State government lifts cap on renewable energy grants, amid unprecedented demand
The state government was inundated with applications for Round 2 of the Economic Recovery Fund, far exceeding the $20 million allocated.
Almost 1400 applications were...
Local family are new guardians for Penneshaw’s penguins
A Pennshaw family has taken over the operation of the Penneshaw Penguin Centre after previous owner Alana Whennan moved back to Adelaide.
Alana said she...
Pick up a copy of Food, Wine, Art Guide at Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge
The Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge at American River has plenty of copies of our latest edition of the Food, Wine and Art Guide to...
Still seeking message-in-a-bottle authors Natalie and Leanne
When Belinda Dorey and her family went down to the beach at Min Oil in about 2006, they were delighted to find a message...
KI Hospital Patient Comfort Fund raffle will help purchase more items
The Kangaroo Island Hospital Patient Comfort Fund has held another successful Christmas raffle raising much needed funds to brighten up and improve hospital stays.
Second...
10-year celebration for KI Wildlife Network this Saturday
The Kangaroo Island Wildlife Network is holding a 10-year celebration this Saturday, Jan. 11 at the Emu Bay playground.
The not-for-profit organisation holds its AGM...
Nic starts his 365-day Distance 4 Dementia ride around Australia
Nic Tremain on New Year’s Day set out from Bondi Beach on his epic Distance 4 Dementia ride around Australia.
His year-long adventure will...
Erosion around Pennington Bay steps construction project
Residents concerned about erosion at Pennington beach are urging the Kangaroo Island Council to place barriers and signs to direct people walking down to...
Super big crane installs super-Ts for new Aldinga bridge
One of the largest cranes in South Australia has lifted into place 12 super-T beams to support the new bridge at Aldinga - part...
Care for Kangaroo Island’s coastline and marine parks
Visitors to Kangaroo Island’s national parks are encouraged to conserve our coastline to ensure they enhance their experience and safeguard the environment.
National...
Making solar farms better to protect biodiversity amid global renewable energy...
Murdoch University researchers are calling for wildlife-friendly solar farm designs to protect biodiversity amid global renewable energy expansion.
Solar energy plays a central role in...
