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Governor marks milestone in Charleville
During a visit to Charleville Hospital, Her Excellency marked the completion of a pledge made at her swearing-in by visiting every public hospital in Queensland, a journey that grew to encompass 150 hospital and health service visits across the state.
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Regional Visit Highlights Queensland’s South West
An official visit to the Western Downs, Maranoa and Murweh regions has provided opportunities for the Governor and Professor Nimmo to meet Queenslanders where they live, work and serve.
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Four Bills granted Royal Assent
The Governor received the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, the Honourable Patrick Weir MP, Clerk of the Parliament, Mr Neil Laurie and Deputy Sergeant-at-Arms, Mr Phil Flaherty, at Government House for the presentation of four Bills, to which she granted Royal Assent.
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Queenslanders named in Wattle Day bravery awards
Queenslanders who rescued people from fires, vehicle accidents and other life-threatening situations, confronted armed offenders and served in hazardous operational environments are among those recognised in the Australian Bravery Decorations Wattle Day 2026 Honours List.
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Governor opens the 150th Ekka, celebrating a Queensland tradition
The Governor marked the 150th Ekka by celebrating excellence in Queensland agriculture and community life before officially opening the Royal Queensland Show, a cherished institution that has brought people from across the state together since 1876.
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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.
