The Islander
Saturday, 25 June
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Independence sailing ship takes shape at American River
Rebuild Independence Group volunteers Julian Street, Des Lanthois and Tony Klieve on top of the almost complete hull of the Independence sailing ship at American River, Kangaroo Island. Picture: Stan Gorton
Stan Gorton
SA Ambulance Service volunteers needed on KI
SA Ambulance Service ambulance volunteer Heidi Grieg is one of the dedicated volunteer paramedics on Kangaroo Island. Picture supplied
First Nations cultural burning workshop on Kangaroo Island
Victor Steffensen pictured on Kabi Kabi Country. Picture: Jennifer Oliphant
KI residents invited to apply for Outer Areas Registration Concession
Stan Gorton
Mike Smith from KI Freight Services talks to deputy premier Susan Close and local member Leon Bignell at his depot back in May after the election. Picture: Stan Gorton
Review
Baz Lurhmann's Elvis is an exhilarating and brilliant homage
Jane Freebury
Austin Butler electrifies as Elvis. Picture: Universal
Resident information page on SeaLink's new website
SeaLink's brand-new website, offers a much-improved online customer experience. Picture supplied
Second shot at life, or pure science fiction? Either way, it's on our doorstep
Tracey Ferrier
Parkrun walk your way to good health on KI
Kangaroo Island Parkrun volunteers Sue and Deb with Parkrun participant Jennifer (centre). Picture: John Saville
Ukulele tunes at June meeting of KI Probus
Ukulele group "The Rouges" performed and sang a variety of sing-along and toe tapping tunes. Picture: Jaffrey Drinkwater
Scamwatch: Job seekers targeted in scam doing the rounds
SCAM: The ATO will never send you an email or SMS with a link to log in to online services.
Jacky Winter excited to play home for Guitar Festival concert
Stan Gorton
Jacky Winter are a three-piece band based on Karta - or Kangaroo Island - Tristan Simon on base, Josh Mulvaney on drums and the song-writing force of Leo Creighton. Picture supplied
Women leaders needed to tackle gender imbalance in South Australia
Greg Mayfield
MAYOR: Port Pirie Regional Council has a male mayor, Cr Leon Stephens, and colleague Cr Kendall Jackson thinks he is doing a good job.
What's on
You're invited to launch of KI Seed Production Garden
Collecting seeds from threatened plants on Kangaroo Island. Picture supplied
Meet the Locals
Bruno recognised for KI Cancer Support Group volunteering
Stan Gorton
Bruno Beltrame is thanked by Jackie Kelly from the Kangaroo Island Cancer Support Group at the 2022 Biggest Morning Tea at the Kingscote Bowls Club. Picture supplied
Vic Labor govt locks in cabinet, deputy
Callum Godde • 51m ago
Victoria's Labor caucus has unanimously backed Jacinta Allan as Premier Daniel Andrews' deputy.
Warning as vaccine, mask rules ease
Mibenge Nsenduluka and Finbar O'Mallon • 1hr ago
Victoria has scrapped select COVID-19 vaccine and mask mandates.

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Photos
Independence sailing ship takes shape at American River
Stan Gorton
Rebuild Independence Group volunteers Julian Street, Des Lanthois and Tony Klieve on top of the almost complete hull of the Independence sailing ship at American River, Kangaroo Island. Picture: Stan Gorton
SA Ambulance Service volunteers needed on KI
SA Ambulance Service ambulance volunteer Heidi Grieg is one of the dedicated volunteer paramedics on Kangaroo Island. Picture supplied
First Nations cultural burning workshop on Kangaroo Island
Victor Steffensen pictured on Kabi Kabi Country. Picture: Jennifer Oliphant
KI residents invited to apply for Outer Areas Registration Concession
Stan Gorton
Mike Smith from KI Freight Services talks to deputy premier Susan Close and local member Leon Bignell at his depot back in May after the election. Picture: Stan Gorton
Resident information page on SeaLink's new website
SeaLink's brand-new website, offers a much-improved online customer experience. Picture supplied

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