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KI teacher says it’s 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...

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Sport

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...

Women and U17 Boys basketball around Kangaroo Island: PHOTOS

The Eagles’ Airlie Howard defending the pass from Imogen Hurst in the A Women comp on Wednesday, January 21 at the Kingscote rec centre. Eagles’...

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...

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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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Final plank laid on the Independence schooner at American River

Volunteers at the Rebuild Independence Group celebrated this week when the final external plank was laid on the hull of the replica schooner. This was...

New drone capability for Kangaroo Island SES unit

Kangaroo Island's emergency search and rescue response has been strengthened with new drone capability. State Emergency Service (SES) has nine new remotely piloted aircraft (drones)...

Recent heat causes concerns on Tooperang fireground on the Fleurieu

Despite the bushfire at Tooperang now being controlled, the fireground is still active, with Country Fire Service (CFS) personnel on site throughout the extreme...

Four teens arrested after stolen ute crashes at Hindmarsh Valley

A ute that had allegedly been stolen from Morphett Vale and was spotted in Nairne came to a crashing holt on the outskirts of...

Better access, better fishing ahead at Myponga Reservoir

Better fishing access, more fish stocking, extra toilets, and other amenities are part of an already-underway multimillion-dollar upgrade to the Myponga Reservoir Reserve. The state...

Kangaroo Island Australia Day winners, performers: PHOTOS

Volunteering was recognised on Australia Day when the Kangaroo Island Cancer Support Group’s Biggest Morning Tea received its award for Event of the Year. Meanwhile,...

200 years of KI history to be celebrated at Thomas homestead

The Gilfillan family at Antechamber Bay and other descendants of one of the first arrivals on Kangaroo Island will this year celebrate 200 years...

Happy faces at Kangaroo Island’s Australia Day ceremony: PHOTOS

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

Stallholders move into Kingscote market shipping containers

Stallholders have moved into the two shipping containers at the Kingscote Farmers & Artisans Market. The containers consist of four partitioned stalls in each one,...

KI Walking Club celebrates the season at D’estrees Bay

The Kangaroo Island Walking Club held its annual Christmas breakup at D'Estrees Bay on Saturday, December 6. Nineteen people came along in cool and...