BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.15.20//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:20220402T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20221001T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20230401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20230930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240208T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240208T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T040926 CREATED:20240124T000807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T061639Z UID:50417-1707420600-1707426000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballart Film Society | Scrapper DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-scrapper/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Externally Produced Event,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/scrapper-square.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240207T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240228T203000 DTSTAMP:20260418T040926 CREATED:20231213T040534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T040703Z UID:49199-1707332400-1709152200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Positive Psychology DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-positive-psychology/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/kadampa-Ballarat-sep-dec-2023-1-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240207T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240207T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T040926 CREATED:20231207T003031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T043742Z UID:49057-1707328800-1707336000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Elizabeth Coleman DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-elizabeth-coleman/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/square-promo-elizabeth-coleman.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240201T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240229T223000 DTSTAMP:20260418T040926 CREATED:20231221T015804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T011205Z UID:49635-1706808600-1709245800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Chess Club DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-chess-club/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Chess Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ballarat-chess-club-square-with-boarder.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240131T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240131T190000 DTSTAMP:20260418T040926 CREATED:20231213T041518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T232612Z UID:49208-1706727600-1706727600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Choose Happiness: A Public Talk with Kelsang Luma DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/choose-happiness/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/flower-square.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240118T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240125T223000 DTSTAMP:20260418T040926 CREATED:20231221T022307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T010717Z UID:49650-1705599000-1706221800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Chess Club DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-chess-club-copy/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Chess Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ballarat-chess-club-square-with-boarder.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240113T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240113T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T040926 CREATED:20240109T042935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T005513Z UID:49842-1705158000-1705158000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Organs of the Ballarat Goldfields | Recital 3 | Haydn Baryton Trios DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/organs-of-the-goldfields/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Classical Music,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/organs-of-the-goldfields-square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240109T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240514T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T040926 CREATED:20231026T001524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T030128Z UID:46767-1704808800-1715698800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute | Series DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/day-tours-copy-2-2/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BMI-woodcut_bags-low-res-1kb-e1703024949185.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231216T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231216T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T040926 CREATED:20231004T220653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T010731Z UID:46008-1702755000-1702764000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Motown Mistletoe with Motor City Sounds DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/motor-city-sounds-motown/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/mcs-bmi-2019_orig-adj.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231214T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231214T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T040926 CREATED:20230202T033152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T011328Z UID:33977-1702582200-1702587600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - Redemption of a Rogue DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-redemptionofarogue/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Externally Produced Event,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/4665.jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231211T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231211T193000 DTSTAMP:20260418T040926 CREATED:20231109T024316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T042434Z UID:47354-1702315800-1702323000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BMI Members Christmas Party with the Ballarat Singers DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/members-christmas-party/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Library,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/square-promo-christmas.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231203T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231203T140000 DTSTAMP:20260418T040926 CREATED:20231018T013445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T212954Z UID:46392-1701597600-1701612000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BMI Summer Maker Market DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bmi-summer-maker-market/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Market ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/maker_image-e1628392488945.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231202 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231205 DTSTAMP:20260418T040927 CREATED:20231013T022508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T023541Z UID:46252-1701478800-1701651599@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Summer Book Sale DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/summer-book-sale/ LOCATION:Library Ground Floor\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/bios.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231201T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231201T153000 DTSTAMP:20260418T040927 CREATED:20230816T020026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T053849Z UID:43742-1701423000-1701444600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Golf Day Fundraiser | Join Us at Snake Valley Golf Club DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/golf-day/ LOCATION:Snake Valley Golf Club\, 341 Chepstowe Road\, Snake Valley\, Victoria\, 3351\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/golf-day-square-promotional-image-v6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231126T210000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231126T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T040927 CREATED:20231019T064643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T230832Z UID:46420-1701032400-1701036000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tours DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tours-november-9/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/costumes-night-tours-insta-facebook-special-offer-e1700018159487.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231126T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231126T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T040927 CREATED:20231019T064332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T230517Z UID:46417-1701025200-1701028800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tours DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tours-november/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/costumes-night-tours-insta-facebook-special-offer-e1700018159487.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231117T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231117T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T040927 CREATED:20230928T040756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T212012Z UID:45838-1700244000-1700258400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Melbourne Food & Wine Festival Regional | Once Upon a Time DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/melb-food-wine-regional/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Festival,Food & Wine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/once-upon-a-time.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231116T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231116T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T040927 CREATED:20230918T012948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T011733Z UID:45333-1700157600-1700164800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Gabriel Bergmoser DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-gabriel-bergmoser/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/gabriel-bergmoser-promotional-squre.