Kiama Community Radio's Podcast: Recent Episodes
Kiama Community Radio
Kiama Community Radio (KCR) is a brand new voice for the area, launching in a bid to reconnect our local community at a time when many are feeling disconnected.The new service will be the first of its kind dedicated to communities in the Kiama Local Government Area from Minnamurra in the north to Gerroa in the south and Jamberoo in the west.
Gabi talks to Gülçin Topel from Saltwater Cafe, Kiama who recently won Outstanding Business Leader at the 2026 Kiama Business Awards.In addition to her heavy work schedule at Saltwater, Gülçin finds time for generous outreach projects to foster community connections.
This interview was recorded as part of The Shop Around the Corner which supports local businesses in the Kiama LGA and part of Gabi Cabral's regular program Living Local, Wednesday mornings 9am on KCR.
Recorded 29.7.27
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Our guest Linda Godfrey is a poet, editor, literary judge, teacher, and former Program Manager of The Wollongong Writers Festival. Linda discusses, and shares, her prose poetry - and other things literary - with presenters Karen and Neil.
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One for the trivia buffs: Play along as Diane and Deano quiz each other (and discuss) the best opening and ending lines in literature.
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This week, Jane, Karen and Neil discuss the resurgence of interest in gothic novels after the release of the new Wuthering Heights movie adaptation.
Neil shares some of his experiences with writing competitions.
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Gabi talks to Tamena Yarak, Regional Manager of Mackillop Family Services, an organisation that provides foster care, family support, alternative education and disability services in NSW.
Recorded 29th July 2026.
This is part of Gabi's weekly program Living Local on KCR at 9am on Wednesdays.
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Grow and Sow hosts Jane Parbury and Joe Carter talk to former Australian journalist Perrie Croshaw who has been caretaker of 2 major gardens in her time: The Garden of Eden in Norfolk, England, which had been a cider orchard and pleasure garden between the World Wars, but had fallen into much disrepair, and a 16ha property on Woodhill Mountain, near Berry where she lived with her 2 sons in the 1990s.
Recorded 10th July 2026.
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Gabriela talks to Dr. Rachel Gregory Wilson and Kim Thomason, Warden at Kiama Anglican Church, about a seminar held recently at Kiama Anglican Church designed for parents and carers of young people living with neurodiversity and ADHD. They'll discuss the challenges families face, the support available and the church's role in supporting the local community.
Recorded 22nd July 2026
This interview was recorded as part of Gabi Cabral's weekly program Living Local on KCR at 9am on Wednesdays.
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What makes the Kiama, Gerringong and Berry region one of Australia's most sought-after places to live?
Bernie Hems chats with Craig and Kerrie Higbid, a husband-and-wife team with more than 50 years of combined real estate experience. Craig and Kerrie's business South Coast Prestige Properties has now morphed into Christie's International Real Estate South Coast.
Recorded 15th July 2026
This interview is part of a regular segment The Shop Around the Corner, supporting businesses in the Kiama LGA: part of Gabi Cabral's weekly program Living Local at 9am on Wednesdays on KCR.
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Peter Sullivan talks to Claire Hollander, the trumpet playing member of the five piece band Bonnie Kay and the Sweet Patooties, about their new album Open Doors.
This interview was recorded on KCR Breakfast, Monday to Friday 7-9am and Peter Sullivan is in the hot seat on Wednesday mornings.
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Gabriela Cabral talks to artist, photographer and jeweller Donna from The Sea and Me who, at the time, was exhibiting at the Old Fire Station next door to KCR.
This was recorded as part of Gabi's regular program Living Local; 9am Wednesday mornings on KCR.
Recorded 1.7.26
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A very special guest, local author Helen Laidlaw talks to Di and Neil about her recent book about our local area: On Wadi Wadi Country – From the Mountains to the Sea.
[Post-show update: Helen's book is available via all the major online retailers.]
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From Edgar Allan Poe, to Donna Tartt, via Harry Potter and the ravens of Westeros, Karen and Di explore the significant role of birds in fiction.
Karen brings the latest news from the literacy front, and our presenters review the Geraldine Brooks novel, Horse.
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Karen delivers pop culture news, including the latest on Sean Micallef’s first novel 'De'Ath Takes a Holiday'.
On the eve of Anzac Day, Neil contrasts Peter Fitzsimmons with Les Carlyon, after a discussion about the great anti-war novel, 'Catch-22'.
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From Philip K Dick to George RR Martin and Mick Herron - Karen and Neil discuss recent TV and Movie adaptations that take you back to the original book.
Neil brings us his favourite books and about music and musicians.
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Jane and Campbell critique the latest 'best ever books' list from Goodreads.
What is a 'Reading Retreat'? Campbell brings the tea after going on assignment to experience one for himself.
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Neil and Campbell talk about the events they are most looking forward to at the upcoming Sydney Writers' Festival.
Then they range widely over the well-picked topic of genre fiction, and talk about some of their favourite cross- or multi-genre books.
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Karen and Campbell discuss books you wish you could re-experience for the very first time, then tour some of the spec fiction books that proved to be prescient, including their shared love of the works of William Gibson.
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Jane and Karen discuss the pop culture news, the surprising number of books themed around cats, and why chic-lit ain't chic-lit anymore (and does it deserve its reputation, whatever it's called now?)
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Jane, Di and Karen talk about their favourite 'comfort books' - easy reads you can pick up and re-read again and again.
Karen talks about the Australian Literacy Foundation, and the mission to make reading more enjoyable for kids.
Jane and Di introduce us to dog-themed books!
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Neil and Campbell welcome local celebrity and friend of the show, Dean Koorey, to the microphone to discuss flash fiction, copy writing, self-help books, and humour in fiction.
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Jane and Karen do a deep dive into the popularity of cookbooks, then segue into a discussion about cooking and food themed works of fiction.
Karen brings us some of the latest news from the world of neuroscience, and what it can tell us about the experience of reading.
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Neil and Di discuss the life and works of notable Australian author Charmian Clift, a Kiama local.
And they discuss book adaptations, and how the original work can be wildly re-interpretated. Examples range from The Great Gatsby to The Magic Faraway Tree.
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Di brings us the low-down on libraries - and what are they good for.
Neil discusses PJ O'Rourke and books by other travel writers.
Campbell talks about his favourite 'weird' (or 'WTF') books - from JB Ballard to the Roaches Have No King.
