May 26, 2023 By James Pratt National Sorry Day Message from His Excellency the Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM, Governor of Western Australia I wish to acknowledge the traditional owners of the boodja (land)… Read More
April 21, 2023 By Amelia O'Sullivan The Coronation of The King and Queen Consort The Coronation of The King and The Queen Consort will take place from 11.00am GMT (6.00pm WST) on Saturday 6 May 2023 at Westminster Abbey.… Read More
April 6, 2023 By Adam Brouwer Government House Flag Raising Ceremony For the first time, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags fly permanently at Government House, following an official flag raising ceremony this morning. In… Read More
April 1, 2023 By Adam Brouwer Government House Open Days 2023 https://vimeo.com/814550667 There hadn’t been an open day at Government House since 2017 due to roof restorations and COVID-19, but last weekend the gates were opened… Read More
March 21, 2023 By James Pratt Australian Bravery Decorations March 2023 The Governor joins with the Governor-General of Australia in commending the actions of 7 outstanding and courageous Western Australians, announced in the Australian Bravery Decorations… 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
