Kangaroo Island Council

01/06/2026

🎂🎁🎈 Is Monday your usual bin collection day? Don't forget to put your bin out Sunday night before the King's Birthday public holiday.

🚛 Monday 8/6/26 kerbside bin collections still OCCUR.
🔻 Waste and Recycling Depots and FRWA Goolwa office are CLOSED 8/6/26.

Kangaroo Island Council District Council of Yankalilla City of Victor Harbor Alexandrina Council

01/06/2026

COMMUNITY CONSULTATION NOW OPEN – COMMUINITY ENGAGEMENT POLICY

Kangaroo Island Council is seeking community feedback on a draft Community Engagement Policy.

The Community Engagement Policy will help the Council make decisions that are representative of our local community.

Community Consultation is now open for a period of 21 days commencing Thursday, 14 May 2026 and closing 5pm Wednesday 3 June 2026.

You can review the draft policy here: www.kangarooisland.sa.gov.au/notice-board/news-and-notices/consultations.

Printed copies can be viewed at the Kingscote Office and the Penneshaw Business Centre.

28/05/2026

📣NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN 2026 YOUNG ACHIEVER OF THE YEAR

Kangaroo Island Council is proud to recognise the outstanding achievements of our local youth. The Young Achiever of the Year Award celebrates young people who are making a difference in areas such as volunteering, sport, education, science, culture, the arts and the environment.

We’re looking for individuals who demonstrate leadership, dedication and community spirit – those who are inspiring others and helping shape the future of our Island.

Nominations are now open until 5pm Sunday, 28 June 2026. Nominees must be aged 12 to 25 years as of 27 July 2026 and be a resident of Kangaroo Island.

To find more details on eligibility and how to nominate visit: https://www.kangarooisland.sa.gov.au/community/community-and-events/awards

Let’s celebrate the remarkable young people who help make our community stronger. Nominate someone today.🎖

27/05/2026

🚨COMMUNITY CONSULTATION: SOLDIERS MEMORIAL PARK, KINGSCOTE🚨

HAVE YOUR SAY – Council is inviting community feedback on the proposed leasing of Soldiers Memorial Park, Kingscote.

The proposed lease area is part of allotments 91 & 92 Centenary Avenue, Kingscote as shown on the image below. The proposed lessee is the Kingscote Football Club and Kingscote Cricket Club for a term up to 10 years for the use of a community sporting club.🏏

Council is seeking written submissions with respect to the above aspects of the leasing of community land.

For further details and to provide your feedback, visit Council’s website: www.kangarooisland.sa.gov.au/notice-board/consultation

Written submissions are open for a period of 21 days commencing Thursday, 28 May 2026 and closing 5pm Wednesday 17 June 2026.

Have Your Say:
👉Fill in the online form at www.kangarooisland.sa.gov.au
👉Email: [email protected]
👉Post to: PO Box 121, Kingscote SA 5223
👉Drop off to: Kingscote Civic Centre or the Penneshaw Community Business Centre
For further information, contact Customer Service on 8553 4500

27/05/2026

Your Council. Your Voice.

The next Council elections will be held in November 2026.

To participate, you must be correctly enrolled to vote.

📬Council elections are conducted by post, so your voting pack will be sent to the address listed on your enrolment.

If your details are not correct, you may not receive your voting materials.

Check or update your enrolment here:
https://www.kangarooisland.sa.gov.au/council/about/council-elections

⚠️ Enrolments close 5:00pm Friday 31 July 2026.

Enrol. Nominate. Vote.

26/05/2026

Council welcomes reduction in livestock freight costs for KI farmers

Kangaroo Island Council has welcomed news the Island’s farmers will get some relief from the cost of moving livestock on and off the Island once SeaLink’s new ferries commence.

Originally SeaLink had planned to introduce a multiplier of 1.5 for the freight cost for livestock to bring this freight in line with dangerous goods.

The State Government announced today that this multiplier has been cut to 1.2 after negotiations with SeaLink.

Kangaroo Island Council and AgKI today convened a meeting with the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Joe Szakacs, Member for Mawson Jenni Mitton, SeaLink and agriculture and tourism industry representatives, where the reduction was announced.
READ MORE:https://www.kangarooisland.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/1990402/Council-welcomes-reduction-in-livestock-freight-costs-for-KI-farmers.pdf

25/05/2026

Looking to fly to Adelaide soon? Or family and friends planning to visit? The QantasLink 25th Birthday Sale is on now.

Fly economy one-way between Adelaide and Kangaroo Island starting from $99*.

Food, drinks, baggage and entertainment are all included in the sale fare.

Hurry, ends 26 May 2026. T&Cs apply.*

Book here: https://www.qantas.com/au/en/flight-deals.html/any/all/economy/qantaslink-birthday-sale/lowest

T&Cs
*The QantasLink 25th Birthday Sale ends 11:59pm (AEST) 26 May 2026, unless sold out prior. Select routes, travel dates and conditions apply.

Explore our flight deals. From all available flights to special offers. Food, entertainment and checked baggage always included on Qantas operated flights.

21/05/2026

📣We want your feedback on updating South Australia’s flood hazard mapping and planning rules.

The changes aim to guide how development should address flood risk and be designed to keep people and property safe from floods, focussing on:
✅more consistent and updated hazard mapping
✅improved planning rules
✅faster process for future mapping updates.

Visit the YourSAy website to learn more and share your feedback by 13 August: https://loom.ly/Rl5B6-8

20/05/2026

Manufacturing is changing fast. The RDA AHFKI Hills & Coast Business Grant 2026 is here to help your business keep pace.

For the first time, this round actively encourages applications from manufacturers looking to invest in AI-supported manufacturing. If you've been eyeing an opportunity to modernise how you produce, process, or manage your operations, this grant could be the catalyst you need.

Eligible manufacturing projects of all sizes could receive up to 50% co-funding on projects (grant capped at $20,000 for projects exceeding $40,000) to put toward equipment or technology that moves innovation forward.

Who can apply?
Manufacturing businesses with an ABN operating in the Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu Peninsula, or Kangaroo Island, with a project that's ready to get underway.

What's funded?
✅New equipment that improves productivity
✅Investment addressing barriers to business growth
✅AI-supported manufacturing technologies (new this year!)
🚨Don't sit on a great idea. Get your application in by: Sunday | 31 MAY 2026

👉rdahc.com.au/now-open

An initiative of Regional Development Australia Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island supported by Foods International (Murray Bridge) Milk Company , and Bank Fleurieu (Bendigo Bank)

20/05/2026

Kangaroo Island's event will be held Thursday, 11 June Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Oil Distillery. Come along to learn about government programs and services, meet your local Business Support Officer and connect with support organisations and other businesses in our region.
📅 Thursday 11 June 2026
📍 Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Oil Distillery
⏰ 4pm-5:30pm
Register: business.sa.gov.au/regional-events
Office for Small and Family Business

We’ll be in regional SA from May to July 2026 with a series of free events for small and family business owners. 👋

You’ll be able to meet your Business Support Officer, find out about our programs and services, and tap into practical support to help your business start, run and grow.

You’ll also have the opportunity to network with other business owners, our program delivery partners and local organisations.

Find an event near you and register ▶️ business.sa.gov.au