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At the June meeting of the Kiama Historical Society Peter Edwell presented a talk about the Great Archibald Controversy of 1944 which ended up in the Supreme Court, trying to decide whether or not William Dobell's (now) famous portrait of fellow artist Joshua Smith fit the definition of 'portrait'. Peter wrote a book about it: The Case that Stopped a Nation because it seriously was the biggest scandal of its time.
Recorded 13th June 2026
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Host Gabi Cabral talks to Georgie Davey, aka Boss Lady Gee, from Serious About Socials. Her company builds social media and marketing digital ecosystems that promote local brands, using the latest technologies.
KCR supports local businesses with Gabi's weekly segment The Shop Around the Corner, as part of Living Local, 9am Wednesday mornings.
Recorded 1.7.26
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The Romance edition!
Hosts Karen Lateo & Campbell McConachie spend an hour talking to best selling author, Alyssa J. Montgomery, about everything to do with romance novels, including the importance of the HEA (Happily Ever After).
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Gabriela Cabral talks to Serena Copley, Liberal Party candidate for the State seat of Kiama.
This interview was recorded as part of Gabi's weekly program Living Local 9am Wednesdays on KCR.
Recorded 24.6.26
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Host Gabriela Cabral chats with Pop Culture Etymologist Maria Lewis, who is currently a reporter with The Bugle as well as being a writer and filmmaker.
This interview was recorded as part of Gabi's weekly program Living Local, Wednesday mornings at 9am on KCR.
Recorded 25.6.29
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Felicity Leitch talks to Kylie and Quentin de Havilland from Black Diamond Truffles in Oberon about the Illawarra Truffle Trail on August 7th. If you're a truffle tragic, hurry! because tickets are selling fast.
This interview was recorded as part of KCR's Breakfast program , Mon-Fri 7am-9am on KCR.
Recorded 24.6.26
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Myron talks to Sean Walter, a former Kiama SLSC volunteer who has amped up his active life since retirement.
In April he let his adventurous spirit loose in Nepal, spending the month trekking to Everest Base Camp.
This interview was recorded as part of KCR Breakfast 7-9am Mon- Fri, with Myron on Mondays. Listen online at KCR.org.au, or via your favourite streaming service.
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Felicity Leitch talks to Rhys Tyerman from Top Notch Locksmiths as part of KCR's regular segment The Shop Around the Corner supporting local businesses.
Felicity is sitting in for Gabriela Cabral who has a weekly program Living Local on KCR, Wednesday mornings at 9am.
Recorded 17.6.26.
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Our special guest this week is Stuart Coupe, who talks about his long career in the music industry, and some of the many books he has authored including his most recent: Saffron Incorporated - The First King of the Cross.
And hosts Neil Reilly and Campbell McConachie discuss their favourite true crime reads.
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Bernie Hems talks to Melinda Lawton about her new job, setting up the Illawarra Food Hub.
This interview was recorded on 17.6.26 as part of KCR Breakfast, Monday to Friday 7am to 9am, streaming on KCR.
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Jason Beasley Hahn talks to Dr Christa Wood, President of Active Aging NSW.
Recorded 16.6.26 as part of KCR Breakfast, Monday to Friday 7am to 9am, streaming on KCR.
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In recognition of Nation Reconciliation Week Gabriela Cabral talks to Wodi Wodi Elder Dr. Aunty Joyce Donovan.
This interview was recorded as part of Gabi's weekly program Living Local on KCR, 9am Wednesdays.
Recorded 3.6.26
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Gabriela Cabral talks to Reiki practitioner Nancie Clisby from Thirroul about a project she is involved in; the film Finding Your Path produced by Kiama local Wendy Saunders and screening this Tuesday at the Kiama Bowling Club.
This interview was produced as part of Gabi's weekly program Living Local at 9am Wednesdays on KCR.
Recorded 3.6.26.
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Gabi meets Georgia Corbeski, manager of Endota Spa, a Kiama wellbeing and skin centre. We’ll learn about the rituals we mindfully embrace, and how to make real our positive intentions for mind, body and skin.
This is recorded as part of Gabi's weekly segment The Shop Around the Corner, supporting local businesses as part of her weekly program Living Local on KCR at 9am on Wednesdays.
Recorded 27.5.26.
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Host Gabriela Cabral chats with local star surfer Lucy Darragh. The Gerringong athlete is the top-ranking surfer for her age in Australia and has just qualified to compete in the 2026 WSL Challenger Series. We'll chat about her journey in a traditionally male-dominated sport.
This interview was recorded as part of Gabi's weekly program Living Local at 9am Wednesdays on KCR.
Recorded 27.6.26
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Host Neil and Di talk about recent and favourite holiday reads, including books by Sally Helpworth, and Elif Shafak, and Neil reports back from the Sydney Writers Festival after hearing AC Grayling and Yann Martel speak.
In the second half, Neil and Di speak to spoken word poet, Adara Enthaler, who talks about the history of slam poetry, and about winning the 2026 Grand Slam of the Bankstown Poetry slam, at the Sydney Opera House, with her team In Other Words.
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Guest Adara Enthaler talks to Di Ellison and Neil Reilly about poetry slams, including a live demonstration!
Adara is a spoken work poet (among many other things) who performed in the Bankstown Poetry Slam Grand Slam in 2023 and 2024, and won in 2026 at the Sydney Opera House with her team In Other Words.
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Jane and Campbell talk about their favourite historical novels including those of Hilary Mantel, James Clavell, Bernard Cornwell and Kate Grenville.
And they chat to guest Clay Zane Comber, Kiama local, about his upcoming book release. Clay's first book book, 100 Remarkable Feats of Xander Maze, was shortlisted for the 2022 Prime Minister's Literary Awards.
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Lee Cordner talks to Margaret River based Indie band Chasing Astrid who have just completed a brief tour of the Illawarra and South Coast.
Joining him in the studio were Jack Irwin-Cordner from Kiama (vocals & guitar), Ty Finnegan from Melbourne (bass), Kye Sawyer from Ulladulla (drums). Fouth member of the band, Yas Perks from Adelaide (vocals & guitar) was not there with them.
This interview was recorded as part of Mornings on KCR, Mon-Fri 7-9am, and Lee is the presenter on Thursdays.
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Recently the Gerringong and District Historical Society hosted celebrated 100 years since the first listing of the Werri Beach Estate, with a book, an exhibition at GLAM and a walking tour. President of the Gerringong and District Historical Society, Geoff Webb, shared the story of that journey with the Kiama Historical Society at their May meeting.
