5 August 2026

In the afternoon, His Honour the Honourable David Connolly, Administrator of the Northern Territory, and Ms Sue Brosnan OLY hosted a lunch reception for Artback NT at Government House.

Following this, His Honour, as Patron received Ms Carol Need, Chair, Darwin Turf Club, and Mr Chris Chaffe, Chief Executive Officer, Darwin Turf Club, for a courtesy call at Government House.

In the evening, His Honour as Patron of Surf Life Saving Northern Territory, and Ms Brosnan hosted a reception for Surf Life Saving Northern Territory to present the 2025 and 2026 Administrator's Medal for Outstanding Service to Surf Life Saving in the Northern Territory at Government House.