Climate crisis in action: hot, dry conditions fuel winter LA fires
The Climate Council warns the devastating winter fires that have claimed five lives and a thousand homes in California so far, have been made...
SeaLink releases virtual fly-through of new ferries, date for ramp construction
SeaLink South Australia is excited to preview the future of ferry travel to Kangaroo Island with a virtual fly-through of its new state-of-the-art ferries,...
Three-legged human racing at KI’s January picnic races
The Kangaroo Island Racing Club is excited about its annual community picnic races next Saturday, January 18.
And it’s currently registering teams for three-legged races....
State government lifts cap on renewable energy grants, amid unprecedented demand
The state government was inundated with applications for Round 2 of the Economic Recovery Fund, far exceeding the $20 million allocated.
Almost 1400 applications were...
Local family are new guardians for Penneshaw’s penguins
A Pennshaw family has taken over the operation of the Penneshaw Penguin Centre after previous owner Alana Whennan moved back to Adelaide.
Alana said she...
Pick up a copy of Food, Wine, Art Guide at Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge
The Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge at American River has plenty of copies of our latest edition of the Food, Wine and Art Guide to...
Still seeking message-in-a-bottle authors Natalie and Leanne
When Belinda Dorey and her family went down to the beach at Min Oil in about 2006, they were delighted to find a message...
KI Hospital Patient Comfort Fund raffle will help purchase more items
The Kangaroo Island Hospital Patient Comfort Fund has held another successful Christmas raffle raising much needed funds to brighten up and improve hospital stays.
Second...
10-year celebration for KI Wildlife Network this Saturday
The Kangaroo Island Wildlife Network is holding a 10-year celebration this Saturday, Jan. 11 at the Emu Bay playground.
The not-for-profit organisation holds its AGM...
Nic starts his 365-day Distance 4 Dementia ride around Australia
Nic Tremain on New Year’s Day set out from Bondi Beach on his epic Distance 4 Dementia ride around Australia.
His year-long adventure will...
City of Victor Harbor planning for return of ‘Schoolies’ in 2026
The Schoolies Festival will return in November 2026 at Warland Reserve.
The City of Victor Harbor has allocated $22,000 in the 2026/27 Annual Business Plan...
