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KI national parks expansion part of SA tourism and biodiversity boost

Nearly 30,000 hectares – the equivalent of 18,000 Adelaide Ovals – has been added to South Australia’s national parks since the current state government...

Don’t let a fun ride end in tragedy this summer: SafeWork SA

SafeWork SA is warning people thinking about riding quad bikes and side-by-side vehicles over the summer holidays about the dangers following a spike in...

SA dog attack penalties increase tenfold to $25,000

South Australia now has some of the most severe dog-attack penalties in the country, with owners of offending dogs now facing a maximum fine...

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Sport

Family cricket fun at Hog Bay Holiday Smash: PHOTOS

The Hog Bay Holiday Smash T20 match on Saturday, December 27 was a great day for family friendly cricket. Two teams, 16 a side, made...

Great fun had by all at Hog Bay Holiday Smash

The Hog Bay Holiday Smash T20 match on Saturday, December 27 was a great day for family friendly cricket. Two teams, 16 a side,...

KI basketball hoops at Penneshaw: PHOTOS

Islander photographer Leasha Saniga was at the Penneshaw basketball courts on Monday, December 15 getting the action from the U12 Mixed and B Men’s...

Kangaroo Island Bowls results – Dec. 11-13

Ladies Pennant - Dec. 11 played at Kingscote Kingscote Blue 35 (1) lost to Parndana White 43 (3) J Chambers L Hague D Diaz L Ricote...

Basketball action from around KI: PHOTOS

Queenies’ Ryder Bruce with Eagles players defending in the U17 Boys on Monday at the Kingscote Rec Centre. Eastern Eagle’s Airlie Howard with a...

Shovel Shield action before break in KI cricket: PHOTOS

A big thank-you to the Bell family for their ongoing support of the Shovel Shield, Hog Bay for hosting a great day, and all...

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SA Government

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...

Tackling SA’s algal bloom

A harmful algal bloom has been impacting large stretches of South Australia’s coastline since mid-March. South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) Executive Director Professor...

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Harmonics that’s not music to a farmer’s ears

The right amount of rain at the right time, inputs at a decent price and hitting the ground when and where needed, healthy livestock,...

RAA charging station usage grows as EV sales spike in SA

Electric vehicle charging stations are expected to be popular in regional areas of South Australia this summer with a record number of EV sales...

Victor Harbor Horse Tram on life support thanks to algal bloom

The financial challenges the Victor Harbor Horse Tram faces are becoming a problem for the council and ratepayers. At its December meeting, elected members supported...

Dr Emma Carmody takes over as River Murray commissioner

Dr Emma Carmody has been appointed the new Commissioner for the River Murray in South Australia, replacing inaugural Commissioner Richard Beasley SC for the...

A good book to read: ‘Nobody’s Girl’ by Virginia Roberts Giuffre

We come across books to read in all different ways. The Library, and through friends who read and then pass on their books, stories...

Letter: Well done on your algal bloom coverage

I’ve been coming to KI for over 30 years because my sister lives there. I’ve always enjoyed reading The Islander and subscribed to the...