Fish deaths likely ‘blackwater event’
On Tuesday 29 March, Primary Industries & Regions SA (PIRSA) Fisheries and Aquaculture was alerted to a fish kill of approximately several hundred bream...
Chance ‘meeting’ for Bootheys
An article published in last year’s The Islander spawned an interesting journey of discovery for Vic Boothey, grandson of Kangaroo Island’s World War I soldier...
Tall welcome for one and all on KI
The One and All Tall Ship is coming to Kingscote on April 24.From 12.30pm - 3.30pm it is open to the public to view...
Workshop planning future
A group of Island businesses attended a two day workshop run by TAFE SA as part of the Office of the Commissioner for Kangaroo...
Stay vigilant for sneaky sea squirts
As school holidays commence and more people are on the water, boaties are reminded to make sure they have no nasty invaders stowed away. The...
Business on the agenda
Raising capital for major expansion, local traineeship programs, getting correct advice on pay rates and penalties… these were three of the many relevant topics...
SES unveils new facilities
State Emergency Service has unveiled its new centrepiece for Kangaroo Island to much fanfare.The new Kangaroo Island SES unit on Acacia Drive was officially opened by...
Thankful for quiet season
As Kangaroo Island’s fire danger season comes to an end, Islanders can be thankful for the quieter season than past years. It is also...
Five men rescued after boat capsizes off Kangaroo Island
Five men have been safely rescued from waters off Kangaroo Island after a recreational fishing vessel capsized late this afternoon.Just before 5pm an orange...
SA Government teams up with Sea Shepherd to conserve the Bight
The South Australian Government is partnering with global marine conservation group, Sea Shepherd, to better protect Australian sea lion populations and the vast wildlife...
