05 September 2025

On Friday, in the morning, Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM and Professor Graeme Nimmo RFD departed Diamantina Shire Council for Paroo Shire Council. 

Following, at Paroo Shire Council Civic and Enterprise Centre, Cunnamulla, Her Excellency and Professor Nimmo received a briefing from the Mayor, Councillor Suzette Beresford PSM and toured the facility and met with Council representatives. 

Following, at Cunnamulla Multipurpose Health Service and Yapunyah Lodge Aged Care, Her Excellency and Professor Nimmo received a briefing on operations, toured the facility and met with staff and patients.  

In the afternoon, at Cunnamulla Aboriginal Corporation for Health – Primary Health Care Centre and Quinine Centre, Her Excellency and Professor Nimmo received a briefing on operations, toured the facility and met with staff and patients.  

Following, at The Shire Hall Supper Room and Courtyard, Cunnamulla, Her Excellency and Professor Nimmo attended a Reception and met with community members, and the Governor addressed guests. 

Following, at The Cunnamulla Fella Centre, Her Excellency and Professor Nimmo toured the facility and met with local artists. 

Following, Her Excellency and Professor Graeme Nimmo RFD departed Paroo Shire Council for Bulloo Shire Council. 

Following, at Thargomindah, Her Excellency and Professor Nimmo received a briefing and driving tour with the Mayor, Councillor John Ferguson. 

Following, at Thargomindah Community Clinic, Her Excellency and Professor Nimmo received a briefing on operations, toured the facility and met with staff and patients.  

Following, at Thargomindah Memorial Park, Her Excellency and Professor Nimmo attended a Reception and met with community members. 

Following, at Thargomindah Artesian Hydro Power Plant, Her Excellency and Professor Nimmo received a tour of the facilities and met with staff.