Work on Telstra mobile phone towers on KI
Telstra continues to upgrade its mobile base stations on Kangaroo Island to bring a better 4G and 5G user experience.
The next work is being...
It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas on Kangaroo Island
Mysterious parcels are hidden at the back of the cupboard and preparations are underway for this year’s Kingscote Christmas Pageant and Carols.
This community event...
Visitors, local supporting KI Oysters during algal bloom
Dining and travel vouchers issued by the state and federal governments’ Algal Bloom Summer Plan are making a difference for Kangaroo Island Oysters.
The island’s...
Merry Christmas from your Member for Mayo, Rebekha Sharkie
Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year.
Thank you to our emergency workers, volunteers and those who...
Dog attack penalties increase to a maximum fine of $25,000
South Australia now has some of the most severe dog-attack penalties in the country, with owners of offending dogs now facing a maximum fine...
Maggie retires from The Islander after a lifetime of photography, teaching
Maggie Patterson has retired as weekend sports photographer for The Islander after a long and illustrious time capturing the Kangaroo Island’s sportswomen and men...
Kangaroo Island next on dialysis truck ‘holiday list’ route
Patients with kidney disease can continue accessing their regular dialysis treatment while holidaying on Kangaroo Island when SA Health’s Mobile Dialysis Unit parks up...
Garth and Max make it to Kangaroo Island on their lap of Australia
Townsville veteran Garth Murray and his assistance dog Max are walking a lap of Australia to raise money for Mates4Mates, Act for Kids, and...
‘Hoodie’ chicks take flight at Emu Bay, giving hope for vulnerable beach dwellers
The Kangaroo Island Landscape Board, in partnership with BirdLife Australia, is celebrating a positive start to the hooded plover breeding season, with the first...
Varroa mite detected in upper Fleurieu region – next steps for beekeepers
Varroa mites have been found in hives at Sellicks Hill on the upper Fleurieu Peninsula as well as additional hives on the Limestone Coast.
Beekeepers...
Student support from Country Education Fund on KI reaches $400,000
The Country Education Fund on Kangaroo Island has once again invested significant funds to assist local youth in their pursuit of further education and...
