May 23, 2023 By Amelia O'Sullivan Out and about in Kununurra On their final day in the region, the Governor and Mrs Dawson spent the day visiting community services in Kununurra. East Kimberley College The morning… Read More
May 22, 2023 By Amelia O'Sullivan A visit to Kalumburu and Corroboree in Kununurra Kalumburu is the most remote permanent settlement in Western Australia and is located on the King Edward River, 550 kilometres from Kununurra.The Governor and Mrs… Read More
May 21, 2023 By Amelia O'Sullivan The Ord River Scheme, Community Kitchen and Art in the Park The Governor and Mrs Dawson started the day on a guided tour and briefing on the Ord River Scheme. Led by Ms Jo-Anne Ellis and… Read More
May 20, 2023 By Amelia O'Sullivan Day one in the East Kimberley On their first official visit to the East Kimberley, the Governor and Mrs Dawson will visit Kununurra and Kalumburu, coinciding with the 2023 Ord Valley… Read More
May 26, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn Broome Day 4: Historical hits and Rodeo After returning to Broome, the Governor met with Cara Peek, recipient of WA Agrifutures Rural Women’s Award and chair and founder of Saltwater Country, a… Read More
May 25, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn Broome Day 3: A trip to Derby Alongside Broome, there are two towns in the Kimberley with a population of more than 2,000 people, one of which is Derby. Derby also has… Read More
May 24, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn Broome Day 2: Pearls, Gubinge and Horse Whispering In 2021 the State Government announced a Two Way Science Initiative. This initiative saw the introduction of immersive workshops on Country, designed by and with… Read More
May 23, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn Broome Day 1: Ngaji Gurrjin Broome, or Rubibi in the language of the Yawuru people, is a seaside town 1,681km north of Perth. A much-loved tourist destination, the largest city… Read More
April 29, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn Exmouth Day 3: the Gascoyne Gateway project and studying the sun The first stop of the day, to the Exmouth Police Station, was, unfortunately, cancelled at the last moment. The Governor had intended to visit and… Read More
April 27, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn Exmouth Day 2: Tourism, defence and opportunities As the coolness of the passing rains began to pass and the mist across the land drifted, the Governor found himself standing on the edge… Read More
April 26, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn Exmouth Day 1: A civic reception After a seamless flight over the beautiful West Australian landscape, the Governor touched down in the regional town of Exmouth. Upon arrival, the Governor was… Read More
February 3, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn Katanning Final Stop: Badgebup Aboriginal Corporation The Governor's final stop before leaving Katanning was to the Badgebup Aboriginal Corporation - a vibrant organisation that aims to alleviate the economic and social… Read More
February 2, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn Engaging with the multicultural and historical elements of Katanning To begin Day 2 of his visit to Katanning, the Governor took the stroll down the main street to meet with Ms Natasha Monks (CEO)… Read More
February 1, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn The Governor travels to Katanning After a scenic drive through regional WA, accompanied by the Governor's favourite tunes, the team were greeted by CEO of Dome Coffees Group, Nigel Oakley.… Read More
