Final plank laid on the Independence schooner at American River
Volunteers at the Rebuild Independence Group celebrated this week when the final external plank was laid on the hull of the replica schooner.
This was...
New drone capability for Kangaroo Island SES unit
Kangaroo Island's emergency search and rescue response has been strengthened with new drone capability.
State Emergency Service (SES) has nine new remotely piloted aircraft (drones)...
Recent heat causes concerns on Tooperang fireground on the Fleurieu
Despite the bushfire at Tooperang now being controlled, the fireground is still active, with Country Fire Service (CFS) personnel on site throughout the extreme...
Four teens arrested after stolen ute crashes at Hindmarsh Valley
A ute that had allegedly been stolen from Morphett Vale and was spotted in Nairne came to a crashing holt on the outskirts of...
Better access, better fishing ahead at Myponga Reservoir
Better fishing access, more fish stocking, extra toilets, and other amenities are part of an already-underway multimillion-dollar upgrade to the Myponga Reservoir Reserve.
The state...
Kangaroo Island Australia Day winners, performers: PHOTOS
Volunteering was recognised on Australia Day when the Kangaroo Island Cancer Support Group’s Biggest Morning Tea received its award for Event of the Year.
Meanwhile,...
200 years of KI history to be celebrated at Thomas homestead
The Gilfillan family at Antechamber Bay and other descendants of one of the first arrivals on Kangaroo Island will this year celebrate 200 years...
Happy faces at Kangaroo Island’s Australia Day ceremony: PHOTOS
There were 14 new citizens affirmed at the Kangaroo Island Australia Day ceremony on Monday, a record for the island.
Sabrina Davis, Victoria Hasenau,...
Stallholders move into Kingscote market shipping containers
Stallholders have moved into the two shipping containers at the Kingscote Farmers & Artisans Market.
The containers consist of four partitioned stalls in each one,...
KI Walking Club celebrates the season at D’estrees Bay
The Kangaroo Island Walking Club held its annual Christmas breakup at D'Estrees Bay on Saturday, December 6.
Nineteen people came along in cool and...















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