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Letter: Insecticide sprays wreak havoc on KI’s ecology

Kudos to Grain Producers SA for raising the awareness of spray drift and the importance of minimising it for the benefit of both community...

‘Critically Endangered’ listing of Lower Murray river system is a wake up call

Last week’s announcement that the Lower Murray, including the Coorong and Lower Lakes, will finally be listed as “critically endangered” under Australia’s environment laws...

Australia Day on KI to celebrate citizenship, community, local achievement

Kangaroo Island Council is inviting the community to come together this Australia Day for a morning that celebrates citizenship, community spirit and local achievement,...

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Sport

Harris to lead Great Southern’s Meyer Shield squad for KI tournament

Great Southern's 2026 Meyer Shield squad has been announced, with Port Elliot's Joel Harris set to lead the side at the three-day tournament in...

Senior cricket action from Wisanger: PHOTOS

Razorbacks Senior Men v Wisanger Panthers at Wisanger Oval 1ST INNINGS - RAZORBACKS SENIOR MEN BATTING J Trethewey lbw: K Stead ........................................................9 J Gurney c: L Sampson b:...

Junior cricket at Wisanger: PHOTOS

Razorbacks U16 Mixed v Wisanger Panthers U16 at Wisanger Oval 1ST INNINGS - RAZORBACKS U16 MIXED BATTING N/A retired not out................................................................42 S De Crespigny run out (J Trowbridge,...

Kangaroo Island Bowls results – Dec. 20 to Jan. 10

Open Pennant Results: Dec. 20 Parndana White 96 (2) lost to Parndana Red 108 (14) – played at Parndana R Morgan T Treble J McArdle 25...

Hawks beat ladder leaders as Kangaroo Island cricket resumes

The Kangaroo Island cricket season resumed on Saturday with the match between Wisanger and Hog Bay at Panther Park held early, so players could...

Kangaroo Island cricket action from last year: PHOTOS

Here are some photos from one the last matches of Kangaroo Island cricket before the holidays. Cricket meanwhile resumes this weekend, with some important...

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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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SA Ambulance officers to receive wage rises, improved working conditions

South Australian ambulance officers will receive wage rises and improved working conditions after employees voted overwhelmingly in support of the state government’s enterprise bargaining...

Glossy black-cockatoo numbers hold strong, eastern expansion takes off

The 2025 Kangaroo Island Glossy Black-Cockatoo Census has recorded a minimum of 446 birds, reaffirming the crucial role of long-term conservation and community involvement...

Dry El Nino on way for KI and Fleurieu region

A hotter than usual summer followed by a dry and warm 2026 is ahead for the Fleurieu region. According to leading rural and agricultural meteorologist...

Legends sail on as KI community farewells Maggie Patterson

Two legends of Kangaroo Island were given farewells last week by family, friends and the community. 50-year teaching veteran and sports photographer Maggie Patterson, as...

KI Council supports increased access to defibrillators across island

Kangaroo Island Council has supported improved access to lifesaving equipment, with 23 new automated external defibrillators installed at publicly accessible locations in late 2025. This...

Letter: KI Racing Club responds to bookmaker’s claims

The Kangaroo Island Racing Club would like to clarify the circumstances surrounding bookmaking services at the January 2026 race meeting. The club received formal communication...

RAD KI reports unprecedented death of marine life on northwest coast

Research and Discovery Coastal Tours Kangaroo Island (RAD KI) in its latest algal bloom update on Jan. 11 is reporting more devastating death of...

Twilight markets prove popular at Bay of Shoals Winery: PHOTOS

The twilight markets now on at the Bay of Shoals Winery in Kingscote, held on the second and fourth Friday from 5pm to 8pm,...

60-pod Katharsis development causing trauma: Letter

Dear Editor, At present throughout the world the rich and powerful impose their ambitions on others: militarily, politically, economically. The attempt by Junctions90 to...

Sporting clubs encouraged to attend Racing at the Cygnet

The Kangaroo Island Racing Club is once again pleased to host a local charity fundraising opportunity at Racing at The Cygnet, on this Saturday,...