24 January 2025

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

In the morning, His Honour and Ms Jones, attended a tour and briefing of the Nhulunbuy Police Station.

Subsequently, the Administrator and Ms Jones, attended a tour and briefing with Royal Life Saving Northern Territory and met with Ms Alice Doyle, recipient of 2024 Royal Life Saving Administrator’s Medal, at Nhulunbuy Pool.

During midday, the Vice Regal Couple, attended a luncheon with Nhulunbuy Corporation staff, at Nhulunbuy Corporation.

In the afternoon, His Honour and Ms Jones, attended a tour and briefing of the Gove District Hospital.

Afterwards, the Administrator and Ms Jones, attended a meeting with Gumatj Corporation Ltd and undertook a short tour of Gunyangara, at Gumatj Corporation Ltd.

Next, they attended a meeting with Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation, in Yirrkala.

In the evening, His Honour and Ms Jones hosted a community reception, at the Walkabout Lodge.