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Planned EV Taxes will slash uptake in suburbs, regions

New behavioural research shows working families in outer suburbs are the keenest to buy electric vehicles, but would be hardest hit if incentives were...

Dutton Motors drive day coming to KI

Dutton Motors is back on Kangaroo Island with another one of its popular drive days planned for Thursday, April 23 and the morning of...

Stop, think and protect as artificial intelligence makes scams more sophisticated

Australia's financial regulator, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has warned that artificial intelligence is making scams more sophisticated and harder to identify. ASIC's...

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Sport

Senior basketball grand final action: PHOTOS

Parndana’s Wade Tucker driving the ball in the A Men’s grand final last month. Photos by Leasha Sanigar. Eagles’ Shontae Jones defending Wisanger’s Shaisee Hamlyn...

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...

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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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Valerie the KI wonder dog a big hit at dachshund festivities

By Dianna Lee Saville, editor of the Edenhope & District Echo in western Victoria, and owner of three dachshunds and the Dachshund Museum. Despite...

‘Harp genius’ Josh Layne to perform on Kangaroo Island

Canadian harpist and composer Josh Layne is coming to Kangaroo Island as part of his Australian tour called "The Harp Has A Story". John will...

Newly approved quad-axle trailers on trucks means lower fuel costs

The state government is fast-tracking new heavy freight reforms to lift productivity and drive down costs, including by delivering a reduction in fuel usage...

Record electric vehicle sales, surge in electric vehicle EV financing demand

Australia has seen more electric vehicles sold in a single month than ever before, as rising fuel costs and the Electric Car Discount converge...

KI Community Wellness Expo aims to be one-stop support space

Following on from its success in 2024, the Community Wellness Expo will be once again held at the Kingscote Town Hall. The expo running from...

Grain producers raise alarm on diesel, fertiliser supply and price

SA grain producers have raised serious concerns about diesel and fertiliser affordability and availability ahead of seeding, according to Grain Producers SA (GPSA)...

Good day at Kingscote Farmers & Artisans Market: PHOTOS

It was a good day for the Kingscote Farmers & Artisans Market on Good Friday evening, and here are some more photos. The Kingscote...

Easter Sunday at the Penneshaw community market: PHOTOS

Here are some more photos from the Penneshaw community market, where the Easter bunny made an appearance at the just before the rain...

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...