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Beyond the Beaconsfield Mine Disaster

14 April 2026

In 2006, Todd Russell was trapped nearly a kilometre below ground after the Beaconsfield mine collapse. Most people know how the story ends; this is about everything that came after.

Join Alpine Resilience Partnership at the Myrtleford Memorial Hall for ‘Beyond the Beaconsfield Mine’, a candid and engaging talk from Todd, sharing what the experience was like, what followed, and how he’s navigated life since.

It’s a chance to hear the full story, not just the headline moment, and to spend an evening with others in the community around something that resonates beyond the event itself. Funds raised from the event will support Tony’s Trek 2026 – Paddle for Awareness, raising support for emergency services personnel through the Emergency Services Foundation.


Details:

Thursday 21 May 2026

6.30pm – 8.30pm

Myrtleford Memorial Hall

Is there catering included? Or no?

$15 tickets | Limited places https://www.givenow.com.au/event/378

All are welcome


This event is supported by State of Victoria through Emergency Recovery Victoria’s Community Recovery Hubs grant program and the Australian Government in response to the October 2022 Flood and Landslip

Beyond the Beaconsfield Mine Disaster