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Free carbon farming webinar: Boost productivity, cut emissions

Sheep and cattle producers across South Australia are invited to a free, practical webinar that explores how the latest research can be applied on-farm...

SeaLink’s next-generation KI ferry Wanggami arrives in Australia

SeaLink South Australia has marked an important milestone in the delivery of the new Kangaroo Island Ferry Service, with Wanggami, the first of two...

Irish themed dinner at Millie Mae’s for Tasting Australia

Millie Mae’s Pantry in Penneshaw is going to be part of this year’s Tasting Australia’s event with an Irish themed dinner. “Dinnéar” will feature...

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Sport

Junior basketball grand final winners: PHOTOS

Here are the photos of the Kangaroo Island Basketball Association junior winners from this year's grand final: U12 Grand Final Best on Court Harry...

Junior cricket grand final action: PHOTOS

Here are the photos by Leasha Sanigar from the Kangaroo Island Cricket Association junior grand final - and here is the report again: Hog...

Junior basketball winning teams: PHOTOS

U12 Boys winners Parndana - (back) Coach T White, D Dunstan, H Kelly, B Fogden, X Westbrook, E Rodda, asst coach L Rewiti; (front)...

Sailing report: Mark, Herby and Flying Feline clear winners

The sailing conditions were great on Saturday with light winds promising to freshen during the day. The rescue boat crew were on standby, which...

All the winners of this year’s KI Cricket Association awards: PHOTOS

Senior Award Winners: Jack Lade Memorial Batting Aggregate – Liam Sampson 660 runs Jack Lade Memorial Bowling Aggregate – Tyson Fechner 23 wickets Howard Wheaton Memorial Batting...

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...

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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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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...

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...

Fleurieu businesses score national tourism awards

Fleurieu Peninsula businesses Spirit Australia Cruises and Old Coach Road Estate are celebrating national success after collecting medals at the 2025 Australian Tourism Awards...

New focus, more big plans at KI Caravan Park Kingscote

The new owners of the Kangaroo Island Caravan Park at Kingscote have accomplished much in just 18 months. And Ros and Steve Brennan have even...

Rural Aid releases survey on how Australian farmers are navigating mental health

Australia’s leading farmer support charity has released a survey offering a candid snapshot of how Australian farmers are navigating mental health, uncertainty and the...

Man fined over Normanville three-car crash

A man from the Riverland has been fined for failing to give way after a three-car crash at Normanville on Saturday, March 14. Emergency services...

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...