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Flock to vaccinations

Kangaroo Island’s sheep farmers are being urged not to get complacent with their flock’s Ovine Johne’s Disease (OJD) vaccinations.OJD is a wasting disease which causes...

Truck with 490 sheep rolls over

A truck carrying around 490 sheep has rolled over on Hog Bay Road at Pelican Lagoon.Two people in the truck were taken to hospital to...

Islanders show solidarity with Pinery

Kangaroo Islanders watching the horror unfold as fires tore through Pinery and surrounding areas now have an outlet to help.Jayne Horn was one such...

Red tape affecting​ KIHAC

Local residents are having their quality of life affected due to the bureaucratic nature of Country Health SA, says Kangaroo Island Health Advisory Council (KIHAC) presiding...

Glossy numbers flying

An annual census on Kangaroo Island has recorded the second-highest count of endangered South Australian glossy black cockatoos.The Natural Resources Kangaroo Island count during...

Koalas on increase?

The Kangaroo Island Koala Management Program is gearing up to catch and sterilise another 400 female koalas this season.Koalas are not native to KI...

Cate excited to work with Islanders

Kangaroo Island commissioner Wendy Campana has announced a new addition to her staff with the appointment of Cate Stanford. Ms Stanford will fill the position of community...

KI’s energy security

The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) recently handed down its final decision on SA Power Networks’ revenue for the period from 2015 to 2020. The...

Airport upgrade takes another step forward

Kangaroo Island’s $18 million airport upgrade has taken another step forward with the council putting out tender packages for the project.Requests for Proposal (RFP) for full design of the...

Holmans’ debut ram sale at Bark Hut

Two composite rams sold for $2400 each at Bark Hut White Suffolk and Composite Stud's ram sale on Thursday, October 3. It was Justin and...