November 1, 2019 By Adele Hollywood Governor’s Patronage – Perth Festival 2020 Season The 2020 Season program for Perth Festival has been announced. On a bedrock of Indigenous culture, Perth Festival 2020 will welcome everyone to a glorious… Read More
October 29, 2019 By Adele Hollywood Professor Peter C Doherty AC, guest at Government House The Governor welcomed Professor Peter C Doherty AC as a guest of Government House. Professor Doherty is a Nobel Laureate, immunologist and author and is… Read More
October 29, 2019 By Adele Hollywood Appointment of new Government House Official Secretary/CEO Message from the Governor I am pleased to advise that Mrs Deborah Hegarty has been appointed as the new Official Secretary and CEO of Government… Read More
October 25, 2019 By Adele Hollywood Telling Australian stories on screen: Mr Nicholas Hammond and Ms Robyn Nevin October 2019 The inaugural ‘Conversations at Government House’ took place on Friday, 25th October in the Government House Ballroom. The forum welcomed revered stars of… Read More
October 23, 2019 By Adele Hollywood Governor’s Patronage – WASO 2020 Season 2020 is an exciting year for the West Australian Symphony Orchestra with an earlier season opener - WASO’s Summer Classics on 31 January, as well… Read More
October 16, 2019 By Adele Hollywood Governor’s Patronage – West Australian Ballet launch 2020 Season West Australian Ballet have announced their 2020 Season. Visit the West Australian Ballet's website (external link) for program and ticket information. In 1952, West Australian… Read More
October 10, 2019 By Adele Hollywood Spring in the gardens – Rose parterre in full bloom Have you ever seen the beautiful rose parterre in the Government House Grounds? The rose gardens have been a feature of Government House since the… Read More
October 4, 2019 By Adele Hollywood Explore our new website Today we launch our new look Government House website! We are particularly proud of the contemporary look and feel, enhanced homepage display and new content… Read More
September 27, 2019 By Adele Hollywood 2019 Governor’s School STEM Awards finalists announced Three Western Australian primary schools, including two from the Pilbara, and four secondary schools have been named as finalists in the 2019 Governor's School STEM… Read More
September 9, 2019 By Web Click Governor hosts two investiture ceremonies for the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2019 The Governor hosted two investiture ceremonies to present the 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours to Western Australian recipients, as announced in June this year, as well… Read More
September 3, 2019 By Web Click Gascoyne regional visit – Governor tours Shark Bay and Carnarvon The Governor completed his seventh regional visit with a four day trip to the Gascoyne from the 27th - 30th August 2019. During the visit,… Read More
August 26, 2019 By Web Click Reception for women’s focussed patronage groups The Governor and Ms Annus hosted a reception for a number of the Governor’s patronage organisations whose activities advance women’s interests in WA or deal… Read More
August 23, 2019 By Adele Hollywood Message of thanks from Founder of the Australian American Leadership Dialogue The Governor and Ms Annus were pleased to receive a letter from Mr Phil Scanlan, Founder of the Australian American Leadership Dialogue (AALD) thanking them… Read More
August 22, 2019 By Adele Hollywood Vale The Honourable Timothy Andrew Fischer AC 3rd May 1946 - 22nd August 2019 When Tim Fischer left Parliament before the 2001 elections I described him as one of the genuinely loved… Read More
August 19, 2019 By Adele Hollywood Seven Western Australians recognised in Australian Bravery Decorations Congratulations to all seven Western Australians recognised in the Australian Bravery Decorations announced today. The Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC… Read More