Recorded 6.5.26
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Natasha Lester is a WA based author of nine book including The Paris Orphan (published in some regions as The French Photographer), The Paris Secret and The Paris Seamstress which made the New York Times best sellers list.
Natasha Lester was talking about her new book, The Chateau on Sunset at the Kiama Pavilion on May 6th presented by The Friends of Kiama Library and Candy Andersen recorded it for KCR.
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Gabriela Cabral talks to journalist and KCR volunteer Karen Lateo about volunteering in Kiama generally and specifically about the fund raising work she is doing for the Illawarra Pride Choir who are raising money to attend the Out and Proud festival in Perth in November this year.
This interview was recorded as part of Gabi's weekly program Living Local at 9am Wednesdays on KCR.
Recorded 20.5.26
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Following the first 'Community Cabinet' at the Kiama Pavilion the day before, Minister Janelle Saffin and Katelin McInerney MP came into the KCR studios to talk to Gabi Cabral as part of her weekly program Living Local, 9am Wednesdays on KCR.
Janelle Saffin MP is the Minister for Small Business, the Minister for Recovery and the Minister for the North Coast. Katelin McInerney is the local member for Kiama.
Recorded 20.5.26
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In this week's episode, Neil and Di deep dive into Biography and Autobiography, then embark on a wide-ranging discussion of their recent reads, from Gina Chick, to Ben Elton, to the swamp sagas of the American South.
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Presenters Di Ellison, Karen Lateo and Campbell McConachie bring you chapter and verse on all things literary.
This week, we’ll learn about the boom in street libraries, explore the possibility of a post-literate society, and review that not-so-tasty Aussie crime saga, The Mushroom Tapes.
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Presenters Jane Parbury, Di Ellison and Karen Lateo talk about the longevity of Jane Austen; when screen adaptations lead you to (or back to) a book; those rage-bait word-of-the-year lists; and their latest book club reads.
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Gabriela Cabral talks to Captain Rhys Dawson from Kiama Fire and Rescue, who are currently seeking new recruits.
This is part of Gabi's regular program Living Local at 9am on KCR on Wednesday mornings.
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Gabriela Cabral talks to Renee Green from Lifeline South Coast, who are opening a new Opp Shop in Kiama and looking for volunteers and staff to run it.
This is part of Gabriela's regular program Living Local at 9am on Wednesdays on KCR, streaming at kcr.org.au or via I Heart radio and the Kiama Commuinity Radio App.
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Let’s raise a glass to this week’s KCR Living Local guest: Michael Bowden from Cin Cin Wine Bar.
Gabriela Cabral chats to this active and engaged local businessman about running a hospitality venue that’s so much more: it hosts men’s group meetings, children’s cooking workshops, and supports local artists. Michael also runs Assured Transport Kiama, addressing the local taxi shortage, and is actively campaigning for the LGA’s Night Economy.
Join Gabi every Wednesday morning at 9am for Living Local at KCR.org.au or via your favourite streaming service.
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Gerroa Environmental Protection Society (GEPS) is proposing that Seven Mile Beach National Park be extended to protect Coomonderry Swamp and the natural habitat of the endangered Greater Glider. Coomonderry Swamp is the State’s largest coastal freshwater wetland, representing 40% of coastal freshwater wetlands in NSW and 90% of this wetland type on the South coast, yet most of it lies unprotected outside of the National Park
GEPS organised a public meeting on April 22nd to discuss the proposal.
The speakers were
- Garry Daly – author of a recent study in the Australia Zoologist Journal about the decline of Greater Gliders on the South Coast
- David Rush - who has been involved in a similar project; the Berry Habitat Corridor linking Seven Mile Beach to hinterland vegetation
- Howard H Jones and
- Warren Holder – who are both founding members of GEPS and are driving the proposal.
The GEPS National Park expansion proposal can be found on the GEPS website: http://geps.kiamaregion.blog
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One of the big question marks with regard to Council's budget for the coming financial year is what's happening with Blue Haven Terralong and how to deal with it.
In this podcast Bernie Hems talks to Edwin Humphries, president of the Blue Haven Terralong Committee and Boni Maywald, high profile resident who stepped forward to speak on behalf of Blue Haven Terralong at Public Access prior to the infamous Kiama Municipal Council Extraordinary General Meeting about the budget just after Easter.
This podcast is part of a series of interviews on this subject which includes Deputy Mayor Melissa Matters, Councillor Stuart Larkins and Councillor Mike Cains.
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On KCR’s Living Local this week, host Gabriela Cabral meets a local hero: Elaine King of the Kiama Parkinson’s Support Group.
Elaine and the group are lobbying for much-needed care nurses in our area.
You can hear Gabi and Living Local every Wednesday at 9am , online at KCR.org.au or via your favourite streaming service.
Recorded 22.4.26
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At the April 2026 meeting of the Kiama Historical Society Stuart Richards spoke about the project he has been working on for 5 years to install Heritage panels in the township of Jamberoo to share with the public the important history of the region.
He was introduced by Sue Eggins, president of the Kiama Historical Society.
Stuart Richards spoke to Lee Cordner on KCR's morning program ahead of the Historical Society meeting to give some background to his involvement and the history of Jamberoo.
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The Friends of Kiama Library present author Candice Fox, introduced by president of the FoKL, Perrie Crowshaw.
Recorded at Kiama Library by Candy Andersen 16.4.26
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Gerringong and District Historical Society is in the midst of the 100th birthday of the Werri Beach Estate. Geoff Webb, president of the Gerringong and District Historical Society spoke to Bernie Hems in KCR’s morning program in advance of the celebrations and KCR’s Brian Warren recorded the book launch at the Gerringong Library and Museum on Wednesday April 15th. The celebrations consist of a book, and exhibition and guided walks around the Werri Estate, all organised by members of the Gerringong and District Historical Society.
The exhibition at GLAM runs until April 24th 10am -3pm.
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Gabriela Cabral chats to architect Madeleine Scarfe about working with an architect, why you would want to do that and how good design can change your life.
Recorded 15.4.26
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Gabriela Cabral chats with Sally Bursell from Destination Kiama about Kiama After Dark ; an exciting project exploring how we can grow and energise night-time activity across the Kiama LGA. What could our evenings look like in the future? More dining, more culture, more reasons to stay local after sunset.
Recorded 15.4.26
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Bernie Hems talks to Councillor Mike Cains about last week's Extraordinary General Meeting at Kiama Municipal Council and the proposed budget cuts brought about by the Performance Improvement Order imposed on Kiama Municipal Council by the Office of Local Government.
