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Big dreams help ‘Chillers’ battle through double tragedy

A room full of medical equipment and fulltime carers can't keep Kangaroo Islander Steven Childs from doing what he loves: farming. The following was...

Yacht breaks Bay of Shoals mooring in strong winds

The yacht Sprint of Hydro again broke its mooring in the Bay of Shoals due to strong winds on Saturday afternoon, July 24.Yachtsman and...

Nine-year-old ewe gives birth to quad lambs on KI

A nine-year-old, rare-breed ewe has given birth to quad lambs on Kangaroo Island.While not unheard of, quad lambs are a rarity and being born...

KI drivers beware standing water; aquaplaning accident

Drivers on Kangaroo Island should be cautious when driving after heavy rain with lots of standing water around.The CFS and Ambulance paramedics just after...

Push continues for KI aquatic centre

The push for a community pool and aquatic centre at Kingscote continues with a new working group formed.Kangaroo Island Community Indoor Swimming Centre committee...

Parndana Show to receive funding from Australian Young Farmer Challenge

The Parndana Show on Kangaroo Island is among 13 agricultural shows to receive grant funding via the new Australian Young Farmer Challenge (AYFC) Regional...

KI waste not responsible for mainland asbestos contamination

Kangaroo Island has been ruled out as the source of asbestos that has contaminated recycled road base material on the mainland.In March 2021, the...

WILDROO Trail Marathon on KI postponed due to COVID-19

Organisers of the WILDROO Trail Marathon on Kangaroo Island have made the difficult and disappointing decision to postpone the event that was scheduled for...

Lovedeep moves to KI to broaden her culinary skills

Lovedeep Kaur emigrated to Australia from the Punjab in India to realise her dream of becoming a chef.Now she's moved to Kangaroo Island to...

GP exodus threatens SA rural communities: doctors

South Australian rural GPs last night held a crisis meeting to decide how best to protect the future of rural hospital services.Rural Doctors Association...