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Investiture Ceremony - 3pm Friday 24th July 2026
Four North Queenslanders who rescued a woman from a burning house at Bayview Heights will be among 17 Queenslanders invested with Australian Honours and Awards by the Governor of Queensland in Cairns on Friday, 24 July 2026 at 3pm.
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The story of the Governor's Phantom VI
For more than 50 years, Queensland's iconic Rolls-Royce Phantom VI has transported Governors to official engagements—but its arrival at Fernberg in 1973 required Government House to literally rebuild part of its garage.
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The roses of Fernberg
A collection of heritage roses, first imported from France more than a century ago, continues to flourish at Government House, connecting today’s visitors with an enduring piece of Queensland’s vice-regal history.
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Governor attends 2026 CIAF Opening Night
As Patron of the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair, the Governor attended the CIAF Opening Night Celebration in Cairns, joining artists, performers and community leaders in celebrating First Nations creativity, culture and storytelling during NAIDOC Week.
2026 King's Birthday Honours list
Explore the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours List and discover 142 exceptional Queenslanders whose service, leadership and dedication have made a lasting impact across our State and community.
See the full list here