April 1, 2022 By Carole Kerr ‘Conversations at Government House’ – WAAPA’s Executive Dean, Professor David Shirley https://vimeo.com/694297938 There’s not too many West Australians who haven’t heard of WAAPA – the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Its reputation here, and right… Read More
March 1, 2022 By Carole Kerr ‘Conversations at Government House’ – WA’s Local Hero 2022 Craig Hollywood https://vimeo.com/683207187 Seven years ago Craig Hollywood had an idea about haircuts. It was a simple idea and one that this Scottish-born civil engineer and part… Read More
February 4, 2022 By Carole Kerr ‘Conversations at Government House’ – WA’s Chief Scientist, Professor Peter Klinken AC https://vimeo.com/673462088 As WA's Chief Scientist Professor Peter Klinken AC has been providing independent expert advice on WA's science industry to government for nearly eight years.… Read More
January 11, 2022 By Carole Kerr ‘On Air’ at 6PR, and first Executive Council for 2022 A trip to the 6PR radio studios today as the Governor spent some time 'on air' with guest 'Mornings' presenter and former Pilbara MLA Larry… Read More
January 1, 2022 By Carole Kerr A New Year greeting from the Governor https://vimeo.com/660833820 Welcome to 2022 My wife Susie and I are delighted to extend the warmest of new year greetings to one and all. As 2021… Read More
December 23, 2021 By Carole Kerr A Christmas Message from the Governor https://vimeo.com/659578950 My wife Susie and I would like to extend our thoughts and well wishes to our fellow West Australian’s right around the state… Read More
December 23, 2021 By Carole Kerr Attends Carols Service at St George’s Cathedral The Governor attended St George's Cathedral for the annual Festival of Lessons and Carols. Greeted by The Very Reverend Chris Chataway, the Governor was also… Read More
December 23, 2021 By Carole Kerr Government House and Gardens, Christmas and New Year It has been such a pleasure to have had so many people visit Government House and Gardens right across 2021, and we look forward to… Read More
December 22, 2021 By Carole Kerr Beazley Medal winners announced, and new Commissioner for Children and Young People sworn-in Lawrence Nheu from Perth Modern School and Charlotte Crossen from the WA College of Agriculture Cunderdin have been announced as the winners of the 2021… Read More
December 21, 2021 By Carole Kerr Swearing-in Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries, and a meeting of Executive Council A full morning of constitutional duties for the Governor this morning with the swearing-in of Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries to new portfolio responsibilities. Following an… Read More
December 20, 2021 By Carole Kerr “Moving and Powerful” – the Governor visits Boola Bardip’s ‘Deep Light’ Exhibition Tucked away in a corner of the WA Museum Boola Bardip is an exhibition not to be missed, with the Governor today taking a tour… Read More
December 16, 2021 By Carole Kerr Hosting the Defence West end-of-year reception, and a new Magistrate sworn in. A key defence industry event at Government House this evening with the Governor hosting the annual Defence West end-of-year reception. A stellar collection of industry… Read More
December 16, 2021 By Carole Kerr Hosting the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts Advisory Board The Governor and Ms Annus hosted a meeting of the Advisory Board of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) at Government House today.… Read More
December 14, 2021 By Carole Kerr Meeting of Executive Council Executive Council meets regularly to progress matters of government business. The Governor, as Chair presides over the meeting, which is always attended by two Cabinet… Read More
December 13, 2021 By Carole Kerr Working to support WA’s tourism and screen production industries Advocating for two of WA's key industries was on the agenda for the Governor today, meeting with representatives from our tourism and screen production sectors.… Read More
