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KI Walking Club tackles North Cape on first walk for 2026

The Kangaroo Island Walking Club's first walk for 2026 was held on Saturday, Jan. 17, attracting some new walkers and a larger than usual...

Heart Research Australia launches the REDFEB Bingo Challenge

While chronic stress has become part of daily life for many of us, the long term affects can be heartbreaking, quite literally. When the body...

Good grain growth despite the challenges of severe drought conditions

Despite the challenges of severe drought conditions in 2025, South Australia’s estimated grain production for the season has had a slight boost. Findings from...

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Sport

Meyer Shield cricket action at Parndana: PHOTOS

The Kangaroo Island Cricket Association over the long weekend hosted this year’s Meyer Shield with the island’s best 11 cricketers taking on five other...

Women and U17 Boys basketball around Kangaroo Island: PHOTOS

The Eagles’ Airlie Howard defending the pass from Imogen Hurst in the A Women comp on Wednesday, January 21 at the Kingscote rec centre. Eagles’...

Kangaroo Island lawn bowls results – Jan. 22

Congratulations to Sally Graham from the Kingscote Bowling Club, the 2026 Kangaroo Island Bowling Association Ladies Singles Champion. On Tuesday, January 20, Sally beat...

KI hosts Meyer Shield cricket tournament over long weekend

The Kangaroo Island Cricket Association over the long weekend hosted this year’s Meyer Shield with the island’s best 11 cricketers taking on five other...

Parndana hosts Hog Bay in Junior cricket: PHOTOS

Sebastian Windsor and Angus Murton making a run for Parndana in junior cricket on Saturday. Finn McKean and Cody Smith making a run for...

Kangaroo Island Basketball is back for the summer: PHOTOS

Eagles’ Minka Macauley surrounded by Parndana players in the B Women’s match played at Penneshaw on Monday, Jan 12. Pictures by Leasha Sanigar. Eagles’ Zach...

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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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Shark sightings off the Fleurieu Peninsula through late January

A number of shark sightings have been reported off the Fleurieu Peninsula through late January. About 3pm on Friday, January 23, Luke Hosking was out...

KI Landscape Board holds Ladies Day Luncheon at Springs Road Winery

To celebrate the end of the school holidays and kick off 2026, Kangaroo Island women on Thursday, Jan. 29 enjoyed a special Ladies Day...

SeaLink discounts KI ferry fares for ‘Coast is Calling’ travel voucher program

SeaLink South Australia has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Kangaroo Island by extending discounted Kangaroo Island ferry services, in support of the South Australian...

SA Power Networks to wash away salt, dirt build up on KI powerlines

SA Power Network crews will this month work to wash equipment in targeted locations on Kangaroo Island and around Cape Jervis to address recent...

Final plank laid on the Independence schooner at American River

Volunteers at the Rebuild Independence Group celebrated this week when the final external plank was laid on the hull of the replica schooner. This was...

New drone capability for Kangaroo Island SES unit

Kangaroo Island's emergency search and rescue response has been strengthened with new drone capability. State Emergency Service (SES) has nine new remotely piloted aircraft (drones)...

Recent heat causes concerns on Tooperang fireground on the Fleurieu

Despite the bushfire at Tooperang now being controlled, the fireground is still active, with Country Fire Service (CFS) personnel on site throughout the extreme...

Four teens arrested after stolen ute crashes at Hindmarsh Valley

A ute that had allegedly been stolen from Morphett Vale and was spotted in Nairne came to a crashing holt on the outskirts of...

Better access, better fishing ahead at Myponga Reservoir

Better fishing access, more fish stocking, extra toilets, and other amenities are part of an already-underway multimillion-dollar upgrade to the Myponga Reservoir Reserve. The state...

Kangaroo Island Australia Day winners, performers: PHOTOS

Volunteering was recognised on Australia Day when the Kangaroo Island Cancer Support Group’s Biggest Morning Tea received its award for Event of the Year. Meanwhile,...