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Bishopscourt, the current residence of the Anglican Archbishop of Melbourne, was home to Sir George Ferguson Bowen, Governor of Victoria, and Lady Bowen, from 1874 until 1876.

The Pathways to Politics Program for Women is an initiative which aims to increase female participation in politics, and is hosted by the Melbourne School of Government.  Among assembled guests wer

The Governor and Mr Howard this afternoon met with His Excellency Mr Reuven Rivlin, President of the State of Israel, at Government House, before hosting a lunch for 200 business leaders and indust

The Governor and Mr Howard hosted a garden party to recognise and acknowledge the enormous contribution of the Royal Children’s Hospital to the Victorian community over the last 150 years. 

On Tuesday 28 January, the Governor and Mr Howard visited the Puckapunyal Military Area to meet with senior officers and troops of the 4th Brigade and the Royal Victoria Regiment (RVR).

On Thursday 9 January, the Governor visited the City of Whittlesea to see firsthand the impact of the Plenty Gorge Parklands bushfire on the local community.

After a generous influx of donations of goods, the most urgent need now is financial support.

His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales has recorded a message for all those affected by the bushfires in Australia. 
 

I have been deeply saddened to hear of the continued bushfires and their devastating impact across many parts of Australia.  

Like all Victorians I have been saddened by the unfolding horror facing so many parts of Victoria through the ravages of fire. 

Her Excellency, the Hon Linda Dessau AC, Governor of Victoria, will host an Investiture for 19 Victorian recipients of the 2019 Australian Bravery Decorations at a ceremony at Government House, Mel