BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART: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:20260923T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260923T193000 DTSTAMP:20260619T021935Z CREATED:20260618T020721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T021935Z UID:73660-1790186400-1790191800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with P. A. Swanborough DESCRIPTION:Dr Frank Hurley OAM is well-known and highly respected in the Ballarat community\, nowhere more so than in BMI circles has written a memoir titled Look Back on Languor: The memoir of a hurkle-durkle Australian male. The book will be launched at the BMI\, in the Humffray Room\, at 5.00 – 6.30 p.m. on Friday 14 April by The Hon. Steve Bracks\, AC. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frank reckons that the old Scots phrase “hurkle durkle”\,  meaning “to lie in bed\, or lounge\, long after it is time to get up”  sums him up well. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frank served on the BMI Committee for over 30 years till retiring in 2013. He was then BMI Patron for a further five years. He served numerous terms as President and as Secretary. He played a leading role in the restoration and revitalisation of the BMI in the ten or so years from 2000.  In other spheres\, Frank was deeply involved\, as a senior academic for 25 years\, in the evolution of the University of Ballarat (now Federation University) and in the establishment of the University’s Arts Academy city campus in the complex of former government buildings on Camp/Lydiard Streets. Frank lived some of his boyhood years in Howitt St\, Wendouree. He attended St. Columba’s Primary School and St Patrick’s College before moving to Melbourne in 1952. With his wife Helen and their four daughters\, he returned for a “second coming in Ballarat”\, as his memoir terms it\, in 1974. Over the 40 years since\, he has been a prominent participant in social\, political\, cultural and educational affairs as a media commentator\, writer\, speaker and member of a wide range of committees and organisations.   With insight\, candour and wit\, in this memoir Frank recounts and reflects on his experiences\, his beliefs\, values and the changing times of his life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The book will be available for sale at the launch and after at the BMI library\, with 10% of all sales going to the BMI. The launch event will follow the pattern of BMI talks. Light refreshments will be available and the bar will be open for purchase of drinks. Registration is not essential but it would be helpful if intention to attend was registered below or contact: Rosemary in the BMI libraryT:  53313042  | E: library@ballaratmi.org.au  or to  FrankT: 0400677855 | E: fandhurley@bigpond.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Live Comedy\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Lest Angels Weep by Phillipa Nefri Clark\n Lest Angels Weep Phillipa Nefri Clark Don’t miss Phillipa who... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n 19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Twilight Talks 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-with-p-a-swanborough/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/sp-promo-talks-pa-swanborough-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260929T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260929T193000 DTSTAMP:20260710T050355Z CREATED:20260630T040425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T050355Z UID:74057-1790704800-1790710200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Sally Mackinnon DESCRIPTION:Dr Frank Hurley OAM is well-known and highly respected in the Ballarat community\, nowhere more so than in BMI circles has written a memoir titled Look Back on Languor: The memoir of a hurkle-durkle Australian male. The book will be launched at the BMI\, in the Humffray Room\, at 5.00 – 6.30 p.m. on Friday 14 April by The Hon. Steve Bracks\, AC. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frank reckons that the old Scots phrase “hurkle durkle”\,  meaning “to lie in bed\, or lounge\, long after it is time to get up”  sums him up well. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frank served on the BMI Committee for over 30 years till retiring in 2013. He was then BMI Patron for a further five years. He served numerous terms as President and as Secretary. He played a leading role in the restoration and revitalisation of the BMI in the ten or so years from 2000.  In other spheres\, Frank was deeply involved\, as a senior academic for 25 years\, in the evolution of the University of Ballarat (now Federation University) and in the establishment of the University’s Arts Academy city campus in the complex of former government buildings on Camp/Lydiard Streets. Frank lived some of his boyhood years in Howitt St\, Wendouree. He attended St. Columba’s Primary School and St Patrick’s College before moving to Melbourne in 1952. With his wife Helen and their four daughters\, he returned for a “second coming in Ballarat”\, as his memoir terms it\, in 1974. Over the 40 years since\, he has been a prominent participant in social\, political\, cultural and educational affairs as a media commentator\, writer\, speaker and member of a wide range of committees and organisations.   