Ruth Waddell, Denis Perkins welcomed into the KI Shearing Hall of Fame
More than hundred family and friends attended the induction of the two newest members Ruth Waddell and Denis Perkins into the Kangaroo Island Shearing...
The changing Kangaroo Island Landscape – annual achievements report
Keep your eye's peeled in the bumper Christmas edition of The Islander on the December 19 for a free copy of the annual achievements...
Finding comfort at Christmas on Kangaroo Island
Kingscote Uniting Church is again offering a quiet place and a simple reflective service on Tuesday, December 17 for people who have lost...
NBN cancels planned outages on Kangaroo Island over the busy holiday period
NBN Co has decided to cancel all planned outages on Kangaroo Island over the busy December and January period. The decision was taken after...
Strong demand from international, local craft breweries for Kangaroo Island barley
Malt from premium barley grown in coastal areas of South Australia, including Kangaroo Island, influenced by cooling sea breezes is attracting strong demand from...
Soil testing kits available for Kangaroo Island farmers
'Tis the season for Christmas carols and soil testingThe hay's done, crops are coming off and soon it will be time to start planning...
New climate guides to assist Kangaroo Island farmers
With regional feed-in from across Australia, the Regional Weather and Climate Guides Project has released their climate guides to help farming businesses improve their...
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...
Valerie the KI wonder dog a big hit at dachshund festivities
By Dianna Lee Saville, editor of the Edenhope & District Echo in western Victoria, and owner of three dachshunds and the Dachshund Museum.
Despite...
