Celebrating 175 Years of Victoria: Ballarat

Politicians and writers, historians and TV personalities, sporting stars and local heroes come together for a lively night that turns contemplation into celebration. Under the watchful guidance of quizmistress extraordinaire Jane Clifton, we uncover the fascinating and surprising facts about Victoria, and celebrate this demisemiseptcentennial occasion in style!

Featuring our Guests Dominic Brine Derek Guille Alice Pung Shane Maloney Alice Pung Ben Taylor

Held at: Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts

Address: 1220 Howitt Street, Wendouree, 3355

Bookings via the Wheeler Centre Phone: 9094 7800

Presenters

Alice Pung

Alice Pung’s memoir Unpolished Gem won the Australian Book Industry Association award for Newcomer of the Year and was short-listed for numerous other awards.

Derek Guille

Derek Guille is broadcaster heard weeknights on ABC 774.

Dominic Brine

Dominic Brine is a broadcaster who presents ABC Ballarat’s breakfast program.

Shane Maloney

Shane Maloney is one of Australia’s most popular novelists. He has been published in the UK, Germany, France, Britain, Japan, Finland and the US.

Toni Jordan

Toni Jordan is the author of Addition and Fall Girl.

Ben Taylor

Ben Taylor was elected to the Ballarat City Council’s South Ward in December 2008.