The Latest Breaking News from Kangaroo Island

Bird flu has claimed its first Australian sea lion and dolphin. How does the virus get into these animals?

A rare Australian sea lion (Neophoca cinerea) on Kangaroo Island has been confirmed to have died from highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu. The sea lion had recently been attacked by a shark, weakening it. Testing revealed the cause of death was the virus. Another dead sea lion is being tested.

The Conversation · Sep 15

First H5 bird flu death of endangered Australian sea lion recorded amid fears for small population

South Australian authorities say case discovered on Kangaroo Island is first for species of which less than 12,000 animals remain

The Guardian - AU · Sep 13

In 2023, Valerie vanished on Kangaroo Island; 529 days later, rescuers found the miniature dachshund alive after surviving alone in the wild

Valerie, the brave miniature dachshund, made a remarkable return after 529 days lost on Kangaroo Island. During her adventurous time away, she had adapted wonderfully, growing stronger and more self-sufficient. Rescuers located her using trail cameras and specialized traps, ensuring her safe capture. Now, she’s navigating the joys and challenges…

The Times of India · Sep 3

Blue mountains, pink lakes and a Kangaroo island: an unforgettable Australian nature trip

On a coast-to-coast route from Perth to Sydney – with a stop in Adelaide in between – you’ll get an ample dose of Australia’s breathtaking natural beauty within easy reach of these three wonderful cities

The Guardian - UK · May 12

‘They poo all over the yard’: little corellas are terrorising Kangaroo Island – and nothing can stop them

The birds – not native to the South Australian island – have covered a school in faeces, torn up infrastructure and damaged crops

The Guardian - AU · Apr 9

Stripped of life: the deadly South Australian algal bloom is still spreading one year on

More than 20,000 sq km of coast has succumbed to Australia’s first bloom of toxic Karenia cristata algae – and scientists worry it could explode again

The Guardian - AU · Mar 14

Drawings of Kangaroo Island fossils provide inspiration for stamp series

Colourful illustrations by Peter Trusler depict 500m-year-old fossils of creatures from the Palaeozoic and inspire Australia Post

The Guardian - AU · Feb 10

What happened next: Valerie the dachshund taught us how to survive – and thrive

We could learn a lot from the pampered sausage dog who became a canine Bear Grylls. Perhaps all of us are capable of more than we might expect

The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2025

VIP appearances, books and beer: what Valerie the dachshund is up to after her Kangaroo Island adventure

‘Australia’s bravest sausage dog’, who was lost in the wild for more than 500 days, now has an ambassadorial role, merchandise and an Australian Story episode

The Guardian - AU · Oct 6, 2025

Kangaroo Island is a quietly powerful Australian debut that explores family, grief and belonging

There’s a pretty funny “in joke” in the opening scenes of the new Australian film Kangaroo Island.

The Conversation · Aug 21, 2025