Workers ready for take off
A dozen Kangaroo Island construction businesses have signed up for support services to help them prepare for the airport upgrade project. A transformation project is being...
Chief concerns
Local member Michael Pengilly has called Kangaroo Island chief executive Andrew Boardman’s leadership into question, accusing him of bullying and inexperience during his “four years...
Decade long speed limit fight successful
Island Beach Road looks set for a reduced speed limit after nearly a decade of lobbying from the local community.Sapphire Town Island Beach Residents Progress...
Queen Victoria’s maiden visit | STORY, PHOTOS
Slightly overcast but pleasant weather saw the arrival of the Queen Victoria on her maiden visit to Kangaroo Island. The town was decked out...
Council investigated
South Australian Ombudsman Wayne Lines has found Kangaroo Island Council has acted “in a manner that was contrary to the law” with its leasing of community...
KI emu gone but not forgotten
While the last known emu was seen on Kangaroo Island nearly 190 years ago, its legacy still lives on – in Paris.Islanders Georgina Jeffard, David...
John’s brush of brilliance
Earlier this year, John Beevor, along with wife Elizabeth and son Ron, commenced their expedition to Kangaroo Island to continue a much-loved project of painting memorials.Over...
1991: 14th of March
POWERLINES GO UNDERGROUND TO SAVE OUR SWANSA local powerline that has claimed the lives of many water birds has been replaced by an underground...
Record time for KI harvest
Kangaroo Island harvest has wound up in record time this year, due to unprecedented dry conditions during November and December. KI Pure Grain executive chairman Neil...
Theft stalls research
Bandicoot surveys in the Kingscote/Brownlow foreshore area have ground to a halt as one of the wildlife cameras has gone missing. Natural Resources Kangaroo Island (NRKI),...
KI Ligurian Bee Co, Yumbah Aquaculture win at Premier’s Food Awards
The Kangaroo Island Ligurian Bee Co. and Yumbah Aquaculture both won awards at the 2024 South Australian Premier’s Food and Beverage Industry Awards in...
