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...
Think safety first on farm
Agriculture is one of the most dangerous industries in Australia – more than one in five workers who die at work are employed in the...
Who ultimately pays for university daze?
This column's about the downside of universities, so I should probably begin by admitting I've spent many happy years attending these institutions. During this...
Space for family in town
HOUSE OF THE WEEKLocated in a private area of Kingscote and overlooking a grassy reserve, this well appointed family size home has numerous benefits for...
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...
