January 23, 2024 By Adam Brouwer Hockey WA and ExCo Hockey WAIt’s an exciting time for Hockey WA. Perth is the home for our Kookaburras and Hockeyroos as they prepare for the Paris Olympics later… Read More
January 22, 2024 By Adam Brouwer Welcoming a new CEO Mark Kinsela made his first official visit to Government House as the new Chief Executive Officer of Council on the Ageing WA (COTA WA), after… 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
January 9, 2024 By Adam Brouwer First Executive Council of 2024 Deputy of the Governor, the Hon Justice Paul Allan Tottle welcomed the Hon Simone McGurk MLA, Minister for Training and Workforce Development; Water; Industrial Relations… Read More
December 25, 2023 By Adam Brouwer Christmas Day with Mission Australia Since 1975, Mission Australia have been helping spread festive cheer for those most vulnerable in our community, particularly people experiencing homelessness.One of Australia’s longest running… Read More
December 24, 2023 By Adam Brouwer Christmas Eve at St George’s Cathedral The Governor and Mrs Dawson attended the annual Festival of Lessons and Carols at St George's Cathedral.The service features the choir of St George's Cathedral… 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 14, 2023 By Adam Brouwer Feeding 883 families and thanking Open Day volunteers For many people, Christmas isn’t a joyous occasion of food, celebration and relaxation with family and friends. Instead, it’s a stressful time as families struggle… 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 11, 2023 By Adam Brouwer An evening of music with the Government House Foundation To celebrate the success of the 2023 Music on the Terrace concerts and to introduce the 2024 program, the Governor and Mrs Dawson welcomed the… Read More