Governor of New South Wales, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley and her husband Mr Dennis Wilson are coming to western plains communities between Wednesday 18 June to Saturday 21 June 2025.

They'll be visiting Narromine, Trangie, Warren, Coonamble, Warrumbungle, Coonabarabran and Tooraweenah on their tour to hear feedback from community members, celebrate local achievements and recognise volunteers who do important work in their communities.

First on the list is Narromine, where the local council will host a morning tea for the Governor and Mr Wilson, and they will have the opportunity to meet with Council representatives.

Mayor of Narromine Council Ewen Jones said it was a privilege to be able to welcome her to town.

"It's probably a once in a lifetime thing for us. As Mayor on a two-year term, it could be the first and last time I get to welcome her.

"I'm certainly looking forward to the occasion."

Narromine Shire Mayor Ewen Jones. Image: Narromine Shire Council.

Following morning tea with the council, the Governor and Mr Wilson will visit Narromine High School, where they'll meet with school students, teachers and youth workers.

Afterward, they'll meet with members of the Trangie Local Aboriginal Land Council at the Wungunja Cultural Centre.

The tour will continue to Warren, where they'll see the farming operations at Australian Food and Fibre, as well as visiting the Warren Museum and Art Gallery, and meeting with the mayor, staff and local councillors.

"We're very pleased to have a visit," said Warren Shire General Manager, Gary Woodman.

While presented with the opportunity to meet with the Governor, the council will discuss the some of challenges they experience in a regional area.

"Warren shire has challenges with obtaining workforce, challenges funding our assets, particularly roads, telecommunications problems, housing issues, and challenges with the management of Macquarie River and Creek System," explained Mr Woodman.

Warren Shire Council General Manager Gary Woodman. Image: Warren Shire Council.

Also on the agenda will be a celebration "Women of Warren", in recognition of 29 women in the Warren Shire who have dedicated endless hours to volunteer efforts within the community.

In Coonamble, the Governor and Mr Wilson will attend two exhibitions at Outback Arts, followed by a chance to meet the Shire’s youth leaders, a morning tea and a Civic Reception in the evening to which representatives from key groups and organisations have been invited.

After Coonamble, the Governor and Mr Wilson visit the Warrumbungle National Park Environment Education Centre and go on a Tara Caves Cultural Walking Tour.

This will be followed by a visit to Australian Premier Genetics, the Castlereagh RFS Control Centre, and Siding Springs Observatory in Coonabarabran, then a walk and talk with locals during the Sky River Path parkrun.

Finally, the last stop in the tour will be Emu Logic Emu Farm in Tooraweenah.

She'll be given a tour of the farm, followed by an informal morning tea with Warrumbungle Landcare and Rural Fire Service members.

"We're never had a dignitary visit before so it's all new for us," says Penny from Emu Logic Emu Farms.

"When she comes to visit, we'll give her a tour of our farm, she'll meet our emus and maybe feed them, and meet our locals."

The trip is pre-planned as part of the Governor's commitment to cover all areas in NSW across her term of office.

She has a total of six trips planned this year to different parts of New South Wales, with additional visits to regional communities affected by natural disasters.

"Dennis and I are looking forward to meeting people, support agencies, cultural organisations and primary producers who contribute to this region, known for its strong communities, natural resources, rich history and ambitions for the future," said Governor Beazley.

Governor Beazley previously visited Dubbo, Cobar, and Nyngan in 2019.