New non-profit ‘The Koala Sanctuary’ will create 500-ha conservation area
A new, dedicated conservation area for koalas, native vegetation and other fauna called “The Koala Sanctuary” will be created on a 500-hectare former plantation...
National Parks’ February Park of Month for SA is Kangaroo Island
National Parks and Wildlife Service SA has declared all of Kangaroo Island’s fantastic parks as the "Park of the Month" for February.
There are...
KI Dragons on bikes (or BUGs on Dragons)
On Thursday, Jan 23 in slightly testing conditions, the KI dragon boaters had eight paddlers in the boat out for an enjoyable paddle with...
Fish already taking up residence at Kangaroo Island’s new reefs
New research indicates King George whiting, dusky morwongs and cuttlefish are taking up residence at Kangaroo Island’s new artificial reefs.
Terracotta forms shaped like razorfish...
Many behind the scenes help drive students’ vision: Letter
Kangaroo Island Our Town was delighted to be awarded the Project of the Year for our Drive Alive initiative at this year’s Australia Day...
Kangaroo Island citizens of the year speak at ceremony
Both Kangaroo Island’s 2025 Citizens of the Year spoke about the importance of volunteering at the Australia Day ceremony.
Dianne Hoffman opened her remarks by...
Volunteers honoured for service at KI’s Australia Day
Kangaroo Island’s citizens of the year upon receiving their awards both spoke about the rewards of volunteering, encouraging others to give their time.
Joint...
Sold: Penneshaw police station purchased by Melbourne couple
There was an excellent crowd spilling onto the street at the auction of the historic Penneshaw police station building on Friday, Jan. 24.
The property...
Four Kangaroo Island youths arrested after weekend of property destruction
Police have arrested four youths in Kangaroo Island.
Between 10pm on Friday, Jan. 24 and 7am on Saturday, Jan. 25, a Toyota Landcruiser 4WD was...
Record number of Harleys for KI as two HOG chapters visit
When Harley Owner Group clubs, Bayside HOG Chapter Australia in Adelaide and the Mallee Chapter based in Mildura, got together to decide what they...
Contractors demolish big, blue 100-year-old freight shed at the Kingscote jetty
The big, blue freight shed at the Kingscote jetty is no longer after workers from Harradine Contacting demolished the structure on Monday morning.
It was...
