January 31, 2021 By Carole Kerr Government House and Gardens closed during lockdown The Western Australian Government has announced new lockdown measures for the Perth metropolitan area and the Peel and South West regions effective from 6pm Sunday,… Read More
January 29, 2021 By Adele Hollywood Dissolving the Western Australian Parliament and a call with Indonesian Ambassador to Australia. Special Executive Council Meeting The Governor received Ms Vivian Molan, Clerk of the Executive Council this morning, ahead of welcoming Premier Mark McGowan and Deputy… Read More
January 27, 2021 By Carole Kerr Visit to the Geraldton Fishermen’s Co-op, Executive Council meeting and a catch-up with Aboriginal elder Dr Noel Nannup OAM. The Governor visited the Geraldton Fishermen's Co-operative at Welshpool today for a tour of the world-class facility, and a briefing on the impact of COVID-19… Read More
January 26, 2021 By Carole Kerr Welcoming new Australian citizens at ceremonies on either side of the ‘Derbarl Yerrigan’. Community spirit, cultural recognition and a commitment to adopt citizenship of a new country were well and truly on show today at ceremonies across Western… Read More
January 26, 2021 By Adele Hollywood Western Australians recognised in the Australia Day 2021 Honours List Congratulations to all Western Australians recognised in the Australia Day 2021 Honours List for exceptional service or achievement in our community. The Governor-General and Chancellor… Read More
January 25, 2021 By Adele Hollywood 2021 WA Senior Australian of the Year: Dr Richard Walley OAM The Governor filmed the first 'Conversations at Government House' for 2021, interviewing Dr Richard Walley OAM. The conversation took place in the lead-up to the… Read More
January 22, 2021 By Carole Kerr The Orchestra Collective debuts at Government House, part of our Restart the Arts initiative The Government House ballroom was the setting for a unique concert when student musicians took to the stage alongside professionals as part of the debut… Read More
January 22, 2021 By Carole Kerr The Governor’s day included a tour of the Australian Marine Complex, as well as a catch-up with Leader of the Opposition, Zac Kirkup MLA. The Governor visited the Australian Marine Complex (AMC) at Henderson today for an update on industry developments and projects at the world-class facility. General Manager… Read More
January 21, 2021 By Carole Kerr A ‘magical’ Pirate Ship Foundation Dinner The Governor and Ms Annus hosted the second dinner at Government House for the winning bidder of the Pirate Ship Foundation auction, with guests enjoying… Read More
January 21, 2021 By Carole Kerr Celebrating our 2021 WA Australian of the Year Award recipients As Patron of Australia Day Council WA, (Auspire) the Governor helped launch Australia Day celebrations in WA today, signalling the start of a key week… Read More
January 20, 2021 By Carole Kerr A day exploring the City of Wanneroo The Governor spent the day visiting local businesses and attractions in the City of Wanneroo as part of efforts to showcase some of the area’s… Read More
January 19, 2021 By Carole Kerr ‘On camera’ for the WA Opera and an update with the Perth USAsia Centre SUPPORTING WA OPERA IN 2021 2021 promises to be an exciting season for the WA Opera with a special 30th Anniversary Gala Concert celebrating the… Read More
January 18, 2021 By Adele Hollywood Swearing in for Ms Alana Padmanabham The Governor swore in Ms Alana Padmanabham as Magistrate of the Children’s Court of Western Australia this morning. Biography: Ms Padmanabham was admitted to practice in… Read More
Yoga in the Gardens at Government House By Adele Hollywood Community Access – Yoga in the Gardens Every Wednesday The Consulate General of India Perth, in partnership with Art of Living, conducts free community yoga sessions in the Government House Gardens. Free Yoga in… Read More
January 14, 2021 By Carole Kerr ‘Yoga in the Grounds’ returns for 2021 Yoga in the Grounds at Government House has returned with a great turnout for the first session back for 2021. Government House is the perfect… Read More
