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Federal Member for Mayo welcomes proposed federal electoral redistribution

Federal Member for Mayo Rebekha Sharkie MP has welcomed the release of the proposed federal electoral redistribution by the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC), while...

Tessa Bremner keeps going with National Breast Cancer Squat Challenge

The National Breast Cancer Squat Challenge officially ended at the end of March, but Kangaroo Island resident and former theatre performer Tessa Bremner OAM...

Fire crews run 200m of hose to Second Valley ‘strange’ seaweed fire

Volunteer firefighters ran more than 200 metres of hose from the Second Valley beach car park, around the southern cliffs, to a fire burning...

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Sport

KI emerging talents in SANFL: Billy Brind and Jed Westbrook face off

On Good Friday two Kangaroo Island boys Jed Westbrook and Billy Brind, went head-to-head playing for the SANFL’s AAMI Talent League U16 boys Round...

Grand final photos: Wisanger vs Western Districts played at the MCG

Ezra Foster bowling to Jack Hinton in the Kangaroo Island Cricket Association senior grand final between Wisanger and Western Districts played at MacGilvray last...

Junior basketball grand final action: PHOTOS

The Queenie Blues’ Ranger Bruce shooting in the U12 Mixed grand final last month. All photos by Leasha Sanigar. Parndana's Xavier Westbrook defending Queenie Blues’...

Senior basketball grand final action: PHOTOS

Eagles’ Shontae Jones and Wisanger’s Pippa Bott going for the ball in the B Women grand final. All photos by Leasha Sanigar. Sweathogs’ Kristy Turner...

Sierra helps Contax win Junior 3 Summer Netball Grand Final

Congratulations to Parndana Netball Club’s Sierra Mills on winning her Junior 3 Summer Netball Grand Final in her first year at the Contax Netball...

Busy year for KI’s Bella Walden

Kangaroo Island’s Bella Walden has helped the West Adelaide Football Club U18 Girls side to a victory in their inaugural game. West Adelaide 5.2 (32)...

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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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Penneshaw IGA celebrates ‘Store of Year’ award with night out at pub

The Penneshaw IGA supermarket celebrated its “Store of the Year” awards at the Penneshaw Hotel on March 19. Attending alongside owners Mark and Sue McLeay...

Neville from McLaren Vale has his automotive dream come to reality

McLaren Vale resident 80-year-old Neville James qualified as a Motor Technician (NJI Certified UK) in the late 1960’s after completing six years of study....

KICE students take action to protect KI’s little penguins

Sunny days and blue skies set the scene at Emu Bay on Wednesday, March 18, as Kangaroo Island students took action to protect the...

Call for public transport fair go for regional communities: Sharkie

Federal Member for Mayo, Rebekha Sharkie MP is calling for fairer public transport pricing for regional communities, as the fuel crisis places increasing pressure...

It’s time for that flu jab on Kangaroo Island

The Kangaroo Island Medical Clinic has organised a flu vaccination clinic on Kangaroo Island this April. The drive-through flu vaccination clinics will be held at...

Fuel-related pressures on farmers are intensifying: Rural Aid

Australia’s leading rural farming charity has warned pressures on Australian farmers are intensifying, with rising fuel, fertiliser and freight costs continuing to escalate as...

EV drivers dodge soaring petrol prices this Easter long weekend

Australia’s peak body for novated leasing said drivers who bought an EV with the help of the Electric Car Discount are set to hit...

Independent member Lou Nicholson ready to rumble in seat of Finniss

New Member for Finniss Lou Nicholson has been named victorious for the seat on the morning of Thursday, April 2, at the Port Elliot...

House at Goolwa destroyed by ‘suspicious’ fire

A Goolwa South house has been destroyed after fire tore through it in the early hours of Wednesday, April 1. Fire crews and supporting...

National Parks pleased with 500-hectare hazard reduction burn at MacGillivray

SA National Parks and Wildlife Service is pleased with a large hazard reduction burn that took place in the MacGillivray area on the southern...