Help needed to rebuild Tiger Simpson’s cairn on KI
Efforts are underway to repair a memorial cairn built by Kangaroo Island digger Tiger Simpson in honour of his mates lost in World War I.Leading...
Success for Kangaroo Island sheep breeder, family buys eight rams
Despite a few difficulties in travel, Taljar Polwarth’s Stud has won its sixth Grand Champion award in seven years at the Australian Sheep and Wool Show...
‘Woolification’ trip to Melbourne for KI wool growers
More than 40 South Australian woolgrowers recently travelled to Melbourne with a team of pink shirts for a four-day ‘Woolification’ tour. The tour kicked off with presentations...
The Islander editorial – Shirley’s dedication
After returning from a three-week holiday away from Kangaroo Island, it was an honour on my first day back at work to be invited to...
Letters to the Islander | Aug. 30
What Mr Sergeant MD of KIPT conveniently forgot to mention in his letter of 23/08 is that KIPT estimates that there will be one truck laden with...
SeaLink adopts weather strategy for KI service
Following a number of cancellations in Kangaroo Island ferry operations between Cape Jervis and Penneshaw, with SA reportedly experiencing more severe north and north westerly...
KI ambulance volunteer Shirley Bell recognised for 45 years of service
SA Ambulance Service on Monday night celebrated the incredible dedication of ambulance volunteer Shirley Bell. She has served as an ambulance officer for 45 years and...
Whales hanging out at Smith Bay, Kangaroo Island
The shallow waters of Smith Bay on Kangaroo Island’s north shore have once again become a place of rest and relaxation for whales in recent weeks.Yumbah...
Kangaroo Island showcases local produce in fundraiser for youth
Kingscote Town Hall will come alive with the taste and smell of local produce and the sounds of “Famous Strangers” on Friday, October 19 for...
Kangaroo Island Photographers visit Ravine des Casoars
The Kangaroo Island Photographers group had its third outing for the year, and eight members visited the remote and mysterious Ravine des Casoars on the western end of...
State opposition leader visits KI to hear about algal bloom impacts
State opposition leader Vincent Tarzia visited Kangaroo Island on Tuesday, August 26 to learn more about the impacts of the harmful algal bloom on...