Recorded 14.4.26
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Bernie Hems talks to Councillor Stuart Larkins about the proposed budget cuts that were discussed at last week's Extraordinary Council Meeting in an effort to balance the budget in the 2026/27 Financial Year in line with the Performance Improvement Order imposed on Kiama Municipal Council by the Office of Local Government.
Recorded 13.4.26
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Gabriela Gabral talks to Toula Andronicos from Lick My Bowls, a popular food truck at the Kiama Farmers' Market every Wednesday afternoon.
This interview was recorded as part of Gabi's weekly program supporting local businesses The Shop Around the Corner every Wednesday morning at 9am on KCR.
Recorded 1.4.26
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The Co-op, next to Gerringong Station has completed the latest phase in their long term plan, opening The Courtyard adjacent to the carpark.
Gabriela Cabral talks to Co-op manager Erica Warren about how it's going.
This interview was recorded as part of Gabi's weekly program Living Local, Wednesday mornings at 9am on KCR.
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In a special Council Counsel reprise , Bernie Hems talks to Deputy Mayor Melissa Matters about the controversial proposed budget passed at last night's Extraordinary Council Meeting.
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At an Extraordinary General Meeting this evening Kiama Council is proposing a number of budget reforms including relocating the Museum set up and run by the Kiama Historical Society for years, from the Pilot's Cottage next to the Visitors' Centre at Blowhole Point to the space underneath Kiama Library (currently the Family History Centre).
On his morning program this morning Jason Beasley Hahn spoke to Dr Tony Gilmour , secretary of the Kiama Historical Society, about the implications of this move for the Museum and the community. Jason presents KCR's Morning Program 7-9am, on Tuesdays.
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Glenn Shepherd talks to Champion Rower Nardia Guillaumier and her coach Alan Swan as part of his regular program about local sports Around the Arenas on KCR.
Nardia and Alan raised a total of $65,205 for cancer research in the Kiama Fitness Challenge in November 2025; nardia rowed 100km on an indoor rowing machine and Alan rode 200km on a stationary bike at the Kiama Surf Club, supported by several teams from the local community,
More recently, Nardia has won 2 gold Medals at the 20026 World Rowing Virtual Indoor Championships.
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Presenter Gabriela Cabral talks to Rebecca Armstrong from Culinarius, arguably the region’s premier provider of creative catering.
This is part of Gabi's regular weekly program supporting local businesses The Shop Around the Corner, Wednesday mornings at 9am.
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Gabi Cabral chats to artist Grahame Kime, who worked as a Community Arts Officer at Kiama Municipal Council in the ‘90s and set up the Old Fire Station as an Art Gallery.
This interview is part of Gabi's regular weekly program Living Local at 9am Wednesdays on KCR.
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Glenn Shepherd chats to Mark Burns, who started The Man Walk 8 years ago in Kiama. It has now grown to 100 separate locations across Australia and is spreading across the world.
Mark has now turned his attentions to another project called 'Building Young Men': a mentoring program for year 10 boys from Kiama High School to guide them into adult life.
These interviews were recorded for KCR's Morning Program, every morning 8 from 7-9am, of which Glenn is the custodian on Friday mornings.
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In the debut episode, hosts Di Ellison, Neil Reilly and Campbell McConachie chat about the book that changed their lives. What’s your life-changing book?
Kiama Book Space also welcomes a very special guest: Bruce Elder, a journalist and author, who's been involved in writing more than 60 books. His Blood on the Wattle was nominated as one of the 10 most influential works of non-fiction published in Australia in the 20th Century.
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Gabriela Cabral talks to Ula Hole from Ovatu; a global booking and business management platform designed to make running a small business easier, more human, and less complicated. Hear how innovation and heart can go hand-in-hand in the world of business.
It’s a conversation about leadership, empowerment, and creating positive change.
Recorded 4.3.26
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Gabi talks to Zeynep Testoni, the talented ceramic artist who runs Soul Clay Studios in Gerringong.
If it’s local, we’re living it every Wednesday on KCR! Listen to Living Local with Gabriela cabral every Wednesday morning at 9am.
Recorded 4th march 2026.
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Gabi talks to John Larkins from the Kiama Lions Club, one of KCR’s sponsors, about the Club and its current projects.
This is part of Gabriela Cabral's weekly program Living Local every Wednesday morning at 9am on KCR.
Recorded 24.2.26
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Gabi talks to Moira Jefferson from Zonta International about International Women’s Day and the important work Zonta does to empower women and girls in our community and beyond.
This is part of Gabriela Cabral's weekly program Living Local on KCR every Wednesday morning at 9am.
Recorded 4.3.26
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Gabriela Cabral talks to Dr Tony Gilmour from the Kiama and District Historical Society about the upcoming event A Night At The Museum on Feb 19th at the Pilot's Cottage in Kiama. Gabi and Tony also talk about what's happening with the Family History Centre and Kiama Municipal Council.
If it’s local, we’re living it on Living Local, every Wednesday 9am on KCR!
Listen online at KCR.org.au or stream via your fave app.
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Gabi Cabral talks to accountant Mark Londal from First Class Accounts.
If numbers or finances aren't your thing, Mark will explain how to make them work for us.
If it’s local, we’re living it every Wednesday on KCR! Listen online at KCR.org.au or stream via your fave app.
Recorded 18.2.26
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On Saturday February 21st Kiama Council hosted the Gerringong Community Expo at Gerringong Library, made possible by a Community Cohesion grant from the Australian Library and Information Association, designed to showcase the variety of community groups operating in Gerringong, and what a dedicated and inspiring bunch they are. If you couldn’t make it, here is a summary of what you missed. We tried to get around to all the community groups on hand but we apologise if we missed you out; feel free to email us at admin@kcr.org.au.
Recorded 21.2.26
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Gabriela Cabral talks to Kelly Morrison from travel agency Travel Focus Group in Gerringong. Kelly also runs Roam, which she describes as a travel community for women who want to travel by themselves.
This is part of Gabi’s weekly program on KCR supporting local businesses: Living Local, Tuesday mornings at 9.30am.
Recorded 11.2.2026
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Wedding celebrant Trish Fallon talks to Gabriela Cabral as part of Gabi’s weekly program on KCR supporting local businesses: Living Local, Tuesday mornings at 9.30am.
Recorded 11.2.26
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Gabi Cabral talks to Zoe McCarthy, Director of the Miss Zoe's School of Dance, which is celebrating 20 years of helping young people grow in confidence and shine through performance.
