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.
Her Excellency the Governor hosted a luncheon in support of the Women’s Legal Service Tasmania featuring guest panellists, Adjunct Professor Gillian Biscoe, Ms Monique Brumby, Professor Emma Lee, and Ms Ainstie Wagner, and facilitated by Ms Judy Tierney, to mark International Women’s Day 2024.
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 evening at Wrest Point, Sandy Bay, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, delivered an address and presented awards on behalf of the Theatre Council of Tasmania at the 10th Annual Tasmanian Theatre Awards.
In the afternoon at Princes Wharf 1, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address to open the 2024 Annual Conference and Expo of Rotary District 9830 (Tasmania).
In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception for delegates attending the 2024 Annual Conference of Rotary District 9830 (Tasmania).
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 50th anniversary of the Maritime Museum of 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 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.
