you-cant-tell-anyone-23-aug/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/YCTA-ATDW-1600-x-1200-px-e1782429973747.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260905T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260906T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T051824Z CREATED:20260604T032725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T051824Z UID:73413-1788602400-1788703200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Book Sale | Reward yourself with some excellent Spring reading DESCRIPTION:Sanctuary \n \n \n \n \n \n by Garry Disher \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace is a master thief\, specialising in valuable stamps\, watches and jewellery.  She never stays long in one place\, so when she’s recognised at a Brisbane stamp expo\, she must  go on the run again.  But she’d like a shot at a normal life\, and settles in the Adelaide Hills\, where she uses her  knowledge to work in an antiques business owned by Erin\, her landlady.  But someone’s looking for Erin.  And someone else is looking for Grace.  And they are both very dangerous men. \n \n \n Sanctuary | Garry Disher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Author \n \n Garry Disher was born in 1949 and grew up on his parents’ farm in South Australia. He gained post graduate degrees from Adelaide and Melbourne Universities. In 1978 he was awarded a creative writing fellowship to Stanford University\, where he wrote his first short story collection. He travelled widely overseas\, before returning to Australia\, where he taught creative writing\, finally becoming a full time writer in 1988. He has written more than 40 titles\, including general and crime fiction\, children’s books\, textbooks\, and books about the craft of writing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Garry Disher | Photo: Darren James\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Garry will be in-conversation with Tim Constantine \n \n Tim has worked in the entertainment industry for over 20 years. He is a multi-award winning actor\, and has also worked extensively as a presenter\, producer and writer. As well as selling his soul to advertise products that people don’t need and can’t afford\, he has appeared in favourite Australian TV shows\, including Neighbours\, Underbelly\, City Homicide and Stingers. During the pandemic\, Tim played Hamlet in the highly regarded “Shakespeare Republic – The Lockdown Chronicles”\, a webseries which received awards and nominations from festivals all over the world. Tim is passionate about books\, learning and the arts\, and is a keen amateur linguist and historian. (Amateur in the original French sense of “lover of”\,  rather than the more modern\, pejorative “unprofessional” sense.) He also taught himself French during the pandemic\, and hopes soon to return to France now that he can speak the lingo. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to library@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n $20 per person plus booking fee & gst includes a delicious afternoon tea of scones\, jam & cream\, tea and coffee. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Brochure \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 | Seen Again by Benita Bensch\n Seen Again: Light On Matrescence Benita Bensch Don’t miss Benita... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Secrets of Provence by Daisy Wood.\n The Secrets of Provence Daisy Wood Provence\,1940 Thrown out of... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – July 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/book-sale-spring-bmi/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/square-promo-spring-book-sale.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260906T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260906T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T035434Z CREATED:20260514T044101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T035434Z UID:72995-1788703200-1788710400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Fashion Parade Fundraiser | Vintage & Collectables DESCRIPTION:Sanctuary \n \n \n \n \n \n by Garry Disher \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace is a master thief\, specialising in valuable stamps\, watches and jewellery.  She never stays long in one place\, so when she’s recognised at a Brisbane stamp expo\, she must  go on the run again.  But she’d like a shot at a normal life\, and settles in the Adelaide Hills\, where she uses her  knowledge to work in an antiques business owned by Erin\, her landlady.  But someone’s looking for Erin.  And someone else is looking for Grace.  And they are both very dangerous men. \n \n \n Sanctuary | Garry Disher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Author \n \n Garry Disher was born in 1949 and grew up on his parents’ farm in South Australia. He gained post graduate degrees from Adelaide and Melbourne Universities. In 1978 he was awarded a creative writing fellowship to Stanford University\, where he wrote his first short story collection. He travelled widely overseas\, before returning to Australia\, where he taught creative writing\, finally becoming a full time writer in 1988. He has written more than 40 titles\, including general and crime fiction\, children’s books\, textbooks\, and books about the craft of writing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Garry Disher | Photo: Darren James\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Garry will be in-conversation with Tim Constantine \n \n Tim has worked in the entertainment industry for over 20 years. He is a multi-award winning actor\, and has also worked extensively as a presenter\, producer and writer. As well as selling his soul to advertise products that people don’t need and can’t afford\, he has appeared in favourite Australian TV shows\, including Neighbours\, Underbelly\, City Homicide and Stingers. During the pandemic\, Tim played Hamlet in the highly regarded “Shakespeare Republic – The Lockdown Chronicles”\, a webseries which received awards and nominations from festivals all over the world. Tim is passionate about books\, learning and the arts\, and is a keen amateur linguist and historian. (Amateur in the original French sense of “lover of”\,  rather than the more modern\, pejorative “unprofessional” sense.) He also taught himself French during the pandemic\, and hopes soon to return to France now that he can speak the lingo. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to library@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n $20 per person plus booking fee & gst includes a delicious afternoon tea of scones\, jam & cream\, tea and coffee. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Brochure \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 | Seen Again by Benita Bensch\n Seen Again: Light On Matrescence Benita Bensch Don’t miss Benita... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Secrets of Provence by Daisy Wood.\n The Secrets of Provence Daisy Wood Provence\,1940 Thrown out of... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – July 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/fashion-parade-fundraiser-vintage-collectables/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Vintage & Collectables ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/promotional-square-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260910T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260910T210000 DTSTAMP:20260331T033843Z CREATED:20260129T052341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T033843Z UID:70438-1789068600-1789074000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Kōkā DESCRIPTION:Sanctuary \n \n \n \n \n \n by Garry Disher \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace is a master thief\, specialising in valuable stamps\, watches and jewellery.  She never stays long in one place\, so when she’s recognised at a Brisbane stamp expo\, she must  go on the run again.  But she’d like a shot at a normal life\, and settles in the Adelaide Hills\, where she uses her  knowledge to work in an antiques business owned by Erin\, her landlady.  But someone’s looking for Erin.  And someone else is looking for Grace.  And they are both very dangerous men. \n \n \n Sanctuary | Garry Disher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Author \n \n Garry Disher was born in 1949 and grew up on his parents’ farm in South Australia. He gained post graduate degrees from Adelaide and Melbourne Universities. In 1978 he was awarded a creative writing fellowship to Stanford University\, where he wrote his first short story collection. He travelled widely overseas\, before returning to Australia\, where he taught creative writing\, finally becoming a full time writer in 1988. He has written more than 40 titles\, including general and crime fiction\, children’s books\, textbooks\, and books about the craft of writing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Garry Disher | Photo: Darren James\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Garry will be in-conversation with Tim Constantine \n \n Tim has worked in the entertainment industry for over 20 years. He is a multi-award winning actor\, and has also worked extensively as a presenter\, producer and writer. As well as selling his soul to advertise products that people don’t need and can’t afford\, he has appeared in favourite Australian TV shows\, including Neighbours\, Underbelly\, City Homicide and Stingers. During the pandemic\, Tim played Hamlet in the highly regarded “Shakespeare Republic – The Lockdown Chronicles”\, a webseries which received awards and nominations from festivals all over the world. Tim is passionate about books\, learning and the arts\, and is a keen amateur linguist and historian. (Amateur in the original French sense of “lover of”\,  rather than the more modern\, pejorative “unprofessional” sense.) He also taught himself French during the pandemic\, and hopes soon to return to France now that he can speak the lingo. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to library@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n $20 per person plus booking fee & gst includes a delicious afternoon tea of scones\, jam & cream\, tea and coffee. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Brochure \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 | Seen Again by Benita Bensch\n Seen Again: Light On Matrescence Benita Bensch Don’t miss Benita... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Secrets of Provence by Daisy Wood.\n The Secrets of Provence Daisy Wood Provence\,1940 Thrown out of... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – July 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-film-society-koka/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/koka-sq-promo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260923T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260923T193000 DTSTAMP:20260619T021935Z CREATED:20260618T020721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T021935Z UID:73660-1790186400-1790191800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with P. A. Swanborough DESCRIPTION:Sanctuary \n \n \n \n \n \n by Garry Disher \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace is a master thief\, specialising in valuable stamps\, watches and jewellery.  She never stays long in one place\, so when she’s recognised at a Brisbane stamp expo\, she must  go on the run again.  But she’d like a shot at a normal life\, and settles in the Adelaide Hills\, where she uses her  knowledge to work in an antiques business owned by Erin\, her landlady.  But someone’s looking for Erin.  And someone else is looking for Grace.  And they are both very dangerous men. \n \n \n Sanctuary | Garry Disher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Author \n \n Garry Disher was born in 1949 and grew up on his parents’ farm in South Australia. He gained post graduate degrees from Adelaide and Melbourne Universities. In 1978 he was awarded a creative writing fellowship to Stanford University\, where he wrote his first short story collection. He travelled widely overseas\, before returning to Australia\, where he taught creative writing\, finally becoming a full time writer in 1988. He has written more than 40 titles\, including general and crime fiction\, children’s books\, textbooks\, and books about the craft of writing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Garry Disher | Photo: Darren James\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Garry will be in-conversation with Tim Constantine \n \n Tim has worked in the entertainment industry for over 20 years. He is a multi-award winning actor\, and has also worked extensively as a presenter\, producer and writer. As well as selling his soul to advertise products that people don’t need and can’t afford\, he has appeared in favourite Australian TV shows\, including Neighbours\, Underbelly\, City Homicide and Stingers. During the pandemic\, Tim played Hamlet in the highly regarded “Shakespeare Republic – The Lockdown Chronicles”\, a webseries which received awards and nominations from festivals all over the world. Tim is passionate about books\, learning and the arts\, and is a keen amateur linguist and historian. (Amateur in the original French sense of “lover of”\,  rather than the more modern\, pejorative “unprofessional” sense.) He also taught himself French during the pandemic\, and hopes soon to return to France now that he can speak the lingo. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to library@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n $20 per person plus booking fee & gst includes a delicious afternoon tea of scones\, jam & cream\, tea and coffee. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Brochure \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 | Seen Again by Benita Bensch\n Seen Again: Light On Matrescence Benita Bensch Don’t miss Benita... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Secrets of Provence by Daisy Wood.\n The Secrets of Provence Daisy Wood Provence\,1940 Thrown out of... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – July 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-with-p-a-swanborough/ 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/2026/06/sp-promo-talks-pa-swanborough-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260929T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260929T193000 DTSTAMP:20260706T013903Z CREATED:20260630T040425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T013903Z UID:74057-1790704800-1790710200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Sally Mackinnon DESCRIPTION:Sanctuary \n \n \n \n \n \n by Garry Disher \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace is a master thief\, specialising in valuable stamps\, watches and jewellery.  She never stays long in one place\, so when she’s recognised at a Brisbane stamp expo\, she must  go on the run again.  But she’d like a shot at a normal life\, and settles in the Adelaide Hills\, where she uses her  knowledge to work in an antiques business owned by Erin\, her landlady.  But someone’s looking for Erin.  And someone else is looking for Grace.  And they are both very dangerous men. \n \n \n Sanctuary | Garry Disher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Author \n \n Garry Disher was born in 1949 and grew up on his parents’ farm in South Australia. He gained post graduate degrees from Adelaide and Melbourne Universities. In 1978 he was awarded a creative writing fellowship to Stanford University\, where he wrote his first short story collection. He travelled widely overseas\, before returning to Australia\, where he taught creative writing\, finally becoming a full time writer in 1988. He has written more than 40 titles\, including general and crime fiction\, children’s books\, textbooks\, and books about the craft of writing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Garry Disher | Photo: Darren James\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Garry will be in-conversation with Tim Constantine \n \n Tim has worked in the entertainment industry for over 20 years. He is a multi-award winning actor\, and has also worked extensively as a presenter\, producer and writer. As well as selling his soul to advertise products that people don’t need and can’t afford\, he has appeared in favourite Australian TV shows\, including Neighbours\, Underbelly\, City Homicide and Stingers. During the pandemic\, Tim played Hamlet in the highly regarded “Shakespeare Republic – The Lockdown Chronicles”\, a webseries which received awards and nominations from festivals all over the world. Tim is passionate about books\, learning and the arts\, and is a keen amateur linguist and historian. (Amateur in the original French sense of “lover of”\,  rather than the more modern\, pejorative “unprofessional” sense.) He also taught himself French during the pandemic\, and hopes soon to return to France now that he can speak the lingo. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to library@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n $20 per person plus booking fee & gst includes a delicious afternoon tea of scones\, jam & cream\, tea and coffee. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Brochure \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 | Seen Again by Benita Bensch\n Seen Again: Light On Matrescence Benita Bensch Don’t miss Benita... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Secrets of Provence by Daisy Wood.\n The Secrets of Provence Daisy Wood Provence\,1940 Thrown out of... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – July 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-with-sally-mackinnon/ 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/2026/06/sp-promo-talks-sally-mackinnon.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261001T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261001T193000 DTSTAMP:20260619T055107Z CREATED:20260618T013735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T055107Z UID:73652-1790877600-1790883000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Michael Robotham DESCRIPTION:Sanctuary \n \n \n \n \n \n by Garry Disher \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace is a master thief\, specialising in valuable stamps\, watches and jewellery.  She never stays long in one place\, so when she’s recognised at a Brisbane stamp expo\, she must  go on the run again.  But she’d like a shot at a normal life\, and settles in the Adelaide Hills\, where she uses her  knowledge to work in an antiques business owned by Erin\, her landlady.  But someone’s looking for Erin.  And someone else is looking for Grace.  And they are both very dangerous men. \n \n \n Sanctuary | Garry Disher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Author \n \n Garry Disher was born in 1949 and grew up on his parents’ farm in South Australia. He gained post graduate degrees from Adelaide and Melbourne Universities. In 1978 he was awarded a creative writing fellowship to Stanford University\, where he wrote his first short story collection. He travelled widely overseas\, before returning to Australia\, where he taught creative writing\, finally becoming a full time writer in 1988. He has written more than 40 titles\, including general and crime fiction\, children’s books\, textbooks\, and books about the craft of writing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Garry Disher | Photo: Darren James\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Garry will be in-conversation with Tim Constantine \n \n Tim has worked in the entertainment industry for over 20 years. He is a multi-award winning actor\, and has also worked extensively as a presenter\, producer and writer. As well as selling his soul to advertise products that people don’t need and can’t afford\, he has appeared in favourite Australian TV shows\, including Neighbours\, Underbelly\, City Homicide and Stingers. During the pandemic\, Tim played Hamlet in the highly regarded “Shakespeare Republic – The Lockdown Chronicles”\, a webseries which received awards and nominations from festivals all over the world. Tim is passionate about books\, learning and the arts\, and is a keen amateur linguist and historian. (Amateur in the original French sense of “lover of”\,  rather than the more modern\, pejorative “unprofessional” sense.) He also taught himself French during the pandemic\, and hopes soon to return to France now that he can speak the lingo. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to library@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n $20 per person plus booking fee & gst includes a delicious afternoon tea of scones\, jam & cream\, tea and coffee. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Brochure \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 | Seen Again by Benita Bensch\n Seen Again: Light On Matrescence Benita Bensch Don’t miss Benita... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Secrets of Provence by Daisy Wood.\n The Secrets of Provence Daisy Wood Provence\,1940 Thrown out of... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – July 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-with-michael-robotham/ 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/2026/06/sp-promo-talks-michael-robotham.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261005T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261005T193000 DTSTAMP:20260707T044728Z CREATED:20260707T044017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T044728Z UID:74304-1791223200-1791228600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Monica McInerney DESCRIPTION:Sanctuary \n \n \n \n \n \n by Garry Disher \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace is a master thief\, specialising in valuable stamps\, watches and jewellery.  She never stays long in one place\, so when she’s recognised at a Brisbane stamp expo\, she must  go on the run again.  But she’d like a shot at a normal life\, and settles in the Adelaide Hills\, where she uses her  knowledge to work in an antiques business owned by Erin\, her landlady.  But someone’s looking for Erin.  And someone else is looking for Grace.  And they are both very dangerous men. \n \n \n Sanctuary | Garry Disher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Author \n \n Garry Disher was born in 1949 and grew up on his parents’ farm in South Australia. He gained post graduate degrees from Adelaide and Melbourne Universities. In 1978 he was awarded a creative writing fellowship to Stanford University\, where he wrote his first short story collection. He travelled widely overseas\, before returning to Australia\, where he taught creative writing\, finally becoming a full time writer in 1988. He has written more than 40 titles\, including general and crime fiction\, children’s books\, textbooks\, and books about the craft of writing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Garry Disher | Photo: Darren James\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Garry will be in-conversation with Tim Constantine \n \n Tim has worked in the entertainment industry for over 20 years. He is a multi-award winning actor\, and has also worked extensively as a presenter\, producer and writer. As well as selling his soul to advertise products that people don’t need and can’t afford\, he has appeared in favourite Australian TV shows\, including Neighbours\, Underbelly\, City Homicide and Stingers. During the pandemic\, Tim played Hamlet in the highly regarded “Shakespeare Republic – The Lockdown Chronicles”\, a webseries which received awards and nominations from festivals all over the world. Tim is passionate about books\, learning and the arts\, and is a keen amateur linguist and historian. (Amateur in the original French sense of “lover of”\,  rather than the more modern\, pejorative “unprofessional” sense.) He also taught himself French during the pandemic\, and hopes soon to return to France now that he can speak the lingo. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to library@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n $20 per person plus booking fee & gst includes a delicious afternoon tea of scones\, jam & cream\, tea and coffee. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Brochure \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 | Seen Again by Benita Bensch\n Seen Again: Light On Matrescence Benita Bensch Don’t miss Benita... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Secrets of Provence by Daisy Wood.\n The Secrets of Provence Daisy Wood Provence\,1940 Thrown out of... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – July 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-with-monica-mcinerney/ 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/2026/07/sp-promo-talks-monica-mcinerney.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261008T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261008T210000 DTSTAMP:20260331T033815Z CREATED:20260129T054045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T033815Z UID:70446-1791487800-1791493200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Bound for Glory DESCRIPTION:Sanctuary \n \n \n \n \n \n by Garry Disher \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace is a master thief\, specialising in valuable stamps\, watches and jewellery.  She never stays long in one place\, so when she’s recognised at a Brisbane stamp expo\, she must  go on the run again.  But she’d like a shot at a normal life\, and settles in the Adelaide Hills\, where she uses her  knowledge to work in an antiques business owned by Erin\, her landlady.  But someone’s looking for Erin.  And someone else is looking for Grace.  And they are both very dangerous men. \n \n \n Sanctuary | Garry Disher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Author \n \n Garry Disher was born in 1949 and grew up on his parents’ farm in South Australia. He gained post graduate degrees from Adelaide and Melbourne Universities. In 1978 he was awarded a creative writing fellowship to Stanford University\, where he wrote his first short story collection. He travelled widely overseas\, before returning to Australia\, where he taught creative writing\, finally becoming a full time writer in 1988. He has written more than 40 titles\, including general and crime fiction\, children’s books\, textbooks\, and books about the craft of writing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Garry Disher | Photo: Darren James\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Garry will be in-conversation with Tim Constantine \n \n Tim has worked in the entertainment industry for over 20 years. He is a multi-award winning actor\, and has also worked extensively as a presenter\, producer and writer. As well as selling his soul to advertise products that people don’t need and can’t afford\, he has appeared in favourite Australian TV shows\, including Neighbours\, Underbelly\, City Homicide and Stingers. During the pandemic\, Tim played Hamlet in the highly regarded “Shakespeare Republic – The Lockdown Chronicles”\, a webseries which received awards and nominations from festivals all over the world. Tim is passionate about books\, learning and the arts\, and is a keen amateur linguist and historian. (Amateur in the original French sense of “lover of”\,  rather than the more modern\, pejorative “unprofessional” sense.) He also taught himself French during the pandemic\, and hopes soon to return to France now that he can speak the lingo. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to library@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n $20 per person plus booking fee & gst includes a delicious afternoon tea of scones\, jam & cream\, tea and coffee. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Brochure \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 | Seen Again by Benita Bensch\n Seen Again: Light On Matrescence Benita Bensch Don’t miss Benita... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Secrets of Provence by Daisy Wood.\n The Secrets of Provence Daisy Wood Provence\,1940 Thrown out of... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – July 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-film-society-bound-for-glory/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bound-for-glory-sq-promo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261009T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261009T220000 DTSTAMP:20260331T023230Z CREATED:20260203T013254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T023230Z UID:70535-1791572400-1791583200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Telegraph Road - The Dire Straits Legacy: Matt Arthur and The Lazybones DESCRIPTION:Sanctuary \n \n \n \n \n \n by Garry Disher \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace is a master thief\, specialising in valuable stamps\, watches and jewellery.  