Paid federal election work available for Kangaroo Island residents
With record enrolment figures ahead of the upcoming federal election, the Australian Electoral Commission is continuing to recruit regional and rural Australians for...
Art and Easter go hand-in-hand on Kangaroo Island
Looking for art exhibitions over the Easter – Anzac Day holiday time?
On Kangaroo Island there’s plenty on show.
The 2025 Kangaroo Island Easter...
Chats and garden lessons at April’s Gosse Harvest Exchange: PHOTOS
Gosse Harvest Exchange happens on the first Sunday of every month at the shed on Berrymans Road.
Here are some photos from the April...
Exciting times for local surf club Island Board Riders
It’s been a big six months for Kangaroo Island’s local surf club, Island Board Riders.
The club has gone from strength to strength since...
Removing the final 150 feral cats from Dudley Peninsula
The Dudley Peninsula feral cat eradication program is the largest by area on a populated island anywhere in the world.
Nearly 1600 feral cats...
Affordable housing on Kangaroo Island on the agenda
The Islander was contacted by a reader wanting to know what was being done by the local government to encourage more affordable housing.
She...
$55 million in new funding support for SA’s drought-affected farmers
The state government last week announced a further $55 million package of comprehensive assistance to support drought affected farmers and communities across South Australia.
Most...
Meet your Mayo candidates
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a federal election will be held on May 3, 2025.
So far, four candidates have formally declared their...
SA Karenia mikimotoi algal bloom will stick around until winds change
The state government met with relevant state and federal agencies and affected councils regarding the ongoing microalgae bloom, Karenia mikimotoi, on Wednesday, April 9.
The...
Landscape Board’s Grassroot Grants available for KI landholders
The Kangaroo Island Landscape Board's Grassroots Grants program is open and seeking applications from organisations and individuals that want to improve the health of,...
SA’s premier Polwarth stud talks up breed in lead up to...
Polwarth sheep can make all the difference to a livestock producer wanting to diversify and future proof their flock.
And producers from Kangaroo Island, and...
