BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20210403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20211002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20220402T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20221001T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20230401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20230930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220531T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220531T120000 DTSTAMP:20220603T035153Z CREATED:20220426T044236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220603T035153Z UID:18548-1653993000-1653998400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Reading Room | 31 May DESCRIPTION:‘Funny\, warm\, and real…. Cements Clare Fletcher’s position as queen of the Aussie country town romance. Long may she reign!’– Hayley Scrivenor The highly anticipated spin-off from Five Bush Weddings will have readers falling in love with footy\, fashion and fabulous 1960s flashbacks. Clare Fletcher’s latest instalment from the fictional – and all too familiar – regional town of South Star\, follows town sweetheart Sarah Childs after she’s publicly dumped. With her parents reluctant to put her in charge of the family property until she “proves” herself in the local community\, Sarah rekindles old friendships and throws herself in the dating deep-end – recruiting Mabel Peters (AKA The Bush Telegraph) as her match maker. Love Match beautifully and brilliantly combines contemporary and historical timelines\, exploring the history of deb balls\, country dances and the beauty pageants of the 1960s when Mabel shares her memories with Sarah. An all-girls rugby sevens team takes centre stage in the story\, with the author admitting her own return to team sport gave her the discipline and motivation she needed to write her books. “I wanted to put my evangelism for amateur team sport into the story\, and I thought a sporting team would be a great vehicle for a young woman who’s not really sure who she is\, who’s going through the motions and cutting herself off from her desires\,” Fletcher said. Ultimately\, Love Match is a romantic comedy about finding your place in a small town and figuring out who you are. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Match | Clare Fletcher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Author Clare Fletcher was born and raised in St George\, Queensland\, and studied journalism and business at QUT in Brisbane. After graduating\, she moved to Sydney for an internship at the Walkley Foundation for Journalism\, and except for a couple of years spent freelancing and falling in love in New York\, she’s been there ever since. Clare lives in Sydney with her husband and daughter. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 $10 per person plus booking fee & gst \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 Download flyer\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n 19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Twilight Talks 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-reading-room-31-may-22/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/the-reading-room-event-header-final-e1640069925423.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220517T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220704T110000 DTSTAMP:20220731T230312Z CREATED:20220731T230312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220731T230312Z UID:20941-1652785200-1656932400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Many Roles of Nellie Melba Exhibition Copy DESCRIPTION:‘Funny\, warm\, and real…. Cements Clare Fletcher’s position as queen of the Aussie country town romance. Long may she reign!’– Hayley Scrivenor The highly anticipated spin-off from Five Bush Weddings will have readers falling in love with footy\, fashion and fabulous 1960s flashbacks. Clare Fletcher’s latest instalment from the fictional – and all too familiar – regional town of South Star\, follows town sweetheart Sarah Childs after she’s publicly dumped. With her parents reluctant to put her in charge of the family property until she “proves” herself in the local community\, Sarah rekindles old friendships and throws herself in the dating deep-end – recruiting Mabel Peters (AKA The Bush Telegraph) as her match maker. Love Match beautifully and brilliantly combines contemporary and historical timelines\, exploring the history of deb balls\, country dances and the beauty pageants of the 1960s when Mabel shares her memories with Sarah. An all-girls rugby sevens team takes centre stage in the story\, with the author admitting her own return to team sport gave her the discipline and motivation she needed to write her books. “I wanted to put my evangelism for amateur team sport into the story\, and I thought a sporting team would be a great vehicle for a young woman who’s not really sure who she is\, who’s going through the motions and cutting herself off from her desires\,” Fletcher said. Ultimately\, Love Match is a romantic comedy about finding your place in a small town and figuring out who you are. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Match | Clare Fletcher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Author Clare Fletcher was born and raised in St George\, Queensland\, and studied journalism and business at QUT in Brisbane. After graduating\, she moved to Sydney for an internship at the Walkley Foundation for Journalism\, and except for a couple of years spent freelancing and falling in love in New York\, she’s been there ever since. Clare lives in Sydney with her husband and daughter. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 $10 per person plus booking fee & gst \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 Download flyer\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n 19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Twilight Talks 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-many-roles-of-nellie-melba-exhibition-copy/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ss-web-banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220517T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220704T110000 DTSTAMP:20220617T010748Z CREATED:20220512T045918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220617T010748Z UID:18783-1652785200-1656932400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Many Roles of Nellie Melba Exhibition DESCRIPTION:‘Funny\, warm\, and real…. Cements Clare Fletcher’s position as queen of the Aussie country town romance. Long may she reign!’– Hayley Scrivenor The highly anticipated spin-off from Five Bush Weddings will have readers falling in love with footy\, fashion and fabulous 1960s flashbacks. Clare Fletcher’s latest instalment from the fictional – and all too familiar – regional town of South Star\, follows town sweetheart Sarah Childs after she’s publicly dumped. With her parents reluctant to put her in charge of the family property until she “proves” herself in the local community\, Sarah rekindles old friendships and throws herself in the dating deep-end – recruiting Mabel Peters (AKA The Bush Telegraph) as her match maker. Love Match beautifully and brilliantly combines contemporary and historical timelines\, exploring the history of deb balls\, country dances and the beauty pageants of the 1960s when Mabel shares her memories with Sarah. An all-girls rugby sevens team takes centre stage in the story\, with the author admitting her own return to team sport gave her the discipline and motivation she needed to write her books. “I wanted to put my evangelism for amateur team sport into the story\, and I thought a sporting team would be a great vehicle for a young woman who’s not really sure who she is\, who’s going through the motions and cutting herself off from her desires\,” Fletcher said. Ultimately\, Love Match is a romantic comedy about finding your place in a small town and figuring out who you are. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Match | Clare Fletcher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Author Clare Fletcher was born and raised in St George\, Queensland\, and studied journalism and business at QUT in Brisbane. After graduating\, she moved to Sydney for an internship at the Walkley Foundation for Journalism\, and except for a couple of years spent freelancing and falling in love in New York\, she’s been there ever since. Clare lives in Sydney with her husband and daughter. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 $10 per person plus booking fee & gst \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 Download flyer\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n 19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Twilight Talks 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-many-roles-of-nellie-melba-exhibition/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ss-web-banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220512T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220512T213000 DTSTAMP:20220204T064213Z CREATED:20220204T064213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T064213Z UID:15925-1652382000-1652391000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - Lamb DESCRIPTION:‘Funny\, warm\, and real…. Cements Clare Fletcher’s position as queen of the Aussie country town romance. Long may she reign!’– Hayley Scrivenor The highly anticipated spin-off from Five Bush Weddings will have readers falling in love with footy\, fashion and fabulous 1960s flashbacks. Clare Fletcher’s latest instalment from the fictional – and all too familiar – regional town of South Star\, follows town sweetheart Sarah Childs after she’s publicly dumped. With her parents reluctant to put her in charge of the family property until she “proves” herself in the local community\, Sarah rekindles old friendships and throws herself in the dating deep-end – recruiting Mabel Peters (AKA The Bush Telegraph) as her match maker. Love Match beautifully and brilliantly combines contemporary and historical timelines\, exploring the history of deb balls\, country dances and the beauty pageants of the 1960s when Mabel shares her memories with Sarah. An all-girls rugby sevens team takes centre stage in the story\, with the author admitting her own return to team sport gave her the discipline and motivation she needed to write her books. “I wanted to put my evangelism for amateur team sport into the story\, and I thought a sporting team would be a great vehicle for a young woman who’s not really sure who she is\, who’s going through the motions and cutting herself off from her desires\,” Fletcher said. Ultimately\, Love Match is a romantic comedy about finding your place in a small town and figuring out who you are. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Match | Clare Fletcher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Author Clare Fletcher was born and raised in St George\, Queensland\, and studied journalism and business at QUT in Brisbane. After graduating\, she moved to Sydney for an internship at the Walkley Foundation for Journalism\, and except for a couple of years spent freelancing and falling in love in New York\, she’s been there ever since. Clare lives in Sydney with her husband and daughter. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 $10 per person plus booking fee & gst \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 Download flyer\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n 19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Twilight Talks 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-lamb/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screen-Shot-2021-07-26-at-8.23.27-AM-e1643956860937.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220511T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220511T183000 DTSTAMP:20220411T005651Z CREATED:20220310T000624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T005651Z UID:16956-1652288400-1652293800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Yarrowee: Uncovering the secrets of the Ballarat River | Session 5 DESCRIPTION:‘Funny\, warm\, and real…. Cements Clare Fletcher’s position as queen of the Aussie country town romance. Long may she reign!’– Hayley Scrivenor The highly anticipated spin-off from Five Bush Weddings will have readers falling in love with footy\, fashion and fabulous 1960s flashbacks. Clare Fletcher’s latest instalment from the fictional – and all too familiar – regional town of South Star\, follows town sweetheart Sarah Childs after she’s publicly dumped. With her parents reluctant to put her in charge of the family property until she “proves” herself in the local community\, Sarah rekindles old friendships and throws herself in the dating deep-end – recruiting Mabel Peters (AKA The Bush Telegraph) as her match maker. Love Match beautifully and brilliantly combines contemporary and historical timelines\, exploring the history of deb balls\, country dances and the beauty pageants of the 1960s when Mabel shares her memories with Sarah. An all-girls rugby sevens team takes centre stage in the story\, with the author admitting her own return to team sport gave her the discipline and motivation she needed to write her books. “I wanted to put my evangelism for amateur team sport into the story\, and I thought a sporting team would be a great vehicle for a young woman who’s not really sure who she is\, who’s going through the motions and cutting herself off from her desires\,” Fletcher said. Ultimately\, Love Match is a romantic comedy about finding your place in a small town and figuring out who you are. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Match | Clare Fletcher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Author Clare Fletcher was born and raised in St George\, Queensland\, and studied journalism and business at QUT in Brisbane. After graduating\, she moved to Sydney for an internship at the Walkley Foundation for Journalism\, and except for a couple of years spent freelancing and falling in love in New York\, she’s been there ever since. Clare lives in Sydney with her husband and daughter. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 $10 per person plus booking fee & gst \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 Download flyer\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n 19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Twilight Talks 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/2022-twilight-talks-season-1-session-5/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/tt-banner-22-V2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220504T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220504T183000 DTSTAMP:20220527T010422Z CREATED:20220310T000235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010422Z UID:16949-1651683600-1651689000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Yarrowee: Uncovering the secrets of the Ballarat River | Sesson 4 DESCRIPTION:‘Funny\, warm\, and real…. Cements Clare Fletcher’s position as queen of the Aussie country town romance. Long may she reign!’– Hayley Scrivenor The highly anticipated spin-off from Five Bush Weddings will have readers falling in love with footy\, fashion and fabulous 1960s flashbacks. Clare Fletcher’s latest instalment from the fictional – and all too familiar – regional town of South Star\, follows town sweetheart Sarah Childs after she’s publicly dumped. With her parents reluctant to put her in charge of the family property until she “proves” herself in the local community\, Sarah rekindles old friendships and throws herself in the dating deep-end – recruiting Mabel Peters (AKA The Bush Telegraph) as her match maker. Love Match beautifully and brilliantly combines contemporary and historical timelines\, exploring the history of deb balls\, country dances and the beauty pageants of the 1960s when Mabel shares her memories with Sarah. An all-girls rugby sevens team takes centre stage in the story\, with the author admitting her own return to team sport gave her the discipline and motivation she needed to write her books. “I wanted to put my evangelism for amateur team sport into the story\, and I thought a sporting team would be a great vehicle for a young woman who’s not really sure who she is\, who’s going through the motions and cutting herself off from her desires\,” Fletcher said. Ultimately\, Love Match is a romantic comedy about finding your place in a small town and figuring out who you are. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Match | Clare Fletcher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Author Clare Fletcher was born and raised in St George\, Queensland\, and studied journalism and business at QUT in Brisbane. After graduating\, she moved to Sydney for an internship at the Walkley Foundation for Journalism\, and except for a couple of years spent freelancing and falling in love in New York\, she’s been there ever since. Clare lives in Sydney with her husband and daughter. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 $10 per person plus booking fee & gst \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 Download flyer\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n 19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Twilight Talks 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/2022-twilight-talks-season-1-session-4/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/tt-banner-22-V2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220428T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220428T110000 DTSTAMP:20220527T010252Z CREATED:20220322T044108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010252Z UID:17267-1651143600-1651143600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BALLART ANZACS: How Ballarat Remembers it’s ANZACS | A Talk with Garry Snowden DESCRIPTION:‘Funny\, warm\, and real…. Cements Clare Fletcher’s position as queen of the Aussie country town romance. Long may she reign!’– Hayley Scrivenor The highly anticipated spin-off from Five Bush Weddings will have readers falling in love with footy\, fashion and fabulous 1960s flashbacks. Clare Fletcher’s latest instalment from the fictional – and all too familiar – regional town of South Star\, follows town sweetheart Sarah Childs after she’s publicly dumped. With her parents reluctant to put her in charge of the family property until she “proves” herself in the local community\, Sarah rekindles old friendships and throws herself in the dating deep-end – recruiting Mabel Peters (AKA The Bush Telegraph) as her match maker. Love Match beautifully and brilliantly combines contemporary and historical timelines\, exploring the history of deb balls\, country dances and the beauty pageants of the 1960s when Mabel shares her memories with Sarah. An all-girls rugby sevens team takes centre stage in the story\, with the author admitting her own return to team sport gave her the discipline and motivation she needed to write her books. “I wanted to put my evangelism for amateur team sport into the story\, and I thought a sporting team would be a great vehicle for a young woman who’s not really sure who she is\, who’s going through the motions and cutting herself off from her desires\,” Fletcher said. Ultimately\, Love Match is a romantic comedy about finding your place in a small town and figuring out who you are. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Match | Clare Fletcher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Author Clare Fletcher was born and raised in St George\, Queensland\, and studied journalism and business at QUT in Brisbane. After graduating\, she moved to Sydney for an internship at the Walkley Foundation for Journalism\, and except for a couple of years spent freelancing and falling in love in New York\, she’s been there ever since. Clare lives in Sydney with her husband and daughter. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 $10 per person plus booking fee & gst \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 Download flyer\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n 19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Twilight Talks 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-anzacs-how-ballarat-remembers-its-anzacs-garry-snowden/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/events-image-1600-1200-anzac-final.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220427T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220427T183000 DTSTAMP:20220527T005951Z CREATED:20220309T235646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T005951Z UID:16942-1651078800-1651084200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Yarrowee: Uncovering the secrets of the Ballarat River | Session 3 DESCRIPTION:‘Funny\, warm\, and real…. Cements Clare Fletcher’s position as queen of the Aussie country town romance. Long may she reign!’– Hayley Scrivenor The highly anticipated spin-off from Five Bush Weddings will have readers falling in love with footy\, fashion and fabulous 1960s flashbacks. Clare Fletcher’s latest instalment from the fictional – and all too familiar – regional town of South Star\, follows town sweetheart Sarah Childs after she’s publicly dumped. With her parents reluctant to put her in charge of the family property until she “proves” herself in the local community\, Sarah rekindles old friendships and throws herself in the dating deep-end – recruiting Mabel Peters (AKA The Bush Telegraph) as her match maker. Love Match beautifully and brilliantly combines contemporary and historical timelines\, exploring the history of deb balls\, country dances and the beauty pageants of the 1960s when Mabel shares her memories with Sarah. An all-girls rugby sevens team takes centre stage in the story\, with the author admitting her own return to team sport gave her the discipline and motivation she needed to write her books. “I wanted to put my evangelism for amateur team sport into the story\, and I thought a sporting team would be a great vehicle for a young woman who’s not really sure who she is\, who’s going through the motions and cutting herself off from her desires\,” Fletcher said. Ultimately\, Love Match is a romantic comedy about finding your place in a small town and figuring out who you are. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Match | Clare Fletcher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Author Clare Fletcher was born and raised in St George\, Queensland\, and studied journalism and business at QUT in Brisbane. After graduating\, she moved to Sydney for an internship at the Walkley Foundation for Journalism\, and except for a couple of years spent freelancing and falling in love in New York\, she’s been there ever since. Clare lives in Sydney with her husband and daughter. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 $10 per person plus booking fee & gst \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 Download flyer\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n 19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Twilight Talks 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/2022-twilight-talks-season-1-session-3/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/tt-banner-22-V2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220426T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220426T120000 DTSTAMP:20220527T010827Z CREATED:20211217T020950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010827Z UID:15064-1650969000-1650974400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Reading Room | April DESCRIPTION:‘Funny\, warm\, and real…. Cements Clare Fletcher’s position as queen of the Aussie country town romance. Long may she reign!’– Hayley Scrivenor The highly anticipated spin-off from Five Bush Weddings will have readers falling in love with footy\, fashion and fabulous 1960s flashbacks. Clare Fletcher’s latest instalment from the fictional – and all too familiar – regional town of South Star\, follows town sweetheart Sarah Childs after she’s publicly dumped. With her parents reluctant to put her in charge of the family property until she “proves” herself in the local community\, Sarah rekindles old friendships and throws herself in the dating deep-end – recruiting Mabel Peters (AKA The Bush Telegraph) as her match maker. Love Match beautifully and brilliantly combines contemporary and historical timelines\, exploring the history of deb balls\, country dances and the beauty pageants of the 1960s when Mabel shares her memories with Sarah. An all-girls rugby sevens team takes centre stage in the story\, with the author admitting her own return to team sport gave her the discipline and motivation she needed to write her books. “I wanted to put my evangelism for amateur team sport into the story\, and I thought a sporting team would be a great vehicle for a young woman who’s not really sure who she is\, who’s going through the motions and cutting herself off from her desires\,” Fletcher said. Ultimately\, Love Match is a romantic comedy about finding your place in a small town and figuring out who you are. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Match | Clare Fletcher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Author Clare Fletcher was born and raised in St George\, Queensland\, and studied journalism and business at QUT in Brisbane. After graduating\, she moved to Sydney for an internship at the Walkley Foundation for Journalism\, and except for a couple of years spent freelancing and falling in love in New York\, she’s been there ever since. Clare lives in Sydney with her husband and daughter. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 $10 per person plus booking fee & gst \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 Download flyer\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n 19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Twilight Talks 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-reading-room-april-22/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/the-reading-room-event-header-final-e1640069925423.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220421T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220421T110000 DTSTAMP:20250213T013648Z CREATED:20220322T043906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T013648Z UID:17265-1650538800-1650538800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BALLARAT ANZACS: The Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour | A Talk with Phil Roberts DESCRIPTION:‘Funny\, warm\, and real…. Cements Clare Fletcher’s position as queen of the Aussie country town romance. Long may she reign!’– Hayley Scrivenor The highly anticipated spin-off from Five Bush Weddings will have readers falling in love with footy\, fashion and fabulous 1960s flashbacks. Clare Fletcher’s latest instalment from the fictional – and all too familiar – regional town of South Star\, follows town sweetheart Sarah Childs after she’s publicly dumped. With her parents reluctant to put her in charge of the family property until she “proves” herself in the local community\, Sarah rekindles old friendships and throws herself in the dating deep-end – recruiting Mabel Peters (AKA The Bush Telegraph) as her match maker. Love Match beautifully and brilliantly combines contemporary and historical timelines\, exploring the history of deb balls\, country dances and the beauty pageants of the 1960s when Mabel shares her memories with Sarah. An all-girls rugby sevens team takes centre stage in the story\, with the author admitting her own return to team sport gave her the discipline and motivation she needed to write her books. “I wanted to put my evangelism for amateur team sport into the story\, and I thought a sporting team would be a great vehicle for a young woman who’s not really sure who she is\, who’s going through the motions and cutting herself off from her desires\,” Fletcher said. Ultimately\, Love Match is a romantic comedy about finding your place in a small town and figuring out who you are. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Match | Clare Fletcher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Author Clare Fletcher was born and raised in St George\, Queensland\, and studied journalism and business at QUT in Brisbane. After graduating\, she moved to Sydney for an internship at the Walkley Foundation for Journalism\, and except for a couple of years spent freelancing and falling in love in New York\, she’s been there ever since. Clare lives in Sydney with her husband and daughter. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 $10 per person plus booking fee & gst \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 Download flyer\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n 19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Twilight Talks 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-anzacs-the-arch-of-victory-and-avenue-of-honour-phil-roberts/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/events-image-1600-1200-anzac-final.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220420T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220420T183000 DTSTAMP:20220527T005955Z CREATED:20220309T235040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T005955Z UID:16935-1650474000-1650479400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Yarrowee: Uncovering the secrets of the Ballarat River | Session 2 DESCRIPTION:‘Funny\, warm\, and real…. Cements Clare Fletcher’s position as queen of the Aussie country town romance. Long may she reign!’– Hayley Scrivenor The highly anticipated spin-off from Five Bush Weddings will have readers falling in love with footy\, fashion and fabulous 1960s flashbacks. Clare Fletcher’s latest instalment from the fictional – and all too familiar – regional town of South Star\, follows town sweetheart Sarah Childs after she’s publicly dumped. With her parents reluctant to put her in charge of the family property until she “proves” herself in the local community\, Sarah rekindles old friendships and throws herself in the dating deep-end – recruiting Mabel Peters (AKA The Bush Telegraph) as her match maker. Love Match beautifully and brilliantly combines contemporary and historical timelines\, exploring the history of deb balls\, country dances and the beauty pageants of the 1960s when Mabel shares her memories with Sarah. An all-girls rugby sevens team takes centre stage in the story\, with the author admitting her own return to team sport gave her the discipline and motivation she needed to write her books. “I wanted to put my evangelism for amateur team sport into the story\, and I thought a sporting team would be a great vehicle for a young woman who’s not really sure who she is\, who’s going through the motions and cutting herself off from her desires\,” Fletcher said. Ultimately\, Love Match is a romantic comedy about finding your place in a small town and figuring out who you are. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Match | Clare Fletcher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Author Clare Fletcher was born and raised in St George\, Queensland\, and studied journalism and business at QUT in Brisbane. After graduating\, she moved to Sydney for an internship at the Walkley Foundation for Journalism\, and except for a couple of years spent freelancing and falling in love in New York\, she’s been there ever since. Clare lives in Sydney with her husband and daughter. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 $10 per person plus booking fee & gst \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 Download flyer\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n 19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Twilight Talks 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/2022-twilight-talks-season-1-session-2/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/tt-banner-22-V2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220414T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220414T220000 DTSTAMP:20220204T063345Z CREATED:20220204T063345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T063345Z UID:15921-1649962800-1649973600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - White Riot DESCRIPTION:‘Funny\, warm\, and real…. Cements Clare Fletcher’s position as queen of the Aussie country town romance. Long may she reign!’