‘Til death us do part
Nobody likes to talk about death – it’s one of the great taboos – but it’s good to be forearmed with some practical knowledge.When a loved...
‘Fragments of an Island’ opening
Sunday July 23 saw the opening of the Settlement Day Exhibition at the KI Gallery in Kingscote. The theme of the exhibition is ‘Fragments of...
Hope Cottage raises the roof
There is always something happening at Hope Cottage Museum, Centenary Avenue, Kingscote. Over recent months we have been working hard and had the courtyard sheds...
Power cable connects
SA Power Networks has awarded Perth-based Fugro the contract to install a new single circuit 33kV undersea power cable connecting Kangaroo Island to the...
Kingscote Travel triumphs in awards
Kingscote Travel has been recognised as one of Australia’s top travel businesses by winning the coveted ‘People’s Choice ATAS Retail Travel Agency of the...
Skate park flies
For the past 15 years, the Kingscote Youth and Skate Park volunteers have been raising funds via community donations, a fun run, door-knocking appeal, can drives,...
Show ‘n’ Shine is on again at the 100th Kingscote Show!
This year’s Kingscote Show is on Saturday October 28, so blow off those cobwebs, break out the wax ’n’ polish, bring in your pride...
Throwback: The Islander 50 years ago
It was 50 years ago, Morrison’s 4-Square Store was offering the ‘keenest prices’ and ‘personal service’. The Islander thought it would be interesting and a...
Spirited success
Kangaroo Island Spirits is celebrating a great achievement after it was awarded a gold medal for its signature Old Tom Gin at the SIP...
Emergency funding
Residents of Kangaroo Island will be able to develop better emergency risk treatment options as part of a $70,000 grant delivered through Safecom and...
