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Despite challenges, ag’s confidence is steady

A drier-than-normal spring has been the main topic of conversation across Kangaroo Island, with many producers choosing to offload stock earlier than ideal. Warm...

Prepare properties to prevent bushfires

Kangaroo Island Council is encouraging all property owners to act early to prepare their properties ahead of the upcoming Fire Danger Season. Under the Fire...

On the books: New research proves phone ban positives

New research by Flinders University and international experts has uncovered more evidence of the potential mental health benefits caused by South Australia's school phone...

Wool is not weak

Wool prices have overcome weak trading levels and are on the rise this month according to Rabobank’s Australia agribusiness monthly. The publication said the...

New defibrillator laws don’t miss a beat

A new law requiring owners of commercial buildings with floor plans between 600 and 1200 square metres to have an accessible Automated External Defibrillator...

Wanted: KI health council members

Health Advisory Councils (HAC) on the Southern Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island, operated by SA Health initiative Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network (BHFLHN), are...

Majors Road interchange upgrade complete

Road commuters between Kangaroo Island and Adelaide will be glad to see that the Majors Road Interchange Upgrade at O'Halloran Hill is complete. The interchange,...

Early childhood grants taking off in regional communities

The South Australian Government is offering grants to support early childhood organisations suffering from worker shortages in regional locations. A sum of $150,000 has...

Cheese the bread and butter of dairy industry

Across the board, global commodity prices for dairy were broadly weaker last month according to Rabobank’s Australia agribusiness monthly. Cheese, however, rose four per...

New equipment for Kingscote Men’s Shed

The Kingscote Men's Shed has scored a $5784 grant from the state government to buy new equipment. A total of 35 sheds across South...

Advance Kingscote Christmas Pageant signals festive end-of-year for KI

Welcome to the final and bumper, end-of-year edition of The Islander. The Advance Kingscote Christmas Pageant at the oval on Friday evening, preceded...