A Disappointing Sight at John Knight Memorial Park
When Justin Bush shared a troubling post, John Knight Memorial Park recently became the centre of attention in the Canberra Notice Board Group. He highlighted the issue of dumped shopping trolleys and called for greater respect for shared spaces.
In his post, Justin remarked:
“This is why we can’t have nice things… Please remember we all live here and share these spaces. It’s not on.”
The sentiment struck a chord with the community, with many expressing their disappointment in the comments:
- “How sad to see this. Disgraceful.”
- “Unfortunately, Canberra is becoming a rubbish dump. People just don’t seem to care anymore.”
- “What is wrong with people?”
The situation has sparked discussions about responsibility and community values. Some commenters suggested that better parenting and education about respecting shared spaces could help prevent such issues. Others advocated for more immediate solutions, such as surveillance and offender community service penalties.
Abandoned shopping trolleys are a significant issue in Australia, with estimates suggesting that up to one million trolleys are abandoned annually.
Image: Justin Bush
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