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Record number of citizens affirmed for KI on Australia Day

There were 14 new citizens affirmed at the Kangaroo Island Australia Day ceremony on Monday, a record for the island. Sabrina Davis, Victoria Hasenau,...

Legalise Cannabis SA announces Lesley Wyllie-Gray as Mawson candidate

The Legalise Cannabis SA Party has named Kangaroo Island resident Lesley Wyllie-Gray as its candidate in the seat of Mawson for the upcoming state...

SES issues Severe Heatwave advice message for Kangaroo Island

Severe Heatwave conditions are forecast for the Kangaroo Island forecast district on January 26. Monitor conditions. The forecast for Kingscote on Monday is 40 degrees,...

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Sport

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...

Kangaroo Island lawn bowls: Jan. 15 to Jan. 17

Ladies Pennant, played Jan. 15 at Parndana Kingscote Gold 45 (4) def Parndana Red 40 (0) E Florance T Kempster J Diaz M Barrett 23...

Round 11 Kangaroo Island cricket reports

MacGillivray vs Wisanger Juniors: Sharp fielding from the young MacGillivray Hawks hasn’t been able to secure them their first win of the season, going down...

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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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Rural Aid urges drought, fire, flooding-stricken farmers to register immediately for support

As ongoing natural disasters and worsening weather conditions continue to threaten rural communities, Australia’s leading rural charity want affected farmers to seek help. Rural Aid...

Goolwa man charged with drug trafficking, money laundering

A Goolwa man has been charged with drug trafficking and money laundering as a result of police searches across two properties. Serious and Organised...

Man arrested over attempted murder in Victor Harbor

A man has been charged with attempted murder after another man was allegedly assaulted at a Victor Harbor hotel early on Friday morning, January...

Extreme fire danger rating triggers closure of Seal Bay Conservation Park

Seal Bay Conservation Park on Kangaroo Island will close on Saturday, Jan. 24, due to extreme fire danger. The SA Country Fire Service...

More locals at the track enjoying Racing at the Cygnet: PHOTOS

The Kangaroo Island Racing Club hosted its annual picnic races – Racing at The Cygnet, on Saturday, Jan. 17. Gate takings from Racing at The...

Great Southern Reef Foundation running Reef Resilience Photo and Art Competition

The Great Southern Reef Foundation is running a photographic and art competition to highlight what is happening along the South Australian coast as the...

Adelaide Thunderbirds celebrate 30 years with new dress design for 2026

The Adelaide Thunderbirds will celebrate 30 years in 2026 as the club pays homage to its rich history. A proud foundation club of Australian...

Red Cross offers extreme heat welfare checks as yet another heatwave hits SA

As temperatures continue to soar across the state, the Australian Red Cross has activated a rapid response phone call service for vulnerable and isolated...

Major fire at Tooperang controlled, but now fear of flare ups

While the Tooperang bushfire has been controlled, there are concerns about potential flare-ups with hot weather forecast this weekend. The bushfire, which started on Sunday,...

New York Times shines a global spotlight on Kangaroo Island

The New York Times, one of the world’s most influential and widely read publications, has shone a global spotlight on Kangaroo Island – telling...