December 25, 2022 By Carole Kerr Supporting Mission Australia’s Christmas Lunch in the Park For 47 years staff and volunteers from Mission Australia have been giving up their Christmas Day to help families at the ever-expanding 'Christmas Lunch in… Read More
December 24, 2022 By Carole Kerr A Festival of Lessons and Carols The Governor and Mrs Dawson attended the Festival of Lessons and Carols at St George's Cathedral on Christmas Eve. The Governor also presented one of… Read More
December 23, 2022 By Carole Kerr Christmas and New Year Opening Hours Wishing all Western Australians a very happy Christmas and a healthy and safe New Year from everyone at Government House. The Governor’s Establishment will be… Read More
December 21, 2022 By Carole Kerr Celebrating the 2022 Beazley Medal winners Congratulations to the 2022 Beazley Medal winners announced today at a ceremony at Government House. Ashton Fowler of Harrisdale Senior High School was awarded the… Read More
December 20, 2022 By Carole Kerr Governor invested as Chief Scout, a tour of the Art Gallery of WA and Executive Council Usually it’s the Governor’s role to preside over investiture ceremonies but today the tables were turned with the Governor officially invested as the Chief Scout… Read More
December 19, 2022 By Carole Kerr Learning more about Art over lunch Government House provides a wonderful backdrop to showcase some amazing Western Australian art and today the Governor and Mrs Dawson took the chance to learn… Read More
December 15, 2022 By Carole Kerr Visit to Foodbank WA The Governor headed to Foodbank WA today to see first hand the incredible work they do in supporting Western Australians in need. He met with… Read More
December 14, 2022 By Carole Kerr Swearing in of new Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries, and Christmas with our Patronages A special ceremony at Government House today with the swearing in of two new State Government Ministers and five new Parliamentary Secretaries. Photo - The… Read More
December 13, 2022 By Carole Kerr Connecting with people, and connecting with the land There’s not much Professor Kingsley Dixon doesn’t know about West Australian plants and landscapes, so it was quite a treat today to have him join… Read More
December 12, 2022 By Carole Kerr Getting to know our WA Australians of the Year, and a special 50th Celebration The Governor and Mrs Dawson hosted a special lunch today to get to know our four outstanding 2023 WA Australians of the Year. WA’s Australian… Read More
December 11, 2022 By Carole Kerr Christmas Carols in the Ballroom A magical afternoon in the Government House Ballroom with a full house treated to Christmas Carols galore thanks to the stunning sounds of Simone Craddock,… Read More
December 9, 2022 By Carole Kerr 16 Days in WA, and recognising excellence in the public service The Governor and Mrs Dawson hosted a reception at Government House today to thank participants and supporters of the WA Government's '16 Days in WA'… Read More
December 8, 2022 By Carole Kerr Thanking Guide Dog volunteers, and celebrating the work of the Clontarf Foundation Guide dogs Kim, Stanley, Sienna and Greg stole the show at Government House today as the Governor and Mrs Dawson hosted a reception to thank… Read More
December 7, 2022 By Carole Kerr Recognising State Cultural Treasures The Governor and Mrs Dawson attended the 2022 State Cultural Treasures Awards which were held in the Government House Ballroom. Formerly known as the State… Read More
December 6, 2022 By Carole Kerr Hosting the Public Sector Leadership Council, welcoming an Ambassador and a Consul General His Excellency Tomas Dub, Ambassador of the Czech Republic called on the Governor today during his first official visit to Western Australia. The Ambassador spoke… Read More
