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Statement from the Governor on domestic violence - Friday 11 September 2015

A statement from His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, Governor of Queensland regarding domestic violence: Domestic violence is a heinous species of violent crime. It...

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Her Majesty becomes longest reigning monarch - Wednesday 09 September 2015

On 9 September 2015, Her Majesty  Queen Elizabeth II became our longest reigning monarch, surpassing Queen Victoria. Her Majesty is Queensland's Head of State, and is represented...

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Governor promotes Qld's business, cultural interests in Asia - Thursday 03 September 2015

His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, Governor of Queensland and Mrs Kaye de Jersey made an Official Visit to Hong Kong and South Korea from 27 August to 3 September...

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Bravery awards announced - Wednesday 19 August 2015

The following Queenslanders have had their acts of bravery recognised after being named as recipients in the latest round of Australian Bravery Decorations. The Australian...

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Ekka celebrations in full swing - Monday 10 August 2015

The Ekka - Queensland's largest annual event - is in full swing, and His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of...

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Governor opens 2015 Cairns Indigenous Art Fair - Thursday 30 July 2015

His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, Governor of Queensland officially opened the sixth Cairns Indigenous Art Fair at the Waterfront Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal on 30...

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Enhancing access to Fernberg in its 150th year - Wednesday 10 June 2015

The most significant upgrades to Government House since a new balcony and eastern wing were installed in the 1930s have been completed. Two accessible lifts, a new covered...

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Queenslanders recognised in Queen's Birthday honours - Monday 08 June 2015

Many Queenslanders have been reocgnised for their remarkable efforts in The Queen's Birthday Honours List. The following recipients will be invited to receive their awards and...

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Open Day commemorates 150 years of Fernberg - Tuesday 12 May 2015

Fernberg - the historic home of Queensland Governors since 1910 - is 150 years old this year, and the gates will open to the public on 6 June 2015 for a commemorative Open...

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Governor presents Queenslanders with honours and awards - Wednesday 06 May 2015

His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, Governor of Queensland will this week present nearly 150 Queenslanders with honours and awards under the Australian honours system...

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