With insight\, candour and wit\, in this memoir Frank recounts and reflects on his experiences\, his beliefs\, values and the changing times of his life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The book will be available for sale at the launch and after at the BMI library\, with 10% of all sales going to the BMI. The launch event will follow the pattern of BMI talks. Light refreshments will be available and the bar will be open for purchase of drinks. Registration is not essential but it would be helpful if intention to attend was registered below or contact: Rosemary in the BMI libraryT:  53313042  | E: library@ballaratmi.org.au  or to  FrankT: 0400677855 | E: fandhurley@bigpond.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Live Comedy\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Lest Angels Weep by Phillipa Nefri Clark\n Lest Angels Weep Phillipa Nefri Clark Don’t miss Phillipa who... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n 19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Twilight Talks 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-with-sally-mackinnon/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/sp-promo-talks-sally-mackinnon.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261001T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261001T193000 DTSTAMP:20260619T055107Z CREATED:20260618T013735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T055107Z UID:73652-1790877600-1790883000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Michael Robotham DESCRIPTION:Dr Frank Hurley OAM is well-known and highly respected in the Ballarat community\, nowhere more so than in BMI circles has written a memoir titled Look Back on Languor: The memoir of a hurkle-durkle Australian male. The book will be launched at the BMI\, in the Humffray Room\, at 5.00 – 6.30 p.m. on Friday 14 April by The Hon. Steve Bracks\, AC. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frank reckons that the old Scots phrase “hurkle durkle”\,  meaning “to lie in bed\, or lounge\, long after it is time to get up”  sums him up well. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frank served on the BMI Committee for over 30 years till retiring in 2013. He was then BMI Patron for a further five years. He served numerous terms as President and as Secretary. He played a leading role in the restoration and revitalisation of the BMI in the ten or so years from 2000.  In other spheres\, Frank was deeply involved\, as a senior academic for 25 years\, in the evolution of the University of Ballarat (now Federation University) and in the establishment of the University’s Arts Academy city campus in the complex of former government buildings on Camp/Lydiard Streets. Frank lived some of his boyhood years in Howitt St\, Wendouree. He attended St. Columba’s Primary School and St Patrick’s College before moving to Melbourne in 1952. With his wife Helen and their four daughters\, he returned for a “second coming in Ballarat”\, as his memoir terms it\, in 1974. Over the 40 years since\, he has been a prominent participant in social\, political\, cultural and educational affairs as a media commentator\, writer\, speaker and member of a wide range of committees and organisations.   With insight\, candour and wit\, in this memoir Frank recounts and reflects on his experiences\, his beliefs\, values and the changing times of his life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The book will be available for sale at the launch and after at the BMI library\, with 10% of all sales going to the BMI. The launch event will follow the pattern of BMI talks. Light refreshments will be available and the bar will be open for purchase of drinks. Registration is not essential but it would be helpful if intention to attend was registered below or contact: Rosemary in the BMI libraryT:  53313042  | E: library@ballaratmi.org.au  or to  FrankT: 0400677855 | E: fandhurley@bigpond.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Live Comedy\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Lest Angels Weep by Phillipa Nefri Clark\n Lest Angels Weep Phillipa Nefri Clark Don’t miss Phillipa who... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n 19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Twilight Talks 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-with-michael-robotham/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/sp-promo-talks-michael-robotham.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261005T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261005T193000 DTSTAMP:20260709T024322Z CREATED:20260707T044017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T024322Z UID:74304-1791223200-1791228600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Monica McInerney DESCRIPTION:Dr Frank Hurley OAM is well-known and highly respected in the Ballarat community\, nowhere more so than in BMI circles has written a memoir titled Look Back on Languor: The memoir of a hurkle-durkle Australian male. The book will be launched at the BMI\, in the Humffray Room\, at 5.00 – 6.30 p.m. on Friday 14 April by The Hon. Steve Bracks\, AC. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frank reckons that the old Scots phrase “hurkle durkle”\,  meaning “to lie in bed\, or lounge\, long after it is time to get up”  sums him up well. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frank served on the BMI Committee for over 30 years till retiring in 2013. He was then BMI Patron for a further five years. He served numerous terms as President and as Secretary. He played a leading role in the restoration and revitalisation of the BMI in the ten or so years from 2000.  In other spheres\, Frank was deeply involved\, as a senior academic for 25 years\, in the evolution of the University of Ballarat (now Federation University) and in the establishment of the University’s Arts Academy city campus in the complex of former government buildings on Camp/Lydiard Streets. Frank lived some of his boyhood years in Howitt St\, Wendouree. He attended St. Columba’s Primary School and St Patrick’s College before moving to Melbourne in 1952. With his wife Helen and their four daughters\, he returned for a “second coming in Ballarat”\, as his memoir terms it\, in 1974. Over the 40 years since\, he has been a prominent participant in social\, political\, cultural and educational affairs as a media commentator\, writer\, speaker and member of a wide range of committees and organisations.   With insight\, candour and wit\, in this memoir Frank recounts and reflects on his experiences\, his beliefs\, values and the changing times of his life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The book will be available for sale at the launch and after at the BMI library\, with 10% of all sales going to the BMI. The launch event will follow the pattern of BMI talks. Light refreshments will be available and the bar will be open for purchase of drinks. Registration is not essential but it would be helpful if intention to attend was registered below or contact: Rosemary in the BMI libraryT:  53313042  | E: library@ballaratmi.org.au  or to  FrankT: 0400677855 | E: fandhurley@bigpond.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Live Comedy\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Lest Angels Weep by Phillipa Nefri Clark\n Lest Angels Weep Phillipa Nefri Clark Don’t miss Phillipa who... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n 19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Twilight Talks 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-with-monica-mcinerney/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sp-promo-talks-monica-mcinerney-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261008T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261008T210000 DTSTAMP:20260331T033815Z CREATED:20260129T054045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T033815Z UID:70446-1791487800-1791493200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Bound for Glory DESCRIPTION:Dr Frank Hurley OAM is well-known and highly respected in the Ballarat community\, nowhere more so than in BMI circles has written a memoir titled Look Back on Languor: The memoir of a hurkle-durkle Australian male. The book will be launched at the BMI\, in the Humffray Room\, at 5.00 – 6.30 p.m. on Friday 14 April by The Hon. Steve Bracks\, AC. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frank reckons that the old Scots phrase “hurkle durkle”\,  meaning “to lie in bed\, or lounge\, long after it is time to get up”  sums him up well. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frank served on the BMI Committee for over 30 years till retiring in 2013. He was then BMI Patron for a further five years. He served numerous terms as President and as Secretary. He played a leading role in the restoration and revitalisation of the BMI in the ten or so years from 2000.  In other spheres\, Frank was deeply involved\, as a senior academic for 25 years\, in the evolution of the University of Ballarat (now Federation University) and in the establishment of the University’s Arts Academy city campus in the complex of former government buildings on Camp/Lydiard Streets. Frank lived some of his boyhood years in Howitt St\, Wendouree. He attended St. Columba’s Primary School and St Patrick’s College before moving to Melbourne in 1952. With his wife Helen and their four daughters\, he returned for a “second coming in Ballarat”\, as his memoir terms it\, in 1974. Over the 40 years since\, he has been a prominent participant in social\, political\, cultural and educational affairs as a media commentator\, writer\, speaker and member of a wide range of committees and organisations.   With insight\, candour and wit\, in this memoir Frank recounts and reflects on his experiences\, his beliefs\, values and the changing times of his life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The book will be available for sale at the launch and after at the BMI library\, with 10% of all sales going to the BMI. The launch event will follow the pattern of BMI talks. Light refreshments will be available and the bar will be open for purchase of drinks. Registration is not essential but it would be helpful if intention to attend was registered below or contact: Rosemary in the BMI libraryT:  53313042  | E: library@ballaratmi.org.au  or to  FrankT: 0400677855 | E: fandhurley@bigpond.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Live Comedy\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Lest Angels Weep by Phillipa Nefri Clark\n Lest Angels Weep Phillipa Nefri Clark Don’t miss Phillipa who... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n 19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Twilight Talks 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-film-society-bound-for-glory/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bound-for-glory-sq-promo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261009T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261009T220000 DTSTAMP:20260331T023230Z CREATED:20260203T013254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T023230Z UID:70535-1791572400-1791583200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Telegraph Road - The Dire Straits Legacy: Matt Arthur and The Lazybones DESCRIPTION:Dr Frank Hurley OAM is well-known and highly respected in the Ballarat community\, nowhere more so than in BMI circles has written a memoir titled Look Back on Languor: The memoir of a hurkle-durkle Australian male. The book will be launched at the BMI\, in the Humffray Room\, at 5.00 – 6.30 p.m. on Friday 14 April by The Hon. Steve Bracks\, AC. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frank reckons that the old Scots phrase “hurkle durkle”\,  meaning “to lie in bed\, or lounge\, long after it is time to get up”  sums him up well. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frank served on the BMI Committee for over 30 years till retiring in 2013. He was then BMI Patron for a further five years. He served numerous terms as President and as Secretary. He played a leading role in the restoration and revitalisation of the BMI in the ten or so years from 2000.  In other spheres\, Frank was deeply involved\, as a senior academic for 25 years\, in the evolution of the University of Ballarat (now Federation University) and in the establishment of the University’s Arts Academy city campus in the complex of former government buildings on Camp/Lydiard Streets. Frank lived some of his boyhood years in Howitt St\, Wendouree. He attended St. Columba’s Primary School and St Patrick’s College before moving to Melbourne in 1952. With his wife Helen and their four daughters\, he returned for a “second coming in Ballarat”\, as his memoir terms it\, in 1974. Over the 40 years since\, he has been a prominent participant in social\, political\, cultural and educational affairs as a media commentator\, writer\, speaker and member of a wide range of committees and organisations.   With insight\, candour and wit\, in this memoir Frank recounts and reflects on his experiences\, his beliefs\, values and the changing times of his life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The book will be available for sale at the launch and after at the BMI library\, with 10% of all sales going to the BMI. The launch event will follow the pattern of BMI talks. Light refreshments will be available and the bar will be open for purchase of drinks. Registration is not essential but it would be helpful if intention to attend was registered below or contact: Rosemary in the BMI libraryT:  53313042  | E: library@ballaratmi.org.au  or to  FrankT: 0400677855 | E: fandhurley@bigpond.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Live Comedy\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Lest Angels Weep by Phillipa Nefri Clark\n Lest Angels Weep Phillipa Nefri Clark Don’t miss Phillipa who... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n 19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Twilight Talks 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/telegraph-road-the-dire-straits-legacy/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/matt-arthur-sq-promo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Matt Arthur Music":MAILTO:matt@mattarthurmusic.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261125T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261125T183000 DTSTAMP:20260625T023611Z CREATED:20260623T232758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T023611Z UID:73816-1795627800-1795631400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks: Season 2\, Understanding the Language of your Body DESCRIPTION:Dr Frank Hurley OAM is well-known and highly respected in the Ballarat community\, nowhere more so than in BMI circles has written a memoir titled Look Back on Languor: The memoir of a hurkle-durkle Australian male. The book will be launched at the BMI\, in the Humffray Room\, at 5.00 – 6.30 p.m. on Friday 14 April by The Hon. Steve Bracks\, AC. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frank reckons that the old Scots phrase “hurkle durkle”\,  meaning “to lie in bed\, or lounge\, long after it is time to get up”  sums him up well. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frank served on the BMI Committee for over 30 years till retiring in 2013. He was then BMI Patron for a further five years. He served numerous terms as President and as Secretary. He played a leading role in the restoration and revitalisation of the BMI in the ten or so years from 2000.  In other spheres\, Frank was deeply involved\, as a senior academic for 25 years\, in the evolution of the University of Ballarat (now Federation University) and in the establishment of the University’s Arts Academy city campus in the complex of former government buildings on Camp/Lydiard Streets. Frank lived some of his boyhood years in Howitt St\, Wendouree. He attended St. Columba’s Primary School and St Patrick’s College before moving to Melbourne in 1952. With his wife Helen and their four daughters\, he returned for a “second coming in Ballarat”\, as his memoir terms it\, in 1974. Over the 40 years since\, he has been a prominent participant in social\, political\, cultural and educational affairs as a media commentator\, writer\, speaker and member of a wide range of committees and organisations.   With insight\, candour and wit\, in this memoir Frank recounts and reflects on his experiences\, his beliefs\, values and the changing times of his life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The book will be available for sale at the launch and after at the BMI library\, with 10% of all sales going to the BMI. The launch event will follow the pattern of BMI talks. Light refreshments will be available and the bar will be open for purchase of drinks. Registration is not essential but it would be helpful if intention to attend was registered below or contact: Rosemary in the BMI libraryT:  53313042  | E: library@ballaratmi.org.au  or to  FrankT: 0400677855 | E: fandhurley@bigpond.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Live Comedy\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Lest Angels Weep by Phillipa Nefri Clark\n Lest Angels Weep Phillipa Nefri Clark Don’t miss Phillipa who... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n 19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Twilight Talks 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-season-2-the-language-of-your-body/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/square-promo-tt-language-of-your-body.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261202T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261202T183000 DTSTAMP:20260709T034048Z CREATED:20260625T024453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T034048Z UID:73897-1796232600-1796236200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks: Season 2\, 100 Year History of Legacy\, Ballarat DESCRIPTION:Dr Frank Hurley OAM is well-known and highly respected in the Ballarat community\, nowhere more so than in BMI circles has written a memoir titled Look Back on Languor: The memoir of a hurkle-durkle Australian male. The book will be launched at the BMI\, in the Humffray Room\, at 5.00 – 6.30 p.m. on Friday 14 April by The Hon. Steve Bracks\, AC. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frank reckons that the old Scots phrase “hurkle durkle”\,  meaning “to lie in bed\, or lounge\, long after it is time to get up”  sums him up well. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frank served on the BMI Committee for over 30 years till retiring in 2013. He was then BMI Patron for a further five years. He served numerous terms as President and as Secretary. He played a leading role in the restoration and revitalisation of the BMI in the ten or so years from 2000.  In other spheres\, Frank was deeply involved\, as a senior academic for 25 years\, in the evolution of the University of Ballarat (now Federation University) and in the establishment of the University’s Arts Academy city campus in the complex of former government buildings on Camp/Lydiard Streets. Frank lived some of his boyhood years in Howitt St\, Wendouree. He attended St. Columba’s Primary School and St Patrick’s College before moving to Melbourne in 1952. With his wife Helen and their four daughters\, he returned for a “second coming in Ballarat”\, as his memoir terms it\, in 1974. Over the 40 years since\, he has been a prominent participant in social\, political\, cultural and educational affairs as a media commentator\, writer\, speaker and member of a wide range of committees and organisations.   With insight\, candour and wit\, in this memoir Frank recounts and reflects on his experiences\, his beliefs\, values and the changing times of his life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The book will be available for sale at the launch and after at the BMI library\, with 10% of all sales going to the BMI. The launch event will follow the pattern of BMI talks. Light refreshments will be available and the bar will be open for purchase of drinks. Registration is not essential but it would be helpful if intention to attend was registered below or contact: Rosemary in the BMI libraryT:  53313042  | E: library@ballaratmi.org.au  or to  FrankT: 0400677855 | E: fandhurley@bigpond.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Live Comedy\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Lest Angels Weep by Phillipa Nefri Clark\n Lest Angels Weep Phillipa Nefri Clark Don’t miss Phillipa who... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n 19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Twilight Talks 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-season-2-100-year-history-of-legacy-ballarat/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/square-promo-tt-legacy.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261210T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261210T210000 DTSTAMP:20260414T073342Z CREATED:20260129T055545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T073342Z UID:70454-1796931000-1796936400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Smiley Gets a Gun DESCRIPTION:Dr Frank Hurley OAM is well-known and highly respected in the Ballarat community\, nowhere more so than in BMI circles has written a memoir titled Look Back on Languor: The memoir of a hurkle-durkle Australian male. The book will be launched at the BMI\, in the Humffray Room\, at 5.00 – 6.30 p.m. on Friday 14 April by The Hon. Steve Bracks\, AC. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frank reckons that the old Scots phrase “hurkle durkle”\,  meaning “to lie in bed\, or lounge\, long after it is time to get up”  sums him up well. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frank served on the BMI Committee for over 30 years till retiring in 2013. He was then BMI Patron for a further five years. He served numerous terms as President and as Secretary. He played a leading role in the restoration and revitalisation of the BMI in the ten or so years from 2000.  In other spheres\, Frank was deeply involved\, as a senior academic for 25 years\, in the evolution of the University of Ballarat (now Federation University) and in the establishment of the University’s Arts Academy city campus in the complex of former government buildings on Camp/Lydiard Streets. Frank lived some of his boyhood years in Howitt St\, Wendouree. He attended St. Columba’s Primary School and St Patrick’s College before moving to Melbourne in 1952. With his wife Helen and their four daughters\, he returned for a “second coming in Ballarat”\, as his memoir terms it\, in 1974. Over the 40 years since\, he has been a prominent participant in social\, political\, cultural and educational affairs as a media commentator\, writer\, speaker and member of a wide range of committees and organisations.   With insight\, candour and wit\, in this memoir Frank recounts and reflects on his experiences\, his beliefs\, values and the changing times of his life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The book will be available for sale at the launch and after at the BMI library\, with 10% of all sales going to the BMI. The launch event will follow the pattern of BMI talks. Light refreshments will be available and the bar will be open for purchase of drinks. Registration is not essential but it would be helpful if intention to attend was registered below or contact: Rosemary in the BMI libraryT:  53313042  | E: library@ballaratmi.org.au  or to  FrankT: 0400677855 | E: fandhurley@bigpond.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Live Comedy\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Lest Angels Weep by Phillipa Nefri Clark\n Lest Angels Weep Phillipa Nefri Clark Don’t miss Phillipa who... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n 19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Twilight Talks 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-film-society-smiley-gets-a-gun/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/smiley-sq-promo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261212T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261213T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T051722Z CREATED:20260619T034945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T051722Z UID:73676-1797069600-1797170400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Book Sale | Reward yourself with some excellent Christmas reading DESCRIPTION:Dr Frank Hurley OAM is well-known and highly respected in the Ballarat community\, nowhere more so than in BMI circles has written a memoir titled Look Back on Languor: The memoir of a hurkle-durkle Australian male. The book will be launched at the BMI\, in the Humffray Room\, at 5.00 – 6.30 p.m. on Friday 14 April by The Hon. Steve Bracks\, AC. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frank reckons that the old Scots phrase “hurkle durkle”\,  meaning “to lie in bed\, or lounge\, long after it is time to get up”  sums him up well. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frank served on the BMI Committee for over 30 years till retiring in 2013. He was then BMI Patron for a further five years. He served numerous terms as President and as Secretary. He played a leading role in the restoration and revitalisation of the BMI in the ten or so years from 2000.  