February 24, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn A not so short conversation with Short Back and Sidewalks The Governor welcomed the 2022 WA Australian of the Year Local Hero award winner, Mr Craig Hollywood, to record an episode of Conversations at Government House. Craig… Read More
February 23, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn Championing Western Australian economic and industrial resilience The Governor held a round-table discussion with some of the brightest minds in Western Australian industry, economics and defence. The dialogue centred upon the topic… Read More
February 22, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn A new magistrate, meeting with the Executive Council and an afternoon at the Opera The Governor and Ms Annus were thrilled to be invited to the West Australian Opera's (WAO) preview of "Carmen". Accompanied by Carolyn Chard AM Executive… Read More
February 21, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn WA Floral Arts Society tour the Gardens Members of the WA Floral Arts Society today enjoyed a private tour of the spectacular heritage gardens at Government House. The group started the tour… Read More
February 20, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn Fabulous Fuchsia Follies flutter through the Gardens Members of the Red Hatters sub-group, the Fabulous Fuchsia Follies, were treated to a tour of Government House Gardens today. The ladies arrived in their… Read More
February 17, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn Discussing the issues facing Arts & Culture in Western Australia The Governor and Ms Susie Annus hosted a working lunch with Ms Lanie Chopping, Director-General, Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, and Ms… Read More
February 15, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn Defending our waters with new patrol boats The Governor took a trip out to Henderson to visit Luerssen Australia, a subsidiary of NVL Group (Naval Vessels Lürssen, in order to view the progress… Read More
February 13, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn Adam Hall takes over the Ballroom The Governor and Ms Annus enjoyed a wonderful performance in the ballroom. As part of Restart the Arts and Fringe Festival, Adam Hall and the… Read More
February 11, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn The Garden Gurus film at Government House Gardens The Garden Gurus were on site today to film crosses for an episode from Government House Gardens. The team spent the morning delving into the… Read More
February 11, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn Could chemistry save Australia from its landfill problem? The Governor was invited to visit and tour the Epichem laboratory in Bentley. Epichem is a chemical research and development company making an impact across the… Read More
February 10, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn Discussing a more secure Asian region The morning began with a discussion with the Project 2049 Institute in Arlington, Washington - a group that seeks to guide decision-makers toward a more secure… Read More
February 9, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn Thanking supporters of the Ultimate Backyard Cricket Match In 2021 Government House hosted the “Ultimate Backyard Cricket Match" to raise funds for the Pirate Ship Foundation. As part of fundraising efforts to support… Read More
February 8, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn “Be Prepared” for WA Scouts, EXCO and Ms Gina Williams AM Ms Gina Williams AM today received her Member of the Order (AM) of Australia at Government House. A proud Balladong woman, Ms Williams has a… Read More
February 6, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn Marking the start of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations with a mass and light show The Governor was invited by The Very Reverend Chris Chataway to attend a special mass to mark the 70th Anniversary of the accession of Queen… Read More
