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Deep Creek Fire declared contained; 4450 hectares burnt, 22 structures destroyed

There is some relief from the Deep Creek fireground, as one week after its ignition, the Country Fire Service (CFS) declared it contained. But there...

Elders team on Kangaroo Island grows with two new members

The Elders team on Kangaroo Island is growing with two new additions at the Kingscote premises. Welcome to the team, Corey Willmott! Corey first made the...

Main South Road duplication between Aldinga and Sellicks Beach now open

The duplication of Main South Road between Aldinga and Sellicks Beach is now open to traffic, improving travel times to the Fleurieu Peninsula. The...

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Sport

Wonks wins top-of-table clash in KI tennis

American River hosted Western Districts in the latest round of KI Tennis, in a top of the table clash. American River were missing star...

Kangaroo Island bowls results Jan 29 – 31

Ladies Pennant – played at Birchmore Jan. 29 Birchmore Orange 37 (1) lost toParndana White 44 (3 L White G Walladge T Bennett B Beal 26...

Wisanger Cricket Club hosts Kingscote in Round 12

Wisanger hosted Kingscote in windy conditions at Panther Park, and it was the host side winning the toss and electing to bat first. Kingscote...

B Women basketball action at Penneshaw: PHOTOS

Piston’s Tam Bailey and Wisanger's Kiralee Ellson tipping in the B Women’s game at Penneshaw last Wednesday. No games played Monday due to the...

2026 Night Owls at Birchmore Bowling Club

There is nowhere quite like Night Owls at the Birchmore Bowling Club in January. For four warm balmy summer evenings, with groovy music in the...

Hog Bay hosts MacGillivray in Round 12 of KI cricket

Juniors: In a close and exciting match, it was Hog Bag who prevailed over the rowdy MacGillivray Hawks. Fielding first, the Hawks had almost...

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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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KI residents save on grocery bills with Drakes’ new RAA member discount

RAA's 834,000 plus members can now save 5 per cent on their groceries at Drakes Supermarkets, as South Australia's largest member organisation extends its...

Jockey Allan Desmond Day returns 70 years after winning the KI Cup

Allan Desmond Day is returning to the 2026 SeaLink Kangaroo Island Racing Carnival to relive one his proudest moments as jockey, when he won...

Dolphin research correction: Photographic Identification Technique used

Following on from our article last month about new dolphin research, Dolphin Watch does not use fecal sampling itself. It recommends it as a...

Women in science driving wildlife recovery after KI bushfires

On International Women and Girls in Science Day on February 11, the Kangaroo Island Landscape Board is celebrating the vital role women play in...

Deep Creek couple loses sheds, belongings in bushfire

Last week, Cassie and Ash Edwards proudly accepted the District Council of Yankalilla's Community Event of the Year award for helping organise the beloved...

Motor club’s first car run for 2026 checks out collectables

Sunday, Feb. 1 saw the first car run for the Kangaroo Island Motor Club for 2026, and it was a rather cooler February day...

KI Landscape Board, AgKI offer free on-farm genetics, carbon workshop

The Kangaroo Island Landscape Board, in partnership with Agriculture Kangaroo Island, is inviting sheep producers to attend a free, practical on-farm workshop focused on...

KI Bicycle Users Group riders enjoy airport treats, then a barbecue

After the KI Bicycle Users Group ride was cancelled on Jan. 24 due to the extreme temperature, Saturday, Jan. 31 looked good for a...

Tru Thai Thursday popular as ever on Kangaroo Island: PHOTO

Enjoying a night out at KI Tru Thai on Thursday are international visitors and workers George Kubanyi from Hungary, Paula Romero from Columbia, Kevin...

Rebuild Independence Group celebrates final hull plank laid on replica schooner

The Rebuild Independence Group on Saturday, Jan. 31 celebrated laying the last hull plank on the replica topsail schooner. The completion of the planking...