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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.
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Assent granted to two Bills
The Governor received the Clerk of the Queensland Parliament, Mr Neil Laurie, for the presentation of the Environmental Protection (Efficiency and Streamlining) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 and the Transport and Other Legislation (Managing E-mobility Use and Protecting Our Communities) Amendment Bill 2026.
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Celebrating 167 Years: Queensland Day at Government House
It was a weekend of celebration at Government House, as Queenslanders gathered in large numbers to mark Queensland Day and 167 years of our State, with an Open Day bringing the Fernberg Estate to life for visitors of all ages.
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2026 King's Birthday Honours
The Governor-General has announced the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours List, recognising 142 exceptional Queenslanders for their outstanding contributions to the community, public service, the professions, emergency services and the Australian Defence Force.
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The Letters Patent: The Birth of Queensland
On 6 June 1859, Queen Victoria issued Letters Patent establishing Queensland as a separate colony from New South Wales, defining its boundaries, appointing Sir George Ferguson Bowen as Governor, and providing for its system of self-government. Read the Letters Patent here.
