People

People, History

Childhood on a farm in England in the 1930s

At 96 years old, John Skidmore offers a remarkable window into a vanished world – his childhood on an English farm in the 1930s, where families lived without electricity, indoor plumbing or phones during the…
People, Community, Food

The convergence of ideas: Permaculture returns to its roots

In October 2025, Kangaroo Valley will transform into the epicentre of Australia’s permaculture movement as it hosts the Australian Permaculture Convergence. This gathering represents more than just another conference – it’s a homecoming for a…
People, Letters to the Editor

Opinion – My news is better than your news

The way we consume news has changed. And in regional Australia, that change hasn’t just reshaped the way we get our news – it’s erased it entirely. Once, we had local papers, local journalists and…
People, Community, Kangaroo Valley Primary School, Kids and Young People

Project Platypus

On Thursday 5 and Friday 6 December 2024, students from Kangaroo Valley, Cambewarra, Berry and Terara Public Schools attended a two-day camp, titled ‘Project Platypus’, based here in Kangaroo Valley. 
People, Kids and Young People, Poetry

More Children of the Valley Poems for your enjoyment

Just over 30 years ago, Julie Meddows, at the time a valley resident, compiled and edited a booklet titled ‘Children of the Valley, a collection of poems’. The booklet was published by the Kangaroo Valley…
People, Poetry

Abdul Abulbul Amir by Percy French

Please enjoy this poem kindly submitted by Gerry Garrett and if you’ve got something you think our readers will be interested in, please send it through to us at kvvoiceteam@gmail.com.
People, Kids and Young People

Pet of the Month

Companion Name: Penny Breed: Kelpie cross Terrier Age: 5 years