Kangaroo Island insects need greater protection
There are some rare and fantastic insects on Kangaroo Island that need greater recognition and protection in South Australia, according to KI entomologist Dr Richard...
Biosecurity checks at Cape Jervis pay dividends for KI
Kangaroo Island is free of many pest plants and animals thanks to strict biosecurity rules in place at the main points of entry.Natural Resources Kangaroo...
Lambing season in full swing on Kangaroo Island | Photos
Lambing season is in full swing on Kangaroo Island with sheep graziers and wool growers keeping busy seeing in the next generation.It’s been a...
Vote for KICE ‘Focus on Ability’ film
Special education teacher at the Kingscote KICE campus, Natasha Murray, has entered a short film she and a small group of Junior Primary students made for the...
Letters to The Islander | June 28
American River has welcomed the rain we have had over the past couple of weeks. Prior to this rain the majority of rain water tanks...
The Islander editorial – community spirit and theatre
Well done the community of Kangaroo Island for coming to the rescue of the boaters whose vessel was swamped at Smith Bay on Saturday. ...
Worker shortage and seasonality key tourism issues on Kangaroo Island
A shortage of workers and the extreme seasonality of visitors are two of the main issues impacting on Kangaroo Island tourism operators.State Minister for Trade,...
New undersea power cable laid to Kangaroo Island | Photos
Installation of a new undersea power cable to connect Kangaroo Island to the SA electricity distribution network is almost complete. The 20,000 kVA/33,000 volt...
State Government to abolish Kangaroo Island Commissioner position
Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Local Government Stephan Knoll has confirmed the role of Kangaroo Island Commissioner will come to an end.“The Liberal Party...
Boaters swim for lives after vessel swamped at Smith Bay, Kangaroo Island
Two boaters were lucky to escape with only minor injuries after their vessel was swamped by waves at Smith Bay on the north shore...
Farm firefighting program expands community support for tanks, pumps, equipment
A state government program to help landholders purchase essential firefighting equipment has been expanded, with more support available and community water tanks included for...