– Hayley Scrivenor The highly anticipated spin-off from Five Bush Weddings will have readers falling in love with footy\, fashion and fabulous 1960s flashbacks. Clare Fletcher’s latest instalment from the fictional – and all too familiar – regional town of South Star\, follows town sweetheart Sarah Childs after she’s publicly dumped. With her parents reluctant to put her in charge of the family property until she “proves” herself in the local community\, Sarah rekindles old friendships and throws herself in the dating deep-end – recruiting Mabel Peters (AKA The Bush Telegraph) as her match maker. Love Match beautifully and brilliantly combines contemporary and historical timelines\, exploring the history of deb balls\, country dances and the beauty pageants of the 1960s when Mabel shares her memories with Sarah. An all-girls rugby sevens team takes centre stage in the story\, with the author admitting her own return to team sport gave her the discipline and motivation she needed to write her books. “I wanted to put my evangelism for amateur team sport into the story\, and I thought a sporting team would be a great vehicle for a young woman who’s not really sure who she is\, who’s going through the motions and cutting herself off from her desires\,” Fletcher said. Ultimately\, Love Match is a romantic comedy about finding your place in a small town and figuring out who you are. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Match | Clare Fletcher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Author Clare Fletcher was born and raised in St George\, Queensland\, and studied journalism and business at QUT in Brisbane. After graduating\, she moved to Sydney for an internship at the Walkley Foundation for Journalism\, and except for a couple of years spent freelancing and falling in love in New York\, she’s been there ever since. Clare lives in Sydney with her husband and daughter. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 $10 per person plus booking fee & gst \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 Download flyer\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n 19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Twilight Talks 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-white-riot/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/maxresdefault-2-e1643956373930.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220414T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220414T110000 DTSTAMP:20220325T032413Z CREATED:20220322T043356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T032413Z UID:17262-1649934000-1649934000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BALLARAT ANZACS: Mining Mud & Medals | A Talk with Yvon Davis DESCRIPTION:‘Funny\, warm\, and real…. Cements Clare Fletcher’s position as queen of the Aussie country town romance. Long may she reign!’– Hayley Scrivenor The highly anticipated spin-off from Five Bush Weddings will have readers falling in love with footy\, fashion and fabulous 1960s flashbacks. Clare Fletcher’s latest instalment from the fictional – and all too familiar – regional town of South Star\, follows town sweetheart Sarah Childs after she’s publicly dumped. With her parents reluctant to put her in charge of the family property until she “proves” herself in the local community\, Sarah rekindles old friendships and throws herself in the dating deep-end – recruiting Mabel Peters (AKA The Bush Telegraph) as her match maker. Love Match beautifully and brilliantly combines contemporary and historical timelines\, exploring the history of deb balls\, country dances and the beauty pageants of the 1960s when Mabel shares her memories with Sarah. An all-girls rugby sevens team takes centre stage in the story\, with the author admitting her own return to team sport gave her the discipline and motivation she needed to write her books. “I wanted to put my evangelism for amateur team sport into the story\, and I thought a sporting team would be a great vehicle for a young woman who’s not really sure who she is\, who’s going through the motions and cutting herself off from her desires\,” Fletcher said. Ultimately\, Love Match is a romantic comedy about finding your place in a small town and figuring out who you are. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Match | Clare Fletcher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Author Clare Fletcher was born and raised in St George\, Queensland\, and studied journalism and business at QUT in Brisbane. After graduating\, she moved to Sydney for an internship at the Walkley Foundation for Journalism\, and except for a couple of years spent freelancing and falling in love in New York\, she’s been there ever since. Clare lives in Sydney with her husband and daughter. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 $10 per person plus booking fee & gst \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 Download flyer\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n 19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Twilight Talks 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-anzacs-mining-mud-and-medals-yvon-davis/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/events-image-1600-1200-anzac-final.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220413T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220413T183000 DTSTAMP:20220527T010012Z CREATED:20220309T230430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010012Z UID:16885-1649869200-1649874600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Yarrowee: Uncovering the secrets of the Ballarat River | Session 1 DESCRIPTION:‘Funny\, warm\, and real…. Cements Clare Fletcher’s position as queen of the Aussie country town romance. Long may she reign!’– Hayley Scrivenor The highly anticipated spin-off from Five Bush Weddings will have readers falling in love with footy\, fashion and fabulous 1960s flashbacks. Clare Fletcher’s latest instalment from the fictional – and all too familiar – regional town of South Star\, follows town sweetheart Sarah Childs after she’s publicly dumped. With her parents reluctant to put her in charge of the family property until she “proves” herself in the local community\, Sarah rekindles old friendships and throws herself in the dating deep-end – recruiting Mabel Peters (AKA The Bush Telegraph) as her match maker. Love Match beautifully and brilliantly combines contemporary and historical timelines\, exploring the history of deb balls\, country dances and the beauty pageants of the 1960s when Mabel shares her memories with Sarah. An all-girls rugby sevens team takes centre stage in the story\, with the author admitting her own return to team sport gave her the discipline and motivation she needed to write her books. “I wanted to put my evangelism for amateur team sport into the story\, and I thought a sporting team would be a great vehicle for a young woman who’s not really sure who she is\, who’s going through the motions and cutting herself off from her desires\,” Fletcher said. Ultimately\, Love Match is a romantic comedy about finding your place in a small town and figuring out who you are. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Match | Clare Fletcher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Author Clare Fletcher was born and raised in St George\, Queensland\, and studied journalism and business at QUT in Brisbane. After graduating\, she moved to Sydney for an internship at the Walkley Foundation for Journalism\, and except for a couple of years spent freelancing and falling in love in New York\, she’s been there ever since. Clare lives in Sydney with her husband and daughter. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 $10 per person plus booking fee & gst \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 Download flyer\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n 19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Twilight Talks 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/2022-twilight-talks-season-1-session-1/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/tt-banner-22-V2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220408T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220408T210000 DTSTAMP:20220310T035444Z CREATED:20220310T034545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T035444Z UID:16974-1649444400-1649451600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Joe Avati | 25 Live - Have Some Respect Tour DESCRIPTION:‘Funny\, warm\, and real…. Cements Clare Fletcher’s position as queen of the Aussie country town romance. Long may she reign!’– Hayley Scrivenor The highly anticipated spin-off from Five Bush Weddings will have readers falling in love with footy\, fashion and fabulous 1960s flashbacks. Clare Fletcher’s latest instalment from the fictional – and all too familiar – regional town of South Star\, follows town sweetheart Sarah Childs after she’s publicly dumped. With her parents reluctant to put her in charge of the family property until she “proves” herself in the local community\, Sarah rekindles old friendships and throws herself in the dating deep-end – recruiting Mabel Peters (AKA The Bush Telegraph) as her match maker. Love Match beautifully and brilliantly combines contemporary and historical timelines\, exploring the history of deb balls\, country dances and the beauty pageants of the 1960s when Mabel shares her memories with Sarah. An all-girls rugby sevens team takes centre stage in the story\, with the author admitting her own return to team sport gave her the discipline and motivation she needed to write her books. “I wanted to put my evangelism for amateur team sport into the story\, and I thought a sporting team would be a great vehicle for a young woman who’s not really sure who she is\, who’s going through the motions and cutting herself off from her desires\,” Fletcher said. Ultimately\, Love Match is a romantic comedy about finding your place in a small town and figuring out who you are. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Match | Clare Fletcher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Author Clare Fletcher was born and raised in St George\, Queensland\, and studied journalism and business at QUT in Brisbane. After graduating\, she moved to Sydney for an internship at the Walkley Foundation for Journalism\, and except for a couple of years spent freelancing and falling in love in New York\, she’s been there ever since. Clare lives in Sydney with her husband and daughter. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 $10 per person plus booking fee & gst \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 Download flyer\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n 19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Twilight Talks 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/joe-avati/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Comedy,Externally Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/unnamed-6-e1646884459713.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220407T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220407T114500 DTSTAMP:20220527T010452Z CREATED:20220322T042236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010452Z UID:17253-1649329200-1649331900@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BALLARAT ANZACS: Stories of Courage Sacrifice & Larrikinism | A Talk with Garry Snowden DESCRIPTION:‘Funny\, warm\, and real…. Cements Clare Fletcher’s position as queen of the Aussie country town romance. Long may she reign!’– Hayley Scrivenor The highly anticipated spin-off from Five Bush Weddings will have readers falling in love with footy\, fashion and fabulous 1960s flashbacks. Clare Fletcher’s latest instalment from the fictional – and all too familiar – regional town of South Star\, follows town sweetheart Sarah Childs after she’s publicly dumped. With her parents reluctant to put her in charge of the family property until she “proves” herself in the local community\, Sarah rekindles old friendships and throws herself in the dating deep-end – recruiting Mabel Peters (AKA The Bush Telegraph) as her match maker. Love Match beautifully and brilliantly combines contemporary and historical timelines\, exploring the history of deb balls\, country dances and the beauty pageants of the 1960s when Mabel shares her memories with Sarah. An all-girls rugby sevens team takes centre stage in the story\, with the author admitting her own return to team sport gave her the discipline and motivation she needed to write her books. “I wanted to put my evangelism for amateur team sport into the story\, and I thought a sporting team would be a great vehicle for a young woman who’s not really sure who she is\, who’s going through the motions and cutting herself off from her desires\,” Fletcher said. Ultimately\, Love Match is a romantic comedy about finding your place in a small town and figuring out who you are. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Match | Clare Fletcher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Author Clare Fletcher was born and raised in St George\, Queensland\, and studied journalism and business at QUT in Brisbane. After graduating\, she moved to Sydney for an internship at the Walkley Foundation for Journalism\, and except for a couple of years spent freelancing and falling in love in New York\, she’s been there ever since. Clare lives in Sydney with her husband and daughter. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 $10 per person plus booking fee & gst \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 Download flyer\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n 19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Twilight Talks 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-anzacs-stories-of-courage-sacrifice-and-larrikinism-garry-snowden/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/events-image-1600-1200-anzac-final.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220404T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220428T140000 DTSTAMP:20220527T010329Z CREATED:20220303T225404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010329Z UID:16411-1649066400-1651154400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Anzacs | Display | Talks | Research DESCRIPTION:‘Funny\, warm\, and real…. Cements Clare Fletcher’s position as queen of the Aussie country town romance. Long may she reign!’– Hayley Scrivenor The highly anticipated spin-off from Five Bush Weddings will have readers falling in love with footy\, fashion and fabulous 1960s flashbacks. Clare Fletcher’s latest instalment from the fictional – and all too familiar – regional town of South Star\, follows town sweetheart Sarah Childs after she’s publicly dumped. With her parents reluctant to put her in charge of the family property until she “proves” herself in the local community\, Sarah rekindles old friendships and throws herself in the dating deep-end – recruiting Mabel Peters (AKA The Bush Telegraph) as her match maker. Love Match beautifully and brilliantly combines contemporary and historical timelines\, exploring the history of deb balls\, country dances and the beauty pageants of the 1960s when Mabel shares her memories with Sarah. An all-girls rugby sevens team takes centre stage in the story\, with the author admitting her own return to team sport gave her the discipline and motivation she needed to write her books. “I wanted to put my evangelism for amateur team sport into the story\, and I thought a sporting team would be a great vehicle for a young woman who’s not really sure who she is\, who’s going through the motions and cutting herself off from her desires\,” Fletcher said. Ultimately\, Love Match is a romantic comedy about finding your place in a small town and figuring out who you are. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Match | Clare Fletcher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Author Clare Fletcher was born and raised in St George\, Queensland\, and studied journalism and business at QUT in Brisbane. After graduating\, she moved to Sydney for an internship at the Walkley Foundation for Journalism\, and except for a couple of years spent freelancing and falling in love in New York\, she’s been there ever since. Clare lives in Sydney with her husband and daughter. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 $10 per person plus booking fee & gst \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 Download flyer\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n 19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Twilight Talks 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-anzacs-display-talks-research/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/events-image-1600-1200-anzac-final.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220326T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220326T223000 DTSTAMP:20220322T235440Z CREATED:20220209T003958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T235440Z UID:15994-1648324800-1648333800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:To be rescheduled - Beatles Legacy @ The BMI DESCRIPTION:‘Funny\, warm\, and real…. Cements Clare Fletcher’s position as queen of the Aussie country town romance. Long may she reign!’– Hayley Scrivenor The highly anticipated spin-off from Five Bush Weddings will have readers falling in love with footy\, fashion and fabulous 1960s flashbacks. Clare Fletcher’s latest instalment from the fictional – and all too familiar – regional town of South Star\, follows town sweetheart Sarah Childs after she’s publicly dumped. With her parents reluctant to put her in charge of the family property until she “proves” herself in the local community\, Sarah rekindles old friendships and throws herself in the dating deep-end – recruiting Mabel Peters (AKA The Bush Telegraph) as her match maker. Love Match beautifully and brilliantly combines contemporary and historical timelines\, exploring the history of deb balls\, country dances and the beauty pageants of the 1960s when Mabel shares her memories with Sarah. An all-girls rugby sevens team takes centre stage in the story\, with the author admitting her own return to team sport gave her the discipline and motivation she needed to write her books. “I wanted to put my evangelism for amateur team sport into the story\, and I thought a sporting team would be a great vehicle for a young woman who’s not really sure who she is\, who’s going through the motions and cutting herself off from her desires\,” Fletcher said. Ultimately\, Love Match is a romantic comedy about finding your place in a small town and figuring out who you are. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Match | Clare Fletcher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Author Clare Fletcher was born and raised in St George\, Queensland\, and studied journalism and business at QUT in Brisbane. After graduating\, she moved to Sydney for an internship at the Walkley Foundation for Journalism\, and except for a couple of years spent freelancing and falling in love in New York\, she’s been there ever since. Clare lives in Sydney with her husband and daughter. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 $10 per person plus booking fee & gst \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 Download flyer\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n 19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Twilight Talks 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/beatles-legacy/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screen-Shot-2022-01-31-at-1.18.19-pm-e1644367182115.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220320T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220320T140000 DTSTAMP:20220319T030656Z CREATED:20220128T024202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220319T030656Z UID:15603-1647766800-1647784800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BMI Maker & Community Market DESCRIPTION:‘Funny\, warm\, and real…. Cements Clare Fletcher’s position as queen of the Aussie country town romance. Long may she reign!’– Hayley Scrivenor The highly anticipated spin-off from Five Bush Weddings will have readers falling in love with footy\, fashion and fabulous 1960s flashbacks. Clare Fletcher’s latest instalment from the fictional – and all too familiar – regional town of South Star\, follows town sweetheart Sarah Childs after she’s publicly dumped. With her parents reluctant to put her in charge of the family property until she “proves” herself in the local community\, Sarah rekindles old friendships and throws herself in the dating deep-end – recruiting Mabel Peters (AKA The Bush Telegraph) as her match maker. Love Match beautifully and brilliantly combines contemporary and historical timelines\, exploring the history of deb balls\, country dances and the beauty pageants of the 1960s when Mabel shares her memories with Sarah. An all-girls rugby sevens team takes centre stage in the story\, with the author admitting her own return to team sport gave her the discipline and motivation she needed to write her books. “I wanted to put my evangelism for amateur team sport into the story\, and I thought a sporting team would be a great vehicle for a young woman who’s not really sure who she is\, who’s going through the motions and cutting herself off from her desires\,” Fletcher said. Ultimately\, Love Match is a romantic comedy about finding your place in a small town and figuring out who you are. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Match | Clare Fletcher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Author Clare Fletcher was born and raised in St George\, Queensland\, and studied journalism and business at QUT in Brisbane. After graduating\, she moved to Sydney for an internship at the Walkley Foundation for Journalism\, and except for a couple of years spent freelancing and falling in love in New York\, she’s been there ever since. Clare lives in Sydney with her husband and daughter. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 $10 per person plus booking fee & gst \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 Download flyer\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n 19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Twilight Talks 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bmi-maker-community-market-2/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Market ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/maker_image-e1628392488945.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220312T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220312T213000 DTSTAMP:20220302T072752Z CREATED:20220302T072752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T072752Z UID:16318-1647115200-1647120600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:David Quirk - Astonishing Obscurity DESCRIPTION:‘Funny\, warm\, and real…. Cements Clare Fletcher’s position as queen of the Aussie country town romance. Long may she reign!’– Hayley Scrivenor The highly anticipated spin-off from Five Bush Weddings will have readers falling in love with footy\, fashion and fabulous 1960s flashbacks. Clare Fletcher’s latest instalment from the fictional – and all too familiar – regional town of South Star\, follows town sweetheart Sarah Childs after she’s publicly dumped. With her parents reluctant to put her in charge of the family property until she “proves” herself in the local community\, Sarah rekindles old friendships and throws herself in the dating deep-end – recruiting Mabel Peters (AKA The Bush Telegraph) as her match maker. Love Match beautifully and brilliantly combines contemporary and historical timelines\, exploring the history of deb balls\, country dances and the beauty pageants of the 1960s when Mabel shares her memories with Sarah. An all-girls rugby sevens team takes centre stage in the story\, with the author admitting her own return to team sport gave her the discipline and motivation she needed to write her books. “I wanted to put my evangelism for amateur team sport into the story\, and I thought a sporting team would be a great vehicle for a young woman who’s not really sure who she is\, who’s going through the motions and cutting herself off from her desires\,” Fletcher said. Ultimately\, Love Match is a romantic comedy about finding your place in a small town and figuring out who you are. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Match | Clare Fletcher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Author Clare Fletcher was born and raised in St George\, Queensland\, and studied journalism and business at QUT in Brisbane. After graduating\, she moved to Sydney for an internship at the Walkley Foundation for Journalism\, and except for a couple of years spent freelancing and falling in love in New York\, she’s been there ever since. Clare lives in Sydney with her husband and daughter. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 $10 per person plus booking fee & gst \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 Download flyer\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n 19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Twilight Talks 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/david-quirk/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Comedy,Externally Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Quirk-BMI.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220312T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220312T190000 DTSTAMP:20220527T005806Z CREATED:20220302T073238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T005806Z UID:16323-1647108000-1647111600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Melbourne International Comedy Festival Class Clowns | Ballarat Heat DESCRIPTION:‘Funny\, warm\, and real…. Cements Clare Fletcher’s position as queen of the Aussie country town romance. Long may she reign!’– Hayley Scrivenor The highly anticipated spin-off from Five Bush Weddings will have readers falling in love with footy\, fashion and fabulous 1960s flashbacks. Clare Fletcher’s latest instalment from the fictional – and all too familiar – regional town of South Star\, follows town sweetheart Sarah Childs after she’s publicly dumped. With her parents reluctant to put her in charge of the family property until she “proves” herself in the local community\, Sarah rekindles old friendships and throws herself in the dating deep-end – recruiting Mabel Peters (AKA The Bush Telegraph) as her match maker. Love Match beautifully and brilliantly combines contemporary and historical timelines\, exploring the history of deb balls\, country dances and the beauty pageants of the 1960s when Mabel shares her memories with Sarah. An all-girls rugby sevens team takes centre stage in the story\, with the author admitting her own return to team sport gave her the discipline and motivation she needed to write her books. “I wanted to put my evangelism for amateur team sport into the story\, and I thought a sporting team would be a great vehicle for a young woman who’s not really sure who she is\, who’s going through the motions and cutting herself off from her desires\,” Fletcher said. Ultimately\, Love Match is a romantic comedy about finding your place in a small town and figuring out who you are. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Match | Clare Fletcher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Author Clare Fletcher was born and raised in St George\, Queensland\, and studied journalism and business at QUT in Brisbane. After graduating\, she moved to Sydney for an internship at the Walkley Foundation for Journalism\, and except for a couple of years spent freelancing and falling in love in New York\, she’s been there ever since. Clare lives in Sydney with her husband and daughter. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 $10 per person plus booking fee & gst \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 Download flyer\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n 19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Twilight Talks 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/classclowns2022/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Comedy,Externally Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Class-Clowns-BMI.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220310T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220310T213000 DTSTAMP:20220307T015928Z CREATED:20220204T062829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T015928Z UID:15917-1646938800-1646947800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - De Gaulle DESCRIPTION:‘Funny\, warm\, and real…. Cements Clare Fletcher’s position as queen of the Aussie country town romance. Long may she reign!’– Hayley Scrivenor The highly anticipated spin-off from Five Bush Weddings will have readers falling in love with footy\, fashion and fabulous 1960s flashbacks. Clare Fletcher’s latest instalment from the fictional – and all too familiar – regional town of South Star\, follows town sweetheart Sarah Childs after she’s publicly dumped. With her parents reluctant to put her in charge of the family property until she “proves” herself in the local community\, Sarah rekindles old friendships and throws herself in the dating deep-end – recruiting Mabel Peters (AKA The Bush Telegraph) as her match maker. Love Match beautifully and brilliantly combines contemporary and historical timelines\, exploring the history of deb balls\, country dances and the beauty pageants of the 1960s when Mabel shares her memories with Sarah. An all-girls rugby sevens team takes centre stage in the story\, with the author admitting her own return to team sport gave her the discipline and motivation she needed to write her books. “I wanted to put my evangelism for amateur team sport into the story\, and I thought a sporting team would be a great vehicle for a young woman who’s not really sure who she is\, who’s going through the motions and cutting herself off from her desires\,” Fletcher said. Ultimately\, Love Match is a romantic comedy about finding your place in a small town and figuring out who you are. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Match | Clare Fletcher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Author Clare Fletcher was born and raised in St George\, Queensland\, and studied journalism and business at QUT in Brisbane. After graduating\, she moved to Sydney for an internship at the Walkley Foundation for Journalism\, and except for a couple of years spent freelancing and falling in love in New York\, she’s been there ever since. Clare lives in Sydney with her husband and daughter. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 $10 per person plus booking fee & gst \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 Download flyer\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n 19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Twilight Talks 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-de-gaulle/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/MV5BZjE5YmMwMWMtM2FkNy00NzkzLWJlNDItMmI1YTdhZTgxZmI1XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTAwMzM3NDI3._V1_-e1643956050262.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220302T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220320T140000 DTSTAMP:20220527T010339Z CREATED:20220302T004804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010339Z UID:16266-1646215200-1647784800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Exhibition of Works | Oaky and Ginger Upcycled DESCRIPTION:‘Funny\, warm\, and real…. Cements Clare Fletcher’s position as queen of the Aussie country town romance. Long may she reign!’– Hayley Scrivenor The highly anticipated spin-off from Five Bush Weddings will have readers falling in love with footy\, fashion and fabulous 1960s flashbacks. Clare Fletcher’s latest instalment from the fictional – and all too familiar – regional town of South Star\, follows town sweetheart Sarah Childs after she’s publicly dumped. With her parents reluctant to put her in charge of the family property until she “proves” herself in the local community\, Sarah rekindles old friendships and throws herself in the dating deep-end – recruiting Mabel Peters (AKA The Bush Telegraph) as her match maker. Love Match beautifully and brilliantly combines contemporary and historical timelines\, exploring the history of deb balls\, country dances and the beauty pageants of the 1960s when Mabel shares her memories with Sarah. An all-girls rugby sevens team takes centre stage in the story\, with the author admitting her own return to team sport gave her the discipline and motivation she needed to write her books. “I wanted to put my evangelism for amateur team sport into the story\, and I thought a sporting team would be a great vehicle for a young woman who’s not really sure who she is\, who’s going through the motions and cutting herself off from her desires\,” Fletcher said. Ultimately\, Love Match is a romantic comedy about finding your place in a small town and figuring out who you are. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Match | Clare Fletcher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Author Clare Fletcher was born and raised in St George\, Queensland\, and studied journalism and business at QUT in Brisbane. After graduating\, she moved to Sydney for an internship at the Walkley Foundation for Journalism\, and except for a couple of years spent freelancing and falling in love in New York\, she’s been there ever since. Clare lives in Sydney with her husband and daughter. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 $10 per person plus booking fee & gst \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 Download flyer\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n 19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Twilight Talks 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/exhibition-of-works-oaky-and-ginger-upcycled/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/175099587_191865189262286_8462354857318695019_n-e1646206149256.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220226T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220226T220000 DTSTAMP:20220215T060230Z CREATED:20220204T030314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220215T060230Z UID:15893-1645905600-1645912800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Melbourne International Comedy Festival | Outta Town - Ballarat DESCRIPTION:‘Funny\, warm\, and real…. Cements Clare Fletcher’s position as queen of the Aussie country town romance. Long may she reign!’– Hayley Scrivenor The highly anticipated spin-off from Five Bush Weddings will have readers falling in love with footy\, fashion and fabulous 1960s flashbacks. Clare Fletcher’s latest instalment from the fictional – and all too familiar – regional town of South Star\, follows town sweetheart Sarah Childs after she’s publicly dumped. With her parents reluctant to put her in charge of the family property until she “proves” herself in the local community\, Sarah rekindles old friendships and throws herself in the dating deep-end – recruiting Mabel Peters (AKA The Bush Telegraph) as her match maker. Love Match beautifully and brilliantly combines contemporary and historical timelines\, exploring the history of deb balls\, country dances and the beauty pageants of the 1960s when Mabel shares her memories with Sarah. An all-girls rugby sevens team takes centre stage in the story\, with the author admitting her own return to team sport gave her the discipline and motivation she needed to write her books. “I wanted to put my evangelism for amateur team sport into the story\, and I thought a sporting team would be a great vehicle for a young woman who’s not really sure who she is\, who’s going through the motions and cutting herself off from her desires\,” Fletcher said. Ultimately\, Love Match is a romantic comedy about finding your place in a small town and figuring out who you are. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Match | Clare Fletcher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Author Clare Fletcher was born and raised in St George\, Queensland\, and studied journalism and business at QUT in Brisbane. After graduating\, she moved to Sydney for an internship at the Walkley Foundation for Journalism\, and except for a couple of years spent freelancing and falling in love in New York\, she’s been there ever since. Clare lives in Sydney with her husband and daughter. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 $10 per person plus booking fee & gst \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 Download flyer\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n 19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Twilight Talks 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/outtatown2022/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Comedy,Externally Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Outta-Town-800x600-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220222T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220222T120000 DTSTAMP:20220527T010835Z CREATED:20211029T002157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010835Z UID:13619-1645525800-1645531200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Reading Room | February DESCRIPTION:‘Funny\, warm\, and real…. Cements Clare Fletcher’s position as queen of the Aussie country town romance. Long may she reign!’– Hayley Scrivenor The highly anticipated spin-off from Five Bush Weddings will have readers falling in love with footy\, fashion and fabulous 1960s flashbacks. Clare Fletcher’s latest instalment from the fictional – and all too familiar – regional town of South Star\, follows town sweetheart Sarah Childs after she’s publicly dumped. With her parents reluctant to put her in charge of the family property until she “proves” herself in the local community\, Sarah rekindles old friendships and throws herself in the dating deep-end – recruiting Mabel Peters (AKA The Bush Telegraph) as her match maker. Love Match beautifully and brilliantly combines contemporary and historical timelines\, exploring the history of deb balls\, country dances and the beauty pageants of the 1960s when Mabel shares her memories with Sarah. An all-girls rugby sevens team takes centre stage in the story\, with the author admitting her own return to team sport gave her the discipline and motivation she needed to write her books. “I wanted to put my evangelism for amateur team sport into the story\, and I thought a sporting team would be a great vehicle for a young woman who’s not really sure who she is\, who’s going through the motions and cutting herself off from her desires\,” Fletcher said. Ultimately\, Love Match is a romantic comedy about finding your place in a small town and figuring out who you are. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Match | Clare Fletcher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Author Clare Fletcher was born and raised in St George\, Queensland\, and studied journalism and business at QUT in Brisbane. After graduating\, she moved to Sydney for an internship at the Walkley Foundation for Journalism\, and except for a couple of years spent freelancing and falling in love in New York\, she’s been there ever since. Clare lives in Sydney with her husband and daughter. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 $10 per person plus booking fee & gst \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 Download flyer\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n 19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Twilight Talks 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-reading-room-february/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/the-reading-room-event-header-final-e1640069925423.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220218T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220218T193000 DTSTAMP:20220527T011042Z CREATED:20220202T003951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T011042Z UID:15776-1645205400-1645212600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Ballarat Imaginarium - Opening Event DESCRIPTION:‘Funny\, warm\, and real…. Cements Clare Fletcher’s position as queen of the Aussie country town romance. Long may she reign!’– Hayley Scrivenor The highly anticipated spin-off from Five Bush Weddings will have readers falling in love with footy\, fashion and fabulous 1960s flashbacks. Clare Fletcher’s latest instalment from the fictional – and all too familiar – regional town of South Star\, follows town sweetheart Sarah Childs after she’s publicly dumped. With her parents reluctant to put her in charge of the family property until she “proves” herself in the local community\, Sarah rekindles old friendships and throws herself in the dating deep-end – recruiting Mabel Peters (AKA The Bush Telegraph) as her match maker. Love Match beautifully and brilliantly combines contemporary and historical timelines\, exploring the history of deb balls\, country dances and the beauty pageants of the 1960s when Mabel shares her memories with Sarah. An all-girls rugby sevens team takes centre stage in the story\, with the author admitting her own return to team sport gave her the discipline and motivation she needed to write her books. “I wanted to put my evangelism for amateur team sport into the story\, and I thought a sporting team would be a great vehicle for a young woman who’s not really sure who she is\, who’s going through the motions and cutting herself off from her desires\,” Fletcher said. Ultimately\, Love Match is a romantic comedy about finding your place in a small town and figuring out who you are. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Match | Clare Fletcher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Author Clare Fletcher was born and raised in St George\, Queensland\, and studied journalism and business at QUT in Brisbane. After graduating\, she moved to Sydney for an internship at the Walkley Foundation for Journalism\, and except for a couple of years spent freelancing and falling in love in New York\, she’s been there ever since. Clare lives in Sydney with her husband and daughter. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 $10 per person plus booking fee & gst \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 Download flyer\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n 19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Twilight Talks 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-ballarat-imaginarium-opening-event/ LOCATION:The Ballarat Imaginarium\, 119A Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Culture,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/TBI-square-2-e1643944035184.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220213T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220213T153000 DTSTAMP:20211221T071857Z CREATED:20210808T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T071857Z UID:11138-1644757200-1644766200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Push All-Ages Tour | Mallrat + Ninajirachi | Ballarat DESCRIPTION:‘Funny\, warm\, and real…. Cements Clare Fletcher’s position as queen of the Aussie country town romance. Long may she reign!’