BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.16.3//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:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20270403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20271002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20280401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20280930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260508T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260508T213000 DTSTAMP:20260616T203152 CREATED:20260310T034440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T043207Z UID:71174-1778268600-1778275800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:One Tease Rules Them All: Fellowship of the G-String - The Burlesque Parody DESCRIPTION:Maya Linnell From country show baking to raising orphaned lambs\, bestselling author Maya Linnell writesabout the life she lives and loves. A keen bookworm\, former rural journalist and radio show host. Maya is also an ambassador for the digital library app Libby OverDrive. She lives in rural Victoriawith a menagerie of animals\, sweeping gardens\, three bookworms and the odd tiger snake orthree.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More about the Author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Limestone Coast horticulturalist April Lacey is determined to lead her family’s winery into the future. She dreams of opening a bed and breakfast at Lacewing Estate\, but soon discovers the crumbling historic building and her father’s reluctance to join the food tourism revolution are just the beginning of her uphillbattle. English winemaker Connor Jamison has travelled to South Australia’s iconic wine region to learn from the experts and carve a name for himself in the industry. However\, it quickly becomes clear that no matter how many miles Connor puts between himself and the accident that flipped his world\, the past keeps nipping at his heels. Can April’s fresh ideas save Lacewing Estate from folding or will they be a fool’s folly? And will Connor’s fierce loyalty come back to haunt him? United by cooking classes\, music and an unexpected involvement in the Penwarra Country Show\, April and Connor seem like the perfect match\, but with old flames\, new challenges and careers conspiring to keep them apart\, can this pair forge their own path together? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Praise for Maya Linnell Maya’s novels have consistently made: The Better Reading Top 100 competition –Top 10 Australian Fiction Bestseller in June 2019\, 2020\, 2021 & 2022Fifth highest-selling Australian romance author in 2022‘When a new Maya Linnell novel lands in the office\, we pretty much draw the curtains and shut upshop until it’s reads’ Australian Country Magazine ‘I’ve always wanted to live in the country so Maya’s books are always my perfect escape’ JoannaNell\, bestselling author ‘Full of warmth\, humour and genuine heart\, just like eating scones fresh from the oven’ ABC WideBay ‘Tugs on the heartstrings’ New Idea Magazine ‘Linnell brings a good deal of authenticity and humour to her story … an enjoyable tale aboutromance\, family and dealing with change.’ Canberra Weekly Magazine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free: Bookings essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Here\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 This event is being staged in partnership with Ballarat Libraries \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/one-tease-rules-them-all/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Sq-promo-one.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ethereal Realm Events Co.":MAILTO:etherealrealm.eventsco@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260509T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260509T113000 DTSTAMP:20260616T203152 CREATED:20260121T221045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T033520Z UID:70205-1778320800-1778326200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Teeny Tiny Stevies - Brain Fart Tour DESCRIPTION:Maya Linnell From country show baking to raising orphaned lambs\, bestselling author Maya Linnell writesabout the life she lives and loves. A keen bookworm\, former rural journalist and radio show host. Maya is also an ambassador for the digital library app Libby OverDrive. She lives in rural Victoriawith a menagerie of animals\, sweeping gardens\, three bookworms and the odd tiger snake orthree.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More about the Author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Limestone Coast horticulturalist April Lacey is determined to lead her family’s winery into the future. She dreams of opening a bed and breakfast at Lacewing Estate\, but soon discovers the crumbling historic building and her father’s reluctance to join the food tourism revolution are just the beginning of her uphillbattle. English winemaker Connor Jamison has travelled to South Australia’s iconic wine region to learn from the experts and carve a name for himself in the industry. However\, it quickly becomes clear that no matter how many miles Connor puts between himself and the accident that flipped his world\, the past keeps nipping at his heels. Can April’s fresh ideas save Lacewing Estate from folding or will they be a fool’s folly? And will Connor’s fierce loyalty come back to haunt him? United by cooking classes\, music and an unexpected involvement in the Penwarra Country Show\, April and Connor seem like the perfect match\, but with old flames\, new challenges and careers conspiring to keep them apart\, can this pair forge their own path together? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Praise for Maya Linnell Maya’s novels have consistently made: The Better Reading Top 100 competition –Top 10 Australian Fiction Bestseller in June 2019\, 2020\, 2021 & 2022Fifth highest-selling Australian romance author in 2022‘When a new Maya Linnell novel lands in the office\, we pretty much draw the curtains and shut upshop until it’s reads’ Australian Country Magazine ‘I’ve always wanted to live in the country so Maya’s books are always my perfect escape’ JoannaNell\, bestselling author ‘Full of warmth\, humour and genuine heart\, just like eating scones fresh from the oven’ ABC WideBay ‘Tugs on the heartstrings’ New Idea Magazine ‘Linnell brings a good deal of authenticity and humour to her story … an enjoyable tale aboutromance\, family and dealing with change.’ Canberra Weekly Magazine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free: Bookings essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Here\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 This event is being staged in partnership with Ballarat Libraries \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/teeny-tiny-stevies-brain-fart-tour/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Comedy,Live Music,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Square-logo-only-1920x1920-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260509T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260509T213000 DTSTAMP:20260616T203152 CREATED:20260310T043604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T043048Z UID:71186-1778355000-1778362200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:One Tease Rules Them All: Fellowship of the G-String - The Burlesque Parody DESCRIPTION:Maya Linnell From country show baking to raising orphaned lambs\, bestselling author Maya Linnell writesabout the life she lives and loves. A keen bookworm\, former rural journalist and radio show host. Maya is also an ambassador for the digital library app Libby OverDrive. She lives in rural Victoriawith a menagerie of animals\, sweeping gardens\, three bookworms and the odd tiger snake orthree.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More about the Author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Limestone Coast horticulturalist April Lacey is determined to lead her family’s winery into the future. She dreams of opening a bed and breakfast at Lacewing Estate\, but soon discovers the crumbling historic building and her father’s reluctance to join the food tourism revolution are just the beginning of her uphillbattle. English winemaker Connor Jamison has travelled to South Australia’s iconic wine region to learn from the experts and carve a name for himself in the industry. However\, it quickly becomes clear that no matter how many miles Connor puts between himself and the accident that flipped his world\, the past keeps nipping at his heels. Can April’s fresh ideas save Lacewing Estate from folding or will they be a fool’s folly? And will Connor’s fierce loyalty come back to haunt him? United by cooking classes\, music and an unexpected involvement in the Penwarra Country Show\, April and Connor seem like the perfect match\, but with old flames\, new challenges and careers conspiring to keep them apart\, can this pair forge their own path together? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Praise for Maya Linnell Maya’s novels have consistently made: The Better Reading Top 100 competition –Top 10 Australian Fiction Bestseller in June 2019\, 2020\, 2021 & 2022Fifth highest-selling Australian romance author in 2022‘When a new Maya Linnell novel lands in the office\, we pretty much draw the curtains and shut upshop until it’s reads’ Australian Country Magazine ‘I’ve always wanted to live in the country so Maya’s books are always my perfect escape’ JoannaNell\, bestselling author ‘Full of warmth\, humour and genuine heart\, just like eating scones fresh from the oven’ ABC WideBay ‘Tugs on the heartstrings’ New Idea Magazine ‘Linnell brings a good deal of authenticity and humour to her story … an enjoyable tale aboutromance\, family and dealing with change.’ Canberra Weekly Magazine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free: Bookings essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Here\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 This event is being staged in partnership with Ballarat Libraries \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/one-tease-rules-them-all-2/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Sq-promo-one.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ethereal Realm Events Co.":MAILTO:etherealrealm.eventsco@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260511T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260511T193000 DTSTAMP:20260616T203152 CREATED:20260316T013945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T043011Z UID:71295-1778522400-1778527800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Victoria Purman DESCRIPTION:Maya Linnell From country show baking to raising orphaned lambs\, bestselling author Maya Linnell writesabout the life she lives and loves. A keen bookworm\, former rural journalist and radio show host. Maya is also an ambassador for the digital library app Libby OverDrive. She lives in rural Victoriawith a menagerie of animals\, sweeping gardens\, three bookworms and the odd tiger snake orthree.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More about the Author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Limestone Coast horticulturalist April Lacey is determined to lead her family’s winery into the future. She dreams of opening a bed and breakfast at Lacewing Estate\, but soon discovers the crumbling historic building and her father’s reluctance to join the food tourism revolution are just the beginning of her uphillbattle. English winemaker Connor Jamison has travelled to South Australia’s iconic wine region to learn from the experts and carve a name for himself in the industry. However\, it quickly becomes clear that no matter how many miles Connor puts between himself and the accident that flipped his world\, the past keeps nipping at his heels. Can April’s fresh ideas save Lacewing Estate from folding or will they be a fool’s folly? And will Connor’s fierce loyalty come back to haunt him? United by cooking classes\, music and an unexpected involvement in the Penwarra Country Show\, April and Connor seem like the perfect match\, but with old flames\, new challenges and careers conspiring to keep them apart\, can this pair forge their own path together? