BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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 BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250524T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250524T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T192507 CREATED:20250423T040828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T060001Z UID:64663-1748116800-1748120400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Wizard Oil and Wonders: Frank Weston the Wizard Oil Prince 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/wizard-oil-and-wonders/ LOCATION:VIC CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Festival,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/square-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250525T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250525T173000 DTSTAMP:20260417T192507 CREATED:20250422T011809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T034922Z UID:64638-1748181600-1748194200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Sweet Sounds for the Otways 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/sweet-sounds-of-the-otways/ LOCATION:VIC CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/sq-promo-otways.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250528T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250528T193000 DTSTAMP:20260417T192507 CREATED:20250313T021402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T013932Z UID:62648-1748455200-1748460600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Nicole Alexander 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/nicole-alexander/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/sq-promo-nicole-alexander.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250528T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250528T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T192507 CREATED:20250408T022323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T022528Z UID:64331-1748458800-1748462400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Healthy Habits for A Happy Mind 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-28-may/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Healthy-Habits-square-promo.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250529T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250529T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T192507 CREATED:20250506T005821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T012923Z UID:64894-1748545200-1748548800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ivan Aristeguieta: All Bangers No Mash 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/ivan-aristeguieta/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/BANG_BALL_SQUARE.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250531T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250601T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T192507 CREATED:20250409T000912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T012549Z UID:64380-1748685600-1748786400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Winter Book Sale | Stockpile your winter reading 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/book-sale-june-2025/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture,Fundraiser,Library,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/book-sale-winter-sq-promo-pexels-clem-onojeghuo-375892-v2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250531T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250531T214500 DTSTAMP:20260417T192508 CREATED:20250512T012032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T005051Z UID:64934-1748718000-1748727900@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Sweet Mona's Choir | On Tour: Let the Good Times Roll CD 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/sweet-monas-choir/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/SMC-LTGTR-BMI-SquareImage.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250601T094500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250601T150000 DTSTAMP:20260417T192508 CREATED:20250526T015210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T003449Z UID:65124-1748771100-1748790000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballart Pride Market 2025 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-pride-market-25/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Pride,Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ballarat-pride-month-sq-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250603T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250701T150000 DTSTAMP:20260417T192508 CREATED:20250113T050930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T053004Z UID:61155-1748959200-1751382000@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-may-jun-2025/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,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:20250604T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250604T193000 DTSTAMP:20260417T192508 CREATED:20250307T025149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T051907Z UID:62519-1749060000-1749065400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Gail Holmes 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/gail-holmes/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/sq-promo-gail-holmes-final.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250604T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250604T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T192508 CREATED:20250408T022550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T030106Z UID:64333-1749063600-1749067200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Healthy Habits for A Happy Mind 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-4-june/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Healthy-Habits-square-promo.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250611T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250611T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T192508 CREATED:20250408T030135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T030337Z UID:64335-1749668400-1749672000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Healthy Habits for A Happy Mind 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-11-june/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Healthy-Habits-square-promo.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250612T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250612T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T192508 CREATED:20250212T023200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T110613Z UID:61968-1749756600-1749762000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | La Chimera 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-la-chimera/ 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/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sqaure-promo-bfs4.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250618T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250618T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T192508 CREATED:20250408T031324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T033501Z UID:64337-1750273200-1750276800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Meditations for Relaxation 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-18-june/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Relaxation-Ballarat-promo-square.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250619T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250619T220000 DTSTAMP:20260417T192508 CREATED:20250519T053343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T002909Z UID:64995-1750359600-1750370400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:'Next Fall'\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production 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/next-fall-bnt/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Ballarat Pride,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Next-Fall-Square-BMI-Event-Listing-v2.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250620T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250620T220000 DTSTAMP:20260417T192508 CREATED:20250527T010329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T002458Z UID:65168-1750446000-1750456800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:'Next Fall'\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production 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/next-fall-bnt-1/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Ballarat Pride,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Next-Fall-Square-BMI-Event-Listing-v2.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250621T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250621T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T192508 CREATED:20250527T020143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T000716Z UID:65179-1750514400-1750525200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:'Next Fall'\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production 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/next-fall-bnt-3/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Ballarat Pride,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Next-Fall-Square-BMI-Event-Listing-v2.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250621T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250621T220000 DTSTAMP:20260417T192508 CREATED:20250527T015841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T001222Z UID:65177-1750532400-1750543200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:'Next Fall'\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production 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/next-fall-bnt-4/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Next-Fall-Square-BMI-Event-Listing-v2.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250622T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250622T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T192508 CREATED:20250527T020353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T235219Z UID:65181-1750600800-1750611600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:'Next Fall'\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production 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/next-fall-bnt-5/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Ballarat Pride,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Next-Fall-Square-BMI-Event-Listing-v2.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250625T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250625T193000 DTSTAMP:20260417T192508 CREATED:20250403T040834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T020208Z UID:64256-1750874400-1750879800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Kylie Ladd | This event has now been CANCELLED 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/kylie-ladd/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/kylie-ladd-promo-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250625T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250625T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T192508 CREATED:20250408T033234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T033736Z UID:64345-1750878000-1750881600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Meditations for Relaxation 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-25-june/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Relaxation-Ballarat-promo-square.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250629T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250629T163000 DTSTAMP:20260417T192508 CREATED:20250523T002017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T234616Z UID:65094-1751205600-1751214600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Australian Barbra Streisand Show | Featuring Rachael Grace 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/australian-barbra-streisand-show/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Pride,BMI Produced Event,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/babs-sq-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250702T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250702T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T192508 CREATED:20250408T033759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T033918Z UID:64354-1751482800-1751486400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Meditations for Relaxation 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-2-july/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Relaxation-Ballarat-promo-square.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250704T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250704T190000 DTSTAMP:20260417T192508 CREATED:20250617T020437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T022343Z UID:65677-1751650200-1751655600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Margaret Schofield OAM | Memorial Grand Piano Unveiling 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/grand-piano-unveiling/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Community Partner,Royal South Street Society,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/grand-piano-launch-for-post.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250708T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250708T150000 DTSTAMP:20260417T192508 CREATED:20250317T032147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T005150Z UID:62936-1751983200-1751986800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute | Ballarat Winter Festival 8 July 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-ballarat-winter-festival-1/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Winter Festival,Festival,Fundraiser,Important Dates,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:20250708T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250708T163000 DTSTAMP:20260417T192508 CREATED:20250523T031147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T030941Z UID:65105-1751986800-1751992200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Author Talk | J.S. Davidson 'Hunted' & 'Tethered' | Now CANCELLED 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/hunted-tethered-davidson/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Ballarat Winter Festival,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sq-promos-davidson-h-t.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250708T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250708T193000 DTSTAMP:20260417T192508 CREATED:20250527T041755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T031118Z UID:65216-1751997600-1752003000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Author Talk | Ella Stone - 'Breakfast With You' | Now CANCELLED 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/ella-stone/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Ballarat Winter Festival,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sq-promos-davidson-h-t3.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250709T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250709T193000 DTSTAMP:20260417T192508 CREATED:20250527T060905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T004045Z UID:65240-1752084000-1752089400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Matthew Spencer 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/matthew-spencer/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Ballarat Winter Festival,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sq-promo-matthew-spencer.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250709T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250709T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T192508 CREATED:20250408T033940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T035613Z UID:64356-1752087600-1752091200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Meditations for A Clear Mind 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-9-july/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Clear-Mind-Urban-Ballarat-square-promo.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250710T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250710T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T192508 CREATED:20250212T025248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T110608Z UID:61983-1752175800-1752181200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Sweet As 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-sweet-as/ 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/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sqaure-promo-bfs-update.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR