Member for Ginninderra Mary Porter has presented special commendations to 14 sporting volunteers at a ceremony to recognise the outstanding contribution that volunteers make to sport.

"Our sporting volunteers have a tremendous impact on the delivery of sport and recreation activities...

A total of $269,000 in heritage grants has been handed out to 22 Canberra organisations and programs to protect the history of the region.

One recipient is local historian Alan Foskett whose grant will be used to research and produce a document on the history and settlement of the suburb...

Mary also hosted a reception in the Legislative Assembly for artists of the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Land in South Australia.

A diverse range of works was exhibited including textiles, fibre, ceramics as well as an exhibition of photographs taken by young indigenous people...

Mary Porter and former Victorian Premier Jeff Kennett, may not agree on many things. However, they are certainly of like mind when it comes to seeing depression as a major health issue.

Mr Kennett recently met with members of the Legislative Assembly and their staff in his capacity as...

More than a decade ago Mary Porter saw the need to establish a community-based organisation to provide training for those working in the human services area.

Traditionally, those employed in this field were women with little formal qualifications but having a tremendous amount of...

Long-time Holt residents Carlos and Jose Smitz recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary by renewing their wedding vows at a celebration with family and friends.

Carlos and Jose migrated from their native Belgium settling in Canberra June 1961. They were among the original Holt...