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Algal bloom symptoms continue off KI, despite low levels in testing

While government testing only recorded elevated levels of the Karenia algae on the south coast, symptoms including dead marine life and foam are still...

Kelly Hill Caves system celebrates 100 years of tours: PHOTOS

Locals, visitors and National Parks and Wildlife Service staff on Sunday, March 1 celebrated 100 years of tours at Kelly Hills Caves. There were...

Help shape the future of healthcare on Kangaroo Island

Kangaroo Island community members are invited to make their voices heard as part of the consultation process for the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health...

Looking for something to do this long weekend? It’s the KI Sprints!

‘Lost in the foliage’ exhibition opened at Kangaroo Island Gallery

KI’s David Hall and his scones feature in ‘The New Blue Ribbon Cookbook’

Lokeri research continues at Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth Research Centre

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Sport

Final round of KI cricket washed out; finals start this weekend

The Kangaroo Island Cricket Association’s final round of regular season matches on the weekend were all washed out due to the rain. This weekend...

The 4’s Champions of Champions crowned on KI

The finals of the Ladies’ and Men’s Championship 4’s were played at Kingscote on Sunday, March 1 with teams from Parndana, Kingscote and Birchmore...

KI bowlers help Region 7 win Women’s Country Round Robin

Congratulations to Fleurieu Region 7 on winning the Country Round Robin for 2026 played last month at the Lockleys Bowling Club. The Kangaroo Island...

Kangaroo Island Bowls results: Feb 19

Men's Pennant – played Feb. 19 at at BIRCHMORE Kingscote 42 (2) def Parndana 22 (0) W Walden J Berden Tony Bell 14 def S Mumford...

A Women’s and junior girls basketball at Kingscote: PHOTOS

Leila Newman going for a shot with Mia Helyar defending in A Women’s basketball on Wednesday at the Kingscote Rec Centre. Eagles’ Tigi De Crespigny...

Under 21s Figg Cup grand final washed out for KI

Kangaroo Island has had a washout in the Under 21 Figg Cup grand final, which handed the cup for 2026 to Hills Cricket. Losing the...

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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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Bloom exhibit on display at Onkaparinga Gallery Arts Centre

A new art exhibition responding to the devastation of the recent algal bloom impacting South Australia’s coastline is open for public viewing. The Bloom is...

Where SA’s political parties really stand on animal welfare: RSPCA

With the 2026 State Election fast approaching, RSPCA South Australia has called on South Australia’s key political parties to share their position on five...

SeaLink KI ferry service operator Kelsian Group sells its tourism portfolio

In a statement to the Australian Stock Exchange on Feb. 24, the owner of the SeaLink Kangaroo Island ferry service operator Kelsian Group announced...

Legendary beach rubbish collector inspires Parndana Kindergarten students

Kangaroo Island tour guide and committed beach rubbish collector Nikki Redman was invited to the Parndana Kindergarten last week to speak about marine pollution. Nikki...

New report: Aussies being ripped off on power bills by biggest polluters

A new report from the Climate Council shows that gas corporations and unreliable coal are the two biggest drivers of high power bills, while...

Punters at SeaLink Kangaroo Island Racing Carnival on Thursday: PHOTOS

Here are some photos of punters on the Thursday of the 2026 SeaLink Kangaroo Island Racing Carnival as they appeared in The Islander this...

Significantly increased Little Corella flocks invade mainland towns of Goolwa, Strathalbyn

Goolwa and Strathalbyn residents are no longer woken to an alarm clock, but to the sound of the tens of thousands of Little Corellas...

Georgie Horjus named as co-captain of Adelaide Thunderbirds

The Adelaide Thunderbirds have named their new captains for 2026, with star duo Georgie Horjus and Shamera Sterling-Humphrey to lead the club for the...

Fashions, family, good food at KI racing carnival: PHOTOS

Here are some more photos from the 2026 SeaLink Kangaroo Island Racing Carnival as they appeared in The Islander this week. Kangaroo Island Racing Club...

Rate capping is a step backwards for South Australia: LGA

LGA South Australia strongly opposes the Liberal Party’s election commitment to introduce rate capping, warning it would undermine councils’ ability to deliver essential services...

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