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Praise for Maya Linnell Maya’s novels have consistently made: The Better Reading Top 100 competition –Top 10 Australian Fiction Bestseller in June 2019\, 2020\, 2021 & 2022Fifth highest-selling Australian romance author in 2022‘When a new Maya Linnell novel lands in the office\, we pretty much draw the curtains and shut upshop until it’s reads’ Australian Country Magazine ‘I’ve always wanted to live in the country so Maya’s books are always my perfect escape’ JoannaNell\, bestselling author ‘Full of warmth\, humour and genuine heart\, just like eating scones fresh from the oven’ ABC WideBay ‘Tugs on the heartstrings’ New Idea Magazine ‘Linnell brings a good deal of authenticity and humour to her story … an enjoyable tale aboutromance\, family and dealing with change.’ Canberra Weekly Magazine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free: Bookings essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Here\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 This event is being staged in partnership with Ballarat Libraries \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/victoria-purman/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sp-promo-talks-victoria-purman.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260513T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260513T200000 DTSTAMP:20260616T203152 CREATED:20260303T011741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T041831Z UID:71063-1778697000-1778702400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Kerri Rogan DESCRIPTION:Maya Linnell From country show baking to raising orphaned lambs\, bestselling author Maya Linnell writesabout the life she lives and loves. A keen bookworm\, former rural journalist and radio show host. Maya is also an ambassador for the digital library app Libby OverDrive. She lives in rural Victoriawith a menagerie of animals\, sweeping gardens\, three bookworms and the odd tiger snake orthree.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More about the Author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Limestone Coast horticulturalist April Lacey is determined to lead her family’s winery into the future. She dreams of opening a bed and breakfast at Lacewing Estate\, but soon discovers the crumbling historic building and her father’s reluctance to join the food tourism revolution are just the beginning of her uphillbattle. English winemaker Connor Jamison has travelled to South Australia’s iconic wine region to learn from the experts and carve a name for himself in the industry. However\, it quickly becomes clear that no matter how many miles Connor puts between himself and the accident that flipped his world\, the past keeps nipping at his heels. Can April’s fresh ideas save Lacewing Estate from folding or will they be a fool’s folly? And will Connor’s fierce loyalty come back to haunt him? United by cooking classes\, music and an unexpected involvement in the Penwarra Country Show\, April and Connor seem like the perfect match\, but with old flames\, new challenges and careers conspiring to keep them apart\, can this pair forge their own path together? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Praise for Maya Linnell Maya’s novels have consistently made: The Better Reading Top 100 competition –Top 10 Australian Fiction Bestseller in June 2019\, 2020\, 2021 & 2022Fifth highest-selling Australian romance author in 2022‘When a new Maya Linnell novel lands in the office\, we pretty much draw the curtains and shut upshop until it’s reads’ Australian Country Magazine ‘I’ve always wanted to live in the country so Maya’s books are always my perfect escape’ JoannaNell\, bestselling author ‘Full of warmth\, humour and genuine heart\, just like eating scones fresh from the oven’ ABC WideBay ‘Tugs on the heartstrings’ New Idea Magazine ‘Linnell brings a good deal of authenticity and humour to her story … an enjoyable tale aboutromance\, family and dealing with change.’ Canberra Weekly Magazine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free: Bookings essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Here\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 This event is being staged in partnership with Ballarat Libraries \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-with-kerri-rogan/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sp-promo-talks-v3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260513T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260513T200000 DTSTAMP:20260616T203152 CREATED:20260302T013053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T041747Z UID:71031-1778698800-1778702400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Love Changes Everything: How to Transform Yourself & the World Around You DESCRIPTION:Maya Linnell From country show baking to raising orphaned lambs\, bestselling author Maya Linnell writesabout the life she lives and loves. A keen bookworm\, former rural journalist and radio show host. Maya is also an ambassador for the digital library app Libby OverDrive. She lives in rural Victoriawith a menagerie of animals\, sweeping gardens\, three bookworms and the odd tiger snake orthree.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More about the Author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Limestone Coast horticulturalist April Lacey is determined to lead her family’s winery into the future. She dreams of opening a bed and breakfast at Lacewing Estate\, but soon discovers the crumbling historic building and her father’s reluctance to join the food tourism revolution are just the beginning of her uphillbattle. English winemaker Connor Jamison has travelled to South Australia’s iconic wine region to learn from the experts and carve a name for himself in the industry. However\, it quickly becomes clear that no matter how many miles Connor puts between himself and the accident that flipped his world\, the past keeps nipping at his heels. Can April’s fresh ideas save Lacewing Estate from folding or will they be a fool’s folly? And will Connor’s fierce loyalty come back to haunt him? United by cooking classes\, music and an unexpected involvement in the Penwarra Country Show\, April and Connor seem like the perfect match\, but with old flames\, new challenges and careers conspiring to keep them apart\, can this pair forge their own path together? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Praise for Maya Linnell Maya’s novels have consistently made: The Better Reading Top 100 competition –Top 10 Australian Fiction Bestseller in June 2019\, 2020\, 2021 & 2022Fifth highest-selling Australian romance author in 2022‘When a new Maya Linnell novel lands in the office\, we pretty much draw the curtains and shut upshop until it’s reads’ Australian Country Magazine ‘I’ve always wanted to live in the country so Maya’s books are always my perfect escape’ JoannaNell\, bestselling author ‘Full of warmth\, humour and genuine heart\, just like eating scones fresh from the oven’ ABC WideBay ‘Tugs on the heartstrings’ New Idea Magazine ‘Linnell brings a good deal of authenticity and humour to her story … an enjoyable tale aboutromance\, family and dealing with change.’ Canberra Weekly Magazine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free: Bookings essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Here\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 This event is being staged in partnership with Ballarat Libraries \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-13-may/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/3-Love-Changes-BMI-Square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260514T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260514T210000 DTSTAMP:20260616T203152 CREATED:20260129T041334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T035403Z UID:70407-1778787000-1778792400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Black Dog DESCRIPTION:Maya Linnell From country show baking to raising orphaned lambs\, bestselling author Maya Linnell writesabout the life she lives and loves. A keen bookworm\, former rural journalist and radio show host. Maya is also an ambassador for the digital library app Libby OverDrive. She lives in rural Victoriawith a menagerie of animals\, sweeping gardens\, three bookworms and the odd tiger snake orthree.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More about the Author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Limestone Coast horticulturalist April Lacey is determined to lead her family’s winery into the future. She dreams of opening a bed and breakfast at Lacewing Estate\, but soon discovers the crumbling historic building and her father’s reluctance to join the food tourism revolution are just the beginning of her uphillbattle. English winemaker Connor Jamison has travelled to South Australia’s iconic wine region to learn from the experts and carve a name for himself in the industry. However\, it quickly becomes clear that no matter how many miles Connor puts between himself and the accident that flipped his world\, the past keeps nipping at his heels. Can April’s fresh ideas save Lacewing Estate from folding or will they be a fool’s folly? And will Connor’s fierce loyalty come back to haunt him? United by cooking classes\, music and an unexpected involvement in the Penwarra Country Show\, April and Connor seem like the perfect match\, but with old flames\, new challenges and careers conspiring to keep them apart\, can this pair forge their own path together? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Praise for Maya Linnell Maya’s novels have consistently made: The Better Reading Top 100 competition –Top 10 Australian Fiction Bestseller in June 2019\, 2020\, 2021 & 2022Fifth highest-selling Australian romance author in 2022‘When a new Maya Linnell novel lands in the office\, we pretty much draw the curtains and shut upshop until it’s reads’ Australian Country Magazine ‘I’ve always wanted to live in the country so Maya’s books are always my perfect escape’ JoannaNell\, bestselling author ‘Full of warmth\, humour and genuine heart\, just like eating scones fresh from the oven’ ABC WideBay ‘Tugs on the heartstrings’ New Idea Magazine ‘Linnell brings a good deal of authenticity and humour to her story … an enjoyable tale aboutromance\, family and dealing with change.’ Canberra Weekly Magazine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free: Bookings essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Here\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 This event is being staged in partnership with Ballarat Libraries \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-film-society-black-dog/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/black-dog-sq-promo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260516T083000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260516T180000 DTSTAMP:20260616T203152 CREATED:20260128T044603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T035919Z UID:70338-1778920200-1778954400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Victorian Occult Conference DESCRIPTION:Maya Linnell From country show baking to raising orphaned lambs\, bestselling author Maya Linnell writesabout the life she lives and loves. A keen bookworm\, former rural journalist and radio show host. Maya is also an ambassador for the digital library app Libby OverDrive. She lives in rural Victoriawith a menagerie of animals\, sweeping gardens\, three bookworms and the odd tiger snake orthree.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More about the Author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Limestone Coast horticulturalist April Lacey is determined to lead her family’s winery into the future. She dreams of opening a bed and breakfast at Lacewing Estate\, but soon discovers the crumbling historic building and her father’s reluctance to join the food tourism revolution are just the beginning of her uphillbattle. English winemaker Connor Jamison has travelled to South Australia’s iconic wine region to learn from the experts and carve a name for himself in the industry. However\, it quickly becomes clear that no matter how many miles Connor puts between himself and the accident that flipped his world\, the past keeps nipping at his heels. Can April’s fresh ideas save Lacewing Estate from folding or will they be a fool’s folly? And will Connor’s fierce loyalty come back to haunt him? United by cooking classes\, music and an unexpected involvement in the Penwarra Country Show\, April and Connor seem like the perfect match\, but with old flames\, new challenges and careers conspiring to keep them apart\, can this pair forge their own path together? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Praise for Maya Linnell Maya’s novels have consistently made: The Better Reading Top 100 competition –Top 10 Australian Fiction Bestseller in June 2019\, 2020\, 2021 & 2022Fifth highest-selling Australian romance author in 2022‘When a new Maya Linnell novel lands in the office\, we pretty much draw the curtains and shut upshop until it’s reads’ Australian Country Magazine ‘I’ve always wanted to live in the country so Maya’s books are always my perfect escape’ JoannaNell\, bestselling author ‘Full of warmth\, humour and genuine heart\, just like eating scones fresh from the oven’ ABC WideBay ‘Tugs on the heartstrings’ New Idea Magazine ‘Linnell brings a good deal of authenticity and humour to her story … an enjoyable tale aboutromance\, family and dealing with change.’ Canberra Weekly Magazine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free: Bookings essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Here\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 This event is being staged in partnership with Ballarat Libraries \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/victorian-occult-conference/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/sq-promo-vic-occult.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260519T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260519T200000 DTSTAMP:20260616T203152 CREATED:20260310T001332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T035527Z UID:71137-1779217200-1779220800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour DESCRIPTION:Maya Linnell From country show baking to raising orphaned lambs\, bestselling author Maya Linnell writesabout the life she lives and loves. A keen bookworm\, former rural journalist and radio show host. Maya is also an ambassador for the digital library app Libby OverDrive. She lives in rural Victoriawith a menagerie of animals\, sweeping gardens\, three bookworms and the odd tiger snake orthree.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More about the Author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Limestone Coast horticulturalist April Lacey is determined to lead her family’s winery into the future. She dreams of opening a bed and breakfast at Lacewing Estate\, but soon discovers the crumbling historic building and her father’s reluctance to join the food tourism revolution are just the beginning of her uphillbattle. English winemaker Connor Jamison has travelled to South Australia’s iconic wine region to learn from the experts and carve a name for himself in the industry. However\, it quickly becomes clear that no matter how many miles Connor puts between himself and the accident that flipped his world\, the past keeps nipping at his heels. Can April’s fresh ideas save Lacewing Estate from folding or will they be a fool’s folly? And will Connor’s fierce loyalty come back to haunt him? United by cooking classes\, music and an unexpected involvement in the Penwarra Country Show\, April and Connor seem like the perfect match\, but with old flames\, new challenges and careers conspiring to keep them apart\, can this pair forge their own path together? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Praise for Maya Linnell Maya’s novels have consistently made: The Better Reading Top 100 competition –Top 10 Australian Fiction Bestseller in June 2019\, 2020\, 2021 & 2022Fifth highest-selling Australian romance author in 2022‘When a new Maya Linnell novel lands in the office\, we pretty much draw the curtains and shut upshop until it’s reads’ Australian Country Magazine ‘I’ve always wanted to live in the country so Maya’s books are always my perfect escape’ JoannaNell\, bestselling author ‘Full of warmth\, humour and genuine heart\, just like eating scones fresh from the oven’ ABC WideBay ‘Tugs on the heartstrings’ New Idea Magazine ‘Linnell brings a good deal of authenticity and humour to her story … an enjoyable tale aboutromance\, family and dealing with change.’ Canberra Weekly Magazine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free: Bookings essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Here\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 This event is being staged in partnership with Ballarat Libraries \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tour-19-may-26/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Australian Heritage Festival,Important Dates,Night Tours,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/received_908662326866361-e1708918930337.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260519T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260519T203000 DTSTAMP:20260616T203152 CREATED:20260414T044444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T054257Z UID:72157-1779219000-1779222600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Lantern Vaults | Special Preview DESCRIPTION:Maya Linnell From country show baking to raising orphaned lambs\, bestselling author Maya Linnell writesabout the life she lives and loves. A keen bookworm\, former rural journalist and radio show host. Maya is also an ambassador for the digital library app Libby OverDrive. She lives in rural Victoriawith a menagerie of animals\, sweeping gardens\, three bookworms and the odd tiger snake orthree.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More about the Author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Limestone Coast horticulturalist April Lacey is determined to lead her family’s winery into the future. She dreams of opening a bed and breakfast at Lacewing Estate\, but soon discovers the crumbling historic building and her father’s reluctance to join the food tourism revolution are just the beginning of her uphillbattle. English winemaker Connor Jamison has travelled to South Australia’s iconic wine region to learn from the experts and carve a name for himself in the industry. However\, it quickly becomes clear that no matter how many miles Connor puts between himself and the accident that flipped his world\, the past keeps nipping at his heels. Can April’s fresh ideas save Lacewing Estate from folding or will they be a fool’s folly? And will Connor’s fierce loyalty come back to haunt him? United by cooking classes\, music and an unexpected involvement in the Penwarra Country Show\, April and Connor seem like the perfect match\, but with old flames\, new challenges and careers conspiring to keep them apart\, can this pair forge their own path together? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Praise for Maya Linnell Maya’s novels have consistently made: The Better Reading Top 100 competition –Top 10 Australian Fiction Bestseller in June 2019\, 2020\, 2021 & 2022Fifth highest-selling Australian romance author in 2022‘When a new Maya Linnell novel lands in the office\, we pretty much draw the curtains and shut upshop until it’s reads’ Australian Country Magazine ‘I’ve always wanted to live in the country so Maya’s books are always my perfect escape’ JoannaNell\, bestselling author ‘Full of warmth\, humour and genuine heart\, just like eating scones fresh from the oven’ ABC WideBay ‘Tugs on the heartstrings’ New Idea Magazine ‘Linnell brings a good deal of authenticity and humour to her story … an enjoyable tale aboutromance\, family and dealing with change.’ Canberra Weekly Magazine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free: Bookings essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Here\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 This event is being staged in partnership with Ballarat Libraries \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/lantern-vaults-preview/ LOCATION:The Basement\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,Important Dates ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/sq-promo-events-lantern-vaults.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260519T210000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260519T220000 DTSTAMP:20260616T203152 CREATED:20260310T002124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T044437Z UID:71139-1779224400-1779228000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour DESCRIPTION:Maya Linnell From country show baking to raising orphaned lambs\, bestselling author Maya Linnell writesabout the life she lives and loves. A keen bookworm\, former rural journalist and radio show host. Maya is also an ambassador for the digital library app Libby OverDrive. She lives in rural Victoriawith a menagerie of animals\, sweeping gardens\, three bookworms and the odd tiger snake orthree.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More about the Author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Limestone Coast horticulturalist April Lacey is determined to lead her family’s winery into the future. She dreams of opening a bed and breakfast at Lacewing Estate\, but soon discovers the crumbling historic building and her father’s reluctance to join the food tourism revolution are just the beginning of her uphillbattle. English winemaker Connor Jamison has travelled to South Australia’s iconic wine region to learn from the experts and carve a name for himself in the industry. However\, it quickly becomes clear that no matter how many miles Connor puts between himself and the accident that flipped his world\, the past keeps nipping at his heels. Can April’s fresh ideas save Lacewing Estate from folding or will they be a fool’s folly? And will Connor’s fierce loyalty come back to haunt him? United by cooking classes\, music and an unexpected involvement in the Penwarra Country Show\, April and Connor seem like the perfect match\, but with old flames\, new challenges and careers conspiring to keep them apart\, can this pair forge their own path together? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Praise for Maya Linnell Maya’s novels have consistently made: The Better Reading Top 100 competition –Top 10 Australian Fiction Bestseller in June 2019\, 2020\, 2021 & 2022Fifth highest-selling Australian romance author in 2022‘When a new Maya Linnell novel lands in the office\, we pretty much draw the curtains and shut upshop until it’s reads’ Australian Country Magazine ‘I’ve always wanted to live in the country so Maya’s books are always my perfect escape’ JoannaNell\, bestselling author ‘Full of warmth\, humour and genuine heart\, just like eating scones fresh from the oven’ ABC WideBay ‘Tugs on the heartstrings’ New Idea Magazine ‘Linnell brings a good deal of authenticity and humour to her story … an enjoyable tale aboutromance\, family and dealing with change.’ Canberra Weekly Magazine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free: Bookings essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Here\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 This event is being staged in partnership with Ballarat Libraries \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tour-18-may-26-2/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Australian Heritage Festival,Important Dates,Night Tours,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/received_265285705882698-e1708919200874.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260520T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260520T200000 DTSTAMP:20260616T203152 CREATED:20260509T053122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T053401Z UID:72861-1779303600-1779307200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | From Anxiety to Action: Tools to Reclaim Your Life DESCRIPTION:Maya Linnell From country show baking to raising orphaned lambs\, bestselling author Maya Linnell writesabout the life she lives and loves. A keen bookworm\, former rural journalist and radio show host. Maya is also an ambassador for the digital library app Libby OverDrive. She lives in rural Victoriawith a menagerie of animals\, sweeping gardens\, three bookworms and the odd tiger snake orthree.