Penguins killed, habitat destroyed at Emu Bay
Volunteers at the Kangaroo Island Wildlife Network (KIWN) have been devastated to learn that penguins were killed and foreshore habitat destroyed during some vegetation...
Record crop production for SA and KI
South Australia’s crop production for 2022-23 was the highest on record at 12.8 million tonnes, beating the previous record of 11 million tonnes in...
Surprise visit at Flying Doc cake stall
The Royal Flying Doctor Service Kangaroo Island Support Group had a surprise visitor at its annual Easter cake stall on the main street of...
New book about rural mums features Sabrina Davis
Sabrina Davis, from Western Kangaroo Island, is one of the women featured in a new book, Motherland by Stephanie Tretheway, which takes a look...
KI Eco Action members meet with deputy premier
Five members of Kangaroo Island Eco Action, also representing Friends of Parks KI Western Districts and KI Conservation Landowners Association, recently met with Deputy...
Reef marine life collapsing
Australia needs to better manage its southern waters and marine life, according to the Australian Marine Conservation Society, after a new report shows that...
Prizes hooked at American River fishing competition
Despite threatening weather forecasts for the Easter weekend, which saw entries down a little, the fishing competition at American River was keenly contested by...
Exciting new chapter in Islander story
The Islander is embarking on an exciting new journey with its acquisition by SA Today, a company with a rich history in family publishing...
KI gin among world’s best
Australia’s first dedicated gin distillery, Kangaroo Island Spirits, has been recognised in the biggest spirits awards competition in the world.
The distilling team has been...
New team, new owners
The Islander senior journalist Stan Gorton has been joined by new sales executive Sha Huxtable for the new-look The Islander which under new ownership....
Trains, planes and automobiles make up the life of Peter Denholm
Former Kangaroo Island councillor and pilot Peter Denholm also has a passion for trains.
He also loves planes and electric automobiles.
Mr Denholm and his...
