Mary recently opened a new trail at Stromlo Forest Park in memory of the late James ‘Willo’ Williamson.

The new trail, which is 1.5 km long, starts at Wombat Junction and links to the western mountain bike trails near Slick Rock.

“James Williamson, or Willo, as he was more...

Last month Mary opened an expanded and revamped community care centre at the Canberra Christian Life Centre (CCLC) in Charnwood, which coincided with the Anti -Poverty Week in the ACT.

“I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the
Canberra Christian Life Centre for...

Mary recently joined a weekday working party of Fotpins (The Friends of the Pinnacle) to hoe weeds at the Pinnacle Nature Reserve. Mary joined Bob Hodgson, Vaughn Cox and Vaughn’s daughters, Chelsea and Laura, to weed (technically called grubbing!) pest species that have been targeted by the...

Recently, Mary attended the first open day of the High Resolution Plant Phenomics Centre at the CSIRO Plant Industry in their Black Mountain Laboratories.

“Today’s event is very exciting and further proof that the ACT is a powerhouse of scientific innovation, recognised worldwide for...

Mary recently attended the Launch of the Belconnen Festival at the Belconnen Theatre.

“This year’s festival had much on offer for young and old; from learning about how to live more sustainably to just a chance to have pure fun!” Mary said.

The Festival coincided with the opening...

On March 9th Mary attended the launch of the 16th Canberra International Music Festival.

“The Canberra International Music Festival has become a highlight of Canberra’s arts calendar,” Mary said, “many of you will know of my commitment to participation and engagement in the arts. I...

Recently Mary joined with members of the Canberra Fisherman’s Club to release 30,000 Golden Perch fingerlings into Lake Ginninderra, part of the ACT Government’s Fish Stocking Plan, and a regular program of stocking local lakes to improve recreational fishing.

Mary commented at the time...