This is part of Gabriela's weekly program The Shop Around the Corner which supports local businesses, every Wednesday morning at 9am.
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Gabriela Cabral talks to Emma Veiga Malta about the Creative Business Summit which is organising. The Creative Business Summit is an exciting initiative designed to help artists turn their talents into sustainable careers, challenging the “starving artist mentality” and encouraging creatives to value their work.
This was recorded as part of Gabriela's weekly program Living Local, Wednesday mornings at 9am on KCR
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Felicity Leitch talks to Michelle Barry, Team Leader (Health Promotion) for Healthy Cities Australia about Let's Play Kiama, an event in Hindmarsh Park Kiama in January this year.
This interview was recorded 19.1.26 during the Morning Show on KCR, Monday to Friday from 7am to 9am. Felicity is in the hot seat on Mondays.
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Jane and Fiona talk to local gardener and ABC personality John Gabriele about propagating and transplanting to make the most of your garden.
This is part of KCR's weekly program Grow and Sow, Friday mornings at 9am.
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KCR reporters were on the ground at the Kiama Show checking out the scene.
From the wood chopping to the show bags our intrepid reporters Lee Cordner, Peter Sullivan, Felicity Leitch, Gabi Cabral, Bernie Hems and Joe Carter were there making sure you don’t miss a thing.
In this the second of our 2 part podcast we chat to the other occupants of the Local Homegrown Hub: Steve from Stoic Brewery, Zaynep Testoni from Soul Clay Studios, Suzie Storrie from Twin Figs Farm, Rebecca from the Jamberoo Jerky and Biltong Company, Shaye Lucason from the The Kiama Chocolate Company, and Rachel Peedom from Bee Inspired. We also talk to carpenter Tom Michu Wright , Judith Russell from Products that Heal and Michael and Michelle Crofts from Mermaidia Braids, Bonnie and Peter Maywald from Wrap with Love, Joe Carter from the Kiama Community Garden, Meredith from Landcare and David Toohey from KCR.
Recorded over 2 days; 23rd and 24th January 2026.
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KCR reporters were on the ground at the Kiama Show checking out the scene.
From the wood chopping to the show bags our intrepid reporters Lee Cordner, Peter Sullivan, Felicity Leitch, Gabi Cabral, Bernie Hems and Glenn Shepherd were there making sure you don’t miss a thing.
In this; Part 1 of our 2 part podcast we concentrate on the traditional competition section of the show: the flowers, the art, the plants, the sewing, the spinners and weavers in the Pavilion, followed by the equestrian events, the cattle and the woodchop.
In Part 2 of our 2 part podcast we concentrate on the exhibitors: local businesses, retailers and community groups.
Recorded over 2 days, January 23rd and 24th January 2026.
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Bernie Hems talks to our local State MP Katelin McInerney about development and infrastructure in the Kiama LGA.
This is Bernie's last Chat Tuesday for a while, as she takes a break to concentrate on her work behind the scenes as KCR Marketing Manager.
Recorded 20.1.26
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Joe Carter and Felicity Leitch talk to Hugh Marriot, local WIRES Reptile Co-ordinator and wildlife generalist.
This is part of KCR's regular gardening program Grow and Sow which is on Friday mornings at 9am.
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KCR Morning presenter Felicity Leitch talks to Dr Fiona Mackie, Kiama resident and Deputy Chair of the SOS Fracture Alliance, about management of osteoporosis in Australia, and the new clinical standards to improve care across the board.
By way of context, this interview was recorded 15.12.25, the morning after 2 gunmen shot 15 people dead at Bondi Beach.
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Felicity Leitch talks to Cameron Hayton of Walcha Coffee. Cameron is bringing his coffee to Gainsborough’s new takeaway and American smokehouse, Hook & Ember.
This interview was recorded as part of Felicity's weekly morning program at 7am Mondays on KCR.
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Gabriela Cabral is joined by naturopath, nutritionist and Reiki specialist Arjuna Biswas to explore alternative pathways to health and healing, offering listeners fresh insights into wellbeing.
This interview was recorded 10.12.25 as part of Gabi's regular weekly program supporting local businesses The Shop Around the Corner, Tuesday mornings at 9am on KCR.
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Bernie Hems talks to Rev, Kath Merrifield and Madeleine Scarfe about the Community Care Cupboard which opened at the Uniting Church Kiama just before Christmas.
The CCC was the brain child of 10 year old (at the time) Indi Whittaker and was brought into being by a collaboration between Indi's grandmother Annie O'Sullivan, Rev. Kath Merrifield of the Uniting Church, architect Madeleine Scarfe, the Men's Shed and (then) Councillors Kathy Rice and Karen Renkema Lang. The CCC contains free supplies accessible to the public and the motto is 'Give what you can, take what you need'.
Recorded 9.12.25 as part of Bernie's regular program on KCR Chat Tuesday, Tuesday mornings at 10am.
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Gabriela speaks with Martin Culleton from Culleton Lawyers about the most common legal issues affecting Kiama residents, from everyday disputes to the latest local trends.
Recorded 10.12.2025 as part of Gabriela's regular weekly program on KCR The Shop Around the Corner at 9am Tuesdays.
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Bernie Hems chats with Gülçin Töpel, owner of Saltwater Cafe, Kiama and the national winner in the Café category of the Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Awards.
Gülçin moved to Kiama from Sydney in 2020 with her husband Tolga, buying Saltwater the following year. Raised in Turkey by her grandparents, she brings a deep sense of kindness, generosity and community to everything she does.
Recorded 9.12.25
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Joe Carter and Jane Parbury talk to Gardening Australia's Tammy Huynh; presenter, horticulturist and hugely knowledgeable garden writer. Tammy will be chatting about The Plant Book, her new, practical and beautiful guide to growing indoor plants.
Whether you’re a seasoned indoor plant parent or just starting out, this is a morning of green inspiration—on air and in the garden.
This interview was recorded as part of KCR's weekly gardening program Grow and Sow, Friday mornings at 10am.
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Dr. Scott Wilson is Honourary Research Scientist at Macquarie University and Senior Research Fellow at RMIT and has 25 years' experience as an ecotoxicologist and environmental scientist. Kiama Library welcomed Scott to tell us about microplastics and AUSMAP, the Australian Microplastics Assessment Project, of which he is the research director.
AUSMAP is a Citizen Science project which counts the number of microplastic particles that wash up on the edges of waterways in several locations around Australia.
Scott was introduced by Karen Lang, who leads the local AUSMAP team, and the event was hosted by Michelle Hudson representing Kiama Library.
