January 26, 2024 By James Pratt 86 Western Australians recognised in the 2024 Australia Day Honours List In recognition of their exceptional service or achievement in our community, the 2024 Australia Day Honours List features 86 Western Australian award recipients. The Governor-General… Read More
January 24, 2024 By James Pratt A lunch in honour of the former Solicitor-General The Governor and Mrs Dawson hosted guests for a lunch to thank the former Solicitor-General, Joshua Thomson for his years of service to the State.… Read More
25 May, 2024 By James Pratt 25 May 2024 – Fremantle Eisteddfod Winners Concert Founded in 1982, The Fremantle Eisteddfod is a non-for-profit organisation that began as a one-day event in the Town Hall supper room. It is one… Read More
January 19, 2024 By James Pratt A call from YouthCARE Australia The Governor and Mrs Dawson received a call from one of their patronage organisations, YouthCARE Australia. CEO Tamsyn Cullingford provided an update about the important… Read More
January 18, 2024 By James Pratt A visit to the Holmes à Court Gallery The Governor and Mrs Dawson visited the the Holmes à Court Gallery in West Perth.The Gallery is owned by Janet Holmes à Court AC, and… Read More
January 17, 2024 By James Pratt Visiting the Army Museum of Western Australia The Governor visited the Army Museum of Western Australia in Fremantle today. Established in 1977, the Museum is run by over 100 dedicated volunteers, and houses some… Read More
January 16, 2024 By James Pratt Meeting with the Premier, the Honourable Roger Cook MLA The Governor received a Call from the Premier of Western Australia, the Honourable Roger Cook MLA. The Governor regularly meets with the Premier, this meeting… Read More
January 15, 2024 By James Pratt The launch of a new royal coin at the Perth Mint The Governor launched a new coin depicting the official Commonwealth effigy of King Charles the Third at The Perth Mint today.The coin consists of 1… Read More
December 19, 2023 By James Pratt Executive Council, Swearing In Magistrate Johnson Executive Council The Governor presided over the final meeting of the Executive Council for 2023. The Honourable David Michael MLA, Minister for Mines and Petroleum;… Read More
December 13, 2023 By James Pratt Swearing in Judge Matthew Curwood This morning the Governor officiated at the swearing in of Mr Matthew Curwood as a Judge of the District Court of Western Australia. Judge Curwood… Read More
December 12, 2023 By James Pratt Executive Council, meeting the new Consul of Italy, Public Sector Leadership The Governor welcomed Mr Sergio Federico Nicolaci, the new Consul of Italy in Western Australia, who took up his post just a few weeks ago… Read More
December 8, 2023 By James Pratt Ministerial Visit, Ministerial Reconstitution, 16 Days in WA Campaign Strengthening ties with United KingdomThe Governor and Mrs Dawson received a Call from United Kingdom Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (Indo-Pacific) the Right Honourable Anne-Marie… Read More
December 7, 2023 By James Pratt Public Sector Achievement Awards, Celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations with Vietnam, and celebrating our amazing volunteers Public Sector Awards The Governor gave an address at the 12th annual Institute of Public Administration Australia WA ( IPAA WA) achievement awards. His Excellency is… Read More
December 6, 2023 By James Pratt Celebrating WAALI’s Yorga Djenna Bidi Graduates 13 young leaders were celebrated at the WAALI Yoga Djenna Bidi graduation ceremony today. The Western Australian Aboriginal Leadership Institute (WAALI) was formed in 2017… Read More
December 3, 2023 By James Pratt Music on the Terrace: St George’s College Consort The Governor and Mrs Dawson attended the Government House Foundation concert for 2023 - Music on the Lawn. The program was distinctly Christmassy, with close-harmony… Read More