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Racing Club happy with 2026 SeaLink Kangaroo Island Racing Carnival: PHOTOS

Organisers of the 2026 SeaLink Kangaroo Island Racing Carnival are happy with how this year’s event went down bringing visitors to the island. Kangaroo...

Boost for KI citizen scientists looking for endangered bush-pea

Training for local volunteers to detect and monitor the critically endangered Beyeria Bush-pea in roadside vegetation and other areas around Kangaroo Island is among...

Is the term ‘resilience’ becoming a burden for farmers?

New research from Adelaide University is questioning the widespread use of the term ‘resilience’ in Australian agriculture, arguing that its overuse can place unfair...

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Sport

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...

Kangaroo Island junior rep cricket action: PHOTOS

Some great performances for the Fuller Shield team, all of them playing representative cricket and 40 over cricket for the first time. Kangaroo Island Under...

Parndana defeats MacGillivray securing finals qualification

A Zach Trethewey lead Parndana have defeated MacGillivray by 35 runs and in doing so secured qualification for the KI Cricket Association Finals. After losing...

Men’s A and U17 Boys basketball action at Kingscote: PHOTOS

Eagles’ Seth Greco scoring a basket in the U17 Boys at the Kingscote Rec Centre last Monday. Dylan Bunny going in for a...

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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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Microplastics on agenda for KI pub talk, beach sampling day

Kangaroo Island residents will have a chance to learn about the impact of plastics on the environment with two events organised by the Australian...

Thunderbirds honour inaugural dress with new heritage design for 2026

The Adelaide Thunderbirds have revealed their new heritage dress design for 2026, drawing inspiration from the club’s inaugural dress from 30 years ago. In...

Valentine’s Day ride for KI Bicycle Users Group

Valentine’s Day is for bike riders too, so 16 of us set off from Island Beach Cycling Headquarters for a tour of some local...

Free child health checks soon available on Kangaroo Island

Free child health and development checks will soon be available in the Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island. Child and Family Health Service (CaFHS) are working with...

KI-born Tahlia Jameson set to star in State Theatre Company production

State Theatre Company South Australia opens its 2026 season next month with Trophy Boys, Emmanuelle Mattana’s hit black comedy about power, privilege and high...

‘Whimsical’ show on now at The River Gallery and Arts Centre

The River Gallery and Arts Centre at American River opened its latest exhibition, Whimsical, on Saturday, February 14. The well attended event was opened...

‘Lost in the foliage’ exhibition set to open at KI Gallery

The Kangaroo Island Gallery in Kingscote will open its “Lost in the foliage” exhibition on Sunday, March 1. The show will feature work by...

Freemasons help prevent youth violence on Kangaroo Island

Freemasons SA & NT has donated $10,023 to the Sammy D Foundation to support the delivery of youth violence prevention programs on Kangaroo Island. The...

Letter: The meaning of Wonks? plus a correction

Hello. There is one word that is likely to appear in every edition, that I am unable to find its meaning or origin -...

Paint, music, wigs at ‘Elsie’s Colour for Cancer’ day: PHOTOS

“Elsie’s Colour for Cancer” was on Sunday, Feb. 15 at Dudley Wines. The fundraiser is in support of both Elsie’s grandfather Mos Howard and also...