12 March 2010

Nobel Laureate Professor Elizabeth Blackburn was invested as a Companion in the General Division of the Order of Australia (AC) at Admiralty House in Sydney. more>

10 March 2010

The Governor-General has farewelled Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, President of the Republic of Indonesia, following his historic visit to Canberra. more>

9 March 2010

The Governor-General and Mr Bryce greeted the President of the Republic of Indonesia,His Excellency Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Madam Yudhoyono at Fairbairn Airbase, before a meeting at Government House. Dr Yudhoyono was then appointed an Honorary Companion in the General Division of the Order of Australia. more>

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Sunday 14 March 2010
Government House Open Day
Visit official Canberra residences of the Governor-General.
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Latest news from the Governor-General's Program

On Friday 12 March 2010, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC, as Chancellor of The Order of Australia, invested Professor Elizabeth Blackburn AC with the Companion of the Order of Australia.

On Thursday 11 March 2010, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC, as Patron of the Royal Over-Seas League, received the World Chairman, Sir Anthony Figgis KCVO CMG and Lady Figgis; and the Chairman for Australia and President of Victoria, Mr Jason Ronald OAM.
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Latest Media Release

Tuesday 9 March 2010
MEDIA ADVISORY
PRESIDENT OF INDONESIA RECEIVES AUSTRALIA’S HIGHEST CIVILIAN HONOUR
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Latest Speeches

Sunday 24 January 2010
Australian of the Year Finalists Gala Dinner
Great Hall, Parliament House, Canberra
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Thursday 21 January 2010
John Williamson: Recognising 40 Years
Powerhouse Hotel, Tamworth
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Wednesday 20 January 2010
A Civic Reception
Tamworth Regional Art Gallery
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Latest Feature

Monday 8 March 2010
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY ADDRESS
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