Tag: Governors General and State Governors
G-G gets appreciation of outback issues
Governor-General Quentin Bryce says learning about the history of the Darling River is helping her to put its current state into perspective.[MORE]
G-G begins Sunraysia visit
Governor-General Quentin Bryce begins a two-day visit to Sunraysia today.[MORE]
G-G up-beat about Murray-Darling future
Governor-General Quentin Bryce says she is optimistic about the future of the Murray-Darling Basin.[MORE]
G-G's visit 'invaluable' experience for Bourke
The Governor-General's two-day visit to Bourke has been described as "an invaluable" experience for the shire.[MORE]
Busy schedule for G-G's Broken Hill visit
Governor-General Quentin Bryce will arrive in Broken Hill this morning.[MORE]
Wild storms disrupt G-G's tour
Wild storms have disrupted Governor-General Quentin Bryce's visit to Bourke, in New South Wales' far west.[MORE]
Governor-General prepares for Broken Hill trip
Governor-General Quentin Bryce is arriving in Broken Hill tomorrow as part of her first official tour since being sworn in.[MORE]
Xenophon calls for G-G visit to Riverland
Senator Nick Xenophon says he cannot understand why the G-G has not included the Riverland as part of her Murray-Darling tour.[MORE]
New G-G set to start Murray tour
The new Governor-General, Quentin Bryce, begins her visit to the regions of the Murray-Darling Basin today.[MORE]
Narrandera school welcomes Governor
The Governor of New South Wales created quite a stir yesterday on a visit to her former school Narrandera Public School.[MORE]
G-G to visit Broken Hill during Murray-Darling tour
Governor-General Quentin Bryce will visit Broken Hill and the Menindee Lakes as part of a tour of the Murray-Darling Basin.[MORE]
G-G to head to Bourke
Governor-General Quentin Bryce will begin a tour of the Murray-Darling Basin in Bourke.[MORE]
New Tourism Minister sworn in
The final member of Tasmania's Cabinet has been sworn in, completing the Premier David Bartlett's reshuffle.[MORE]
Butler lands top university post
Former Tasmanian Governor Richard Butler has landed a job at the New York University. [MORE]
Rudd, Bligh welcome Bryce's 'Queensland touch'
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says there is no one more qualified to be Australia's new Governor-General than Quentin Bryce.[MORE]
Bryce sworn in as G-G
Quentin Bryce has been officially sworn in as Australia's first female Governor-General.[MORE]
Bryce breaks 107 years of tradition
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Quentin Bryce has broken 107 years of tradition, becoming Australia's first female governor-general.[MORE]
Bryce to be sworn in as G-G
Quentin Bryce will make history today as Australia's first female Governor-General. [MORE]
Tributes flow for outgoing G-G
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd paid tribute to the Governor-General Michael Jeffery during a farewell dinner at Parliament House last night.[MORE]
Sanderson hits back at Premier's criticism
The State Government's special adviser on indigenous affairs says the Premier Alan Carpenter should have been clearer about what was expected of him.[MORE]
Carpenter calls September poll
WA Premier Alan Carpenter has announced the state will go to the polls on September 6.[MORE]
Wensley begins first day as Qld Governor
Penny Wensley has begun her first official day of duties as Qld Governor.[MORE]
Wensley sworn in as Qld Governor
Penny Wensley has been sworn in as Queensland's 25th Governor at a ceremony in Brisbane.[MORE]
Bryce farewelled as Qld Governor
A ceremony has been held at Government House in Brisbane to farewell outgoing Qld Governor Quentin Bryce.[MORE]
Qld prepares to swear in new Governor
Queensland's new governor Penny Wensley will be sworn in at Government House in Brisbane today.[MORE]