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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...

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...

Planned EV Taxes will slash uptake in suburbs, regions

New behavioural research shows working families in outer suburbs are the keenest to buy electric vehicles, but would be hardest hit if incentives were...