The Islander
Thursday, 11 August
Environment
Agriculture Kangaroo Island finalist in 2022 Landcare Farming Award
Agriculture Kangaroo Island chairman Jamie Heinrich on his farm near Parndana. Picture supplied
Stan Gorton
Meet the Locals
Taj to host KI Hunt Club Masters Dinner at Emu Ridge Eucalyptus
Kangaroo Island Hunt Club master Taj Rongo riding Mr O'delicious or "Odel" at the 2021 State Hunt hosted by the Murray Bridge Hunt Club. Picture supplied
Stan Gorton
Health
COVID vaccination team on KI nominated for excellence award
Stan Gorton
The Kangaroo Island PCR testing station has moved around different locations including at the old Island Motel site on Telegraph Road in Kingscote. Picture: Stan Gorton
Watch
KI Nest Box Project providing animal homes after bushfires
Peter Hammond explains the project for a Landcare video about the high commendation-winning project of the federal government's Partnerships for Landcare Awards. Watch the video on The Islander website. Picture: MB Stonor
Toll trolls scamming hundreds of unsuspecting Australians
Nadine Morton
COVID vaccination clinics returning to KI this week
Stan Gorton
SA Health COVID-19 vaccination clinic has been set up at the Kingscote Town Hall on Kangaroo Island and opens Monday, July 25, 2022. The van is pictured at the hall last Friday. Picture: Stan Gorton
Free lessons on using your digital device: KI Council
The Kangaroo Island customer service and library team with mayor Michael Pengilly. Picture supplied
RIP Ron Hams - devoted, loving family man that served his community
Stan Gorton
Ron Hams and his beloved wife Yvonne were inseparable, celebrating their 62nd wedding anniversay just before his passing. Picture supplied
Vietnam Veterans Day coming up on KI on August 18
KI RSL members laid wreaths at Kingscote War Memorial on Vietnam Veterans Day in 2020. Picture supplied
Stan Gorton
American River Structure Plan information sessions offer window to future
The American River Structure Plan currently being developed will identify the likely drivers of change to shape the township into the future. Picture: Stan Gorton
'Old Old' and new at Prince Alfred Old Collegians assembly
Year 12 student and school prefect, Aiden Bolwell catches up with Paul Houston at the "old old boys assembly" at Prince Alfred College in Adelaide. Picture: David Cornish
New boats, port infrastructure on way for SeaLink KI ferry service
Stan Gorton
SeaLink plans an estimated $50 million in new larger drive-through ferries delivering a faster service and upgraded infrastructure. Picture supplied
Photos
CareFlight offers realistic trauma training on KI
SES and CFS volunteers and Department of Environment and Water employees practice motor vehicle extrication techniques during the training. Picture: Eileen Verde, CareFlight
Stan Gorton
Island bowlers hold pizza night for Nic's Dementia mission
Stan Gorton
Nicholas Tremaine cycled from Perth to Sydney to raise money for Dementia Australia. Bowlers will raise more funds for the cause this Saturday. Picture supplied
Green remembered as incredible NRL player
Melissa Woods
Paul Green is being remembered as an incredible NRL competitor who never took a backward step. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
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From FOMO to NOMOPHOBIA: Why can't we ignore the call?
Nadine Morton
CONNECTED: Is there such a thing as too much connectivity, experts ask. Picture: File

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Stories from The Islander
Environment
Agriculture Kangaroo Island finalist in 2022 Landcare Farming Award
Stan Gorton
Agriculture Kangaroo Island chairman Jamie Heinrich on his farm near Parndana. Picture supplied
Meet the Locals
Taj to host KI Hunt Club Masters Dinner at Emu Ridge Eucalyptus
Stan Gorton
Kangaroo Island Hunt Club master Taj Rongo riding Mr O'delicious or "Odel" at the 2021 State Hunt hosted by the Murray Bridge Hunt Club. Picture supplied
Health
COVID vaccination team on KI nominated for excellence award
Stan Gorton
The Kangaroo Island PCR testing station has moved around different locations including at the old Island Motel site on Telegraph Road in Kingscote. Picture: Stan Gorton
Watch
KI Nest Box Project providing animal homes after bushfires
Peter Hammond explains the project for a Landcare video about the high commendation-winning project of the federal government's Partnerships for Landcare Awards. Watch the video on The Islander website. Picture: MB Stonor
COVID vaccination clinics returning to KI this week
Stan Gorton
SA Health COVID-19 vaccination clinic has been set up at the Kingscote Town Hall on Kangaroo Island and opens Monday, July 25, 2022. The van is pictured at the hall last Friday. Picture: Stan Gorton

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Peter Dutton responds to dagwood dog photos
Leader of the Opposition Peter Dutton enjoys a dagwood dog at the Ekka show on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. Photos: AAP.
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No bull - Brum's Games were just bostin'
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Gold and silver for Australia in javelin
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Michelle Jenneke has produced another fast time in the women's 100m hurdles final in Birmingham. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
Photos
Semi finals all set - KIFL Round 14
Trae Lovering, with the ball, stepped up to play A Grade for Dudley United on Saturdaty. Picture by Maggie's Photography
Stan Gorton
Photos
Kangaroo Island netball Round 14
Stan Gorton
Tight defence Kelesha Rawiti-Edwards at Penneshaw. Photo by Maggie's Photography
Photos
'Faces at the Footy' - social photos from KI football
Stan Gorton
Mary Anderson, Kate Linnett, Jody Florance and Mieta Macauley watching the football at Penneshaw. Picture by Maggie's Photography
Efficient Magpies setting hot pace
Howard Kotton
HOT PIES: Nick Daicos is having a stellar debut season adding to Collingwood's on-field success which could see the Mapgies as a premiership contender. Picture: Getty Images
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The good, bad, ugly sides of social media
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Why Teneille took the treechange leap - and she's part of a growing trend
Nadine Morton
COUNTRY MOVE: Teneille Rennick and her children Elsie, 2, and Harrison, 5, are among the tree changers who moved to Orange. Picture: Jude Keogh
PropertyReal Estate View
House of the Week: Western River Homestead
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Hemmes expands Narooma hospitality venture with purchase of historic Lynch's pub
Ben Smyth
Merivale CEO Justin Hemmes has increased his investment in Narooma with the purchase of Lynch's Hotel. Photo: Supplied
Giddy up: Tasmanian property with rich racing history on the market
Nick Clark
What's On
Parkrun walk your way to good health on KI
Kangaroo Island Parkrun volunteers Sue and Deb with Parkrun participant Jennifer (centre). Picture: John Saville
'Sensorium' the next Tasting Australia event on KI
Stan Gorton
Dine in the historic sugar-gum hut at Middle River, lit with flickering candle light. Picture supplied
Meet the Locals
Taj to host KI Hunt Club Masters Dinner at Emu Ridge Eucalyptus
Stan Gorton
Kangaroo Island Hunt Club master Taj Rongo riding Mr O'delicious or "Odel" at the 2021 State Hunt hosted by the Murray Bridge Hunt Club. Picture supplied
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B. R. Doherty
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Kyle Sandilands welcomes his first child, Otto
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Comment
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Trapped on an island - it's not so bad
The Kangaroo Island SeaLink ferry Sealion 2000 in drydock at the Australian Naval Infrastructure shipyard at Port Adelaide. Picture: Dion Whittle, SeaLink marine maintenance manager
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