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Farmers for Climate Action say renewables answer to fossil fuel disruption

Farmers for Climate Action (FCA) wants energy security by using Australian sun and wind rather than relying on volatile global markets and importing fuel...

National Parks plans large prescribed burn west of D’Estrees Bay this Monday

A prescribed burn is planned on 580 hectares of private land at MacGillivray-Locketts Track, 5km west of the D'Estrees Bay settlement, on Monday,...

Sharkie wants to suspend fuel excise, won’t encourage EV uptake

Federal Independent MP for Mayo Rebekha Sharkie is calling on the federal government to urgently suspend Australia’s fuel excise for 60 days. The federal member...

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Sport

Junior basketball grand final winners: PHOTOS

Here are the photos of the Kangaroo Island Basketball Association junior winners from this year's grand final: U12 Grand Final Best on Court Harry...

Junior cricket grand final action: PHOTOS

Here are the photos by Leasha Sanigar from the Kangaroo Island Cricket Association junior grand final - and here is the report again: Hog...

Junior basketball winning teams: PHOTOS

U12 Boys winners Parndana - (back) Coach T White, D Dunstan, H Kelly, B Fogden, X Westbrook, E Rodda, asst coach L Rewiti; (front)...

Sailing report: Mark, Herby and Flying Feline clear winners

The sailing conditions were great on Saturday with light winds promising to freshen during the day. The rescue boat crew were on standby, which...

All the winners of this year’s KI Cricket Association awards: PHOTOS

Senior Award Winners: Jack Lade Memorial Batting Aggregate – Liam Sampson 660 runs Jack Lade Memorial Bowling Aggregate – Tyson Fechner 23 wickets Howard Wheaton Memorial Batting...

Wisanger Seniors win KI cricket shield for 2025/2026

The A Grade Grand Final on Saturday was a tense affair between the two top finishing teams in Wisanger and Western Districts, it was...

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SA Government

The pain behind the loss

“THE harm creeps up on you — by the time you recognise it, it's already well and truly taken hold.” These are the words of...

See the signs, stop the harm

RECOGNISING the damage done early, and reaching out for support, are crucial to overcoming gambling harm for regional South Australians. Department of Human Services...

Strong support for regional communities

WHILE the challenges of gambling harm are continuing to evolve, a number of community services are providing support tailored to those living rurally. ...

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...

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Extra support needed for Yumbah workers, aquaculture sector: Sharkie

Federal member Rebekha Sharkie is calling for the state government to offer additional financial support for aquaculture workers losing their jobs due to the...

Historic day a success at Nat and Betty Thomas homestead

The open day at the Thomas homestead at Antechamber Bay organised by the Gilfillan family on March 14 was a success. Andy Gillfillan said about...

Parndana Community Hub to hold big main street fundraiser on Sunday

The Parndana Community Hub is organising a day of fun on the main street from 12pm to 4pm this Sunday, March 29. It’s $5...

Closure of Yumbah abalone farm major blow to KI jobs, industry

Mayor Michael Pengilly has described Monday’s announcement of the closure of the Yumbah Abalone farm as “a terrible day for jobs, business, and the...

Yumbah Aquaculture to close Kangaroo Island abalone farm

Yumbah Aquaculture will cease abalone farming on Kangaroo Island by mid-year. Yumbah chief executive officer, David Wood, said the KI closure was a necessary...

Jenni Mitton wins seat of Mawson, Mike Holden tops polls on KI

The seat of Mawson has been retained by Labor with retiring member Leon Bignell handing the reins over to his electorate staffer Jenni Mitton. Kangaroo...

‘Matilda’ the mobile wildlife hospital to visit Kangaroo Island

Australia’s first mobile wildlife hospital is visiting Kangaroo Island as part of Wildlife Recovery Australia’s national tour. The mobile animal hospital named “Matilda” has...

Wowsers at the bowsers in the Fleurieu region

As petrol prices continue to soar above $2.30 a litre, the increase of diesel to around $2.70 is even more concerning, especially for farmers. Reliable...

‘Rollz’ reflects on one year of algal bloom

On February 15, 2025, Anthony Rowland was surfing at Waitpinga Beach when he started having coughing fits. When he returned to the car park, and...

Fleurieu businesses score national tourism awards

Fleurieu Peninsula businesses Spirit Australia Cruises and Old Coach Road Estate are celebrating national success after collecting medals at the 2025 Australian Tourism Awards...