World Refugee Day
World Refugee Day Each year, 20 June marks World Refugee Day, the international day to honour people who have been forced to flee. Together, we can champion their right to seek safety, build support for their economic and social inclusion, and advocate for solutions to their plight. © UNHCR/Jaime Giménez Take Action
BMI Collection Events
Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be displayed here.
Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith
Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will be in conversation with local radio presenter Gavin McGrath talking about Mark’s new book at BMI on Tuesday 23 June at 6pm What if everything you believed in was a lie? Truth and betrayal collide in the new Mark Smith thriller, perfect for fans of
From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral
The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact surviving set of the Educational Collections of Victorian Plants (1874–1876). A herbarium and series of books compiled by the first Chief Botanist of the Colony of Victoria, Baron Sir Ferdinand von Mueller. Join BMI Heritage Curator, Ellen Becker as she reveals the history and significance of this
Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson
The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea who will be in conversation with local author AJ Lyndon talking about Anthea’s new book at BMI on Wednesday 17 June at 6pm At its core, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. Marigold is a devout Christian working with her
Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker
A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno, chief of police of the Dordogne town of St Denis, is no stranger to murder. But when he receives a phone call from his friend, Pamela, reporting a fatal attack on her newly arrived lodger, Josette Quirit, he is forced to recuse himself from the investigation due to