She never stays long in one place\, so when she’s recognised at a Brisbane stamp expo\, she must  go on the run again.  But she’d like a shot at a normal life\, and settles in the Adelaide Hills\, where she uses her  knowledge to work in an antiques business owned by Erin\, her landlady.  But someone’s looking for Erin.  And someone else is looking for Grace.  And they are both very dangerous men. \n \n \n Sanctuary | Garry Disher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Author \n \n Garry Disher was born in 1949 and grew up on his parents’ farm in South Australia. He gained post graduate degrees from Adelaide and Melbourne Universities. In 1978 he was awarded a creative writing fellowship to Stanford University\, where he wrote his first short story collection. He travelled widely overseas\, before returning to Australia\, where he taught creative writing\, finally becoming a full time writer in 1988. He has written more than 40 titles\, including general and crime fiction\, children’s books\, textbooks\, and books about the craft of writing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Garry Disher | Photo: Darren James\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Garry will be in-conversation with Tim Constantine \n \n Tim has worked in the entertainment industry for over 20 years. He is a multi-award winning actor\, and has also worked extensively as a presenter\, producer and writer. As well as selling his soul to advertise products that people don’t need and can’t afford\, he has appeared in favourite Australian TV shows\, including Neighbours\, Underbelly\, City Homicide and Stingers. During the pandemic\, Tim played Hamlet in the highly regarded “Shakespeare Republic – The Lockdown Chronicles”\, a webseries which received awards and nominations from festivals all over the world. Tim is passionate about books\, learning and the arts\, and is a keen amateur linguist and historian. (Amateur in the original French sense of “lover of”\,  rather than the more modern\, pejorative “unprofessional” sense.) He also taught himself French during the pandemic\, and hopes soon to return to France now that he can speak the lingo. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to library@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n $20 per person plus booking fee & gst includes a delicious afternoon tea of scones\, jam & cream\, tea and coffee. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Brochure \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 | Seen Again by Benita Bensch\n Seen Again: Light On Matrescence Benita Bensch Don’t miss Benita... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Secrets of Provence by Daisy Wood.\n The Secrets of Provence Daisy Wood Provence\,1940 Thrown out of... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – July 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/telegraph-road-the-dire-straits-legacy/ 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/2026/01/matt-arthur-sq-promo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Matt Arthur Music":MAILTO:matt@mattarthurmusic.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261125T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261125T183000 DTSTAMP:20260625T023611Z CREATED:20260623T232758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T023611Z UID:73816-1795627800-1795631400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks: Season 2\, Understanding the Language of your Body DESCRIPTION:Sanctuary \n \n \n \n \n \n by Garry Disher \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace is a master thief\, specialising in valuable stamps\, watches and jewellery.  She never stays long in one place\, so when she’s recognised at a Brisbane stamp expo\, she must  go on the run again.  But she’d like a shot at a normal life\, and settles in the Adelaide Hills\, where she uses her  knowledge to work in an antiques business owned by Erin\, her landlady.  But someone’s looking for Erin.  And someone else is looking for Grace.  And they are both very dangerous men. \n \n \n Sanctuary | Garry Disher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Author \n \n Garry Disher was born in 1949 and grew up on his parents’ farm in South Australia. He gained post graduate degrees from Adelaide and Melbourne Universities. In 1978 he was awarded a creative writing fellowship to Stanford University\, where he wrote his first short story collection. He travelled widely overseas\, before returning to Australia\, where he taught creative writing\, finally becoming a full time writer in 1988. He has written more than 40 titles\, including general and crime fiction\, children’s books\, textbooks\, and books about the craft of writing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Garry Disher | Photo: Darren James\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Garry will be in-conversation with Tim Constantine \n \n Tim has worked in the entertainment industry for over 20 years. He is a multi-award winning actor\, and has also worked extensively as a presenter\, producer and writer. As well as selling his soul to advertise products that people don’t need and can’t afford\, he has appeared in favourite Australian TV shows\, including Neighbours\, Underbelly\, City Homicide and Stingers. During the pandemic\, Tim played Hamlet in the highly regarded “Shakespeare Republic – The Lockdown Chronicles”\, a webseries which received awards and nominations from festivals all over the world. Tim is passionate about books\, learning and the arts\, and is a keen amateur linguist and historian. (Amateur in the original French sense of “lover of”\,  rather than the more modern\, pejorative “unprofessional” sense.) He also taught himself French during the pandemic\, and hopes soon to return to France now that he can speak the lingo. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to library@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n $20 per person plus booking fee & gst includes a delicious afternoon tea of scones\, jam & cream\, tea and coffee. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Brochure \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 | Seen Again by Benita Bensch\n Seen Again: Light On Matrescence Benita Bensch Don’t miss Benita... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Secrets of Provence by Daisy Wood.\n The Secrets of Provence Daisy Wood Provence\,1940 Thrown out of... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – July 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-season-2-the-language-of-your-body/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/square-promo-tt-language-of-your-body.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261210T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261210T210000 DTSTAMP:20260414T073342Z CREATED:20260129T055545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T073342Z UID:70454-1796931000-1796936400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Smiley Gets a Gun DESCRIPTION:Sanctuary \n \n \n \n \n \n by Garry Disher \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace is a master thief\, specialising in valuable stamps\, watches and jewellery.  She never stays long in one place\, so when she’s recognised at a Brisbane stamp expo\, she must  go on the run again.  But she’d like a shot at a normal life\, and settles in the Adelaide Hills\, where she uses her  knowledge to work in an antiques business owned by Erin\, her landlady.  But someone’s looking for Erin.  And someone else is looking for Grace.  And they are both very dangerous men. \n \n \n Sanctuary | Garry Disher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Author \n \n Garry Disher was born in 1949 and grew up on his parents’ farm in South Australia. He gained post graduate degrees from Adelaide and Melbourne Universities. In 1978 he was awarded a creative writing fellowship to Stanford University\, where he wrote his first short story collection. He travelled widely overseas\, before returning to Australia\, where he taught creative writing\, finally becoming a full time writer in 1988. He has written more than 40 titles\, including general and crime fiction\, children’s books\, textbooks\, and books about the craft of writing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Garry Disher | Photo: Darren James\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Garry will be in-conversation with Tim Constantine \n \n Tim has worked in the entertainment industry for over 20 years. He is a multi-award winning actor\, and has also worked extensively as a presenter\, producer and writer. As well as selling his soul to advertise products that people don’t need and can’t afford\, he has appeared in favourite Australian TV shows\, including Neighbours\, Underbelly\, City Homicide and Stingers. During the pandemic\, Tim played Hamlet in the highly regarded “Shakespeare Republic – The Lockdown Chronicles”\, a webseries which received awards and nominations from festivals all over the world. Tim is passionate about books\, learning and the arts\, and is a keen amateur linguist and historian. (Amateur in the original French sense of “lover of”\,  rather than the more modern\, pejorative “unprofessional” sense.) He also taught himself French during the pandemic\, and hopes soon to return to France now that he can speak the lingo. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to library@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n $20 per person plus booking fee & gst includes a delicious afternoon tea of scones\, jam & cream\, tea and coffee. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Brochure \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 | Seen Again by Benita Bensch\n Seen Again: Light On Matrescence Benita Bensch Don’t miss Benita... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Secrets of Provence by Daisy Wood.\n The Secrets of Provence Daisy Wood Provence\,1940 Thrown out of... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – July 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-film-society-smiley-gets-a-gun/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/smiley-sq-promo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261212T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261213T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T051722Z CREATED:20260619T034945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T051722Z UID:73676-1797069600-1797170400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Book Sale | Reward yourself with some excellent Christmas reading DESCRIPTION:Sanctuary \n \n \n \n \n \n by Garry Disher \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace is a master thief\, specialising in valuable stamps\, watches and jewellery.  She never stays long in one place\, so when she’s recognised at a Brisbane stamp expo\, she must  go on the run again.  But she’d like a shot at a normal life\, and settles in the Adelaide Hills\, where she uses her  knowledge to work in an antiques business owned by Erin\, her landlady.  But someone’s looking for Erin.  And someone else is looking for Grace.  And they are both very dangerous men. \n \n \n Sanctuary | Garry Disher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Author \n \n Garry Disher was born in 1949 and grew up on his parents’ farm in South Australia. He gained post graduate degrees from Adelaide and Melbourne Universities. In 1978 he was awarded a creative writing fellowship to Stanford University\, where he wrote his first short story collection. He travelled widely overseas\, before returning to Australia\, where he taught creative writing\, finally becoming a full time writer in 1988. He has written more than 40 titles\, including general and crime fiction\, children’s books\, textbooks\, and books about the craft of writing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Garry Disher | Photo: Darren James\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Garry will be in-conversation with Tim Constantine \n \n Tim has worked in the entertainment industry for over 20 years. He is a multi-award winning actor\, and has also worked extensively as a presenter\, producer and writer. As well as selling his soul to advertise products that people don’t need and can’t afford\, he has appeared in favourite Australian TV shows\, including Neighbours\, Underbelly\, City Homicide and Stingers. During the pandemic\, Tim played Hamlet in the highly regarded “Shakespeare Republic – The Lockdown Chronicles”\, a webseries which received awards and nominations from festivals all over the world. Tim is passionate about books\, learning and the arts\, and is a keen amateur linguist and historian. (Amateur in the original French sense of “lover of”\,  rather than the more modern\, pejorative “unprofessional” sense.) He also taught himself French during the pandemic\, and hopes soon to return to France now that he can speak the lingo. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to library@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n $20 per person plus booking fee & gst includes a delicious afternoon tea of scones\, jam & cream\, tea and coffee. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Brochure \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 | Seen Again by Benita Bensch\n Seen Again: Light On Matrescence Benita Bensch Don’t miss Benita... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Secrets of Provence by Daisy Wood.\n The Secrets of Provence Daisy Wood Provence\,1940 Thrown out of... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – July 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/book-sale-reward-yourself-with-some-excellent-christmas-reading/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/square-promo-christmas-26.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270501T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270502T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T051712Z CREATED:20260619T051024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T051712Z UID:73683-1809165600-1809266400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Book Sale | Reward yourself with some excellent Autumn reading DESCRIPTION:Sanctuary \n \n \n \n \n \n by Garry Disher \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace is a master thief\, specialising in valuable stamps\, watches and jewellery.  She never stays long in one place\, so when she’s recognised at a Brisbane stamp expo\, she must  go on the run again.  But she’d like a shot at a normal life\, and settles in the Adelaide Hills\, where she uses her  knowledge to work in an antiques business owned by Erin\, her landlady.  But someone’s looking for Erin.  And someone else is looking for Grace.  And they are both very dangerous men. \n \n \n Sanctuary | Garry Disher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Author \n \n Garry Disher was born in 1949 and grew up on his parents’ farm in South Australia. He gained post graduate degrees from Adelaide and Melbourne Universities. In 1978 he was awarded a creative writing fellowship to Stanford University\, where he wrote his first short story collection. He travelled widely overseas\, before returning to Australia\, where he taught creative writing\, finally becoming a full time writer in 1988. He has written more than 40 titles\, including general and crime fiction\, children’s books\, textbooks\, and books about the craft of writing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Garry Disher | Photo: Darren James\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Garry will be in-conversation with Tim Constantine \n \n Tim has worked in the entertainment industry for over 20 years. He is a multi-award winning actor\, and has also worked extensively as a presenter\, producer and writer. As well as selling his soul to advertise products that people don’t need and can’t afford\, he has appeared in favourite Australian TV shows\, including Neighbours\, Underbelly\, City Homicide and Stingers. During the pandemic\, Tim played Hamlet in the highly regarded “Shakespeare Republic – The Lockdown Chronicles”\, a webseries which received awards and nominations from festivals all over the world. Tim is passionate about books\, learning and the arts\, and is a keen amateur linguist and historian. (Amateur in the original French sense of “lover of”\,  rather than the more modern\, pejorative “unprofessional” sense.) He also taught himself French during the pandemic\, and hopes soon to return to France now that he can speak the lingo. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to library@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n $20 per person plus booking fee & gst includes a delicious afternoon tea of scones\, jam & cream\, tea and coffee. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Brochure \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 | Seen Again by Benita Bensch\n Seen Again: Light On Matrescence Benita Bensch Don’t miss Benita... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Secrets of Provence by Daisy Wood.\n The Secrets of Provence Daisy Wood Provence\,1940 Thrown out of... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – July 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/book-sale-reward-yourself-with-some-excellent-autumn-reading/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/square-promo-autumn-26.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR