Luka

One of little James' favourite jobs to do; mowing the lawn with Dad.

Kangaroo Valley is full of creatives and many of our local events are centred around the arts. For some young people, growing up in such a creative town inspired them to explore their own artistic…

In 2015, sisters from Matamata, East Arnhem Land, Grace and Kitohnia Gurruwiwi, stayed with Mike and Cathy Gorman. The girls, who were 15 and 12 at the time, are Yolngu people and belong to the…

Year 6 Luka was itching to start high school. Entering a cohort of 200-and-something students, a huge jump from my Year 6 class of eighteen people, was really exciting. I was a shy kid but…

There’s a widespread, idealistic narrative that depicts raising a family in a small country town as the blueprint for a healthy existence; enjoying a slower, safer, more peaceful lifestyle nestled amongst picturesque, natural landscapes. People…

Mum and I were discussing my 17-year-old brother’s recent completion of high school when she said “It’s weird because he never brought any friends from high school over at all.” My parents’ place is a…