Two new fires on Kangaroo Island, possibly sparked by dry thunderstorm
Update 2.20pm: Both fires appear to be on there way to be contained now thanks to the efforts of the CFS crews. 1pm: CFS...
Little Library with free books pops up at Parndana
A small group gathered in the heart of Parndana on Saturday, November 7 to officially open the Parndana Progress Association's Little Free Library. An...
Newland fire on Kangaroo Island contained overnight
Update 1pm: The CFS issued a reduced threat message at 12noon on Monday, December 9. "Over several hours on Sunday afternoon, the fire burnt...
Lights are on around Kangaroo Island
To make Christmas light hunting around the region much easier, The Islander has put together a list for you to follow.Don't forget to tell...
Emergency Warning issued for Newland grass fire on Kangaroo Island – LIVE UPDATES
8.45pm: Reports are the Newland fire is still out of control and could be heading to a nearby Harriet River creek line. Shauna Hammat...
One-armed shearer Josh Talbot impresses everyone on Kangaroo Island
South Australian shearer Josh Talbot may have lost an arm but that has not stopped him pursuing a career in shearing.He is now regular...
Kangaroo Island Council names its 2020 Australia Day winners
Tireless volunteer at The Shed at American River, Jane Guider is the 2020 Kangaroo Island Citizen of the Year.Mayor Michael Pengilly said the council's...
AusOcean finds protected sea dragons at Smith Bay jetty site
Divers from research organisation AusOcean have been back at Smith Bay on the north coast of Kangaroo Island this week conducting more underwater surveys.AusOcean...
Landscape board to replace NRM board on Kangaroo Island
The new Landscape South Australia Act 2019 has now been passed by SA Parliament. Over the next eight months, Natural Resource Management boards across...
Kangaroo Island insects featured in new KICE school mural
Students from Kath Flynn's art class, with a little help from Adelaide artist Katie Shriner and pre-eminent entomologist Dr Richard Glatz, have painted a...
Letter: Appreciating what you share on this magical island
Dear editor,
I would like to congratulate you and your staff on your publication.
This has been my first visit to Kangaroo Island and I leave...
