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Bait and switch: Pipi decision backflip

Less than two weeks after the state government announced that recreationally harvested Goolwa pipis were 'safe to eat', they have now been told...

De-alcoholisation tech can help fix bushfire faults in wine

New research has found technology that removes alcohol from wine can be combined with traditional remediation techniques to mitigate smoke taint, minimising its impact...

Australia worst hit as summer gets longer and hotter: Study

Australia is being hit first and hardest as summer is getting longer and hotter, a new scientific study has proven Farmers for Climate Action chief...

Digital Edition

Sport

Netballers in action at SA Masters Games

Netball was a popular sport at the SA Masters Games, taking place on Thursday and Friday, April 16 and 17 at the Victor Harbor...

New umpiring phase for KI Football League

The KI Football League is entering an exciting new phase in 2026, now operating under an official umpiring panel that will strengthen both match...

Senior basketball grand final action: PHOTOS

Parndana’s Wade Tucker driving the ball in the A Men’s grand final last month. Photos by Leasha Sanigar. Eagles’ Shontae Jones defending Wisanger’s Shaisee Hamlyn...

KI emerging talents in SANFL: Billy Brind and Jed Westbrook face off

On Good Friday two Kangaroo Island boys Jed Westbrook and Billy Brind, went head-to-head playing for the SANFL’s AAMI Talent League U16 boys Round...

Grand final photos: Wisanger vs Western Districts played at the MCG

Ezra Foster bowling to Jack Hinton in the Kangaroo Island Cricket Association senior grand final between Wisanger and Western Districts played at MacGilvray last...

Junior basketball grand final action: PHOTOS

The Queenie Blues’ Ranger Bruce shooting in the U12 Mixed grand final last month. All photos by Leasha Sanigar. Parndana's Xavier Westbrook defending Queenie Blues’...

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SA Government

The pain behind the loss

“THE harm creeps up on you — by the time you recognise it, it's already well and truly taken hold.” These are the words of...

See the signs, stop the harm

RECOGNISING the damage done early, and reaching out for support, are crucial to overcoming gambling harm for regional South Australians. Department of Human Services...

Strong support for regional communities

WHILE the challenges of gambling harm are continuing to evolve, a number of community services are providing support tailored to those living rurally. ...

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...

More News

KI parkrun proving very popular: PHOTOS

The KI parkrun starts at 8am every Saturday just up from the Kingscote ocean pool, with runners and walkers heading to Brownlow and back...

Pickleball players take to the courts on Kangaroo Island

Pickleball on Kangaroo Island is providing a great alternative to locals wanting to be involved in sport and friendly competition. Even visitors to the island...

Yumbah gives abalone farm decommissioning update for Kangaroo Island

Yumbah Aquaculture wanted to update the Kangaroo Island community three weeks after announcing the closure of the farm at Smith Bay on the north...

CWA Ligurian Ladies enjoy sewing and sushi

With an average attendance of 14 and this year welcoming two new members, the CWA Ligurian Ladies have enjoyed social fun while participating in...

Drone capability greatly boosted for Kangaroo Island SES

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)...

Grants open to support KI landholders, community projects

The Kangaroo Island Landscape Board is encouraging landholders and community groups to apply for a share of $62,000 through the Grassroots Grants program, open...

Heaps more SA drivers consider going electric to save on fuel

Almost one in two SA drivers are considering buying an electric vehicle as their next car, with reduced running costs the overwhelming motivation for...

State government will hold SeaLink to account if new boats are late

The state government will hold SeaLink accountable if the two new Kangaroo Island ferries have not commenced service by June 1. This scenario could play...

Visiting EV drivers caught out on KI without a cable

Electric vehicle drivers continue to be caught out by Kangaroo Island’s slow chargers that require you to bring your own cable. Currently there is only...

Testing shows zero, low levels of Karenia algae off KI

Latest available results from the week beginning April 5 show the 21 metropolitan onshore sites continue to record zero or low levels of Karenia. Available...