Governor's News lists the details of the Governor's Vice-Regal program.
They are published regularly here and keep you up-to-date on the activities of the Governor across the State and highlight the broad range of people and organisations with which Her Excellency is engaged.
Today at Mowbray Racecourse, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, attended and presented trophies at the 2024 Launceston Cup Day hosted by the Tasmanian Turf Club Inc.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received Ms Alison Jacob, Vice-President, Hamilton Literary Society.
Later at Blundstone Arena, Bellerive, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended the Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) final match between the Tasmanian Tigers and the Queensland Fire.
In the afternoon at the Domain Athletics Centre, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address to officially open the 2024 Relay for Life Hobart event on behalf of the Cancer Council Tasmania.
In the afternoon, the Governor and Professor Chalmers received Mr Alex Meekin, Acting Director, Mr Tim Thomas, Chief Executive Officer, and Ms Sophie Gibson, Social Media Manager, of the Centre for Australia-India Relations, together with Ms Ruth Baird, Director, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Tasmania State Office.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received Ms Helen Connolly, South Australia Children’s Commissioner, together with Ms Julie Dunbabin, Manager, School Lunch Project, School Food Matters Inc.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a formal dinner with representatives of the Australian Defence Force.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception to mark the 30th anniversary of the Tasmanian Polar Network.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received Ms Sally Darke, Chairperson, together with Ms Lola Cowle, Manager, of the Tasmanian Community Fund.
In the evening at the Odeon Theatre, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended a performance of ‘Time’ by Paul Kelly, as part of the program of events of Mona Foma 2024.
In the evening at MyState Bank Arena, Glenorchy, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended the NBL game between the Tasmania JackJumpers and the Perth Wildcats.
In the morning at Battery Point, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, officiated at the opening of newly renovated gardens at Grand Vue.
In the morning, the Ambassador of Timor-Leste, Her Excellency Ms Inês Maria de Almeida, departed Government House.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a formal dinner in honour of the official visit to Tasmania by the Ambassador of Timor-Leste, Her Excellency Ms Inês Maria de Almeida.
In the afternoon at Highfield House, Hobart, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, delivered an address at the official opening of the new premises of the Sexual Assault Support Service (Inc).
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received the High Commissioner for Pakistan, His Excellency Mr Zahid Hafeez Chaudri, and Dr Sabina Zahid.
Later, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception on behalf of the Zonta Club of Hobart Inc to mark the United Nations International Day for Women and Girls in Science.
In the evening, the Ambassador of Timor-Leste, Her Excellency Ms Inês Maria de Almeida, arrived at Government House to stay.
Later, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received Lieutenant Commander Georgie Rae-Martin RAN, Commanding Officer, and crew members of HMAS Diamantina II.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker AC, received the Premier of Tasmania, the Honourable Jeremy Rockliff MP.
