Government House Queensland
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Cairns Investiture Ceremony | 3pm, Friday 24th July 2026
Seventeen Queenslanders were be recognised for their outstanding service and bravery at an Investiture Ceremony in Cairns today, where the Governor will present Australian Honours and Awards. Watch the ceremony here.
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NAIDOC Celebrations for QATSIF Schools
Her Excellency has joined students and teachers from Laidley State High School to celebrate National NAIDOC Week 2026 and present scholarships to Year 11 and 12 students.
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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.
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The story behind Government House’s historic dining table
Discover the remarkable history of Government House’s iconic dining table, from its 1896 Brisbane craftsmanship and unusual division into two halves to the ingenious modern solution that resolved a century-old design challenge.
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Robert the Bruce: Fernberg’s Scottish King
A striking stained-glass portrait of Scottish king Robert the Bruce has watched over Government House for more than a century, reflecting the heritage of former owner John Stevenson and surviving a 1958 proposal that would have seen it replaced with plain glass.
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Her Excellency grants Royal Assent to three Bills
The Governor received the Clerk of the Queensland Parliament, Mr Neil Laurie, for the presentation of the Education and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026, Regional Planning Interests (Condamine Alluvium) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 and Revenue (Cost of Living Relief Locked-in Law) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026
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Join the Governor’s Community Walk at Daisy Hill
Join Her Excellency the Governor for a free community bushland walk at Daisy Hill on 30 June—an opportunity to connect with nature, get active, and support your wellbeing alongside fellow Queenslanders.