Recorded 2.12.25
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The Kiama School of Performing Arts presents The Santa Interviews, written and directed by Shannon McAlary, edited by Seamus McAlary; Groups A & B.
Happy Christmas from KCR and we look forward to seeing you again in 2026.
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Dianne Tierney, President of the Kiama CWA Evening Branch talks to Gabriela Cabral as part of Gabi’s weekly program on KCR supporting local businesses: Living Local, Tuesday mornings at 9.30am.
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Dr Jonell Uptin from Uptin's Educational Consultancy talks to Gabriela Cabral about her work with young refugees and her longstanding association with orphanages in Thailand. This interview was recorded as part of Gabi’s weekly program on KCR supporting local businesses: Living Local, Tuesday mornings at 9.30am.
Recorded 3.12.25
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Bernie Hems chats to Howard H Jones, President of the Gerroa Environment Protection Society
This is part of Bernie’s weekly program Chat Tuesday, on KCR, Tuesday mornings at 10am.
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Jason Beasley-Hahn talks to Mike Leonard, Branch Secretary of the Ulysses South Coast Branch, about the 35th Annual South Coast Toy Run—a fantastic community tradition bringing local motorcycle riders together to support families in need this Christmas, which happened on Sunday 7 December
Riders are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy for a child aged 3–17, with a special call for gifts for young people aged 13–17. Every item and every dollar goes directly to Family Services Australia Shoalhaven/Illawarra.
This interview was recorded (4.12.25) as part of Jason's regular Tuesday morning program 7-9am on KCR.
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The Kiama Historical Society has turned 50, and secretary Dr Tony Gilmour has written a book to commemorate the occasion: Celebrating History, Defending Heritage; Fifty Years of Kiama Historical Society. The book was launched at the November meeting of the Kiama Historical Society, with speeches by Dr Tony Gilmour and President of the Kiama Historical Society Sue Eggins, who joined the Society back in the 80s and has been a major driving force of the Society since then. The welcome to Country was delivered by the first Aboriginal patron of the Society, Aunty Dr Joyce Donovan.
Recorded 22nd November 2025
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Joe Carter and Fiona Mackie talk to Narelle Happ, a horticulturalist, landscape- and permaculture-designer, and educator who specialises in native gardens, edible native/bush-food gardening, and permaculture design.
Narelle runs A Garden for Life, delivering beautiful garden designs, workshops, and community/education projects across the Illawarra, Greater Sydney, Blue Mountains, and Shoalhaven regions.
Recorded 28.11.25
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Michelle Springett from Expressive Art Experience talks to Gabriela Cabral as part of Gabi’s weekly program on KCR supporting local businesses: The Shop Around the Corner, Tuesday mornings at 9am.
Recorded 24.9.25
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Gabriela Cabral talks to Dr Kathleen Lawson from Life Rhythm Integrated Healthcare about music therapy, its uses, and its healing benefits, as part of Gabi’s weekly program on KCR supporting local businesses: Living Local, Tuesday mornings at 9.30am.
Recorded 26.11.25
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Gabriela Cabral chats to recently elected Katelin McInerney MP, member for Kiama, about Arts funding.
This is part of Gabi's weekly program Living Local, on KCR, Tuesday mornings at 9am.
Recorded 26.11.25
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Felicity Leitch talks to Jacqui Webster, author of the acclaimed travel memoir Two Bugs on Bikes: Our middle-aged gap year cycling across Europe and Africa.
Jacqui’s story is about an unexpected adventure that became a life-changing expedition across two continents.
This is an inspiring and uplifting conversation for anyone who loves travel, storytelling, or simply hearing from someone brave enough to take a leap into the unknown.
Felicity presents Mornings on KCR, Mondays 7-9am.
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Nashla Chikhani from the Latin American food truck Ola Chola talks to Gabriela Cabral as part of Gabi’s weekly program on KCR supporting local businesses: The Shop Around the Corner, Tuesday mornings at 9am.
Recorded 19th November 2025
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Neil McCann from the Illawarra Folk Club talks to Gabriela Cabral about the decision to stop running the Folk Festival Folk By the Sea in Kiama. This is part of Gabi’s weekly program on KCR Living Local , Tuesday mornings at 9am.
Recorded 19.11.25
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Public submissions to Kiama Council on the latest Finding Fillmore’s development application have now closed, but the conversation certainly hasn’t.
This week on Chat Tuesday, host Bernie Hems speaks with Fillmore’s owner Morgan Lewis about the proposal and the broader issues it has sparked — from planning and compliance to noise, neighbourhood amenity, community vibrancy and the impact on local business and live music.
It’s a complex and sometimes emotional topic, with strong views held across the community. This is a chance to hear directly from Morgan and engage with the issues that affect us all.
This part of Bernie Hem's weekly program Chat Tuesday on Tuesday mornings at 10am. Recorded 18.11.25
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Hosts Jane Parbury and Joe Carter talk to Tye Purnell of the Backyard Habitat Project.
Tye is a qualified horticulturalist and long-time native plant enthusiast with a deep passion for Australian biodiversity. His goal is to create native gardens for people to share with wildlife. He believes every garden, no matter how small, can become a thriving refuge for native wildlife.
recorded 14.11.25
Teresa Nguyan & Joe McElroy from Specsavers talk to Gabriela Cabral as part of Gabi’s weekly program on KCR supporting local businesses: Living Local, Tuesday mornings at 9.30am.
Recorded 12.11.25
Taite Arney from mortgage broking company Loan Market Kiama talks to Gabriela Cabral as part of Gabi’s weekly program on KCR supporting local businesses: The Shop Around the Corner, Tuesday mornings at 9am.
Recorded 12.11.25
Bernie Hems talks to Paul Field; the voice of The Cockroaches, the former Managing Director of The Wiggles, and now a solo artist, producer and storyteller.
Paul is coming to Wollongong with a new show, Celebrating the Music of Countdown – a celebration of the music, mayhem and magic of the era that shaped a generation, Saturday December 6th.
This is part of Bernie’s weekly program Chat Tuesday, on KCR, Tuesday mornings at 10am. Recorded 11.11.25
Gabriela Cabral talks to Melanie Pearce from eMerge Business Support, which offers tailor-made administrative services to local businesses, to help them empty their overflowing too-hard basket.
This interview is part of Gabi’s weekly program on KCR supporting local businesses: The Shop Around the Corner, Tuesday mornings at 9am.
