2023

In the afternoon, His Honour Professor the Honourable Hugh Heggie PSM, Administrator of the Northern Territory, as Patron, and Ms Ruth Jones attended the Great Northern Darwin Cup Carnival Day, at the Darwin Turf Club.

In the afternoon, His Honour Professor the Honourable Hugh Heggie PSM, Administrator of the Northern Territory, as Patron, and Ms Ruth Jones presented the Administrator's Cup at the bet365 Palmerston Sprint Day, at the Darwin Turf Club.

In the morning, His Honour Professor the Honourable Hugh Heggie PSM, Administrator of the Northern Territory and Ms Ruth Jones attended a briefing of the Ranger Uranium Mine before returning to Darwin.

In the morning, His Honour Professor the Honourable Hugh Heggie PSM, Administrator of the Northern Territory and Ms Ruth Jones attended a visit to Jabiru Area School. Subsequently, His Honour and Ms Jones travelled to the community of Gunbalanya, where they attended numerous tours, including Demed Aboriginal Corporation, meeting with students from Gunbalanya School, and viewed the new construction of the Gunbalanya Medical Centre. In the afternoon, His Honour and Ms Jones attended a guided tour of Ubirr to view the Rock Art with Mr Alfred Nayingal, Traditional Owner and Parks Australia.

His Honour Professor the Honourable Hugh Heggie PSM, Administrator of the Northern Territory and Ms Ruth Jones undertook official travel to Jabiru and Gunbalanya for a residency in Arnhem Land.

In the morning, His Honour Professor the Honourable Hugh Heggie PSM, Administrator of the Northern Territory, as Patron and Ms Ruth Jones received Mr Aaron Chia, Chief Executive Officer and Mrs Lindy Williams, Senior Occupational Therapist, Guide Dogs SA/NT. In the evening, His Honour, as Patron and Ms Jones hosted a reception for Surf Life Saving Northern Territory, to present the 2023 Administrator's Medal for Outstanding Service to Surf Life Saving in the Northern Territory.

In the morning, His Honour Professor the Honourable Hugh Heggie PSM, Administrator of the Northern Territory, as Patron, attended the launch of mirragma gunugurr-wa (bamboo raft) hosted by the City of Darwin, at Bicentennial Park. In the afternoon, His Honour, as Patron, received Mrs Janette Jewell, Chair, Mrs Sue Shearer, Chief Executive Officer and Mr Steve Thomas, Home Maintenance Volunteer, Council on the Ageing (NT) for a Courtesy Call. Subsequently, His Honour, as Patron, received Mr Adam Traugott President and Mrs Samantha Fox Chief Executive Officer, Surf Life Saving Northern Territory (Inc.) for a Courtesy Call.

In the afternoon, His Honour Professor the Honourable Hugh Heggie PSM, Administrator of the Northern Territory, as Patron, attended the 2023 Cricket Charles Darwin University Top End Series, at the Gardens Oval.

In the morning, His Honour Professor the Honourable Hugh Heggie PSM, Administrator of the Northern Territory, as Patron and Ms Ruth Jones judged the Celebrity Baking Competition, at the Royal Darwin Show. Afterwards, His Honour, as Patron of the Royal Agricultural Society of the Northern Territory, accompanied by Ms Jones Officially opened the 72nd Royal Darwin Show.

In the morning, His Honour Professor the Honourable Hugh Heggie PSM, Administrator of the Northern Territory presided at a meeting of the Executive Council, at Government House. In the evening, His Honour Professor the Honourable Hugh Heggie PSM, Administrator of the Northern Territory and Ms Ruth Jones attended the National Association of Women in Construction Northern Territory Awards For Excellence dinner, at Mindil Beach Casino.