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More about the Author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Limestone Coast horticulturalist April Lacey is determined to lead her family’s winery into the future. She dreams of opening a bed and breakfast at Lacewing Estate\, but soon discovers the crumbling historic building and her father’s reluctance to join the food tourism revolution are just the beginning of her uphillbattle. English winemaker Connor Jamison has travelled to South Australia’s iconic wine region to learn from the experts and carve a name for himself in the industry. However\, it quickly becomes clear that no matter how many miles Connor puts between himself and the accident that flipped his world\, the past keeps nipping at his heels. Can April’s fresh ideas save Lacewing Estate from folding or will they be a fool’s folly? And will Connor’s fierce loyalty come back to haunt him? United by cooking classes\, music and an unexpected involvement in the Penwarra Country Show\, April and Connor seem like the perfect match\, but with old flames\, new challenges and careers conspiring to keep them apart\, can this pair forge their own path together? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Praise for Maya Linnell Maya’s novels have consistently made: The Better Reading Top 100 competition –Top 10 Australian Fiction Bestseller in June 2019\, 2020\, 2021 & 2022Fifth highest-selling Australian romance author in 2022‘When a new Maya Linnell novel lands in the office\, we pretty much draw the curtains and shut upshop until it’s reads’ Australian Country Magazine ‘I’ve always wanted to live in the country so Maya’s books are always my perfect escape’ JoannaNell\, bestselling author ‘Full of warmth\, humour and genuine heart\, just like eating scones fresh from the oven’ ABC WideBay ‘Tugs on the heartstrings’ New Idea Magazine ‘Linnell brings a good deal of authenticity and humour to her story … an enjoyable tale aboutromance\, family and dealing with change.’ Canberra Weekly Magazine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free: Bookings essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Here\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 This event is being staged in partnership with Ballarat Libraries \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-from-anxiety-to-action-tools-to-reclaim-your-life/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/4-From_Anxiety_to_Action_Square.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260521T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260524T160000 DTSTAMP:20260616T203152 CREATED:20260418T053218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T063609Z UID:72320-1779357600-1779638400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Lantern Vaults DESCRIPTION:Maya Linnell From country show baking to raising orphaned lambs\, bestselling author Maya Linnell writesabout the life she lives and loves. A keen bookworm\, former rural journalist and radio show host. Maya is also an ambassador for the digital library app Libby OverDrive. She lives in rural Victoriawith a menagerie of animals\, sweeping gardens\, three bookworms and the odd tiger snake orthree.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More about the Author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Limestone Coast horticulturalist April Lacey is determined to lead her family’s winery into the future. She dreams of opening a bed and breakfast at Lacewing Estate\, but soon discovers the crumbling historic building and her father’s reluctance to join the food tourism revolution are just the beginning of her uphillbattle. English winemaker Connor Jamison has travelled to South Australia’s iconic wine region to learn from the experts and carve a name for himself in the industry. However\, it quickly becomes clear that no matter how many miles Connor puts between himself and the accident that flipped his world\, the past keeps nipping at his heels. Can April’s fresh ideas save Lacewing Estate from folding or will they be a fool’s folly? And will Connor’s fierce loyalty come back to haunt him? United by cooking classes\, music and an unexpected involvement in the Penwarra Country Show\, April and Connor seem like the perfect match\, but with old flames\, new challenges and careers conspiring to keep them apart\, can this pair forge their own path together? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Praise for Maya Linnell Maya’s novels have consistently made: The Better Reading Top 100 competition –Top 10 Australian Fiction Bestseller in June 2019\, 2020\, 2021 & 2022Fifth highest-selling Australian romance author in 2022‘When a new Maya Linnell novel lands in the office\, we pretty much draw the curtains and shut upshop until it’s reads’ Australian Country Magazine ‘I’ve always wanted to live in the country so Maya’s books are always my perfect escape’ JoannaNell\, bestselling author ‘Full of warmth\, humour and genuine heart\, just like eating scones fresh from the oven’ ABC WideBay ‘Tugs on the heartstrings’ New Idea Magazine ‘Linnell brings a good deal of authenticity and humour to her story … an enjoyable tale aboutromance\, family and dealing with change.’ Canberra Weekly Magazine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free: Bookings essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Here\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 This event is being staged in partnership with Ballarat Libraries \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/lantern-vaults/ LOCATION:BMI – Multiple Spaces\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,Important Dates,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/sq-promo-events-lantern-vaults.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260522T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260522T203000 DTSTAMP:20260616T203152 CREATED:20260318T041021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T045854Z UID:71379-1779476400-1779481800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Panic from the Sky: A Call of Cthulhu Adventure DESCRIPTION:Maya Linnell From country show baking to raising orphaned lambs\, bestselling author Maya Linnell writesabout the life she lives and loves. A keen bookworm\, former rural journalist and radio show host. Maya is also an ambassador for the digital library app Libby OverDrive. She lives in rural Victoriawith a menagerie of animals\, sweeping gardens\, three bookworms and the odd tiger snake orthree.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More about the Author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Limestone Coast horticulturalist April Lacey is determined to lead her family’s winery into the future. She dreams of opening a bed and breakfast at Lacewing Estate\, but soon discovers the crumbling historic building and her father’s reluctance to join the food tourism revolution are just the beginning of her uphillbattle. English winemaker Connor Jamison has travelled to South Australia’s iconic wine region to learn from the experts and carve a name for himself in the industry. However\, it quickly becomes clear that no matter how many miles Connor puts between himself and the accident that flipped his world\, the past keeps nipping at his heels. Can April’s fresh ideas save Lacewing Estate from folding or will they be a fool’s folly? And will Connor’s fierce loyalty come back to haunt him? United by cooking classes\, music and an unexpected involvement in the Penwarra Country Show\, April and Connor seem like the perfect match\, but with old flames\, new challenges and careers conspiring to keep them apart\, can this pair forge their own path together? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Praise for Maya Linnell Maya’s novels have consistently made: The Better Reading Top 100 competition –Top 10 Australian Fiction Bestseller in June 2019\, 2020\, 2021 & 2022Fifth highest-selling Australian romance author in 2022‘When a new Maya Linnell novel lands in the office\, we pretty much draw the curtains and shut upshop until it’s reads’ Australian Country Magazine ‘I’ve always wanted to live in the country so Maya’s books are always my perfect escape’ JoannaNell\, bestselling author ‘Full of warmth\, humour and genuine heart\, just like eating scones fresh from the oven’ ABC WideBay ‘Tugs on the heartstrings’ New Idea Magazine ‘Linnell brings a good deal of authenticity and humour to her story … an enjoyable tale aboutromance\, family and dealing with change.’ Canberra Weekly Magazine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free: Bookings essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Here\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 This event is being staged in partnership with Ballarat Libraries \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/panic-in-the-sky/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sq-promo-events-tales-final.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260523T113000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260524T121500 DTSTAMP:20260616T203152 CREATED:20260421T025952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T053103Z UID:72387-1779535800-1779624900@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Heritage Festival - Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:Maya Linnell From country show baking to raising orphaned lambs\, bestselling author Maya Linnell writesabout the life she lives and loves. A keen bookworm\, former rural journalist and radio show host. Maya is also an ambassador for the digital library app Libby OverDrive. She lives in rural Victoriawith a menagerie of animals\, sweeping gardens\, three bookworms and the odd tiger snake orthree.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More about the Author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Limestone Coast horticulturalist April Lacey is determined to lead her family’s winery into the future. She dreams of opening a bed and breakfast at Lacewing Estate\, but soon discovers the crumbling historic building and her father’s reluctance to join the food tourism revolution are just the beginning of her uphillbattle. English winemaker Connor Jamison has travelled to South Australia’s iconic wine region to learn from the experts and carve a name for himself in the industry. However\, it quickly becomes clear that no matter how many miles Connor puts between himself and the accident that flipped his world\, the past keeps nipping at his heels. Can April’s fresh ideas save Lacewing Estate from folding or will they be a fool’s folly? And will Connor’s fierce loyalty come back to haunt him? United by cooking classes\, music and an unexpected involvement in the Penwarra Country Show\, April and Connor seem like the perfect match\, but with old flames\, new challenges and careers conspiring to keep them apart\, can this pair forge their own path together? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Praise for Maya Linnell Maya’s novels have consistently made: The Better Reading Top 100 competition –Top 10 Australian Fiction Bestseller in June 2019\, 2020\, 2021 & 2022Fifth highest-selling Australian romance author in 2022‘When a new Maya Linnell novel lands in the office\, we pretty much draw the curtains and shut upshop until it’s reads’ Australian Country Magazine ‘I’ve always wanted to live in the country so Maya’s books are always my perfect escape’ JoannaNell\, bestselling author ‘Full of warmth\, humour and genuine heart\, just like eating scones fresh from the oven’ ABC WideBay ‘Tugs on the heartstrings’ New Idea Magazine ‘Linnell brings a good deal of authenticity and humour to her story … an enjoyable tale aboutromance\, family and dealing with change.’ Canberra Weekly Magazine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free: Bookings essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Here\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 This event is being staged in partnership with Ballarat Libraries \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-heritage-festival-tours/ LOCATION:Meet in the Foyer\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Important Dates,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/sq-promo-day-tours.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260527T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260527T200000 DTSTAMP:20260616T203152 CREATED:20260313T002934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T035212Z UID:71249-1779906600-1779912000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Amanda Hampson DESCRIPTION:Maya Linnell From country show baking to raising orphaned lambs\, bestselling author Maya Linnell writesabout the life she lives and loves. A keen bookworm\, former rural journalist and radio show host. Maya is also an ambassador for the digital library app Libby OverDrive. She lives in rural Victoriawith a menagerie of animals\, sweeping gardens\, three bookworms and the odd tiger snake orthree.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More about the Author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Limestone Coast horticulturalist April Lacey is determined to lead her family’s winery into the future. She dreams of opening a bed and breakfast at Lacewing Estate\, but soon discovers the crumbling historic building and her father’s reluctance to join the food tourism revolution are just the beginning of her uphillbattle. English winemaker Connor Jamison has travelled to South Australia’s iconic wine region to learn from the experts and carve a name for himself in the industry. However\, it quickly becomes clear that no matter how many miles Connor puts between himself and the accident that flipped his world\, the past keeps nipping at his heels. Can April’s fresh ideas save Lacewing Estate from folding or will they be a fool’s folly? And will Connor’s fierce loyalty come back to haunt him? United by cooking classes\, music and an unexpected involvement in the Penwarra Country Show\, April and Connor seem like the perfect match\, but with old flames\, new challenges and careers conspiring to keep them apart\, can this pair forge their own path together? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Praise for Maya Linnell Maya’s novels have consistently made: The Better Reading Top 100 competition –Top 10 Australian Fiction Bestseller in June 2019\, 2020\, 2021 & 2022Fifth highest-selling Australian romance author in 2022‘When a new Maya Linnell novel lands in the office\, we pretty much draw the curtains and shut upshop until it’s reads’ Australian Country Magazine ‘I’ve always wanted to live in the country so Maya’s books are always my perfect escape’ JoannaNell\, bestselling author ‘Full of warmth\, humour and genuine heart\, just like eating scones fresh from the oven’ ABC WideBay ‘Tugs on the heartstrings’ New Idea Magazine ‘Linnell brings a good deal of authenticity and humour to her story … an enjoyable tale aboutromance\, family and dealing with change.’ Canberra Weekly Magazine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free: Bookings essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Here\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 This event is being staged in partnership with Ballarat Libraries \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/amanda-hampson/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sp-promo-talks-amanda-hampson.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260527T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260527T200000 DTSTAMP:20260616T203152 CREATED:20260509T053422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T054009Z UID:72867-1779908400-1779912000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | From Aniety to Action: Tools to Reclaim Your Life DESCRIPTION:Maya Linnell From country show baking to raising orphaned lambs\, bestselling author Maya Linnell writesabout the life she lives and loves. A keen bookworm\, former rural journalist and radio show host. Maya is also an ambassador for the digital library app Libby OverDrive. She lives in rural Victoriawith a menagerie of animals\, sweeping gardens\, three bookworms and the odd tiger snake orthree.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More about the Author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Limestone Coast horticulturalist April Lacey is determined to lead her family’s winery into the future. She dreams of opening a bed and breakfast at Lacewing Estate\, but soon discovers the crumbling historic building and her father’s reluctance to join the food tourism revolution are just the beginning of her uphillbattle. English winemaker Connor Jamison has travelled to South Australia’s iconic wine region to learn from the experts and carve a name for himself in the industry. However\, it quickly becomes clear that no matter how many miles Connor puts between himself and the accident that flipped his world\, the past keeps nipping at his heels. Can April’s fresh ideas save Lacewing Estate from folding or will they be a fool’s folly? And will Connor’s fierce loyalty come back to haunt him? United by cooking classes\, music and an unexpected involvement in the Penwarra Country Show\, April and Connor seem like the perfect match\, but with old flames\, new challenges and careers conspiring to keep them apart\, can this pair forge their own path together? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Praise for Maya Linnell Maya’s novels have consistently made: The Better Reading Top 100 competition –Top 10 Australian Fiction Bestseller in June 2019\, 2020\, 2021 & 2022Fifth highest-selling Australian romance author in 2022‘When a new Maya Linnell novel lands in the office\, we pretty much draw the curtains and shut upshop until it’s reads’ Australian Country Magazine ‘I’ve always wanted to live in the country so Maya’s books are always my perfect escape’ JoannaNell\, bestselling author ‘Full of warmth\, humour and genuine heart\, just like eating scones fresh from the oven’ ABC WideBay ‘Tugs on the heartstrings’ New Idea Magazine ‘Linnell brings a good deal of authenticity and humour to her story … an enjoyable tale aboutromance\, family and dealing with change.’ Canberra Weekly Magazine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free: Bookings essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Here\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 This event is being staged in partnership with Ballarat Libraries \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-from-aniety-to-action-tools-to-reclaim-your-life-27-may/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/4-From_Anxiety_to_Action_Square.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260530T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260530T110000 DTSTAMP:20260616T203152 CREATED:20260528T041002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T034920Z UID:73311-1780135200-1780138800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Lantern Vaults DESCRIPTION:Maya Linnell From country show baking to raising orphaned lambs\, bestselling author Maya Linnell writesabout the life she lives and loves. A keen bookworm\, former rural journalist and radio show host. Maya is also an ambassador for the digital library app Libby OverDrive. She lives in rural Victoriawith a menagerie of animals\, sweeping gardens\, three bookworms and the odd tiger snake orthree.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More about the Author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Limestone Coast horticulturalist April Lacey is determined to lead her family’s winery into the future. She dreams of opening a bed and breakfast at Lacewing Estate\, but soon discovers the crumbling historic building and her father’s reluctance to join the food tourism revolution are just the beginning of her uphillbattle. English winemaker Connor Jamison has travelled to South Australia’s iconic wine region to learn from the experts and carve a name for himself in the industry. However\, it quickly becomes clear that no matter how many miles Connor puts between himself and the accident that flipped his world\, the past keeps nipping at his heels. Can April’s fresh ideas save Lacewing Estate from folding or will they be a fool’s folly? And will Connor’s fierce loyalty come back to haunt him? United by cooking classes\, music and an unexpected involvement in the Penwarra Country Show\, April and Connor seem like the perfect match\, but with old flames\, new challenges and careers conspiring to keep them apart\, can this pair forge their own path together? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Praise for Maya Linnell Maya’s novels have consistently made: The Better Reading Top 100 competition –Top 10 Australian Fiction Bestseller in June 2019\, 2020\, 2021 & 2022Fifth highest-selling Australian romance author in 2022‘When a new Maya Linnell novel lands in the office\, we pretty much draw the curtains and shut upshop until it’s reads’ Australian Country Magazine ‘I’ve always wanted to live in the country so Maya’s books are always my perfect escape’ JoannaNell\, bestselling author ‘Full of warmth\, humour and genuine heart\, just like eating scones fresh from the oven’ ABC WideBay ‘Tugs on the heartstrings’ New Idea Magazine ‘Linnell brings a good deal of authenticity and humour to her story … an enjoyable tale aboutromance\, family and dealing with change.’ Canberra Weekly Magazine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free: Bookings essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Here\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 This event is being staged in partnership with Ballarat Libraries \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/lantern-vaults-reprised/ LOCATION:BMI – Multiple Spaces\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,Important Dates,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/sq-promo-events-lantern-vaults.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260603T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260603T200000 DTSTAMP:20260616T203152 CREATED:20260509T053525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T053950Z UID:72869-1780513200-1780516800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | From Aniety to Action: Tools to Reclaim Your Life DESCRIPTION:Maya Linnell From country show baking to raising orphaned lambs\, bestselling author Maya Linnell writesabout the life she lives and loves. A keen bookworm\, former rural journalist and radio show host. Maya is also an ambassador for the digital library app Libby OverDrive. She lives in rural Victoriawith a menagerie of animals\, sweeping gardens\, three bookworms and the odd tiger snake orthree.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More about the Author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Limestone Coast horticulturalist April Lacey is determined to lead her family’s winery into the future. She dreams of opening a bed and breakfast at Lacewing Estate\, but soon discovers the crumbling historic building and her father’s reluctance to join the food tourism revolution are just the beginning of her uphillbattle. English winemaker Connor Jamison has travelled to South Australia’s iconic wine region to learn from the experts and carve a name for himself in the industry. However\, it quickly becomes clear that no matter how many miles Connor puts between himself and the accident that flipped his world\, the past keeps nipping at his heels. Can April’s fresh ideas save Lacewing Estate from folding or will they be a fool’s folly? And will Connor’s fierce loyalty come back to haunt him? United by cooking classes\, music and an unexpected involvement in the Penwarra Country Show\, April and Connor seem like the perfect match\, but with old flames\, new challenges and careers conspiring to keep them apart\, can this pair forge their own path together? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Praise for Maya Linnell Maya’s novels have consistently made: The Better Reading Top 100 competition –Top 10 Australian Fiction Bestseller in June 2019\, 2020\, 2021 & 2022Fifth highest-selling Australian romance author in 2022‘When a new Maya Linnell novel lands in the office\, we pretty much draw the curtains and shut upshop until it’s reads’ Australian Country Magazine ‘I’ve always wanted to live in the country so Maya’s books are always my perfect escape’ JoannaNell\, bestselling author ‘Full of warmth\, humour and genuine heart\, just like eating scones fresh from the oven’ ABC WideBay ‘Tugs on the heartstrings’ New Idea Magazine ‘Linnell brings a good deal of authenticity and humour to her story … an enjoyable tale aboutromance\, family and dealing with change.’ Canberra Weekly Magazine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free: Bookings essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Here\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 This event is being staged in partnership with Ballarat Libraries \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-from-aniety-to-action-tools-to-reclaim-your-life-3-june/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/4-From_Anxiety_to_Action_Square.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260606T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260606T213000 DTSTAMP:20260616T203152 CREATED:20260511T011117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T035755Z UID:72909-1780767000-1780781400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Queer Blak+ Deadly with Steven Oliver DESCRIPTION:Maya Linnell From country show baking to raising orphaned lambs\, bestselling author Maya Linnell writesabout the life she lives and loves. A keen bookworm\, former rural journalist and radio show host. Maya is also an ambassador for the digital library app Libby OverDrive. She lives in rural Victoriawith a menagerie of animals\, sweeping gardens\, three bookworms and the odd tiger snake orthree.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More about the Author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Limestone Coast horticulturalist April Lacey is determined to lead her family’s winery into the future. She dreams of opening a bed and breakfast at Lacewing Estate\, but soon discovers the crumbling historic building and her father’s reluctance to join the food tourism revolution are just the beginning of her uphillbattle. English winemaker Connor Jamison has travelled to South Australia’s iconic wine region to learn from the experts and carve a name for himself in the industry. However\, it quickly becomes clear that no matter how many miles Connor puts between himself and the accident that flipped his world\, the past keeps nipping at his heels. Can April’s fresh ideas save Lacewing Estate from folding or will they be a fool’s folly? And will Connor’s fierce loyalty come back to haunt him? United by cooking classes\, music and an unexpected involvement in the Penwarra Country Show\, April and Connor seem like the perfect match\, but with old flames\, new challenges and careers conspiring to keep them apart\, can this pair forge their own path together? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Praise for Maya Linnell Maya’s novels have consistently made: The Better Reading Top 100 competition –Top 10 Australian Fiction Bestseller in June 2019\, 2020\, 2021 & 2022Fifth highest-selling Australian romance author in 2022‘When a new Maya Linnell novel lands in the office\, we pretty much draw the curtains and shut upshop until it’s reads’ Australian Country Magazine ‘I’ve always wanted to live in the country so Maya’s books are always my perfect escape’ JoannaNell\, bestselling author ‘Full of warmth\, humour and genuine heart\, just like eating scones fresh from the oven’ ABC WideBay ‘Tugs on the heartstrings’ New Idea Magazine ‘Linnell brings a good deal of authenticity and humour to her story … an enjoyable tale aboutromance\, family and dealing with change.’ Canberra Weekly Magazine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free: Bookings essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Here\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 This event is being staged in partnership with Ballarat Libraries \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/queer-blak-deadly-with-steven-oliver/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Pride,Burlesque,Comedy,Festival,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/sq-promo-events-queer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260607T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260607T150000 DTSTAMP:20260616T203152 CREATED:20260514T020854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T045643Z UID:72943-1780833600-1780844400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Moco: 5 Senses of Drag Workshop DESCRIPTION:Maya Linnell From country show baking to raising orphaned lambs\, bestselling author Maya Linnell writesabout the life she lives and loves. A keen bookworm\, former rural journalist and radio show host. Maya is also an ambassador for the digital library app Libby OverDrive. She lives in rural Victoriawith a menagerie of animals\, sweeping gardens\, three bookworms and the odd tiger snake orthree.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More about the Author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Limestone Coast horticulturalist April Lacey is determined to lead her family’s winery into the future. She dreams of opening a bed and breakfast at Lacewing Estate\, but soon discovers the crumbling historic building and her father’s reluctance to join the food tourism revolution are just the beginning of her uphillbattle. English winemaker Connor Jamison has travelled to South Australia’s iconic wine region to learn from the experts and carve a name for himself in the industry. However\, it quickly becomes clear that no matter how many miles Connor puts between himself and the accident that flipped his world\, the past keeps nipping at his heels. Can April’s fresh ideas save Lacewing Estate from folding or will they be a fool’s folly? And will Connor’s fierce loyalty come back to haunt him? United by cooking classes\, music and an unexpected involvement in the Penwarra Country Show\, April and Connor seem like the perfect match\, but with old flames\, new challenges and careers conspiring to keep them apart\, can this pair forge their own path together? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Praise for Maya Linnell Maya’s novels have consistently made: The Better Reading Top 100 competition –Top 10 Australian Fiction Bestseller in June 2019\, 2020\, 2021 & 2022Fifth highest-selling Australian romance author in 2022‘When a new Maya Linnell novel lands in the office\, we pretty much draw the curtains and shut upshop until it’s reads’ Australian Country Magazine ‘I’ve always wanted to live in the country so Maya’s books are always my perfect escape’ JoannaNell\, bestselling author ‘Full of warmth\, humour and genuine heart\, just like eating scones fresh from the oven’ ABC WideBay ‘Tugs on the heartstrings’ New Idea Magazine ‘Linnell brings a good deal of authenticity and humour to her story … an enjoyable tale aboutromance\, family and dealing with change.’ Canberra Weekly Magazine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free: Bookings essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Here\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 This event is being staged in partnership with Ballarat Libraries \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/moco-5-senses-of-drag-workshop/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Pride,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/sq-promo-events-moco.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260610T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260610T200000 DTSTAMP:20260616T203152 CREATED:20260509T053553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T012250Z UID:72871-1781118000-1781121600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Focus: The Transformative Power of Concentration DESCRIPTION:Maya Linnell From country show baking to raising orphaned lambs\, bestselling author Maya Linnell writesabout the life she lives and loves. A keen bookworm\, former rural journalist and radio show host. Maya is also an ambassador for the digital library app Libby OverDrive. She lives in rural Victoriawith a menagerie of animals\, sweeping gardens\, three bookworms and the odd tiger snake orthree.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More about the Author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Limestone Coast horticulturalist April Lacey is determined to lead her family’s winery into the future. She dreams of opening a bed and breakfast at Lacewing Estate\, but soon discovers the crumbling historic building and her father’s reluctance to join the food tourism revolution are just the beginning of her uphillbattle. English winemaker Connor Jamison has travelled to South Australia’s iconic wine region to learn from the experts and carve a name for himself in the industry. However\, it quickly becomes clear that no matter how many miles Connor puts between himself and the accident that flipped his world\, the past keeps nipping at his heels. Can April’s fresh ideas save Lacewing Estate from folding or will they be a fool’s folly? And will Connor’s fierce loyalty come back to haunt him? United by cooking classes\, music and an unexpected involvement in the Penwarra Country Show\, April and Connor seem like the perfect match\, but with old flames\, new challenges and careers conspiring to keep them apart\, can this pair forge their own path together? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Praise for Maya Linnell Maya’s novels have consistently made: The Better Reading Top 100 competition –Top 10 Australian Fiction Bestseller in June 2019\, 2020\, 2021 & 2022Fifth highest-selling Australian romance author in 2022‘When a new Maya Linnell novel lands in the office\, we pretty much draw the curtains and shut upshop until it’s reads’ Australian Country Magazine ‘I’ve always wanted to live in the country so Maya’s books are always my perfect escape’ JoannaNell\, bestselling author ‘Full of warmth\, humour and genuine heart\, just like eating scones fresh from the oven’ ABC WideBay ‘Tugs on the heartstrings’ New Idea Magazine ‘Linnell brings a good deal of authenticity and humour to her story … an enjoyable tale aboutromance\, family and dealing with change.’ Canberra Weekly Magazine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free: Bookings essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Here\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 This event is being staged in partnership with Ballarat Libraries \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-from-aniety-to-action-tools-to-reclaim-your-life-10-june/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/6-Focus_Concentration_BMI-Square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260611T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260611T210000 DTSTAMP:20260616T203153 CREATED:20260129T043042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T035120Z UID:70415-1781206200-1781211600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Monster DESCRIPTION:Maya Linnell From country show baking to raising orphaned lambs\, bestselling author Maya Linnell writesabout the life she lives and loves. A keen bookworm\, former rural journalist and radio show host. Maya is also an ambassador for the digital library app Libby OverDrive. She lives in rural Victoriawith a menagerie of animals\, sweeping gardens\, three bookworms and the odd tiger snake orthree.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More about the Author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Limestone Coast horticulturalist April Lacey is determined to lead her family’s winery into the future. She dreams of opening a bed and breakfast at Lacewing Estate\, but soon discovers the crumbling historic building and her father’s reluctance to join the food tourism revolution are just the beginning of her uphillbattle. English winemaker Connor Jamison has travelled to South Australia’s iconic wine region to learn from the experts and carve a name for himself in the industry. However\, it quickly becomes clear that no matter how many miles Connor puts between himself and the accident that flipped his world\, the past keeps nipping at his heels. Can April’s fresh ideas save Lacewing Estate from folding or will they be a fool’s folly? And will Connor’s fierce loyalty come back to haunt him? United by cooking classes\, music and an unexpected involvement in the Penwarra Country Show\, April and Connor seem like the perfect match\, but with old flames\, new challenges and careers conspiring to keep them apart\, can this pair forge their own path together? