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.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception for Hockey Tasmania to acknowledge organisers, players, and volunteers who supported the 2024 Hockey Australia Masters’ National Championships.
In the afternoon at MyState Bank Arena, Glenorchy, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended the University of Tasmania College of Science and Engineering 2024 Summer Graduation Ceremony.
In the evening, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted ‘A Celebration of the Festive Season’, featuring a performance by the Hobart Orpheus Choir.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received the Clerk of the Executive Council.
In the morning at Bellerive Oval, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended the Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) match between the Tasmanian Tigers and New South Wales, hosted by Cricket Tasmania.
In the afternoon at the Derwent Sea Scout Hall, Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, attended and delivered an address at the final meeting of the 1st Derwent Sea Scouts prior to the group’s relocation to new premises.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received the President and Clerk of the Legislative Council who presented Bills for the Royal Assent.
In the afternoon at Montrose Bay High School, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, attended and presented an award at the 2024 Years 9 and 10 Celebration Assembly.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers welcomed Mrs Frances Underwood and Ms Catherine Cretan to present a ‘Wisdom and Wonder Play’ music class on behalf of the Peter Underwood Centre and Playgroup Tasmania.
In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception to mark the 40th anniversary of Mental Health Families and Friends Tasmania.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a presentation for the Bureau of Meteorology of a 100-Year Excellence Award to Mr Richie Nichols and his family.
In the morning at Tebrakunna, Little Musselroe Bay, Cape Portland, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, attended and delivered an address at the 10th anniversary celebration of the Mannalargenna Day Festival.
In the afternoon at Dorset Community House, Scottsdale, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers visited and met with local residents, Dorset Council staff, and emergency services first responders and volunteers who were impacted by the severe weather events which occurred in September 2024.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception to mark the 55th reunion of the 1969 Graduating Class of the Royal Military College, Duntroon.
In the afternoon at the Kingborough Community Hub, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, attended and presented awards at the 2024 Presentation Day for Indie School Kingston.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a visit by Grades 5/6 students from Woodbridge School.
In the afternoon, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted an afternoon tea for members of the Hobart Cancerians Committee to mark the 40th anniversary of the Australian Cancer Research Foundation.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received the Consul-General of the Republic of Indonesia in Melbourne, Mr Kuncoro Giri Waseso, together with Mrs Mantarina Waseso.
In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a dinner on the occasion of the retirement of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Tasmania, the Honourable Alan Blow.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received the Ambassador of Denmark, Her Excellency Ms Ingrid Dahl-Madsen.
