State government boosts biosecurity to protect KI’s world-renowned Ligurian bees
Biosecurity measures have been bolstered to protect Kangaroo Island’s world-famous Ligurian bee population from the parasitic pest varroa mite.
Every ferry bound for Kangaroo...
Koala gets thirsty on Kangaroo Island, visits bottle shop
A koala was spotted walking into the bottle shop at the Queenscliffe Family Hotel in Kingscote on Wednesday afternoon.
Pierre Gregor snapped some photos...
Refurbishment of old Cape Willoughby light at Hope Cottage Museum
The much-needed major refurbishment of the old Cape Willoughby light is now complete thanks to the hard work of two lighthouse restoration specialists.
Restorer and...
Letter: Glossies in my back yard near American River
The following is a letter from John McNeil from American River who passed away just after mailing it in to The Islander. He was...
Kangaroo Island Ligurian Bee Co a finalist in Premier’s Food and Beverage Industry Awards
Food South Australia, the state’s peak industry body for the food and beverage manufacturing industry, has announced the finalists for the 2025 South...
‘Weather it Together’ campaign to support wellbeing of farmers doing it tough
A new campaign to support the wellbeing of farmers doing it tough in a time of drought was launched across the state last week....
Surfer bitten twice on leg by bronze whaler at D’Estrees Bay
Shark Watch SA has reported that a surfer has been taken to hospital after receiving two shark bites from a large bronze whaler shark...
Increased biosecurity to protect Kangaroo Island’s bees from Varroa mite
Kangaroo Island beekeepers on Friday, October 3 met with state government officials to discuss Varroa mite and expanded biosecurity presence.
Attending the meeting were Minister...
Livestock SA seeking new board members from around the state
Nominations are open for Livestock SA's board, with three positions up for grabs. Livestock SA is seeking current members willing to step up as...
University of Adelaide discovers new method of tracking tropical fish migration
A study backed by the University of Adelaide has adopted a new method of tracking tropical fish migration patterns that is straight out of...
Roo, joey missing after presumed theft
The mother kangaroo with a joey in her pouch has gone missing - presumably stolen - from the beloved sculpture at the corner of...
