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 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
January 12, 2021 By Carole Kerr Supporting WA cricket and the Perth Scorchers As proud Patron of the WACA, the Governor enjoyed an evening of cricket cheering on the Perth Scorchers in their hometown victory over the Hobart… Read More
January 12, 2021 By Carole Kerr Presided over a meeting of the Executive Council The first meeting of the Executive Council for 2021 was held at Government House today. The Governor received Ms Megan Inglis, Clerk of the Executive… Read More
January 10, 2021 By Carole Kerr Cygnus Arioso light up the ballroom as our Restart the Arts initiative continues in 2021 The culmination of three days of intensive mentoring, career development and rehearsals has come to fruition in the Government House ballroom, with new-generation chamber collective… Read More
December 21, 2020 By Carole Kerr Sounds of Christmas fill the air with a weekend of concerts in the Government House ballroom A festive atmosphere welcomed guests to Government House Ballroom this weekend, with three concerts across three nights. The concerts were part of the Restart the… Read More
December 21, 2020 By Carole Kerr A celebration of service by Janet Holmes a Court AC to the West Australian Symphony Orchestra Ms Janet Holmes a Court AC, founding Chair of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO), was thanked for her significant contribution to the orchestra's continued… Read More
