Connecting with the ocean now more important then ever
Ocean beaches have an iconic place in Australian identity and culture and this region is no exception, with South Australia’s longest beach (the Coorong)...
Childhood dream realised for the Fleurieu’s new district ranger
A childhood dream has become a reality for the Fleurieu’s new District Ranger for the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS).
Seiji Iwao has been...
Sanctuary for Yarra pygmy perch on Fleurieu coast
December marked an important milestone for Second Nature Conservancy’s Healthy Urban Waterways – Mount Barker and Fleurieu Coast project, with the successful release of...
Harmonics that’s not music to a farmer’s ears
The right amount of rain at the right time, inputs at a decent price and hitting the ground when and where needed, healthy livestock,...
RAA charging station usage grows as EV sales spike in SA
Electric vehicle charging stations are expected to be popular in regional areas of South Australia this summer with a record number of EV sales...
Victor Harbor Horse Tram on life support thanks to algal bloom
The financial challenges the Victor Harbor Horse Tram faces are becoming a problem for the council and ratepayers.
At its December meeting, elected members supported...
Dr Emma Carmody takes over as River Murray commissioner
Dr Emma Carmody has been appointed the new Commissioner for the River Murray in South Australia, replacing inaugural Commissioner Richard Beasley SC for the...
A good book to read: ‘Nobody’s Girl’ by Virginia Roberts Giuffre
We come across books to read in all different ways. The Library, and through friends who read and then pass on their books, stories...
Letter: Well done on your algal bloom coverage
I’ve been coming to KI for over 30 years because my sister lives there. I’ve always enjoyed reading The Islander and subscribed to the...
Southern and Hills Local Government Association weighs in on State Election
The Southern and Hills Local Government Association (SHLGA) has released its 2026 State Election Policies, calling on all political parties and local candidates to...
KI’s talented artists reside and exhibit at Southern Ocean Lodge
Baillie Lodges’ multi-award-winning flagship property, Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island, has launched its inaugural artists-in-residence program this summer, welcoming the island’s most revered...
