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:20220920T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220920T150000 DTSTAMP:20220804T055512Z CREATED:20220804T055319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220804T055512Z UID:21283-1663682400-1663686000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 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/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-september-3/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/tours-banner-draft-cropped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220917T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220917T190000 DTSTAMP:20220913T033156Z CREATED:20220913T033019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T033156Z UID:21690-1663434000-1663441200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:'Mine-Field' Documentary Screening + QnA 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/mine-field/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event,Film,Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Screen-Shot-2022-09-13-at-11.56.24-e1663039747360.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220914T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220914T190000 DTSTAMP:20220907T232229Z CREATED:20220602T003246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T232229Z UID:19225-1663174800-1663182000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2022 | Season 2 | 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/twilight-talks-2022-season-2-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/2022/06/tt-banner-22-2-e1654128079849.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220913T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220913T150000 DTSTAMP:20220804T055309Z CREATED:20220804T055128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220804T055309Z UID:21280-1663077600-1663081200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 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/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-september-2/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/tours-banner-draft-cropped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220907T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220907T190000 DTSTAMP:20220907T231755Z CREATED:20220601T234949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T231755Z UID:19204-1662570000-1662577200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2022 | Season 2 | 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/twilight-talks-2022-season-2-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/2022/06/tt-banner-22-2-e1654128079849.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220906T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220906T150000 DTSTAMP:20220804T055052Z CREATED:20220804T054836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220804T055052Z UID:21278-1662472800-1662476400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 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/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-september-1/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/tours-banner-draft-cropped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220830T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220830T150000 DTSTAMP:20220719T223118Z CREATED:20220712T011044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T223118Z UID:20271-1661868000-1661871600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 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/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-30-august-2022/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/tours-banner-draft-cropped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220830T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220830T120000 DTSTAMP:20220731T225133Z CREATED:20220731T224848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220731T225133Z UID:20934-1661855400-1661860800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Reading Room | 30 August 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-30-august/ 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:20220825T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220825T150000 DTSTAMP:20220802T053154Z CREATED:20220731T224648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220802T053154Z UID:20932-1661432400-1661439600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Current Affairs Dialogue | Discussion Group 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/current-affairs-dialogue-2/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Current-Affairs-logo-cropped.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220823T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220823T150000 DTSTAMP:20220804T053930Z CREATED:20220719T223033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220804T053930Z UID:20407-1661263200-1661266800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 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/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-23-august-2022-copy/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/tours-banner-draft-cropped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220818T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220818T193000 DTSTAMP:20221003T004324Z CREATED:20221003T004324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T004324Z UID:22950-1660847400-1660851000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ann Cleeves | In Conversation with Jock Serong | Now fully booked 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/meet-ann-cleeves-copy/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Culture,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Ann-Cleeves-Digital-Signage-slide.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220818T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220818T193000 DTSTAMP:20220721T223736Z CREATED:20220711T011609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220721T223736Z UID:20175-1660847400-1660851000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ann Cleeves | In Conversation with Jock Serong | Now fully booked 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/meet-ann-cleeves/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Culture,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Ann-Cleeves-Digital-Signage-slide.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220816T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220816T150000 DTSTAMP:20220804T054226Z CREATED:20220719T222923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220804T054226Z UID:20406-1660658400-1660662000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 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/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-16-august-2022-copy/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/tours-banner-draft-cropped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220811T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220811T213000 DTSTAMP:20220803T064057Z CREATED:20220803T063454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T064057Z UID:21164-1660244400-1660253400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - Little Woods 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-little-woods/ 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/2022/08/little-woods-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220809T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220809T150000 DTSTAMP:20220804T053726Z CREATED:20220719T222830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220804T053726Z UID:20405-1660053600-1660057200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 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/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-9-august-2022-copy/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/tours-banner-draft-cropped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220802T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220802T150000 DTSTAMP:20220719T223449Z CREATED:20220719T222720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T223449Z UID:20404-1659448800-1659452400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 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/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-2-august-2022-copy/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/tours-banner-draft-cropped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220802T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221024T150000 DTSTAMP:20221003T004102Z CREATED:20220801T223637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T004102Z UID:20986-1659434400-1666623600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Invention\, innovation & environment display 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/innovation-environment/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/twilight-talks-2022-season-2-banner-e1664508717818.