The 10th Heron Island Conference on Reactive Intermediates and Unusual Molecules (Heron10) was an outstanding success. Sixty-five delegates from all over the world presented top notch research ranging from experimental physical–organic to synthetic–organic and computational chemistry. Discussion was vibrant, and the unique environment made for a most enjoyable and memorable event. Most of the delegates want to come back for Heron11! This collection in Aust. J. Chem. contains a selection of papers by delegates from the conference.

Guest Editor
Curt Wentrup (The University of Queensland)