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  • In conversation with Fleur McDonald

    BMI - Humffray Room 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

    Having sold over 700,000 copies of her books, Fleur has solidified her position as one of the country’s favourite storytellers. Australia’s leading rural literature author, Fleur’s books become best sellers almost as quickly as they hit the shelves. Her story lines are drawn from inspiration from having lived and worked for much of her life on […]

    $10
  • Current Affairs Dialogue | Discussion Group | NOW POSTPONED

    Current Affairs Dialogue | Discussion Group | NOW POSTPONED

    Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up 512 Macarthur Street, Soldiers Hill, Victoria, Australia

    Last months Summary: Three members met at the BMI on Thursday 29 September at 1.30 – 3.00 pm for the scheduled CAD session. Several apologies received. Subject was the Ukraine situation. Another stimulating discussion. It covered the centuries-old background to the current Russia-Ukraine conflict, rooted as it is in break-up of past empires, various peace […]

  • The Reading Room | NOW CANCELLED

    The Reading Room | NOW CANCELLED

    Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up 512 Macarthur Street, Soldiers Hill, Victoria, Australia

    The Reading Room  This volunteer run reading and discussion group meets monthly. It is anticipated that members will read the selected book prior to attendance. If you would like to be a part of this group (free to BMI members) please complete the Expression of Interest. We welcome your feedback through this form as we […]

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    Meet the Author | Once Were Wild by Leslie Scott

    Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up 512 Macarthur Street, Soldiers Hill, Victoria, Australia

    About Once Were Wild: When local Clunes resident Leslie Scott discovers two brumbies living on the rugged Mount Beckworth, she almost can't believe it. Brumbies don't live in Central Victoria, and the terrain is not suited to them, so how did they get there? The horses are scared and unused to people, but the mountain […]

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  • Ballarat Film Society – Beyond the Wasteland

    BMI - Minerva Space 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC

    Filmed in Australia, USA, France, Germany and Japan, this documentary examines the contemporary culture rooted in Mad Max (1979) and Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981) both of which became instant international cult films during the 1980s with their dystopian and post-apocalyptic themes and imagery. The film explores the eccentric world of the fans from around the globe, their costumes, and their machines. From the […]

  • Exhibition of works | A TUK – Nyibol Deng

    Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up 512 Macarthur Street, Soldiers Hill, Victoria, Australia

    Image: Nyibol Deng Exhibition of Works Prior to the BMI Maker Market & Book Sale Nyibol will have an exhibition of works on display in the Library. You will be able to get a preview of the product she will have for purchase on market-day. You will be able to purchase these works and all commission […]

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    BMI Book Sale

    Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up 512 Macarthur Street, Soldiers Hill, Victoria, Australia

    Come along and experience our Annual Book Sale today & tomorrow. Free entry Book Sale We will be hosting a book sale in the Library. These books have been donated to the BMI by members and the Ballarat community to assist in raising funds for Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution. Prices range from $1 to $10 […]

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    BMI Christmas Maker Market and Book Sale

    Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up 512 Macarthur Street, Soldiers Hill, Victoria, Australia

    Come along and experience our Maker Market & Book Sale and do your Christmas Shopping: Calling for stallholders | Expression of interest > Free entry View our current stallholders Stallholders Book Sale We will be hosting a book sale in the Library. These books have been donated to the BMI by members and the Ballarat […]

  • Choose Happiness | A Public Talk, Buddhist Monk, Gen Kelsang Dornying

    The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

    It’s not uncommon to feel we are wandering aimlessly through life. Searching for, but never truly finding, the contentment and happiness we seek. What have you daydreamed about and wished for in your life? For some it’s a large house, well paid job or fast car. For others it’s reputation, good looks, power, excitement or […]

  • Twilight Talks 2023 | Season 1

    BMI - Humffray Room 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

    8 February – The Red Planet & Ballarat’s Lady Astronomer | Graeme Hood & Dr Anne Beggs-Sunter Bar open from 5.00pm | Talk starts at 5.30pm Graeme Hood is an amateur Astronomer who first turned to the skies as a young boy in 1957 to observe the Sputnik spacecraft. He has maintained a lifelong interest […]

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  • Ballarat Film Society 2023

    Ballarat Film Society – La Strada

    BMI - Minerva Space 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC

    Italy, 1954, b/w, 94 min.  Directed by Federico Fellini Fellini Classic Neo-Realism ​Starring Giulietta Masina, Anthony Quinn and Richard Basehart, and produced by Dino De Laurentiis and Carlo Ponti, La Strada was Fellini’s 4th film and ensured his international reputation. Told in a fabulist style with a focus on love and jealousies, it is set […]

  • Twilight Talks 2023 | Season 1 | More tickets released

    BMI - Minerva Space 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC

    A regional Commonwealth Games & creating great teams | Steve Moneghetti AM & Gerard FitzGerald Bar open in the Humffray Room from 5.00pm | Talk starts in the Minerva Room at 5.30pm Steve Moneghetti AM Steve Moneghetti AM Gerard FitzGerald Gerard FitzGerald Tickets/bookings. Free | We are pleased to advise that this series is being […]

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