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Charlotte most popular baby girl name in SA, again

Charlotte has once again topped the list of most popular baby girl names in South Australia – narrowly beating Isla by two. While for boys,...

Two bronze whaler sharks empty the beach at Goolwa

Two bronze whaler sharks were spotted at Goolwa Beach on Sunday, January 28, one of Summer's hottest days so far. Reaching upwards of 33 degrees,...

Connecting with the ocean now more important then ever

Ocean beaches have an iconic place in Australian identity and culture and this region is no exception, with South Australia’s longest beach (the Coorong)...

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Sport

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...

Junior tennis coaching clinic at Parndana Sports Club

Twenty four eager participants between the ages of 3 and 14 took part in a coaching clinic held by the KI Tennis Association at...

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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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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...

Southern and Hills Local Government Association weighs in on State Election

The Southern and Hills Local Government Association (SHLGA) has released its 2026 State Election Policies, calling on all political parties and local candidates to...

Top barbecue ideas for summer

As summer sets in across Australia, it’s the perfect time to fire up the barbecue and enjoy some of the country’s best grilled dishes....

UPDATE – Aldinga murder victim named

A South Coast grandfather has been identified as the body found in a holiday park at Aldinga. Gary Hallam, 72, was found dead inside a...

Jack scores highest marks for 2026 at Kangaroo Island Community Education

The Kangaroo Island Community Education dux for 2025 is Jack Wilson, who scored a perfect Australian Tertiary Admission Rank of 99.95. This year’s proxime accessit,...