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
September 9, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn What is the Governor’s role after the death of the ruling monarch? After the death of the ruling monarch, the Governor is still the representative of the Royal Family in Western Australia. As such, there are several… Read More
September 9, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn How Government House mourns the passing of the Queen, and how the public can get involved. Government House will be under “court” mourning from the 9th of September to the 19th of September. During this time all events, functions, visits and… Read More
August 29, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn Dowerin GWN7 Machinery Field Days: Governor Chris Dawson’s promise to regional WA Originally published in 'Countryman'. View the article here. WA’s newly-minted Governor Chris Dawson has pledged to represent regional people as much as city-dwellers while paying… Read More
August 17, 2022 By Adele Hollywood Courage and selflessness – Bravery Decorations for three West Australians The Governor-General has announced 22 Australian Bravery Decorations to recognise the courageous acts of 26 people. Among them, three recipients are from Western Australia (see below).… Read More
August 9, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn Congratulations to our West Australian Commonwealth Games Athletes As the 2022 Commonwealth Games officially close, the Governor and Government House would like to congratulate those who represented WA in fierce competition. Aleisha Power… Read More
August 1, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn Djilba at Government House Djilba, also known as the season of conception, runs through August and September. Djilba sees the explosion of wildflowers across the South West of WA.… Read More
July 25, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn Visiting Balbuk Year 12 students from St Brigid's College in Perth's Hills visited Government House Gardens today as part of their Aboriginal and Intercultural Studies class. The… Read More
July 18, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn Inaugural address by His Excellency Chris Dawson APM Governor of Western Australia I acknowledge the Whadjuk Noongar people as the traditional owners of the Booja on which we gather. I pay my respects to their elders past… Read More
July 5, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn Aboriginal West Australians recognised with Australian Honours Western Australia saw a record number of Aboriginal people recognised with Australian Honours this year. The Australian Honours System was established in 1975 to recognise… Read More
