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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...

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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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KI named ‘Park of Month’ as Kelly Hill Caves marks 100 years

To celebrate this stunning part of the world, the National Parks and Wildlife Service is showcasing the Parks of Kangaroo Island for Park of...

Deep Creek Fire closes Main South Road, ferries cancelled

The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) is firefighting and undertaking asset protection between Deep Creek National Park and Cape Jervis in the Fleurieu Peninsula...

Fire breaks out at Deep Creek Conservation Park

A fire that broke out in Deep Creek Conservation Park on Sunday afternoon, February 1 has split into two separate fires that continue to...

KI Walking Club tackles North Cape on first walk for 2026

The Kangaroo Island Walking Club's first walk for 2026 was held on Saturday, Jan. 17, attracting some new walkers and a larger than usual...

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...