A NEW Eureka Centre advisory committee has been established to assist the transitioning and redevelopment of the museum and provide strategic advice.<\/p>\n
The seven Ballarat residents on the committee will act as resources, each bringing with them their own expertise and knowledge in education, history, heritage, media, economic development and tourism.<\/p>\n
The committee will link the council, people of Ballarat and the Eureka story, making suggestions about how best to approach promotion, commemoration and celebration of the Stockade legacy.<\/p>\n
Members include Phillip Moore, Dr Mary-Rose McLaren, Ross Haby, Samantha Fabry, Serena Eldridge, Ron Egeberg and Dr Fred Cahir. City of Ballarat mayor, Cr Samantha McIntosh is chairing the committee.<\/p>\n
Deputy mayor, Jim Rinaldi and Cr Daniel Maloney are represented, as council officers are contributing in an ex-officio way.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom a very impressive field of candidates we have appointed a dynamic group of people who bring to the table a wide range of experiences and knowledge,\u201d Cr McIntosh said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe committee will help realise Council\u2019s directive to reimagine the Eureka Centre as a vibrant community hub and visitor attraction that honours the legacy of the 1854 Eureka Stockade uprising.<\/p>\n
\u201cEureka is something that evokes a lot of passion.\u201d<\/p>\n