03 September 2025

On Wednesday, in the morning, at Government House, members of Probus Club of Indooroopilly visited for a guided tour of the House and gardens. 

Following, at the Battle for Australia Memorial, Chermside, Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM attended the Battle for Australia Commemoration Service and laid the first wreath.

In the afternoon, at Government House, Her Excellency greeted members of the public visiting for a guided tour of the House and gardens.

In the evening, at Government House, Her Excellency and Professor Graeme Nimmo RFD hosted a Dinner in support of 200 years of Brisbane, and the Governor and Professor Nimmo addressed guests. Guests included: The Honourable Steve Minnikin MP; Councillor Lisa Atwood; Major General Professor John Pearn AO RFD and Mrs Vena Pearn; Major General Darryl Low Choy AM MBE RFD (retd) and Dr Pam Teys; Mr Stephen Sheaffe AM and Mrs Glenda Sheaffe; Dr Ruth Kerr OAM; Ms Judy Magub OAM; Mr Malcolm Middleton OAM and Ms Linda Siemon; Mr Graeme Drew and Ms Lyndal Cosgrove; Dr Rebecca Ling and Mr Chung Chek Ling; Dr Katie McConnel and Ms Alice Hampson; and Ms Yolande Yorke and Dr Ingrid Tall.