Rebuild Independence Group reaches milestone as frames now erected
KI’s boat-building volunteers have reached a milestone in their project to rebuild the sailing ship Independence.All 14 frames of the ship are now standing...
Round-the-world sailor Mark Sinclair approaching Kangaroo Island
Round-the-world sailor Mark Sinclair is approaching Kangaroo Island as he plans to dock in Adelaide this week to conduct much-needed repairs.Mark Sinclair and his...
Start preparing for the 2018 Drakes Advance Kingscote Christmas Pageant
It is that time of the year again; Christmas is approaching fast and that means that it is time to start preparing your entry...
‘Save our Mates’ suicide prevention campaign on Kangaroo Island
Local rural agencies and the Kangaroo Island Community Centre have teamed up with wellness advocate Anthony Hart to try and save lives.It’s all about trying to “Save our Mates”...
Installation of first artwork at Kangaroo Island Sculpture Trail
The Kangaroo Island Sculpture Trail committee will unveil the first commissioned sculpture on Thursday, December 13 at 4pm. The trail at Penneshaw was itself...
New Kingscote depot brings environmental services together
Natural Resources Kangaroo Island (NRKI) has opened a new central depot for its environmental and firefighting equipment, bringing together services in fit-for-purpose surroundings.The new...
Register for The Islander Christmas lights map 2018
‘Tis the season to be jolly. Yep, that’s right, Christmas is almost upon us. With December rapidly approaching, people are decorating their homes and gardens with Christmas...
Lightning-sparked fire in pine plantation at Middle River, KI
CFS crews have contained a fire sparked by lightning that was burning in plantation pine trees at Middle River on Kangaroo Island.The fire was...
Emu Bay intersection works now underway
Kangaroo Island Council workers are currently realigning the Emu Bay and Boxer roads intersection on North Coast Road to improve road safety.Vegetation has now been...
Rainbow Warrior conducts oceanic research off Kangaroo Island
The Greenpeace vessel Rainbow Warrior is currently conducting oceanic research south of Kangaroo Island.The ship made a brief visit to Nepean Bay on Wednesday,...