Recorded 5.11.25
Headspace opened in Kiama to much fanfare in October 2024. Headspace is run by Australia’s National Youth Mental Health Foundation, providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds. In this episode of Living Local Gabriela Cabral talks to Mat King, Community Engagement Officer and Emily Neild, mental health clinician about the services that Headspace offers and what they do.
Living Local, is on KCR Tuesday mornings at 9.30am. Recorded 5.11.25
Kiama Library hosted an evening of crime recently with writers James Dunbar and Tim Ayliffe discussing their new books with Kiama author, Ryan Butta. James's previous novel Mole Creek was shortlisted in the Danger Awards, 2024 and his new psychological thriller, Twisted River, is set in Kiama. Tim's fifth novel in the John Bailey series is The Wrong Man, a tale of corruption, murder and salvation. Having spent 25 years as a journalist in Australia and overseas, Tim's novels are informed by his knowledge of espionage, extremism, politics and global power games.
Recorded 7.11.25
Bernie Hems chats with historian Dr Tony Gilmour about the Kiama and District Historical Society which turns at 50 this year. At the society’s birthday bash on November 22, Tony will launch his new book about the Historical Society; Celebrating History, Defending Heritage. It brings to life why the Society was established and the fight to win control of the Pilot's Cottage, which was threatened with being turned into a fast food takeaway shop.
This is part of Bernie’s weekly program Chat Tuesday, on KCR, Tuesday mornings at 10am.
Bernie Hems chats to Deirdre Backhouse, co-ordinator of the Illawarra ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia and Long COVID Support Group. Bernie and Deirdre are joined by Councillor Yasmin Tatrai.
This is part of Bernie’s weekly program Chat Tuesday, on KCR, Tuesday mornings at 10am.
Felicity Leitch and Joe Carter chat with Sarah Anderson, head grower of the urban market garden at Popes Produce in Woonona, a suburban oasis that Sarah started in 2015.
This is part of KCR's regular gardening program, Grow and Sow, Friday mornings at 9am.
Felicity Leitch talks to Tatiana Williams, a Kiama menopause and strength coach who advocates that menopause isn’t the end – it’s the beginning of a powerful new chapter!
Through her TW Wellness Coaching, Tatiana helps women in perimenopause and menopause rebuild confidence, strength and vitality through science-based training, nutrition and mindset. Ttiana is running a women's retreat at Cedar Springs on November 29.
This was recorded as part of Felicity's program on KCR Mornings, 7-9am every Monday! Tune in live online at KCR.org.au, or listen via the KCR app.
Recorded 3.11.25
Joe Carter and Fiona Mackie talk to Nadiah Roslan as part of their weekly gardening show on KCR; grow and Sow at 9am Fridays.
Originally from Canberra, biologist Nadiah has nearly a decade of experience coordinating Australian citizen science projects. With degrees in Zoology and Tropical Ecology, she is now the Project Coordinator for FrogID, the national initiative dedicated to understanding and conserving Australia’s frogs.
At the Australian Museum in Sydney, Nadiah works to communicate the scientific achievements of FrogID, oversee the FrogID mobile app, and help share its reach across Australia.
She also coordinates the museum’s annual FrogID Week event – the nation’s largest frog count – happening 7-16 November this year.
Recorded 24.10.25
Kiama Community Garden had an Open Day on October 25th 2025 to celebrate their 15th Birthday and Berni Hems spent the morning their chatting to Gabriella, Liama, Cathy, Marta and Peter.
This recording was part of of Bernie's regular KCR program Chat Tuesday, 10am Tuesday on KCR.
Writer and poet Vesna Cvjeticanin migrated to Australia from Serbia 35 years ago. Her book, An Unexpected Life, shares the inspiring journey of twelve migrant women who left their homelands as adults to start a new life in Australia. These women had to come to terms with life in a new language and for some of them a completely new profession. Vesna shares stories of their resilience, determination and courage as they overcame many challenges and personal struggles. Interviewed by Jo Bolam, KCR podcaster, at Kiama Library, October 28.
Recorded at Kiama Library, October 28, 2025
At the October meeting of the Kiama Historical Society Dr Tony Gilmour and Doctor Aunty Joyce Donovan talked about the aboriginal history section of the Pilots Cottage Museum which they have been updating for the past 18months. The Pilot’s Cottage Museum is run by the Kiama Historical Society and Dr Tony Gilmour is the Vice President.
The talk was introduced by Sue Eggins, president of the Kiama Historical Society and recorded for KCR by Peter Sullivan
Recorded 24.10.25
Bernie Hems chats to entrepreneur and business coach Glenn Haworth.
Glenn is running a workshop for small businesses on the 7th November at the Kiama Pavilion, organised through Kiama Community College. This workshop is subsidised by the NSW Government’s Targeted Skills for Business (ACE) Program so will be free for many businesses.
This is part of Bernie’s weekly program Chat Tuesday, on KCR, Tuesday mornings at 10am.
Recorded 21.10.25
Bernie Hems chats to Councillor Matt Brown, joined at the end by Geoff Webb from the Gerringong Historical Society.
This is part of Bernie’s weekly program Council Counsel, on KCR, Tuesday mornings at 9am.
Recorded 21.10.25
The Friends of Kiama Library held an evening of music, murder and mayhem with authors Stuart Coupe and Jeff Apter discussing how two Kings of the Cross, Abe Saffron and Lee Gordon, influenced music and the mafia in Australia.
Stuart and Jeff were introduced by, and interviewed by Perrie Croshaw, president of the Friends of Kiama Library.
Recorded by Jo Bolam at Kiama Library, Oct 17, 2025.
In this week's episode of Grow and Sow hosts Peter Sullivan and Joe Carter meet Zeke Ezra from Penjing at Robertson. A retired chartered accountant, Zeke turned to gardening and, eventually, bonsai, for stress relief.
Zeke opened his garden centre and bonsai nursery in Robertson in March 2023, next door to his wife’s art gallery with the aim of meeting like-minded people and encouraging others to take up and enjoy bonsai and the Chinese art of penjing, the precursor to bonsai.
Mentored by a neighbour who had more than 50 years’ experience in bonsai design, Zeke now takes great pleasure in assisting customers with their gardens and plant selection.
Recorded 17.10.25
With the recent sad passing of acclaimed primatologist Jane Goodall, humanity lost a precious connection to our natural world. In this interview Lee Cordner meets a local friend of the primates, Fiona Kennedy, and hears of her experiences with orangutans. As a child she lived in Borneo, the orangutans’ native habitat, and saw first-hand how orphaned animals were kept in nappies and not raised to survive in the wild. She has since sponsored baby orangutans and seen them re-enter the jungle through the work of the Orangutan Care Centre.