– Hayley Scrivenor The highly anticipated spin-off from Five Bush Weddings will have readers falling in love with footy\, fashion and fabulous 1960s flashbacks. Clare Fletcher’s latest instalment from the fictional – and all too familiar – regional town of South Star\, follows town sweetheart Sarah Childs after she’s publicly dumped. With her parents reluctant to put her in charge of the family property until she “proves” herself in the local community\, Sarah rekindles old friendships and throws herself in the dating deep-end – recruiting Mabel Peters (AKA The Bush Telegraph) as her match maker. Love Match beautifully and brilliantly combines contemporary and historical timelines\, exploring the history of deb balls\, country dances and the beauty pageants of the 1960s when Mabel shares her memories with Sarah. An all-girls rugby sevens team takes centre stage in the story\, with the author admitting her own return to team sport gave her the discipline and motivation she needed to write her books. “I wanted to put my evangelism for amateur team sport into the story\, and I thought a sporting team would be a great vehicle for a young woman who’s not really sure who she is\, who’s going through the motions and cutting herself off from her desires\,” Fletcher said. Ultimately\, Love Match is a romantic comedy about finding your place in a small town and figuring out who you are. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Match | Clare Fletcher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Author Clare Fletcher was born and raised in St George\, Queensland\, and studied journalism and business at QUT in Brisbane. After graduating\, she moved to Sydney for an internship at the Walkley Foundation for Journalism\, and except for a couple of years spent freelancing and falling in love in New York\, she’s been there ever since. Clare lives in Sydney with her husband and daughter. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 $10 per person plus booking fee & gst \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 Download flyer\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n 19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Twilight Talks 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-push/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Externally Produced Event,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/AllAgesLogo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220210T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220210T213000 DTSTAMP:20220204T061931Z CREATED:20220204T061805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T061931Z UID:15912-1644519600-1644528600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - Heroic Losers DESCRIPTION:‘Funny\, warm\, and real…. Cements Clare Fletcher’s position as queen of the Aussie country town romance. Long may she reign!’– Hayley Scrivenor The highly anticipated spin-off from Five Bush Weddings will have readers falling in love with footy\, fashion and fabulous 1960s flashbacks. Clare Fletcher’s latest instalment from the fictional – and all too familiar – regional town of South Star\, follows town sweetheart Sarah Childs after she’s publicly dumped. With her parents reluctant to put her in charge of the family property until she “proves” herself in the local community\, Sarah rekindles old friendships and throws herself in the dating deep-end – recruiting Mabel Peters (AKA The Bush Telegraph) as her match maker. Love Match beautifully and brilliantly combines contemporary and historical timelines\, exploring the history of deb balls\, country dances and the beauty pageants of the 1960s when Mabel shares her memories with Sarah. An all-girls rugby sevens team takes centre stage in the story\, with the author admitting her own return to team sport gave her the discipline and motivation she needed to write her books. “I wanted to put my evangelism for amateur team sport into the story\, and I thought a sporting team would be a great vehicle for a young woman who’s not really sure who she is\, who’s going through the motions and cutting herself off from her desires\,” Fletcher said. Ultimately\, Love Match is a romantic comedy about finding your place in a small town and figuring out who you are. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Match | Clare Fletcher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Author Clare Fletcher was born and raised in St George\, Queensland\, and studied journalism and business at QUT in Brisbane. After graduating\, she moved to Sydney for an internship at the Walkley Foundation for Journalism\, and except for a couple of years spent freelancing and falling in love in New York\, she’s been there ever since. Clare lives in Sydney with her husband and daughter. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 $10 per person plus booking fee & gst \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 Download flyer\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n 19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Twilight Talks 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-heroic-losers/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/heroiclosers800x538-e1643955657401.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220130T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220130T170000 DTSTAMP:20211221T065511Z CREATED:20211221T065511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T065511Z UID:15176-1643551200-1643562000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Three Tenors - Ballarat Italian Association DESCRIPTION:‘Funny\, warm\, and real…. Cements Clare Fletcher’s position as queen of the Aussie country town romance. Long may she reign!’– Hayley Scrivenor The highly anticipated spin-off from Five Bush Weddings will have readers falling in love with footy\, fashion and fabulous 1960s flashbacks. Clare Fletcher’s latest instalment from the fictional – and all too familiar – regional town of South Star\, follows town sweetheart Sarah Childs after she’s publicly dumped. With her parents reluctant to put her in charge of the family property until she “proves” herself in the local community\, Sarah rekindles old friendships and throws herself in the dating deep-end – recruiting Mabel Peters (AKA The Bush Telegraph) as her match maker. Love Match beautifully and brilliantly combines contemporary and historical timelines\, exploring the history of deb balls\, country dances and the beauty pageants of the 1960s when Mabel shares her memories with Sarah. An all-girls rugby sevens team takes centre stage in the story\, with the author admitting her own return to team sport gave her the discipline and motivation she needed to write her books. “I wanted to put my evangelism for amateur team sport into the story\, and I thought a sporting team would be a great vehicle for a young woman who’s not really sure who she is\, who’s going through the motions and cutting herself off from her desires\,” Fletcher said. Ultimately\, Love Match is a romantic comedy about finding your place in a small town and figuring out who you are. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Match | Clare Fletcher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Author Clare Fletcher was born and raised in St George\, Queensland\, and studied journalism and business at QUT in Brisbane. After graduating\, she moved to Sydney for an internship at the Walkley Foundation for Journalism\, and except for a couple of years spent freelancing and falling in love in New York\, she’s been there ever since. Clare lives in Sydney with her husband and daughter. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 $10 per person plus booking fee & gst \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 Download flyer\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n 19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Twilight Talks 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-three-tenors/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/the-three-tenors-e1640069815683.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220125T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220125T160000 DTSTAMP:20220527T010844Z CREATED:20211027T002244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010844Z UID:13552-1643121000-1643126400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Reading Room | January DESCRIPTION:‘Funny\, warm\, and real…. Cements Clare Fletcher’s position as queen of the Aussie country town romance. Long may she reign!’– Hayley Scrivenor The highly anticipated spin-off from Five Bush Weddings will have readers falling in love with footy\, fashion and fabulous 1960s flashbacks. Clare Fletcher’s latest instalment from the fictional – and all too familiar – regional town of South Star\, follows town sweetheart Sarah Childs after she’s publicly dumped. With her parents reluctant to put her in charge of the family property until she “proves” herself in the local community\, Sarah rekindles old friendships and throws herself in the dating deep-end – recruiting Mabel Peters (AKA The Bush Telegraph) as her match maker. Love Match beautifully and brilliantly combines contemporary and historical timelines\, exploring the history of deb balls\, country dances and the beauty pageants of the 1960s when Mabel shares her memories with Sarah. An all-girls rugby sevens team takes centre stage in the story\, with the author admitting her own return to team sport gave her the discipline and motivation she needed to write her books. “I wanted to put my evangelism for amateur team sport into the story\, and I thought a sporting team would be a great vehicle for a young woman who’s not really sure who she is\, who’s going through the motions and cutting herself off from her desires\,” Fletcher said. Ultimately\, Love Match is a romantic comedy about finding your place in a small town and figuring out who you are. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Match | Clare Fletcher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Author Clare Fletcher was born and raised in St George\, Queensland\, and studied journalism and business at QUT in Brisbane. After graduating\, she moved to Sydney for an internship at the Walkley Foundation for Journalism\, and except for a couple of years spent freelancing and falling in love in New York\, she’s been there ever since. Clare lives in Sydney with her husband and daughter. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 $10 per person plus booking fee & gst \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 Download flyer\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n 19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Twilight Talks 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-reading-room-january/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/the-reading-room-event-header-final-e1640069925423.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR