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 morning at the Rosny Library, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, read Lian Tanner’s illustrated children’s book, ‘Ella and the Ocean’, as part of the program of events of Tasmania Reads Week, hosted by Libraries Tasmania.
In the afternoon, the Governor and Professor Chalmers welcomed members of the public to enjoy Music in the Gardens at Government House, featuring performances by Kelly Ottaway and Randall Muir; Xyris Quartet; Rebeka Hren Dragolič, Peter Lawrence and Meriel Owen.
In the evening at the Tasmanian Hockey Centre, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended the FIH Pro League matches, Australia versus Spain (men) and Australia versus USA (women). The Governor was honoured to present Adrian Rafi, goalkeeper for Spain, with ‘Player of the Match’.
In the morning at the Hamilton Recreation Ground, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address to officially open the 2023 Hamilton Agricultural Show and presented awards on behalf of the Hamilton District Agricultural Show Society Inc.
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 2023 Tasmanian Theatre Awards on behalf of the Theatre Council of Tasmania.
In the afternoon, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted the launch of a discussion paper on behalf of Engender Equality Advocates for Change Program.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, Chief of Army, Australian Army.
In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception to acknowledge staff, volunteers and supporters of the Tasmanian Association of Police and Community Youth Clubs (PCYC).
In the afternoon, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted the launch of a braille/low vision companion version of Narelda Joy’s children’s book, 'Tassie Rhymes for Little Tigers', on behalf of Toast for Kids Charity Inc.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, welcomed Mrs Frances Underwood and Ms Catherine Cretan to present children’s music classes on behalf of the Peter Underwood Centre.
In the afternoon, the Governor and Professor Chalmers received Brigadier Michelle Campbell, Commander, 4th Brigade, Australian Army.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a morning tea to mark the 40th anniversary of the City of Glenorchy Garden Club.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception to welcome members of the Kookaburras and Hockeyroos teams and officials to Hobart for the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Pro League.
In the morning at the Executive Building, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.
In the morning at the Campbell Town War Memorial, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address at a commemoration service to mark War Animal Remembrance Day 2023 hosted by the Northern Tasmanian Light Horse Troop.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received Aunty Betty Grace, Circle of Elders, Melythina Tiakana Warrana Aboriginal Corporation, and Mr Jason Grace.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted an afternoon tea for local, interstate and overseas Freemasons visiting Hobart as part of the celebrations associated with the Grand Installation of a new Grand Master for Freemasons Tasmania.
Today at Mowbray Racecourse, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, attended and presented trophies at the 2023 Launceston Cup Day hosted by the Tasmanian Turf Club Inc.
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 21st anniversary of the volunteer service at Calvary Health Care Tasmania.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers received Mr Cedric Manen, Chief Executive Officer, Kennerley Children’s Home, together with a Young Ambassador of the Moving On Program.
