Unusual power outages and more electric cars on Kangaroo Island
Islanders experienced a series of momentary power outages on Sunday and Monday, with a scheduled overnight outage on Sunday night, Feb. 10.
SA Power Networks...
SA cricket elder statesman celebrates Bridget Patterson’s achievements
Former first-class South Australian cricketer and dual Bradman Medallist, Andrew Sincock OAM of American River has followed the career of Bridget Patterson since the...
Severe heatwave for Kangaroo Island, 2-metre shark at Penneshaw
Severe Heatwave conditions are forecast for the Kangaroo Island forecast district on Wednesday, Feb. 2.
Meanwhile, SA Police reported that a 2.1-metre shark has been...
New Tirage wine bar opens as burned-out Lighthouse Cafe demolished
Islanders are hugely relieved that the burned out Lighthouse Cafe building on Dauncey Street in Kingscote was finally demolished in recent days.
And more good...
Sports voucher uptake by families doubles across South Australia
The first month of the state government’s expanded Sports Vouchers program has more than doubled cost of living relief to families compared to the...
Stephen Dixon ready to hand over “Cans For Cancer” collection service
Stephen Dixon is hoping to find someone to operate “Cans For Cancer” so it can continue to raise funds for the Kangaroo Island Cancer...
Nature Foundation launches ‘Kids on Country’ doco by KI filmmaker
Walkley Award winning journalist, documentary filmmaker and Kangaroo Island resident, Daniel Clarke recently joined Nature Foundation’s Kids on Country team for a week on-country...
KI Walking Club tramps from Flour Cask to D’Estrees Bay
A group of 16 walkers (five of which were from D’estrees Bay!) completed the walk from Flour Cask Bay to D’estrees Bay on a...
Pennington Bay steps project held up by engineering challenges
The Kangaroo Island Council acknowledges community concerns regarding ongoing access issues at Pennington Bay.
The council says it remains committed to keeping residents and...
Adelaide Fringe ‘HOMEGROWN’ event at River and around Kangaroo Island
American River musician Terry Douglas will join the line-up of local talent at the upcoming “HOMEGROWN” Adelaide Fringe Festival.
The seasoned performer is a key...
‘Weed wiper’ tools available for KI landholders to tackle one-leaf Cape...
The Kangaroo Island Landscape Board has weed wipers and 12-volt sprayers available for loan to manage one-leaf Cape tulip in pastures and open areas....
