Regional Visit Program
“Our strength is our people. Their creativity, hard work, community sense, education, endeavour and perseverance all go to making up who we are as Western Australians.
I am looking forward to visiting different regions of the State and seeing what makes us tick. I know that in part it is our capacity for fun and kindness as well as hard work.”
With these words the Governor signaled his intention to spend time getting to know and appreciate the work of regional communities.
The Regional Visit Program ensures that the Governor has a good working knowledge of activities across the State.
Regional visits provide an opportunity for the Governor to engage with and express appreciation to regional support services, local government representatives, volunteers, school students, and the many other people that make up the fabric of our rural and regional communities.
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Broome & Derby, May 2022
Red dirt country travels.
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Exmouth, April 2022
Defence, science and tourism.
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Katanning, February 2022
A visit to Katanning
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Esperance, March 2021
Governor tours the Great Southern region
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Northam, November 2020
Governor explores historic town of Northam
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Moora, November 2020
Governor visits Shire of Moora
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Rottnest Island, October 2020
The Governor and Ms Annus visit Rottnest Island (27th-28th October 2020)
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Mandurah, October 2020
Mandurah: Meeting place of the heart
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Toodyay, October 2020
Trip out to Toodyay
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Swan Valley, September 2020
Day in the Swan Valley
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Garden Island, September 2020
Sunset tour of HMAS Stirling Naval Base: Garden Island
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Murchison, September 2020
Square Kilometre Array: WA’s ground-breaking low-frequency radio telescope
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Meekatharra, August 2020
Governor joins Royal Flying Doctor Service to unveil the new Patient Transfer Area at Meekatharra RFDS WO Base
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Geraldton and Kalbarri, August 2020
Governor visits Geraldton and Kalbarri (17th-19th August 2020)
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Pinjarra, August 2020
Hidden little gems – The Governor visits Pinjarra
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Beverley, July 2020
Back in Beverley – Continuing the visit to the Shire of Beverley
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Beverley, July 2020
Visit to Beverley – Yaraguia Farm
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York, July 2020
Governor visits historic town of York
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Collie, July 2020
Governor experiences best of Collie and meets community representatives during day trip
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Northam, June 2020
Governor tours new Bilya Koort Boodja Centre for Nyoongar Culture And Environmental Knowledge in Northam.
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Chittering, June 2020
Governor meets with local community members and business owners in Chittering.
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Kalannie, December 2019
The Governor visited the small town of Kalannie in the Shire of Dalwallinu in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia.
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New Norcia, November 2019
The Governor visited the New Norcia Deep Space Ground Station and the New Norcia Benedictine Community.
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Gascoyne, 27th-30th August 2019
The Governor met with representatives in Shark Bay and Carnarvon.
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Wheatbelt – Gingin, 13th August 2019
The Governor visited the Gravity Discovery Centre and Observatory and met with the Shire of Gingin President, Councillors and CEO.
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Pilbara, 20th-23rd July 2019
The Governor met with representatives in Karratha, Roebourne and Port Hedland.
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Kalgoorlie-Boulder, 1st – 3rd May 2019
The Governor marked his one year anniversary in the Vice Regal role in the Goldfields.
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Bunbury and Greenbushes, 12th – 13th March 2019
The Governor and Ms Annus met with representatives from local schools and organisations and received updates on plans for community areas and industry in Bunbury and Greenbushes.
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Albany, 7th – 8th November 2018
The Governor met with representatives from organisations including the University of Western Australia, Albany Centre and the Albany Shellfish Hatchery and was the guest speaker at an historic combined schools Centenary Commemoration of Armistice event at Anzac Peace Park.
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East Kimberley, 12th – 16th August 2018
The Governor met with representatives in Kununurra, Wyndham, Warmun and Halls Creek.