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Extra support needed for Yumbah workers, aquaculture sector: Sharkie

Federal member Rebekha Sharkie is calling for the state government to offer additional financial support for aquaculture workers losing their jobs due to the...

Historic day a success at Nat and Betty Thomas homestead

The open day at the Thomas homestead at Antechamber Bay organised by the Gilfillan family on March 14 was a success. Andy Gillfillan said about...

Parndana Community Hub to hold big main street fundraiser on Sunday

The Parndana Community Hub is organising a day of fun on the main street from 12pm to 4pm this Sunday, March 29. It’s $5...

Closure of Yumbah abalone farm major blow to KI jobs, industry

Mayor Michael Pengilly has described Monday’s announcement of the closure of the Yumbah Abalone farm as “a terrible day for jobs, business, and the...

Yumbah Aquaculture to close Kangaroo Island abalone farm

Yumbah Aquaculture will cease abalone farming on Kangaroo Island by mid-year. Yumbah chief executive officer, David Wood, said the KI closure was a necessary...

Jenni Mitton wins seat of Mawson, Mike Holden tops polls on KI

The seat of Mawson has been retained by Labor with retiring member Leon Bignell handing the reins over to his electorate staffer Jenni Mitton. Kangaroo...

‘Matilda’ the mobile wildlife hospital to visit Kangaroo Island

Australia’s first mobile wildlife hospital is visiting Kangaroo Island as part of Wildlife Recovery Australia’s national tour. The mobile animal hospital named “Matilda” has...

Wowsers at the bowsers in the Fleurieu region

As petrol prices continue to soar above $2.30 a litre, the increase of diesel to around $2.70 is even more concerning, especially for farmers. Reliable...

‘Rollz’ reflects on one year of algal bloom

On February 15, 2025, Anthony Rowland was surfing at Waitpinga Beach when he started having coughing fits. When he returned to the car park, and...

Fleurieu businesses score national tourism awards

Fleurieu Peninsula businesses Spirit Australia Cruises and Old Coach Road Estate are celebrating national success after collecting medals at the 2025 Australian Tourism Awards...

Easter bunny makes appearance at Penneshaw market

The Easter bunny made an appearance at the Penneshaw community market just before the rain arrived on Easter Sunday. Susie Thomas from Les Douceurs de...