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‘Matilda’ the mobile wildlife hospital to visit Kangaroo Island

Australia’s first mobile wildlife hospital is visiting Kangaroo Island as part of Wildlife Recovery Australia’s national tour. The mobile animal hospital named “Matilda” has...

Wowsers at the bowsers in the Fleurieu region

As petrol prices continue to soar above $2.30 a litre, the increase of diesel to around $2.70 is even more concerning, especially for farmers. Reliable...

‘Rollz’ reflects on one year of algal bloom

On February 15, 2025, Anthony Rowland was surfing at Waitpinga Beach when he started having coughing fits. When he returned to the car park, and...

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Sport

Preliminary final action for Kangaroo Island basketball: PHOTOS

Skye Baker chasing down the ball from Parndana’s Kelly Fogden in the Masters Women in the prelim finals on Wednesday, March 11 at...

Preliminary finals cricket action at Kingscote: PHOTOS

Here are our photos of the senior and junior preliminary finals of the Kangaroo Island Cricket Association played at Kingscote on Saturday. In the...

Senior KI basketball presentations for 2025/2026: PHOTOS

All photos by Leasha Sanigar and next week we will feature the junior presentation photos: Winners of A Women were Queenie - BACK Coach B...

Hog Bay, Saints into KI cricket grand finals

The Kangaroo Island Cricket Association preliminary finals at Kingscote on Saturday saw the Hog Bay juniors and Western District seniors progress to the grand...

Kangaroo Island pennant bowls results

Ladies Semi Final Pennant Result – played March 12 at BIRCHMORE Birchmore Grey 58 (3) def Kingscote Gold 43 (1) L Jamieson S de Rohan B...

Western Districts into KI tennis grand final

Western Districts are into the 2025/26 Kangaroo Island Tennis Association Grand Final, after defeating Stokes Bay in the preliminary final. Fresh off their...

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SA Government

The pain behind the loss

“THE harm creeps up on you — by the time you recognise it, it's already well and truly taken hold.” These are the words of...

See the signs, stop the harm

RECOGNISING the damage done early, and reaching out for support, are crucial to overcoming gambling harm for regional South Australians. Department of Human Services...

Strong support for regional communities

WHILE the challenges of gambling harm are continuing to evolve, a number of community services are providing support tailored to those living rurally. ...

Dining Cashback boosts business’ spirits

Coastal businesses are feeling the pinch during the algal bloom and the State Government is fully aware of the problems this marine event has...

Visitors, local supporting KI Oysters during ongoing algal bloom

DINING cashbacks and travel vouchers issued by the State and Federal governments’ Algal Bloom Summer Plan are making a difference for Kangaroo Island Oysters. The...

How to access business support through algal bloom

The State Government’s Department of State Development is providing a range of measures to support impacted businesses, and their owners and staff, through the...

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SA grain producers say panic buying could disrupt diesel supply needed for seeding

Nearly half of South Australian grain producers are concerned panic buying could disrupt diesel supply needed for seeding, according to a new Grain Producers...

Aldinga Beach man charged after fleeing single-vehicle crash

An Aldinga Beach man has been arrested after allegedly crashing a four-wheel-drive then fleeing the scene and hiding in a front yard of a...

Alert but not alarmed: Resident survey highlights shifting tourism views

Results from Kangaroo Island’s latest resident survey have highlighted emerging concerns about tourism, with several key indicators trending downward despite continued recognition of the...

SeaLink opens applications for 2026/27 CommunityLink Program

SeaLink South Australia invites Kangaroo Island community organisations to apply for support via the CommunityLink Program, with applications now open for 2026/27. SeaLink’s long-running...

Amber alert: AMA SA’s election scorecard points to ‘disappointing absence of details’

The Australian Medical Association in South Australia (AMA SA) has released its election scorecard, giving voters an overview of the major parties’ health...

KI Walking Club trip report: Willunga Basin Trail

Day 1: The latest Walking Club off-island adventure focussed on the recently completed Willunga Basin Trail, which comprises several sections totalling around 130km of...

KI 1-Dayer Black Dog riders and their bikes: PHOTOS

Here are some more photos from the annual Kangaroo Island Black Dog 1 Dayer charity ride, where there were about 80 riders and pillion...

‘Build a Ballot’ provides information on Mawson candidates this state election

There are seven candidates in Mawson in the 2026 state election and the ballot paper order is as follows: 1. GRAY, Lesley - LEGALISE...

Black Dog riders hear about one man’s bushfire mental health journey

This year’s Black Dog 1 Dayer charity ride was a chance to reflect on the ongoing impact of the bushfire disaster on the island’s...

More new Australian citizens for Kangaroo Island

The KI council hosted 16 citizenships this year already, with three more added in a ceremony on March 6. These included Trieneke Collins, originally from...