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231115T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231213T203000 DTSTAMP:20260418T040927 CREATED:20231025T224708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T003558Z UID:46713-1700074800-1702499400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Anger Management DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-copy/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/kadampa-Ballarat-sep-dec-2023-1-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231114T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231219T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T040927 CREATED:20231025T233616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T001405Z UID:46734-1699970400-1702998000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tours of the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute | Series DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/day-tours/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/BMI-facade.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231111T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231111T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T040927 CREATED:20230830T010931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T232036Z UID:44323-1699711200-1699714800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:From the Shadows by Gillian Gregory | Book Launch DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/from-the-shadows-gillian-gregory/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Book Launch,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/gillian-gregory-square-promotional.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231109T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231109T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T040927 CREATED:20230202T033142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T011335Z UID:33976-1699558200-1699563600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - The Good Boss (El buen patron) DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-thegoodboss/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Externally Produced Event,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/LXME77JQC5AZTNLOORYLMY7JEI-e1675309297491.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231101T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231108T203000 DTSTAMP:20260418T040927 CREATED:20231025T220445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T003942Z UID:46684-1698865200-1699475400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Daily Rituals for Inner Peace DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/kadampa-Ballarat-sep-dec-2023-1-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231031T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231031T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T040927 CREATED:20231026T001518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T001643Z UID:46766-1698760800-1698764400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tours of the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute | Series DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/day-tours-copy/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/BMI-facade.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231028T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231028T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T040927 CREATED:20230824T231325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T112300Z UID:44061-1698501600-1698508800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Fashion Parade Fundraiser | BMI Vintage & Collectables DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/fashion-parade/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Members,Vintage & Collectables ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/promotional-square-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231025T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231025T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T040927 CREATED:20221111T014003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T041752Z UID:24960-1698231600-1698246000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Dried floral arrangement with Fay Marshall | Victorian Seniors Festival DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/dried-floral-arrangement-with-fay-marshall-seniors-festival/ LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/pexels-maria-orlova-4913358-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231022T210000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231022T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T040927 CREATED:20230705T043018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T015116Z UID:41367-1698008400-1698012000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tours DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tours-8/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/night-tours-square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231022T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231022T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T040927 CREATED:20230705T043021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T015104Z UID:41368-1698001200-1698004800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tours DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tours-7/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/night-tours-square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231018T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231018T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T040927 CREATED:20230718T050004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T044500Z UID:41876-1697637600-1697641200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:A Talk by Dr Phil Roberts OAM | Under Minerva's Gaze | Victorian Seniors Festival DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/under-minervas-gaze-seniors-festival/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/BMI_upshot_evening-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231012T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231012T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T040927 CREATED:20230202T033132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T011345Z UID:33975-1697139000-1697144400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - Lo and Behold: Reveries of the Connected World DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The First Law of the Bush \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set in the 1990s in New Zealand’s King Country\, The First Law of the Bush is the scintillating new rural noir from the author of When The Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. It’s a beautiful day to be alive\, Bill Dickerson thought\, seconds before he tumbled from the viaduct onto the jagged rocks below . . . His awful death made national news. But still\, one year on\, Bill’s widow Carol has received no explanation about what happened. Was it suicide? An accident? Maybe murder? So Carol hires lawyer Ryan Bradley in her fight for justice. Ryan has just returned to the remote town of Nashville after ten years away\, so he’s in no position to turn down work.Except the case seems hopeless from the start. Bill’s employer is denying responsibility\, Carol’s friends are shunning her\, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – can shed no light on the tragic fall. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle is too busy turning a blind eye to Wati’s illegal schemes to dig deeper into the death.But in small towns\, nothing is quite what it seems. And for one Nashville resident the wrong question will come at a deadly price . . . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Child is a compelling psychological suspense novel about creeping mistrust and fear of betrayal\, from the author of the bestselling Mine. Who do you trust when you can’t trust the one you love? Four years on from the devastating loss of their first child\, Lauren and Alex De Vale are finally the proud parents of new baby\, Charlotte.However as Lauren – who struggled to bond with her late son – returns to work\, she is riddled with anxiety.She knows all too well that one little mistake can lead to tragedy. What if something terrible happens to Charlotte while she’s not there?Fear\, grief and guilt make for a potent mix. And all it takes is one neighbour’s offhand comment to spark Lauren’s worst fears – and deep-seated suspicions . . . \n \n Praise for Susi Fox‘An original\, brave new voice.’ Australian Women’s Weekly on Mine‘I couldn’t sleep until I finished it . . . and then I couldn’t sleep at all.’ Dervla McTiernan on Mine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the authors \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes Born and raised in rural New Zealand\, Geoff Parkes now lives in Melbourne. For the last twelve years he’s written a weekly opinion column for The Roar\, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is the author of two crime novels\, When the Deep\, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole and The First Law of the Bush. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Parkes | Photo: Penguin Random House\, Australia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox | Photo: Breeana Dunbar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susi Fox Susi Fox is the author of bestselling psychological thriller Mine\, which was shortlisted for the Davitt Awards in 2019. Susi is also a GP specialising in relationship and family therapy\, with a focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS). She lives in the Macedon Ranges with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-loandbehold/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Externally Produced Event,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/1200x675mf.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR