03 April 2025

On Thursday, in the morning, Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM and Professor Graeme Nimmo RFD departed Government House for Official Travel to Townsville City Council, Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council and Burdekin Shire Council.

In the afternoon, at Townsville Stadium, Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM hosted an Investiture Ceremony for the following recipients of Australian Honours and Awards announced in the 2025 Australia Day Honours List Air Commodore Anthony Phillip Jones CSC; Mr Barry William Jansen OAM; Major Cameron Steven Dunne CSM; Captain Natasha Pauline Kirkham CSM; Mr Rohan Paul Conlon (Commendation for Distinguished Service).