Friday, 28 February 2025
While on a Regional Visit of East Gippsland Shire Council, the Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, gave a phone interview with ABC Radio Gippsland.
Following this, the Governor visited Bairnsdale Neighbourhood House, where she met with Leanne Jennings, CEO, before being escorted on a tour of facilities and meeting with volunteers.
Then, the Governor visited Krowathukooloong Keeping Place, where she met with Kenton Winsley, CEO, Gippsland and East Gippsland Aboriginal Cooperative, before being escorted on a tour of the exhibition and support facilities.
Concluding a Regional Visit of East Gippsland Shire Council, the Governor visited St Mary’s Catholic Church, Bairnsdale.
In the morning at Government House, members of the public visited for a guided tour of the State Apartments and Kitchen Garden.
Thursday, 27 February 2025
Commencing a Regional Visit of East Gippsland Shire Council, the Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received a briefing from Councillor John White, Mayor, and Fiona Weigall, CEO, East Gippsland Shire Council.
Following this, the Governor attended a roundtable with representatives from Gippsland Agricultural Group and Food and Fibre Gippsland, before being escorted on a tour of the Food and Fibre Gippsland research farm and viewing a demonstration of soil testing.
In the afternoon, the Governor visited the TAFE Gippsland Seamec Campus, where she met with Laura Macpherson, CEO, TAFE Gippsland, before being escorted on a tour of the campus facilities and participating in a boat ride with maritime students from TAFE Gippsland.
Then, the Governor visited Lake Tyers Aboriginal Trust, where met with Brandon Hood, Trust Executive Officer, before being welcomed with a smoking ceremony.
Following this, the Governor received a briefing on the history and current operations of the Trust, before being escorted on a tour of significant locations at the site.
In the evening, the Governor attended a Civic Reception hosted by East Gippsland Shire Council, where she gave a speech to mark the occasion.
In the afternoon at Government House, participants from the Tennis Australia Women Leaders in Tennis Program visited for the Tennis Program.
Wednesday, 26 February 2025
While on a Regional Visit to Wellington Shire Council, the Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, as Honorary Air Commodore of the No 21 (City of Melbourne) Squadron, visited the Royal Australian Air Force Base East Sale, where she met with Wing Commander Peter Ferris, Commanding Officer No. 30 Squadron, Royal Australian Airforce.
Following this, the Governor toured the Pilot Training System Facility and School of Air Traffic Control, during which she observed simulator demonstrations.
Then, the Governor visited Australian Sustainable Hardwoods, where she met with Vince Hurley, Managing Director, before receiving an operational briefing and touring the timber manufacturing and processing plants.
In the afternoon, the Governor visited Wulgunggo Nglalu Learning Place, where she met with Shaun Braybrook ACM, General Manager, before observing a traditional dance showcase and meeting with participants in the initiative.
Concluding a Regional Visit to Wellington Shire Council, the Governor attended the Southerly Ten Project Office, where she met with Paul Johnson, Senior Manager Regional Engagement, before receiving a briefing on the Star of the South offshore wind project.
Tuesday, 25 February 2025
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, provided Royal Assent before presiding at a meeting of the Executive Council.
Then, the Governor commenced a Regional Visit of Wellington Shire Council, where she met with Councillor Scott Rossetti, Mayor, and David Morcom, CEO, Wellington Shire Council, before receiving a briefing from the Mayor, CEO, Councillors and Wellington Shire Council staff.
Following this, the Governor visited Hussey & Co, where she met with Warrick Purdon, General Manager Farm Operations, Andrew Laughlin, General Manager Group Operations, and Brendan Flanagan, Commercial Operations Manager, before receiving a briefing and being escorted on a tour to view the paddock operations and harvesting.
Then, the Governor visited Hillside Dairies, where she met with Alister Clyne, Owner, before receiving a briefing on the improvements made to operations as a result of the recent installation of robotic milking machines.
Friday, 21 February 2025
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, hosted a reception to launch the 2025 PayPal Melbourne Fashion, where she gave a speech to mark the occasion.
In the morning at Government House, members of Strathmore Probus Club visited for a guided tour of the State Apartments and Kitchen Garden.
Thursday, 20 February 2025
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, as Patron, received the call of Associate Professor Michael Ben-Meir, CEO, Royal Flying Doctor Service Victoria.
Following this, the Governor received the call of the Honourable Julian Hill MP, Assistant Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, Commonwealth Government.
In the afternoon, the Governor, as Honorary Air Commodore, received the call of Wing Commander Nikki Clements, Commanding Officer, No 21 Squadron.
In the afternoon at Government House, participants from VicTennis visited for the Tennis Program.
Wednesday, 19 February 2025
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, commenced a visit to Frankston City at Cash’s Awards and Promotion Solutions, where she met with Vincent Formosa, Managing Director, following a briefing the Governor toured the facility.
Continuing her visit to Frankston City, the Governor received a briefing on, and toured, Village 21 Moorumbina Mongurnallin, where she met with Sam Daley, Director Client Services South & Gippsland, Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency.
In the afternoon, the Governor met with Councillor Kristopher Bolam JP, Mayor, and Phil Cantillon, CEO, Frankston City Council, following the meeting the Governor toured the Council Chambers.
Concluding her visit to Frankston City, the Governor visited Peninsula Health’s Frankston Hospital where she met with Helen Cooper, Chief Executive, Peninsula Health, and other senior representatives, before touring the hospital redevelopment site and new Short Stay Unit.
Tuesday, 18 February 2025
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.
Following this, the Governor received the call of Mary Nega, CEO, and Ali Al Lawati, Treasurer, Youth Affairs Council Victoria.
In the afternoon, the Governor, as Patron, hosted an afternoon tea to celebrate the 170th anniversary of the St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria, where she gave a speech to mark the occasion.
Monday, 17 February 2025
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, hosted a lunch in honour of the visit to Melbourne of Congressman Trent Kelly, Chairman, Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, House Armed Services Committee, United States of America Congress, and members of his delegation.
In the morning at Government House, graduates from the Victorian Public Service visited for a guided tour of the State Apartments and Kitchen Garden.
In the afternoon, members of the public visited for a guided twilight tour of the gardens.
Friday, 14 February 2025
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, attended the Royal Australian Corps of Signals Parade and Commemorative Service at the Shrine of Remembrance, where she met with Lieutenant General Simon Stuart AO DSC, Chief of Army, Australian Army, Brigadier Deane Limmer CSM, Head of Corps, Royal Australian Corps of Signals and Colonel Catherine Carrigan, Deputy Chair, Shrine of Remembrance Trustees.
Then, the Governor received the Royal Salute, before inspecting the Divisions of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals and the Australian Army Band.
Following this, the Governor delivered an address to mark the occasion of the centenary of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals, before laying a wreath on behalf of the people of Victoria.
In the morning at Government House, members of the public visited for a guided tour of the gardens.
Thursday, 13 February 2025
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received the call of Her Majesty Queen Mother Tseyring Pem Wanghuck, Her Royal Highness Princess Chimi Yangzom Wangchuck, Her Royal Highness Princess Kesang Chodren Wangchuck and His Excellency Ambassador Sonam Tobgay of the Kingdom of Bhutan.
Following this, the Governor hosted a dinner in honour of the visit to Victoria of Her Royal Highness Princess Kesang Chodren Wangchuck as Royal Patron of the Gross National Happiness Centre Bhutan.
Wednesday, 12 February 2025
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, as Patron, received the call of Lucy O'Sullivan, President, and Melissa Goode, Deputy President, The Queen's Fund.
Then, the Governor received the call of The Right Honourable The Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alderman Alistair King.
Following this, the Governor hosted a lunch in honour of The Right Honourable The Lord Mayor of the City of London, before farewelling him following his stay at Government House.
In the evening, the Governor, as an Honorary Member, attended the Alexandra Club Summer Cocktail Party, where she met with, Lauraine Luckock, President and Sean Moroney, General Manager and Club Secretary, The Alexandra Club.
Tuesday, 11 February 2025
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, provided Royal Assent before presiding at a meeting of the Executive Council.
Following this, the Governor, as Patron, visited the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, where she met with Dr Sherene Devanesen AM, Board Chair, and Brendon Gardner, CEO, the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital.
Then, the Governor received a briefing on gene therapy breakthroughs and the latest advances in cochlear implants, before participating in a demonstration of surgical training equipment and meeting with volunteers.
In the afternoon, the Governor received the call of Cindy Penrose, CEO, Yoorrook Justice Commission.
In the evening, Jonathan Burke, Official Secretary to the Governor, hosted the Pathways to Politics Program Lecture.
Following the lecture, the Governor hosted a reception to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Pathways to Politics Program, where she gave a speech to mark the occasion.
Sunday, 9 February 2025
Saturday, 8 February 2025
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, as Patron, and Professor Glyn Davis AC, attended Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s Chinese New Year Concert at Hamer Hall, where they met with Dr David Li AM, Chair, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Board, and Angela Li.
Following the concert, the Governor and Professor Davis attended a post-event function, where the Governor gave a speech to mark the occasion.
Friday, 7 February 2025
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, as Patron-in-Chief, visited the Odyssey House Victoria Lower Plenty Therapeutic Community, where she met with the Honourable Jenny Macklin AC, Chair, and Dr Stefan Gruenert, CEO, Odyssey Victoria.
Following this, the Governor received a tour of the centre and met with staff and residents.
In the evening, the Governor, and Professor Glyn Davis AC, hosted a dinner in honour of the Most Reverend Dr Philip Freier, Anglican Archbishop of Melbourne, and Joy Freier OAM, in recognition of his retirement as Anglican Archbishop of Melbourne, and service to the Victorian community.
In the morning at Government House, members of the public visited for a guided tour of the State Apartments and Kitchen Garden.
Thursday, 6 February 2025
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, as Patron-in-Chief, received the call of Dr Joanna Flynn AM, President, and Terry Symonds, CEO, Berry Street.
In the afternoon, the Governor hosted an afternoon tea to celebrate Back to Back Theatre’s receipt of the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement in Theatre from the Venice Biennale, where she gave a speech to mark the occasion.
Wednesday, 5 February 2025
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received the call of Paul Bangay OAM, Director, Paul Bangay Design Studio.
In the evening, the Governor attended a farewell dinner for Peter Marshall AM, Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice-President, Monash University, where she met with Dr Megan Clark AC, Chancellor, and Professor Sharon Pickering, Vice-Chancellor and President, Monash University.
Tuesday, 4 February 2025
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.
In the afternoon, the Governor received the call of Rob Brown, CEO, and Rick Young, Victorian Operations Manager, Fruit 2 Work.
In the evening, the Governor hosted the Swearing-in of the Honourable Chief Justice Richard Niall as the 13th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria, where she gave an address to mark the occasion.
Following the ceremony, the Governor hosted a dinner in honour of the new Chief Justice.
Saturday, 1 February 2025
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, and Professor Glyn Davis AC, attended Victorian Opera’s Opening Night of ‘Follies’ at the Palais Theatre, where they met with Genevieve Overell AM, Chair, Victorian Opera.
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