The Islander: 50 years ago this week
50 years ago there was a Royal Commission inquiring into the efficiency and economics of the entire State Transport System.The Commission came to KI...
‘Hope’ raises the roof
If you ever have a few hours to fill you could do no better than to have a look around at the Hope Cottage...
We may not be alone after all
NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope has revealed the first known system of seven Earth-size planets around a single star. Three of these planets are firmly...
Kangaroo Island volunteers – Our heroes
It was a great privilege to meet with the Captain and crew of the magnificent Queen Mary 2 when she recently anchored off Penneshaw...
Old shack on big block presents options | Photos
This block is literally meters from the jetty and boat launch facilities at Emu Bay, and is perfectly located to take in some of the best...
Airport Upgrade Project Update
Construction of the $18 million Airport Runway and associated air side infrastructure project is progressing well. Bituminous sealing and runway lighting of the alternate...
Pollution at Penneshaw’s Christmas Cove
The Islander reported on February 2 that residents of Penneshaw were concerned about an area of pollution on the foreshore at Christmas Cove. An investigation...
Maiden voyage for Queen Mary 2 to KI
Kangaroo Island's population of 4,500 almost doubled on Monday February 20, as South Australia's booming tourism industry delivered another huge boost for the island.The largest...
Wharf: Major Project status
Continued from frontThe Development Assessment Commission is expected to issue its guidelines for the project and announce the public consultation period soon.Meanwhile, the company...
RAA’s Risky Roads
RAA, the state’s peak motoring body, is urging South Australian road users to shine a light on the state’s worst roads and intersections in...
Recipients announced for Round 6 of KI Landscape Board’s Grassroots Grants...
Eleven community and landholder projects have received a share of $56,161 in funding thanks to the Kangaroo Island Landscape Board's 2025 Grassroots Grants program.
Individuals...
