Interesting mining history of salt lake at Pelican Lagoon on KI
The interesting mining history of the salt lakes at Pelican Lagoon has come to light since a proposal for lakeside accommodation pods.That history and...
Update on The Cliffs at Kangaroo Island golf course development
The Islander caught up with The Cliffs at Kangaroo Island project director Sam Atkins this week to get an update on the golf course...
Children’s Laureate visits KI schools and childhood friend
Australian Children's Laureate Gabrielle Wang this week visited the three school campuses on Kangaroo Island.The Melbourne-based author and illustrator was appointed to the one-year...
Paddock-to-beverage tracing project for South Australian grain growers
South Australian grain growers will participate in an exciting new collaboration with Coopers Brewery to see barley tracked and traced from paddock to beverage.Through...
State government to provide $2 million for farm firefighting units
The state government will provide crucial grants for farm firefighting units (FFUs) with a State Budget commitment of $2 million over four years.The fund...
Island Care opens fruit and veg project in Kingscote
Island Care's fruit and vegetable project is proving popular after 16 weeks of operation.The charity is offering fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as...
Top 10 SA dog breeds; most popular cat and dog names
Dog and cat owners receiving their registration renewal notices this week have until 31 August to check their details are up-to-date and pay any...
Second KI ferry going for annual maintenance
SeaLink is about to send its second KI ferry for its annual maintenance. The Sealion 2000 will be out of service from July 27...
Aboriginal archaeology at the proposed Cliffs golf course
Kangaroo Island archaeologist Andrew Collis lives next to the proposed Cliffs golf course at Pelican Lagoon.And so over the years, he has spent time...
Blue Tree appears on KI for mental health awareness
A group of Simon Wheaton's friends and family got together to paint the first Blue Tree for Kangaroo Island.The tree was painted on Sunday,...
Grain survey alarming
South Australian grain producers have raised serious concerns about diesel and fertiliser affordability and availability ahead of seeding.
A Grain Producers SA (GPSA) survey, which...