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220728T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220728T150000 DTSTAMP:20220630T023250Z CREATED:20220629T045708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220630T023250Z UID:19781-1659013200-1659020400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Current Affairs Dialogue | Discussion Group 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/current-affairs-dialogue-1/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Current-Affairs-logo-cropped.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220727T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220727T123000 DTSTAMP:20220627T214102Z CREATED:20220419T014429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T214102Z UID:18302-1658917800-1658925000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Paper bead-making with Faye Heininger | 27 July - Session 2 of 2 | Now fully booked 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/paper-bead-making-with-faye-heininger-27-july-session-2/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG_1508-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220726T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220726T150000 DTSTAMP:20220719T223509Z CREATED:20220719T222414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T223509Z UID:20403-1658844000-1658847600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 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/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-26-july-2022-copy/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/tours-banner-draft-cropped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220726T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220726T120000 DTSTAMP:20220629T052138Z CREATED:20220629T051619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T052138Z UID:19799-1658831400-1658836800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Reading Room | 26 July 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-26-july/ 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:20220725T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220725T190000 DTSTAMP:20220719T034816Z CREATED:20220609T043335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T034816Z UID:19402-1658768400-1658775600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BMI Fundraiser | Carols in Winter | Ballarat Singers & Little Brass Band 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/carols-in-winter/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Carols-banner-final-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220720T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220720T143000 DTSTAMP:20220627T214254Z CREATED:20220418T233225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T214254Z UID:18281-1658313000-1658327400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Paper bead-making with Faye Heininger | 20 July - Session 1 of 2 | Now fully booked 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/paper-bead-making-with-faye-heininger-20-july/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG_1508-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220719T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220719T150000 DTSTAMP:20220719T223524Z CREATED:20220719T222213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T223524Z UID:20401-1658239200-1658242800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 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/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-19-july-2022-copy/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/tours-banner-draft-cropped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220714T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220714T213000 DTSTAMP:20220623T025812Z CREATED:20220623T024935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T025812Z UID:19749-1657825200-1657834200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - High Ground 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-high-ground/ 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/2022/06/high-ground-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220714T184500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220714T200000 DTSTAMP:20220615T232426Z CREATED:20220607T004435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T232426Z UID:19301-1657824300-1657828800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BMI Fundraiser | The Phantom of the Open 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-phantom-of-the-open/ LOCATION:Regent Cinemas Ballarat\, 49 Lydiard Street North\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/fun-the-phantom-of-the-open-banner-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220704T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220728T160000 DTSTAMP:20220617T012414Z CREATED:20220614T060046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220617T012414Z UID:19529-1656928800-1659024000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Exhibition of works Lillipilli Beads\, Faye Heininger 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-lillipilli-beads/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Exhibition,The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_2871-rotated-e1655427437685.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220701T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220701T230000 DTSTAMP:20220606T034426Z CREATED:20220606T034426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T034426Z UID:19295-1656702000-1656716400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Fanny Lumsden's Deep in the Fallow 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/fallow/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/62822e0f1111f4204c192b1d-e1654487275688.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220629T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220629T130000 DTSTAMP:20220527T005259Z CREATED:20220405T013807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T005259Z UID:17907-1656498600-1656507600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Painting with Geoff Roderick | 29 June 22 | Now fully booked 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/painting-with-geoff-roderick-29-june-22/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_6524.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220628T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220628T120000 DTSTAMP:20220615T035300Z CREATED:20220603T035206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T035300Z UID:19243-1656412200-1656417600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Reading Room | 28 June 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-28-june-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 END:VCALENDAR