March 23, 2023 By James Pratt WA Society of Arts ‘plein air’ painters Government House and Gardens became the inspiration for a group of keen 'plein air' painters today. Members from the West Australian Society of Arts set up their easels,… Read More
Tuesday 25 April 2023 By Adam Brouwer Upcoming event: ANZAC Day Gunfire Breakfast in Government House Gardens Date: ANZAC Day, Tuesday 25th April 2023 Time: Between 7am – 9am Location: Government House Gardens The breakfast is open to everyone to enjoy camaraderie… Read More
March 13, 2023 By Adam Brouwer His Majesty The King’s 2023 Commonwealth Day Message His Majesty King Charles III has released a message to all Commonwealth nations to mark Commonwealth Day 2023.His first Commonwealth Day address as monarch, The… Read More
March 3, 2023 By Adam Brouwer Governor to attend an audience with His Majesty King Charles III As His Majesty’s vice-regal representative in Western Australia, the Governor and Mrs Dawson have travelled to the United Kingdom for an audience with His Majesty… Read More
January 26, 2023 By James Pratt Congratulations to the Governor for his appointment as a Companion of the Order of Australia His Excellency the Honourable Chris Dawson APM, Governor of Western Australia, and former WA Police Commissioner has been appointed a Companion of the Order of… Read More
January 25, 2023 By Adam Brouwer Western Australians recognised in the Australia Day 2023 Honours List In recognition of their exceptional service or achievement in our community, the 2023 Australia Day Honours List features 76 Western Australian award winners. The Governor-General… Read More
December 23, 2022 By Carole Kerr Christmas and New Year Opening Hours Wishing all Western Australians a very happy Christmas and a healthy and safe New Year from everyone at Government House. The Governor’s Establishment will be… Read More
October 28, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn 2023 Western Australian Rhodes Scholar After a rigorous application process and grilling interviews, the 2023 Western Australian Rhodes Scholar was announced. 23-year-old Riley Faulds was stunned when his name was… Read More
October 26, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn The Rose Society of Western Australia Inc The first roses of the season are always the largest. Yesterday, true rose enthusiasts took the opportunity to explore our collection in the Government House… Read More
October 11, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn Noongar Seasons at Government House – Welcome to Kambarang Welcome to Kambarang the ‘season of birth’, also known as the ‘second spring’ on the six season Noongar calendar. Kambarang is a transformational time of… Read More
September 12, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn The Queen’s Bombay Mix Recipe Our beloved Queen was a notable fan of Bombay mix - a snack mix (namkeen) that consists of a variable mixture of spicy dried ingredients.… Read More
September 11, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn Proclamation of the King Whereas because of the death of our blessed and glorious Queen Elizabeth the Second, the Crown has solely and rightfully come to Prince Charles Philip… Read More
September 9, 2022 By Amelia O'Sullivan Statement to the media by Governor Dawson on the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II at Government House Message from His Excellency the Honourable Chris Dawson APM, Governor of Western Australia Media statement on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Friday 9… Read More
September 9, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn Vale Notice from the Governor of Western Australia Early this morning I was informed that Her Majesty The Queen, Elizabeth II had passed away at Balmoral Castle on 8 September 2022. On behalf of… Read More
