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Yumbah Aquaculture to close Kangaroo Island abalone farm

Yumbah Aquaculture will cease abalone farming on Kangaroo Island by mid-year. Yumbah chief executive officer, David Wood, said the KI closure was a necessary...

Jenni Mitton wins seat of Mawson, Mike Holden tops polls on KI

The seat of Mawson has been retained by Labor with retiring member Leon Bignell handing the reins over to his electorate staffer Jenni Mitton. Kangaroo...

‘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...

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Sport

Wisanger Seniors win KI cricket shield for 2025/2026

The A Grade Grand Final on Saturday was a tense affair between the two top finishing teams in Wisanger and Western Districts, it was...

Razorbacks, Panthers win KI cricket grand finals

Hog Bay Razorbacks and Wisanger Panthers have claimed the junior and senior Kangaroo Island Cricket Association premierships respectively on a perfect day for cricket...

American River gets its three-peat, winning 2025/2026 KI tennis grand final

Perfect conditions greeted the two grand finalists on Saturday at Stokes Bay, American River looking to make it three in a row, while Western...

Birchmore Bowling Club wins all three KI pennants

Congratulations to Birchmore Grey on its great win in Open Pennant Grand Final on Saturday, so that's three out of three for Birchmore in...

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...

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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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Please respect regional communities during elections

If your election “information” can’t reach a town, it can’t serve a democracy. The Electoral Commission’s main public information spend this election has been channelled...

Artwork by emerging Ngarrindjeri artist Aislin Aspel unveiled at Penneshaw ferry terminal

SeaLink South Australia on Friday unveiled a newly commissioned artwork at the Penneshaw Ferry Terminal on Kangaroo Island, created by emerging Ngarrindjeri artist Aislin...

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...