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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...

Deep Creek Fire threatens Delamere overnight, SeaLink ferry services resume for locals

The Deep Creek Fire overnight threatened the locations of Delamere, Deep Creek, Silverton and Blowhole Beach Road, with the SA Country Fire Service issuing...

Deep Creek Fire threat reduced, still burns along Main South Rd; ferry resumes only for freight, emergency services

The SA Country Fire Service just after 12 noon on Tuesday, Feb. 3 downgraded its warning for the Deep Creek fire to Watch and...

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Sport

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...

Wonks leads KI tennis ladder over the River

In windy weather where even kites didn’t even want to be flown, Stokes Bay hosted Western Districts in their KI Tennis Association contest. ...

Meyer Shield cricket action at Parndana: PHOTOS

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...

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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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Heart Research Australia launches the REDFEB Bingo Challenge

While chronic stress has become part of daily life for many of us, the long term affects can be heartbreaking, quite literally. When the body...

Good grain growth despite the challenges of severe drought conditions

Despite the challenges of severe drought conditions in 2025, South Australia’s estimated grain production for the season has had a slight boost. Findings from...

Elsie is all set for her ‘Colour for Cancer’ day at Dudley Winery

Elsie is hoping you can attend her fun “Colour for Cancer” day at 11am on Sunday, Feb. 15 at Dudley Wines. She is raising funds...

KI teacher says you’re never too young to get tested for bowel cancer

Kangaroo Island teacher Emma Bell is urging everyone to get tested for bowel cancer, regardless of their age. Bowel cancer is now the deadliest cancer...

Nominations open for SA’s inspirational female council leaders

Nominations are open for inspirational female council leaders to be honoured. The Joy Baluch Award recognises outstanding women currently serving as elected members...

Hidden emotional toll of losing a beloved pet

The emotional toll of losing a beloved pet is often profound, enduring and still widely misunderstood. An International study co-authored by Professor Damien Riggs from...

KI Fishing Masters tradition continues for old mates after 53 years

A 53-year tradition continued last month when the Booker family hosted another fishing camp for an old group of friends. They even had special fishing...

Last chance: enter now for February Dining Cashback draw

South Australians are encouraged to register in the Summer Plan Dining Cashback ballot by midnight on Saturday, January 31 to be in the next...

Shark sightings off the Fleurieu Peninsula through late January

A number of shark sightings have been reported off the Fleurieu Peninsula through late January. About 3pm on Friday, January 23, Luke Hosking was out...

KI Landscape Board holds Ladies Day Luncheon at Springs Road Winery

To celebrate the end of the school holidays and kick off 2026, Kangaroo Island women on Thursday, Jan. 29 enjoyed a special Ladies Day...