First sea lion pup of season born on Mother’s Day
The first Australian sea lion pup of the season arrived at Seal Bay, fittingly on Mother's Day. Department of Environment staff on Kangaroo Island...
Very little pork for South Australia: Rex Patrick
Independent Senator Rex Patrick says pork barreling by the major parties is impacting on how South Australia's regions are funded.Mr Patrick has highlighted the...
Spirit of Kangaroo Island ferry repairs underway at Port Lincoln
SeaLink has advised that its "beloved" Spirit of Kangaroo Island ferry arrived safely in Port Lincoln and is now in dry dock.SeaLink SA general...
Post-fire feedback needed on KI: Letters
Letters to the editor from the May 12, 2022 edition of The Islander.Country Fire Service chief executive officer Mark Jones on March 23, 2021...
Kingscote jetty work progresses, ferry gantry removed
The removal of the redundant 'Ro-Ro' ramp at the end of the main jetty at Kingscote is now just about complete, while the replacement...
Parndana Bowling Club gets serious about inclusion for all
The Parndana Bowling Club is embarking on a new project to service the needs of its aging membership and members with a disability or...
SA Power Networks issues plea after 13 farm incidents
As sowing gets underway around South Australia, there's already been 13 separate incidents where farm machinery has hit powerlines.SA Power Networks says someone might...
Biochar project to transform timber plantation waste on KI
A new biochar project backed by federal funding plans to transform the wood waste associated with clearing Kangaroo Island timber plantations into useful products.The...
Water minister meets with desalination plant neighbours
Penneshaw residents directly affected by the expansion of the SA Water desalination plant met with deputy premier Susan Close and local member Leon Bignell.Desal...
State government reintroduces rebate for KI vehicle registrations
Local member Leon Bignell ran on the platform of reintroducing the 50 per cent rebate on KI vehicle registrations.Now he is pleased to report...