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‘King of the Castle’ George Turner laid to rest at Kingscote Cemetery

George Maurice Turner was laid to rest at the Kingscote Cemetery on Tuesday, January 6 following a funeral service at the Kangaroo Island Yacht...

EV sales hit record highs with 38 per cent rise, new monthly record

The Electric Vehicle Council has welcomed the release of annual new-car sales data showing both record growth in electric vehicle sales in 2025 -...

Time to explore some Mekong magic

If it is time for that holiday of a lifetime, a retirement trip with a chance to see and visit exotic countries and cultures...

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Sport

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...

Cricket regular season resumes this weekend across KI

Kangaroo Island cricket resumes this weekend, with some important senior matches in the context of the season being held around the island. Ladder leaders Western...

Kangaroo Island to host Fleurieu cricket competition

Cricket on Kangaroo Island is set to resume this Saturday after the holiday break. The start of the calendar year also means representative cricket is...

Family cricket fun at Hog Bay Holiday Smash: PHOTOS

The Hog Bay Holiday Smash T20 match on Saturday, December 27 was a great day for family friendly cricket. Two teams, 16 a side, made...

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...

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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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Liberals unveil KI’s Michael Holden as candidate for Mawson

The Liberal Party has announced 41-year-old Kangaroo Island business owner and local, Michael (Mike) Holden as its candidate for Mawson. Proprietor of the popular Kangaroo...

RAD KI calls for more algal bloom water testing along the coast

Research and Discovery Coastal Tours Kangaroo Island (RAD KI) is reporting that water testing has now commenced further along Kangaroo Island’s North Coast, with...

Extreme fire danger and Total Fire Ban declared for KI

An Extreme fire danger and Total Fire Ban has been declared for much of South Australia, including Kangaroo Island, for Wednesday, January 7. ...

Locals and visitors having fun at the Penneshaw markets: PHOTOS

The Penneshaw markets on Sunday, Jan. 4 proved popular with locals and visitors. Penneshaw holds its markets on the first Sunday of every month between...

The film ‘Kangaroo Island’ finally coming to KI for movie night

The acclaimed feature film “Kangaroo Island” is going to be screened at the Kangaroo Island Yacht Club at 7pm on Friday, Jan. 16. Kangaroo...

Stobie mural a reminder to slow down through Penneshaw

Penneshaw resident Rod James has painted pictures depicting his 3-year-old granddaughter Auguste on either side of the Stobie pole in front of his cottage...