New advantage program for SA’s electronic identification (eID) roll out
South Australian producers of sheep and the broader supply chain will benefit from a new electronic identification (eID) implementation program to prepare for the...
Kangaroo Island firefighters reinstated after a two-year, post-disaster suspension
Terry and Cheryl May have both now been reinstated to the Parndana Brigade, Kangaroo Island Group of the Country Fire Service.
This ends...
SeaLink institutes Cape Jervis parking changes due to port construction
SeaLink has advised Kangaroo Island residents that construction of its two new 60-metre-long drive-through ferries was progressing well.
SA general manager, Tracy Croft said the...
KI residents urged to stay vigilant for biosecurity on island
Kangaroo Island residents are being reminded to be vigilant with on-farm biosecurity measures to protect the island’s industries and unique environment.
With almost anything moved...
Liming – why doesn’t it always work? PIRSA and AgKI to the rescue
The news that the majority of soils on Kangaroo Island are acidic, is not new for farmers.
Nor is the recommendation to lime acidic...
Kangaroo Island and SA businesses ending single-use plastics
Kangaroo Island businesses are being encouraged to make sure they are ready for the next stage of South Australia’s single-use plastics bans.
With less than...
KI spectators watching the Saturday games: PHOTOS
Here are some Islanders watching the sport at Western Districts on Saturday, August 3, as photographed by Maggie Patterson.
Ocean getting too noisy for oysters, sounding alarm bells
Baby oysters rely on natural acoustic cues to settle in specific environments, but new research from the University of Adelaide reveals that noise from...
Project supporters, tourism officials attend opening of Cove Landing: PHOTOS
Here are some of the locals, project supporters and tourism officials at the official opening of the Cove Landing Marina Apartments at Penneshaw on...
Glossy black-cockatoos prefer the fruits of ancient rocks, acidic soils
New research from the University of Adelaide has shown that glossy black-cockatoos prefer to feed from trees growing in acidic soils.
Glossy black-cockatoos are seed-eating...
Free public transport should be priority, heavy freight concerns
The Greens are calling on the South Australian Government to make public transport free and implement pop-up bike lanes to cut transport costs instead...
