Drought resilience plan being developed for Kangaroo Island, region
The Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island region Drought Steering Committee has initiated the preparation of a Drought Resilience Plan.
The plan will identify strategies...
SA farm sector sentiment takes a tumble through dry autumn
Drier-than-average weather conditions through the autumn sowing window have seen South Australian farmer confidence take a dramatic U-turn in the latest quarter, staging a...
Lisa’s magnificent mural adds ambiance to Susie’s French patisserie
Pastry chef and owner of Les Douceurs de Sooz, Susie Thomas is delighted with the completed work of Kangaroo Island mural artist Lisa Marshall.
The...
$30 million budget boost for national parks a win for wildlife, biodiversity, visitors
South Australia’s increasingly precious national parks have received a $30 million funding boost in the 2024-25 state budget.
The funding boost means new trails and...
Letter: regulation needed to ensure KI’s pig-free status
During the first year of the Pig Eradication Program on Kangaroo Island, I attended the presentation given by KI feral pig coordinator Matt Korcz...
Animal collisions increase by 22 per cent year-on-year
Animal collisions have increased by 22 per cent year-on-year according to new claims data from national insurer AAMI.
New alarming research found more than 40...
Gusty KI producers winter festival combines with wildlife network fundraiser
Some of Kangaroo Island’s finest produce was on offer at the Kangaroo Island Wildlife Network’s “Nocturnal” fundraiser at the KI Airport on Sunday night.
It...
Probus members enjoy visit to Wool Shed, KI Providore
There were 15 Probus members and two visitors attending the first outing arranged by the new committee to venues at Cygnet River.
After the...
Kangaroo Island Wildlife Network hosts ‘Nocturnal’ evening at airport
A celebration of local cuisine and music took place at the island’s airport on Sunday evening as the KI Wildlife Network combined its annual...
Hog Bay Road improvement project completion delayed to December
Road works along Hog Bay Road between Kingscote and Penneshaw will now not be completed until the end of the year.
The Department for...
‘Weed wiper’ tools available for KI landholders to tackle one-leaf Cape...
The Kangaroo Island Landscape Board has weed wipers and 12-volt sprayers available for loan to manage one-leaf Cape tulip in pastures and open areas....
