Governor's News

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.

Municipality of Northern Midlands 25-02-25

Municipality of Northern Midlands

Her Excellency and Professor Chalmers were hosted on an official visit to the municipality of Northern Midlands by the Mayor of Northern Midlands, Councillor Mary Knowles.

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National Trust of Tasmania

Later at Franklin House, Youngtown, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, delivered an address at a garden party hosted by the National Trust of Tasmania.

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Karinya Young Women's Service Inc 24-02-25

Karinya Young Women's Service Inc

In the afternoon in Launceston, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers visited Karinya Young Women’s Service Inc.

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Exhibition '177 Nations of Tasmania' 20-02-25

Exhibition, '177 Nations of Tasmania'

In the morning at the Henry Jones Art Hotel, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers undertook a viewing of the photographic and storytelling exhibition, ‘177 Nations of Tasmania’.

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Tasmania Academy of Leadership and Sport

In the afternoon at Bellerive Oval, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, delivered an address to students undertaking the inaugural education program of the Tasmania Academy of Leadership and Sport.

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Cricket Tasmania

Later at Bellerive Oval, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended the Women’s National Cricket League match between the Tasmanian Tigers and Victoria, hosted by Cricket Tasmania.

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Australian Army

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received Brigadier Michelle McCormack, Commander, 4th Brigade, Australian Army.

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Lieutenant Governor of Tasmania

In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a formal dinner to welcome the Lieutenant Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Christopher Shanahan.

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Rotary Tasmania Community Care - Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month 18-02-25

Rotary Tasmania Community Care

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a morning tea for Rotary Tasmania Community Care to mark Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

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Consul-General of Italy, Mrs Chiara Mauri 17-02-25

Consulate General of Italy in Melbourne

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received the Consul-General for Italy, Mrs Chiara Mauri.

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Lions Club of Clarence 14-02-25

Lions Club of Clarence

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 60th anniversary of the Lions Club of Clarence.

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Cricket Tasmania

Later, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended the Men’s One-Day Cup cricket match between the Tasmanian Tigers and Victoria, hosted by Cricket Tasmania.

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Tasmania Academy of Leadership and Sport

In the afternoon at Bellerive Oval, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address to students undertaking the inaugural education program of the Tasmania Academy of Leadership and Sport.

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TasPride Summer Festival - lawn bowls 12-02-25

TasPride Summer Festival 2025

In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a social lawn bowls event to mark the TasPride Summer Festival 2025.

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Zonta Club of Hobart 11-02-25

Zonta Club of Hobart Inc

In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception for members of the Zonta Club of Hobart Inc to mark the United Nations International Day for Women and Girls in Science.

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Women Who Sail Australia 11-02-25

Women Who Sail Australia (WWSA)

In the afternoon, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted an afternoon tea for members of Women Who Sail Australia.

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Executive Council

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.

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Australian Wooden Boat Festival 2025

Australian Wooden Boat Festival 2025

In the afternoon on board ML Egeria, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, participated in the Admiral’s Sail and took the salute from departing vessels to mark the closing of the 2025 Australian Wooden Boat Festival.

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Tasmanian Racing Club - Hobart Cup 2025

Tasmanian Racing Club Inc

In the afternoon at Elwick Racecourse, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended the 2025 Hobart Cup Day hosted by the Tasmanian Racing Club.

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Tasmania JackJumpers

Tasmania JackJumpers

In the evening at MyState Bank Arena, Glenorchy, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended the NBL game between the Tasmania JackJumpers and the Cairns Taipans.

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