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Praise for Maya Linnell Maya’s novels have consistently made: The Better Reading Top 100 competition –Top 10 Australian Fiction Bestseller in June 2019\, 2020\, 2021 & 2022Fifth highest-selling Australian romance author in 2022‘When a new Maya Linnell novel lands in the office\, we pretty much draw the curtains and shut upshop until it’s reads’ Australian Country Magazine ‘I’ve always wanted to live in the country so Maya’s books are always my perfect escape’ JoannaNell\, bestselling author ‘Full of warmth\, humour and genuine heart\, just like eating scones fresh from the oven’ ABC WideBay ‘Tugs on the heartstrings’ New Idea Magazine ‘Linnell brings a good deal of authenticity and humour to her story … an enjoyable tale aboutromance\, family and dealing with change.’ Canberra Weekly Magazine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free: Bookings essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Here\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 This event is being staged in partnership with Ballarat Libraries \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-film-society-monster/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/monster-sq-promo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260612T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260612T200000 DTSTAMP:20260616T203153 CREATED:20260310T005733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T015517Z UID:71141-1781290800-1781294400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour DESCRIPTION:Maya Linnell From country show baking to raising orphaned lambs\, bestselling author Maya Linnell writesabout the life she lives and loves. A keen bookworm\, former rural journalist and radio show host. Maya is also an ambassador for the digital library app Libby OverDrive. She lives in rural Victoriawith a menagerie of animals\, sweeping gardens\, three bookworms and the odd tiger snake orthree.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More about the Author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Limestone Coast horticulturalist April Lacey is determined to lead her family’s winery into the future. She dreams of opening a bed and breakfast at Lacewing Estate\, but soon discovers the crumbling historic building and her father’s reluctance to join the food tourism revolution are just the beginning of her uphillbattle. English winemaker Connor Jamison has travelled to South Australia’s iconic wine region to learn from the experts and carve a name for himself in the industry. However\, it quickly becomes clear that no matter how many miles Connor puts between himself and the accident that flipped his world\, the past keeps nipping at his heels. Can April’s fresh ideas save Lacewing Estate from folding or will they be a fool’s folly? And will Connor’s fierce loyalty come back to haunt him? United by cooking classes\, music and an unexpected involvement in the Penwarra Country Show\, April and Connor seem like the perfect match\, but with old flames\, new challenges and careers conspiring to keep them apart\, can this pair forge their own path together? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Praise for Maya Linnell Maya’s novels have consistently made: The Better Reading Top 100 competition –Top 10 Australian Fiction Bestseller in June 2019\, 2020\, 2021 & 2022Fifth highest-selling Australian romance author in 2022‘When a new Maya Linnell novel lands in the office\, we pretty much draw the curtains and shut upshop until it’s reads’ Australian Country Magazine ‘I’ve always wanted to live in the country so Maya’s books are always my perfect escape’ JoannaNell\, bestselling author ‘Full of warmth\, humour and genuine heart\, just like eating scones fresh from the oven’ ABC WideBay ‘Tugs on the heartstrings’ New Idea Magazine ‘Linnell brings a good deal of authenticity and humour to her story … an enjoyable tale aboutromance\, family and dealing with change.’ Canberra Weekly Magazine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free: Bookings essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Here\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 This event is being staged in partnership with Ballarat Libraries \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tour-12-jun-26/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Night Tours,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sq-promo-minerva-secrets2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260612T210000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260612T220000 DTSTAMP:20260616T203153 CREATED:20260310T010115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T032649Z UID:71143-1781298000-1781301600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour DESCRIPTION:Maya Linnell From country show baking to raising orphaned lambs\, bestselling author Maya Linnell writesabout the life she lives and loves. A keen bookworm\, former rural journalist and radio show host. Maya is also an ambassador for the digital library app Libby OverDrive. She lives in rural Victoriawith a menagerie of animals\, sweeping gardens\, three bookworms and the odd tiger snake orthree.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More about the Author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Limestone Coast horticulturalist April Lacey is determined to lead her family’s winery into the future. She dreams of opening a bed and breakfast at Lacewing Estate\, but soon discovers the crumbling historic building and her father’s reluctance to join the food tourism revolution are just the beginning of her uphillbattle. English winemaker Connor Jamison has travelled to South Australia’s iconic wine region to learn from the experts and carve a name for himself in the industry. However\, it quickly becomes clear that no matter how many miles Connor puts between himself and the accident that flipped his world\, the past keeps nipping at his heels. Can April’s fresh ideas save Lacewing Estate from folding or will they be a fool’s folly? And will Connor’s fierce loyalty come back to haunt him? United by cooking classes\, music and an unexpected involvement in the Penwarra Country Show\, April and Connor seem like the perfect match\, but with old flames\, new challenges and careers conspiring to keep them apart\, can this pair forge their own path together? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Praise for Maya Linnell Maya’s novels have consistently made: The Better Reading Top 100 competition –Top 10 Australian Fiction Bestseller in June 2019\, 2020\, 2021 & 2022Fifth highest-selling Australian romance author in 2022‘When a new Maya Linnell novel lands in the office\, we pretty much draw the curtains and shut upshop until it’s reads’ Australian Country Magazine ‘I’ve always wanted to live in the country so Maya’s books are always my perfect escape’ JoannaNell\, bestselling author ‘Full of warmth\, humour and genuine heart\, just like eating scones fresh from the oven’ ABC WideBay ‘Tugs on the heartstrings’ New Idea Magazine ‘Linnell brings a good deal of authenticity and humour to her story … an enjoyable tale aboutromance\, family and dealing with change.’ Canberra Weekly Magazine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free: Bookings essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Here\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 This event is being staged in partnership with Ballarat Libraries \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tour-12-jun-26-2/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Night Tours,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sq-promo-minerva-secrets.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260616T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270112T150000 DTSTAMP:20260616T203153 CREATED:20250527T054132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T003601Z UID:65238-1781618400-1799766000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - Each Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Maya Linnell From country show baking to raising orphaned lambs\, bestselling author Maya Linnell writesabout the life she lives and loves. A keen bookworm\, former rural journalist and radio show host. Maya is also an ambassador for the digital library app Libby OverDrive. She lives in rural Victoriawith a menagerie of animals\, sweeping gardens\, three bookworms and the odd tiger snake orthree.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More about the Author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Limestone Coast horticulturalist April Lacey is determined to lead her family’s winery into the future. She dreams of opening a bed and breakfast at Lacewing Estate\, but soon discovers the crumbling historic building and her father’s reluctance to join the food tourism revolution are just the beginning of her uphillbattle. English winemaker Connor Jamison has travelled to South Australia’s iconic wine region to learn from the experts and carve a name for himself in the industry. However\, it quickly becomes clear that no matter how many miles Connor puts between himself and the accident that flipped his world\, the past keeps nipping at his heels. Can April’s fresh ideas save Lacewing Estate from folding or will they be a fool’s folly? And will Connor’s fierce loyalty come back to haunt him? United by cooking classes\, music and an unexpected involvement in the Penwarra Country Show\, April and Connor seem like the perfect match\, but with old flames\, new challenges and careers conspiring to keep them apart\, can this pair forge their own path together? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Praise for Maya Linnell Maya’s novels have consistently made: The Better Reading Top 100 competition –Top 10 Australian Fiction Bestseller in June 2019\, 2020\, 2021 & 2022Fifth highest-selling Australian romance author in 2022‘When a new Maya Linnell novel lands in the office\, we pretty much draw the curtains and shut upshop until it’s reads’ Australian Country Magazine ‘I’ve always wanted to live in the country so Maya’s books are always my perfect escape’ JoannaNell\, bestselling author ‘Full of warmth\, humour and genuine heart\, just like eating scones fresh from the oven’ ABC WideBay ‘Tugs on the heartstrings’ New Idea Magazine ‘Linnell brings a good deal of authenticity and humour to her story … an enjoyable tale aboutromance\, family and dealing with change.’ Canberra Weekly Magazine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free: Bookings essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Here\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 This event is being staged in partnership with Ballarat Libraries \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/day-tours-ballarat-26/ LOCATION:Library Ground Floor\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/building-tours-sq-promo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260617T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260617T193000 DTSTAMP:20260616T203153 CREATED:20260506T023026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T043433Z UID:72763-1781719200-1781724600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Anthea Hodgson DESCRIPTION:Maya Linnell From country show baking to raising orphaned lambs\, bestselling author Maya Linnell writesabout the life she lives and loves. A keen bookworm\, former rural journalist and radio show host. Maya is also an ambassador for the digital library app Libby OverDrive. She lives in rural Victoriawith a menagerie of animals\, sweeping gardens\, three bookworms and the odd tiger snake orthree.