In other spheres\, Frank was deeply involved\, as a senior academic for 25 years\, in the evolution of the University of Ballarat (now Federation University) and in the establishment of the University’s Arts Academy city campus in the complex of former government buildings on Camp/Lydiard Streets. Frank lived some of his boyhood years in Howitt St\, Wendouree. He attended St. Columba’s Primary School and St Patrick’s College before moving to Melbourne in 1952. With his wife Helen and their four daughters\, he returned for a “second coming in Ballarat”\, as his memoir terms it\, in 1974. Over the 40 years since\, he has been a prominent participant in social\, political\, cultural and educational affairs as a media commentator\, writer\, speaker and member of a wide range of committees and organisations.   With insight\, candour and wit\, in this memoir Frank recounts and reflects on his experiences\, his beliefs\, values and the changing times of his life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The book will be available for sale at the launch and after at the BMI library\, with 10% of all sales going to the BMI. The launch event will follow the pattern of BMI talks. Light refreshments will be available and the bar will be open for purchase of drinks. Registration is not essential but it would be helpful if intention to attend was registered below or contact: Rosemary in the BMI libraryT:  53313042  | E: library@ballaratmi.org.au  or to  FrankT: 0400677855 | E: fandhurley@bigpond.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Live Comedy\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Lest Angels Weep by Phillipa Nefri Clark\n Lest Angels Weep Phillipa Nefri Clark Don’t miss Phillipa who... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n 19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Twilight Talks 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/book-sale-reward-yourself-with-some-excellent-christmas-reading/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/square-promo-christmas-26.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270501T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270502T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T051712Z CREATED:20260619T051024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T051712Z UID:73683-1809165600-1809266400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Book Sale | Reward yourself with some excellent Autumn reading DESCRIPTION:Dr Frank Hurley OAM is well-known and highly respected in the Ballarat community\, nowhere more so than in BMI circles has written a memoir titled Look Back on Languor: The memoir of a hurkle-durkle Australian male. The book will be launched at the BMI\, in the Humffray Room\, at 5.00 – 6.30 p.m. on Friday 14 April by The Hon. Steve Bracks\, AC. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frank reckons that the old Scots phrase “hurkle durkle”\,  meaning “to lie in bed\, or lounge\, long after it is time to get up”  sums him up well. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frank served on the BMI Committee for over 30 years till retiring in 2013. He was then BMI Patron for a further five years. He served numerous terms as President and as Secretary. He played a leading role in the restoration and revitalisation of the BMI in the ten or so years from 2000.  In other spheres\, Frank was deeply involved\, as a senior academic for 25 years\, in the evolution of the University of Ballarat (now Federation University) and in the establishment of the University’s Arts Academy city campus in the complex of former government buildings on Camp/Lydiard Streets. Frank lived some of his boyhood years in Howitt St\, Wendouree. He attended St. Columba’s Primary School and St Patrick’s College before moving to Melbourne in 1952. With his wife Helen and their four daughters\, he returned for a “second coming in Ballarat”\, as his memoir terms it\, in 1974. Over the 40 years since\, he has been a prominent participant in social\, political\, cultural and educational affairs as a media commentator\, writer\, speaker and member of a wide range of committees and organisations.   With insight\, candour and wit\, in this memoir Frank recounts and reflects on his experiences\, his beliefs\, values and the changing times of his life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The book will be available for sale at the launch and after at the BMI library\, with 10% of all sales going to the BMI. The launch event will follow the pattern of BMI talks. Light refreshments will be available and the bar will be open for purchase of drinks. Registration is not essential but it would be helpful if intention to attend was registered below or contact: Rosemary in the BMI libraryT:  53313042  | E: library@ballaratmi.org.au  or to  FrankT: 0400677855 | E: fandhurley@bigpond.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Live Comedy\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Lest Angels Weep by Phillipa Nefri Clark\n Lest Angels Weep Phillipa Nefri Clark Don’t miss Phillipa who... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n 19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Twilight Talks 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/book-sale-reward-yourself-with-some-excellent-autumn-reading/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/square-promo-autumn-26.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR