The Governor-General, Quentin Bryce, has begun a tour of Indigenous communities in far north Queensland. She's the patron of a foundation that encourages business, education and arts partnerships with mainstream groups. Her first stop was Lockhart River, on the Eastern side of the Cape, which is home to a community of nearly 700 people.
Watch: Governor-General visits Cape York communities
A small community in far North Queensland is keen to share its success in tackling economic and social issues. Napranum on Cape York has just played host to the Governor- General, Quentin Bryce. NITV journalist Brooke Boney is travelling with vice-regal party on its tour of the area.
Watch: Cape York Aboriginal community overcomes social issues
The Governor- General, Quentin Bryce, has been meeting black diggers during a tour of remote communities in far north Queensland. Defence forces there have one of the biggest regions in Australia to patrol as NITV's Brooke Boney explains.
Watch: Governor-General meets black diggers
Follow Brooke's journey:
Island hopping with the Governor General today in the Torres Strait. pic.twitter.com/4VvLsbYYER — Brooke Boney (@boneybrooke) July 30, 2013
