Letters to The Islander | July 12
Congratulations to Andy Boardman, the staff of the KI Council, local tradesmen, KI photographers, The Men’s Shed (tables and benches) and all involved in the...
The Islander editorial – Selfies with the PM, questions for council
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull seemed to thoroughly enjoy his time on Kangaroo Island and specifically his tour of the new airport terminal building. He...
Boat launching approved at tip of Strawbridge Point
The Kangaroo Island Council has approved new boat launching arrangements at Strawbridge Point at Sapphiretown.Boaters will now officially allowed to travel north from the...
KI Council to visit Stokes Bay camping ground
Kangaroo Island councillors on Tuesday, July 10 received a deputation from Stokes Bay Hall Committee representative Kate Stanton opposing the expansion of the size...
KIPT gives progress report on Smith Bay seaport proposal
Kangaroo Island Plantation Timbers has issued a statement to the Australian Stock Exchange on the progress on its Environmental Impact Statement for the development of...
Independence rebuilding project is sailing along
The replica of the schooner “Independence” is taking shape in the big shed at the American River Wharf thanks to dedicated members of the Rebuild...
Complex project to upgrade Prospect Hill stairway explains $1 million cost
The $1 million dollar price tag attached to the rebuilding of the Prospect Hill stairs is due to the complex nature of the project. Prime...
Kangaroo Island Gallery gets much needed renovations
Visitors to the Kangaroo Island Gallery in Murray Street over the next few weeks will notice a few changes. The top gallery is undergoing...
Exactly how long is Kangaroo Island?
So exactly how long is Kangaroo Island? Kangaroo Island app developer and amateur historian Steve Berzel is adamant that the actual length is 145km not...
Garden at Kangaroo Island Community Centre open to everyone
The Community Garden located at the Kangaroo Island Community Centre is indeed just that – a community garden open to everyone.Anybody can come and...
Entanglement concerns after southern right whale mother and calf spotted near...
Conservationists have expressed concern about potential entanglement of southern right whales in commercial fishing gear off the southwest corner of Kangaroo Island.
On June...
