Tag: kangaroo island
City soldier remains on island duty
A MOUNT Gambier soldier may remain on Kangaroo Island until the end of February as he continues to provide assistance to residents in the...
Heroes in our hearts
WHILE the immediate threat of further devastation has largely subsided on Kangaroo Island, Country Fire Service volunteers from the Mount Gambier and Kingsley groups...
Grant crews to help fire affected
GRANT District Council will send two volunteer crews to help recovery efforts in fire ravaged areas near Kingston and Kangaroo Island as part of...
Vehicle charity run raises money for Royal Flying Doctors Service and Kangaroo Island recovery
MORE than 130 unique vehicles took part in the Limestone Coast Unique Car Spotting Charity Run recently, raising money for two worthwhile causes.
Motorists and...
Fitness centre delivers healthy boost to Red Cross fire appeal
RED Cross Limestone Coast regional services manager David Walshaw appreciated receiving more than $800 from Millicent business Ignition Fitness to support Red Cross' recovery...
Koala colony receives top-level medical treatment
KOALAS could be listed as an endangered species in some parts of Australia in the aftermath of the nation's bushfire crisis, Federal Environment Minister...
Crisis relief boost
THE sale of bargain-priced goods at a jumble sale at a Millicent church has led to a $5000 donation to bushfire victims on Kangaroo...
RAAF swoops in to get fireys moving
VOLUNTEER firefighters deployed to assist in the bushfire recovery effort on Kangaroo Island were treated to the ride of their life aboard the Australian...
Island praise for firefighters
THE outpouring of public support for volunteer firefighters has reached unprecedented levels according to a 20-year veteran of the Country Fire Service (CFS).
Fresh from...
Supplies collected to treat injured animals
PANGULA Mannamurna is collecting out-of-date medical supplies to help treat animals affected by bushfires on Kangaroo Island and the Adelaide Hills.
Native animal and stock...
Lions roar into action
AS bushfires continue to devastate communities across Australia, Mount Gambier Lions Club is playing a role in helping the nation rebuild once the danger...
Community bales up support for KI residents
AFTER an outpouring of community support from its inaugural campaign, the Mount Gambier Hay Run has announced another charity drive.
Initially started to support the...