Daily Program

Monday, 20 January 2025

On Monday afternoon, at Government House, Her Excellency the Governor received Ms Abigail Parry, Director Building Projects; Ms Kate Atkins, Manager Project Management; Mrs Chydem Ayik, Senior Project Manager; and Mrs Aislinn Morris, Senior...

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Thursday, 16 January 2025

On Thursday morning, Her Excellency the Governor presided over a meeting of the Executive Council.

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Wednesday, 15 January 2025

On Wednesday afternoon, at Government House, Her Excellency the Governor presented a certificate to acknowledge the Year 12 schooling achievement of a young person under the Guardianship of the Chief Executive of the Department for Child Protection.

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Tuesday, 14 January 2025

On Tuesday morning, at Hindmarsh, Mr Bunten undertook voluntary work at Meals on Wheels.

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Saturday, 11 January 2025

On Saturday afternoon, at The Drive, Her Excellency the Governor and Mr Bunten attended the Adelaide International Pre-Match Luncheon, and, afterwards, accompanied by Ms Sophie Bunten, viewed the Adelaide International. The Governor is patron of...

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Friday, 10 January 2025

On Friday morning, at The Drive, Her Excellency the Governor and Mr Bunten, accompanied by Ms Sophie Bunten, attended the Adelaide International. The Governor is patron of Tennis SA.

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Tuesday, 7 January 2025

Her Excellency the Governor has appointed The Honourable Chief Justice Chris Kourakis to be Governor's Deputy from 12:00pm on Monday, 6 January 2025 until 11:59pm on Monday, 6 January 2025.

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Friday, 3 January 2025

Today, the grounds of Government House are open to members of the public as part of the “Lunch on the Lawns” program, including a garden tour conducted by The Friends of the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide, of which Her Excellency the Governor and Mr...

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Thursday, 2 January 2025

Tomorrow, Friday 3 January, the grounds of Government House will be open to the public as part of the “Lunch on the Lawns” program, including a garden tour conducted by The Friends of the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide, of which the Governor and Mr...

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Saturday, 28 December 2024

On Saturday morning, at the Old Gum Tree Reserve, Glenelg North, Her Excellency the Governor, accompanied by Mr Bunten, read the Proclamation of South Australia, addressed the gathering and presented the Governor’s Civic Awards at the 188th South...

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Friday, 27 December 2024

On Friday evening, at Adelaide Oval, Her Excellency the Governor, as patron of the South Australian Cricket Association, Mr Bunten, and family members, attended the Big Bash League (BBL) Cricket Game between the Adelaide Strikers and the Hobart...

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Tuesday, 24 December 2024

On Tuesday evening, at St Peter's Cathedral, Her Excellency the Governor, Mr Bunten, and family members, attended the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols.

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Sunday, 22 December 2024

On Sunday afternoon, Her Excellency the Governor attended a Christmas celebration hosted by Ms Natasha Stott Despoja AO and Ms Cordelia Stott Despoja.

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Friday, 20 December 2024

On Friday evening, at Adelaide Oval, Her Excellency the Governor, as patron of the South Australian Cricket Association, and Mr Bunten and Mr Matthew Bunten, attended the Big Bash League (BBL) Cricket Game between the Adelaide Strikers and the...

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Thursday, 19 December 2024

On Thursday morning, at Government House, Her Excellency the Governor participated in a virtual meeting with Ms Julie Singer Scanlan AO and The Honourable Tony Smith, Co-Chairs, Australian American Leadership Dialogue. In the evening, at the River...

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Wednesday, 18 December 2024

On Wednesday evening, Her Excellency the Governor and Mr Bunten visited The St Vincent de Paul Society SA’s Fred’s Van at Elizabeth, where they met with staff, volunteers and clients, and assisted with the Christmas dinner service.

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Tuesday, 17 December 2024

On Tuesday morning, at Government House, Her Excellency the Governor received The Honourable Peter Malinauskas MP, Premier of South Australia. Later, at the Red Cross - Lifeblood Adelaide Donor Centre, the Governor, who is patron of Australian Red...

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Monday, 16 December 2024

On Monday morning, at Government House, Her Excellency the Governor received Ms Katrina Lucas, Creative Producer; Ms Shalom Almond, Director, and Ms Lauren Drewery, Producer, Songs Inside. In the afternoon, the Governor received The Right Reverend...

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Saturday, 14 December 2024

On Saturday morning, in Collinswood, Her Excellency the Governor was interviewed by Ms Deb Tribe, ABC Adelaide. Later, at Rose Park, the Governor, accompanied by Mr Bunten, addressed the gathering and placed a wreath at the Burnside District...

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Friday, 13 December 2024

On Friday morning, at Government House, Her Excellency the Governor received The Honourable David Ridgway, Agent General for South Australia in London. Later, the Governor received The Honourable Patrick Conlon, Principal Administrator, District...

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Thursday, 12 December 2024

On Thursday morning, Her Excellency the Governor presided over a meeting of the Executive Council. Later, at Government House, the Governor received Ms Rachael Azzopardi and Mr Lee Cumberlidge, Co-Founders and Creative Directors, Illuminate...

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Wednesday, 11 December 2024

On Wednesday morning, at Government House, Her Excellency the Governor received Senator the Honourable Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs; His Excellency Mr Maris Sangiampongsa, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kingdom of Thailand; and Her...

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Tuesday, 10 December 2024

On Tuesday morning, at Government House, Her Excellency the Governor received Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston AK AFC (Ret’d). Later, the Governor received His Excellency Mr Maris Sangiampongsa, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of...

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Monday, 9 December 2024

On Monday afternoon, at Government House, Her Excellency the Governor received Mr Tokuro Furuya, Consul-General of Japan in Melbourne; Mr Adam Wynn, Honorary Consul-General of Japan in South Australia; and Ms Laura Hughes, Research Analyst,...

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Saturday, 7 December 2024

On Saturday morning, in the grounds of Government House, Her Excellency the Governor, as patron of Legacy Club of South Australia and Broken Hill, accompanied by Mr Bunten, addressed the guests at the Legacy Youth Christmas Party. Also, in the...

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Friday, 6 December 2024

On Friday morning, at Government House, Her Excellency the Governor received Mr Ben Bruce, Chief Executive, Department for Environment and Water. Afterwards, at Adelaide Oval, the Governor and Mr Bunten attended the NRMA Insurance Men’s Day Night...

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Thursday, 5 December 2024

On Thursday morning, Her Excellency the Governor presided over a meeting of the Executive Council. Afterwards, at Henley Beach, the Governor visited Fulham North Primary School, where she addressed and took questions from the students. Later, at...

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Wednesday, 4 December 2024

On Wednesday morning, at Government House, Her Excellency the Governor received The Honourable Terry Stephens MLC, President of the Legislative Council, and, after that, The Honourable Leon Bignell MP, Speaker of the House of Assembly. Later, the...

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Tuesday, 3 December 2024

On Tuesday morning, at Government House, Her Excellency the Governor, as patron of the Leaders Institute of South Australia, received Ms Cathie Brown, Chief Executive Officer, followed by a breakfast. In the afternoon the Governor received Ms...

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Monday, 2 December 2024

On Monday morning, at Lonsdale, Her Excellency the Governor and Mr Bunten visited REDARC Electronics, where they toured the facility and were briefed on operations, as part of a series of visits to iconic South Australian businesses. In the...

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Sunday, 1 December 2024

On Sunday afternoon, at McLaren Flat, the Governor and Mr Bunten attended a luncheon hosted by Mr Angelo Kotses, Managing Director, Bickford’s Australia.

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Saturday, 30 November 2024

On Saturday evening, at Adelaide Oval, Her Excellency the Governor and Mr Bunten attended the Triple 0 Charity Ball.

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