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More about the Author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Limestone Coast horticulturalist April Lacey is determined to lead her family’s winery into the future. She dreams of opening a bed and breakfast at Lacewing Estate\, but soon discovers the crumbling historic building and her father’s reluctance to join the food tourism revolution are just the beginning of her uphillbattle. English winemaker Connor Jamison has travelled to South Australia’s iconic wine region to learn from the experts and carve a name for himself in the industry. However\, it quickly becomes clear that no matter how many miles Connor puts between himself and the accident that flipped his world\, the past keeps nipping at his heels. Can April’s fresh ideas save Lacewing Estate from folding or will they be a fool’s folly? And will Connor’s fierce loyalty come back to haunt him? United by cooking classes\, music and an unexpected involvement in the Penwarra Country Show\, April and Connor seem like the perfect match\, but with old flames\, new challenges and careers conspiring to keep them apart\, can this pair forge their own path together? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Praise for Maya Linnell Maya’s novels have consistently made: The Better Reading Top 100 competition –Top 10 Australian Fiction Bestseller in June 2019\, 2020\, 2021 & 2022Fifth highest-selling Australian romance author in 2022‘When a new Maya Linnell novel lands in the office\, we pretty much draw the curtains and shut upshop until it’s reads’ Australian Country Magazine ‘I’ve always wanted to live in the country so Maya’s books are always my perfect escape’ JoannaNell\, bestselling author ‘Full of warmth\, humour and genuine heart\, just like eating scones fresh from the oven’ ABC WideBay ‘Tugs on the heartstrings’ New Idea Magazine ‘Linnell brings a good deal of authenticity and humour to her story … an enjoyable tale aboutromance\, family and dealing with change.’ Canberra Weekly Magazine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free: Bookings essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Here\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 This event is being staged in partnership with Ballarat Libraries \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-with-anthea-hodgson/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/sp-promo-talks-anthea-hodgson.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260617T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260617T200000 DTSTAMP:20260616T203153 CREATED:20260509T053624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T012458Z UID:72873-1781722800-1781726400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Focus: The Transformative Power of Concentration DESCRIPTION:Maya Linnell From country show baking to raising orphaned lambs\, bestselling author Maya Linnell writesabout the life she lives and loves. A keen bookworm\, former rural journalist and radio show host. Maya is also an ambassador for the digital library app Libby OverDrive. She lives in rural Victoriawith a menagerie of animals\, sweeping gardens\, three bookworms and the odd tiger snake orthree.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More about the Author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Limestone Coast horticulturalist April Lacey is determined to lead her family’s winery into the future. She dreams of opening a bed and breakfast at Lacewing Estate\, but soon discovers the crumbling historic building and her father’s reluctance to join the food tourism revolution are just the beginning of her uphillbattle. English winemaker Connor Jamison has travelled to South Australia’s iconic wine region to learn from the experts and carve a name for himself in the industry. However\, it quickly becomes clear that no matter how many miles Connor puts between himself and the accident that flipped his world\, the past keeps nipping at his heels. Can April’s fresh ideas save Lacewing Estate from folding or will they be a fool’s folly? And will Connor’s fierce loyalty come back to haunt him? United by cooking classes\, music and an unexpected involvement in the Penwarra Country Show\, April and Connor seem like the perfect match\, but with old flames\, new challenges and careers conspiring to keep them apart\, can this pair forge their own path together? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Praise for Maya Linnell Maya’s novels have consistently made: The Better Reading Top 100 competition –Top 10 Australian Fiction Bestseller in June 2019\, 2020\, 2021 & 2022Fifth highest-selling Australian romance author in 2022‘When a new Maya Linnell novel lands in the office\, we pretty much draw the curtains and shut upshop until it’s reads’ Australian Country Magazine ‘I’ve always wanted to live in the country so Maya’s books are always my perfect escape’ JoannaNell\, bestselling author ‘Full of warmth\, humour and genuine heart\, just like eating scones fresh from the oven’ ABC WideBay ‘Tugs on the heartstrings’ New Idea Magazine ‘Linnell brings a good deal of authenticity and humour to her story … an enjoyable tale aboutromance\, family and dealing with change.’ Canberra Weekly Magazine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free: Bookings essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Here\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 This event is being staged in partnership with Ballarat Libraries \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-from-aniety-to-action-tools-to-reclaim-your-life-17-june/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/6-Focus_Concentration_BMI-Square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260621T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260621T180000 DTSTAMP:20260616T203153 CREATED:20260514T032237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T041434Z UID:72955-1782052200-1782064800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Pianoforte Schedule - Celebrating Chopin DESCRIPTION:Maya Linnell From country show baking to raising orphaned lambs\, bestselling author Maya Linnell writesabout the life she lives and loves. A keen bookworm\, former rural journalist and radio show host. Maya is also an ambassador for the digital library app Libby OverDrive. She lives in rural Victoriawith a menagerie of animals\, sweeping gardens\, three bookworms and the odd tiger snake orthree.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More about the Author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Limestone Coast horticulturalist April Lacey is determined to lead her family’s winery into the future. She dreams of opening a bed and breakfast at Lacewing Estate\, but soon discovers the crumbling historic building and her father’s reluctance to join the food tourism revolution are just the beginning of her uphillbattle. English winemaker Connor Jamison has travelled to South Australia’s iconic wine region to learn from the experts and carve a name for himself in the industry. However\, it quickly becomes clear that no matter how many miles Connor puts between himself and the accident that flipped his world\, the past keeps nipping at his heels. Can April’s fresh ideas save Lacewing Estate from folding or will they be a fool’s folly? And will Connor’s fierce loyalty come back to haunt him? United by cooking classes\, music and an unexpected involvement in the Penwarra Country Show\, April and Connor seem like the perfect match\, but with old flames\, new challenges and careers conspiring to keep them apart\, can this pair forge their own path together? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Praise for Maya Linnell Maya’s novels have consistently made: The Better Reading Top 100 competition –Top 10 Australian Fiction Bestseller in June 2019\, 2020\, 2021 & 2022Fifth highest-selling Australian romance author in 2022‘When a new Maya Linnell novel lands in the office\, we pretty much draw the curtains and shut upshop until it’s reads’ Australian Country Magazine ‘I’ve always wanted to live in the country so Maya’s books are always my perfect escape’ JoannaNell\, bestselling author ‘Full of warmth\, humour and genuine heart\, just like eating scones fresh from the oven’ ABC WideBay ‘Tugs on the heartstrings’ New Idea Magazine ‘Linnell brings a good deal of authenticity and humour to her story … an enjoyable tale aboutromance\, family and dealing with change.’ Canberra Weekly Magazine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free: Bookings essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Here\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 This event is being staged in partnership with Ballarat Libraries \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/royal-south-street-society-pianoforte-schedule-celebrating-chopin-26/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Live Music,Royal South Street Society ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/sq-promo-events-chopin.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260623T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260623T193000 DTSTAMP:20260616T203153 CREATED:20260313T005434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T034824Z UID:71257-1782237600-1782243000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Mark Smith DESCRIPTION:Maya Linnell From country show baking to raising orphaned lambs\, bestselling author Maya Linnell writesabout the life she lives and loves. A keen bookworm\, former rural journalist and radio show host. Maya is also an ambassador for the digital library app Libby OverDrive. She lives in rural Victoriawith a menagerie of animals\, sweeping gardens\, three bookworms and the odd tiger snake orthree.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More about the Author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Limestone Coast horticulturalist April Lacey is determined to lead her family’s winery into the future. She dreams of opening a bed and breakfast at Lacewing Estate\, but soon discovers the crumbling historic building and her father’s reluctance to join the food tourism revolution are just the beginning of her uphillbattle. English winemaker Connor Jamison has travelled to South Australia’s iconic wine region to learn from the experts and carve a name for himself in the industry. However\, it quickly becomes clear that no matter how many miles Connor puts between himself and the accident that flipped his world\, the past keeps nipping at his heels. Can April’s fresh ideas save Lacewing Estate from folding or will they be a fool’s folly? And will Connor’s fierce loyalty come back to haunt him? United by cooking classes\, music and an unexpected involvement in the Penwarra Country Show\, April and Connor seem like the perfect match\, but with old flames\, new challenges and careers conspiring to keep them apart\, can this pair forge their own path together? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Praise for Maya Linnell Maya’s novels have consistently made: The Better Reading Top 100 competition –Top 10 Australian Fiction Bestseller in June 2019\, 2020\, 2021 & 2022Fifth highest-selling Australian romance author in 2022‘When a new Maya Linnell novel lands in the office\, we pretty much draw the curtains and shut upshop until it’s reads’ Australian Country Magazine ‘I’ve always wanted to live in the country so Maya’s books are always my perfect escape’ JoannaNell\, bestselling author ‘Full of warmth\, humour and genuine heart\, just like eating scones fresh from the oven’ ABC WideBay ‘Tugs on the heartstrings’ New Idea Magazine ‘Linnell brings a good deal of authenticity and humour to her story … an enjoyable tale aboutromance\, family and dealing with change.’ Canberra Weekly Magazine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free: Bookings essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Here\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 This event is being staged in partnership with Ballarat Libraries \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/mark-smith-2/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sp-promo-talks-mark-smith.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR