Kangaroo Island residents discuss preparations for coming bushfire season
Preparations for the upcoming bushfire season were discussed at the community meeting organised by the local bushfire recovery office on Saturday afternoon.Newly reappointed CFS...
Roses, seeds, books available for fire-affected gardeners on KI
Some wonderful companies and individuals are helping fire-affected gardeners on Kangaroo Island get their gardens going again.Anne Morrison from the Kangaroo Island Garden Club...
From WA with love; Teddies to help Kangaroo Island heal
Western Districts Cricket Club secretary Shauna Hammat received a phone call in February from a lovely lady in Shoalwater, Western Australia. "She had seen...
Art Museum of KI community consultation at first glance
The one-month community consultation conducted by the Art Museum of Kangaroo Island committee has indicated overwhelming support for the project and location.Of the 347...
Change of guard at Vivonne Bay General Store on KI south coast
Vivonne Bay General Store has a new owner who has plans to expand the business.Tye Boyle, 24, said he was planning some changes and...
20 teams participate in 2nd Rebuild Independence Group Amazing Place treasure-hunt rally
The second annual Rebuild Independence Group Amazing Place treasure-hunt rally was a huge success with 20 teams participating, double the inaugural event.The teams gathered,...
SA man jailed over ‘ridiculous’ offending on Kangaroo Island
A man involved in a "bizarre and quite ridiculous" plot to provide some muscle to secure the return of opals stolen from a Kangaroo...
Parndana postmaster Sandy Davis’ advice during Emergency Preparedness Week
Parndana postmaster Sandy Davis has a few words of advice about how to be prepared during an emergency.And her experiences in the latest bushfire...
Beach driving, Hope Spot, Foster Care Week – Islander letters
I read with interest the article "Push to help seabirds" in The Islander 13/8/20. I have recently written to the Kangaroo Island Council...
KI kindergarten kids get traffic light for their bike track
Kangaroo Island has its first red, yellow, green traffic light, but it's not on any road.It has been put up at the kindergarten bike...
Elders Kingscote branch open day proves popular with plenty on offer
The Kingscote branch of Elders held an open day on Friday, August 15, attracting farmers and townsfolk alike.
Branch manager Marty Kay said joining the...
