More party balloons, this time 20km East of Moreton Island close to the continental shelf! Those party balloons that are let loose don't just disappear into thin air!!! #anotherturtlesaved

Cleaned up cigarette and coffee paraphernalia around my local bus stop

A huge weekend. Massive clearing of long grass by hand with an old Cane Cutter blade. Then planted over 60 trees. The aim was to help our mate Jules stabilise the sloping land beneath his pool

Today I walked through McKinley Park and noticed something I hadn't really paid attention to before: trash cans. There seemed to be many of them throughout the park, especially in areas where people were walking, sitting, and picnicking. The park itself was very clean, which made me think about what helps keep a large public space that way. Trash cans placed around the park make it easier for people to throw things away instead of leaving them on the ground. It made me realize that keeping a park clean isn't only about picking up trash after it appears. It's also about making it easy for people to do the right thing in the first place. As I continued walking, I started noticing other things that help make the park enjoyable and cared for, including the large mature trees, open grassy areas, benches, and walking paths. The trash cans were just one small part of the park, but they reminded me that keeping public spaces clean is something everyone can contribute to. Sometimes, environmental responsibility can be as simple as putting your trash in the right place.

On 3 May at the Tri-District Rotary Conference at Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast, I selected a small fern (Gossamer Wattle) from the Greenbrand stall. This little fern was then nurtured carefully during its meandering trek back to Cairns in our vehicle from Burleigh Heads via Toowoomba, Hervey Bay, Yeppoon, Mackay and Townsville. My wife, Lorraine, then cared for it as it slowly grew in its pot while we waited for the ideal time to plant it. Finally, the day arrived! On 30 September, the Gossamer Wattle was planted in Riverlily Grove amongst other plants. Over time, it will bloom and blossom contributing to the myriad of colour of Riverlily Grove (a community green beautification project that has transformed a bare rockface). We will monitor its progress and update throughout the coming months.