During late September and early October Mary undertook a study tour in Europe where she visited several government officials and community based organisations.

As part of the tour Mary held constructive discussions with officials of the Big Noise music
program in Stirling, Scotland...

Recently Mary attended the opening performance of the Warehouse Circus, major production for 2011, a tasteful tribute to the traditional travelling circuses of yester-year, aptly named, “The Warehouse Family Circus”.

The youth circus is a not-for-profit organisation, with classes from a...

Mary recently joined members of the Elsey Street Community Fire Unit at their community display at the Hawker Shops.

The members of a local Community Fire Unit (CFU) were handing out information designed to assist Canberrans to stay safe during the bushfire season which is now with us....

Mary recently joined staff and clients of the Women’s Legal Centre, as well as members of the legal community, to celebrate the 15th birthday of the Women’s Legal Centre.

The event was held at the Women’s Legal Centre’s new premises, the restored Gungahleen Schoolhouse in Lyneham. As some...

Recently, Mary officially opened two new art exhibitions, ‘Potters Sisters’ and ‘Little by Little’, by three artists of the Strathnairn Arts Association.

“It’s always wonderful to see local artists display such high quality works,” Mary said, “I’m a big supporter of the
arts in all...

Mary recently joined Greening Australia in celebrating the planting of the 200,000th seedling planted in the Lower Cotter Catchment since the bushfires in 2003.

“I have had a long-term, personal commitment as a volunteer with Greening Australia in re-greening the ACT and I feel...

Recently, Mary welcomed motorbike riders from the third annual Cancer Council Adventure Ride to the ACT Legislative Assembly, as they passed through Canberra on their 10,000 kilometre around Australia fund raising ride.

“The ride seems to be growing every year,” Mary said. “Last year...