Fiona visited Indonesian Borneo earlier this year with another Kiama naturalist, Rachael Peedom of Bee Inspired. Fiona tells Lee about their jungle adventure and explains how we can all help the cause. Fiona is hosting a fundraiser for the Orangutan Foundation International Australia at Kiama Surf Club on 16th November 2025.
This is part of KCR's morning program 7am-9am, of which Lee Cordner is the host on Thursdays.
Recorded 16.10.25
Bernie Hems chats to Shane Baker from Coast and Country Community Services about the vital work they do supporting our region.
This is part of Bernie’s weekly program Chat Tuesday, on KCR, Tuesday mornings at 10am.
Every voice belongs! That’s the motto of the Kiama Illawarra Pride Choir, a tiny choir making a big noise in the Aussie choral scene.In this episode of Chat Tuesday Bernie Hems chats to KIPC’s assistant music director, Jonnell Uptin about her musical journey, her belief in joy and kindness over advocacy and politics, and her love for the close-knit family her choir has become.
Recorded 14.10.25
Grow and Sow hosts Felicity Leitch and Joe Carter meet Barb Khalifa, whose gardening passion is permaculture and preserving bio-diversity. 🦘🦎🐝
On her thriving property between Berry and Gerroa, Barb grows enough fruit and vegetables for her family’s needs and fosters the habitat of the diverse creatures of the area.
Felicity and Joe talk with Barb about the early days of her gardening life, her permaculture journey, and the benefits of sharing her productive garden with local wildlife.
Recorded 10.10.25
KCR Mornings host Lee Cordner chats with Craig McCorkell of the Veteran Guitar Group.
A former Navy medic and ambulance service instructor, Craig is a member of the Kiama-Jamberoo RSL Sub-Branch. The Guitar Group is his passion project: it provides free music tuition to all ex or currently serving veterans and frontline emergency service workers.
No musical experience is necessary – members simply gather, play a bit of guitar, and have a chat with like-minded people. The RSL club provides the venue free, and Craig has raised grants to continue the group.
He’s calling for people to donate guitars they no longer want – Craig will clean and fix them, and they will be donated to veterans who are down on their luck. Can you help?
Bernie Hems chats to David Wiggins and Hannah McInerney about the upcoming Jamberoo Car Show, Sunday October 26th from where Kiama Community Radio will be broadcasting live.
This is part of Bernie’s weekly program Chat Tuesday, on KCR, Tuesday mornings at 10am.
Bernie Hems chats to Mary Seelis, President of the Berry and District Garden Club which has organised the Berry Gardens Festival this coming weekend.
This is part of Bernie’s weekly program Chat Tuesday, on KCR, Tuesday mornings at 10am.
Bernie Hems chats to Derek McMahon about Kiama Council's Draft Employment Lands Strategy. You can comment on the Draft Employment Lands Strategy until Sunday October 19th.
This is part of Bernie’s weekly program Council Counsel, on KCR, Tuesday mornings at 9am.
Bernie Hems chats to Anne Chan of the Southern Illawarra Older Women's Network.
This is part of Bernie’s weekly program Chat Tuesday, on KCR, Tuesday mornings at 10am.
Jeff Apter appeared at the Gerringong Library on August 9th to discuss his new biography Lee Gordon Presents: How One Man Changed Australian Life Forever.
Jeff Apter lives in Wollongong with his family and is a former Rolling Stone journalist and author of more than 30 books about music and musicians including biographies of Neil Finn, The Bee Gees, Marc Hunter, Shirley Strachan, Silverchair, Keith Urban, John Farnham and a number 1 Australian bestseller, High Voltage: The Life of Angus Young AC/DC’s Last Man Standing.
Jeff is interviewed by KCR podcaster Jo Bolam, with an introduction by Lauren Watkins, Branch Supervisor of Gerringong Library, and this recording includes audience questions.
On Thursday 25th September the Kiama Business Network presented the Mayor's breakfast, a chance for Mayor Cameron McDonald to talk to the community about what the Council has achieved in the past year and what they are planning next. Newly elected State Member for Kiama Kaitlin MacInerney was a surprise guest.
Bernie Hems chats to Councillor Yasmin Tatrai and Esther Keenan from the Generosity Church, who is setting up the Everyday table, a new community based initiative at the North Kiama Neighbourhood Centre.
This is part of Bernie’s weekly program Chat Tuesday, on KCR, Tuesday mornings at 10am.
Bernie Hems chats to Geoff Cole from Kiama Rotary about the Festival of Choirs which will be held at the Kiama Pavilion on October 15th.
This is part of Bernie’s weekly program Chat Tuesday, on KCR, Tuesday mornings at 10am.
Bernie Hems chats with Mal MacRae and John Hanna from the Kiama Woodcraft Group, who meet at the Joyce Wheatley Centre in Kiama on the third Tuesday of ever month at 7 pm.
This is part of Bernie’s weekly program Chat Tuesday, on KCR, Tuesday mornings at 10am.
Dean Shaw from Flavourista talks to Gabriela Cabral as part of Gabi’s weekly program on KCR supporting local businesses: The Shop Around the Corner, Tuesday mornings at 9am.
Recorded 24.9.25
Claudine Levy from Kiama Community College talks to Gabriela Cabral as part of Gabi’s weekly program on KCR supporting local businesses: Living Local, Tuesday mornings at 9.30am.
Esther Keenan from Known Design and Print talks to Gabriela Cabral as part of Gabi’s weekly program on KCR supporting local businesses: The Shop Around the Corner, Tuesday mornings at 9am.
Bernie Hems chats to Janet Peters, newly elected chair of community-based advocacy group Kiama Matters which is intended as a forum to discuss issues relevant to the residents of the Kiama LGA.
Recorded 16.9.25
As part of The Friends of Kiama Library Author Talks, Perrie Crowshaw chats to award winning author Camille Booker about her new historical thriller, The Woman in the Waves which is set in a small fishing town on the South Coast of NSW called Widow's Peak and may or may not bear a resemblance to places we may know...
Recorded 6.9.25
Bernie Hems chats to Peter Walsh, CEO of Walkbuy, a new App connecting retailers with shoppers in the Kiama LGA.
This is part of Bernie’s weekly program Chat Tuesday, on KCR, Tuesday mornings at 10am.
Recorded 16.9.25
Charles Walker from the University of the Third Age talks to Gabriela Cabral as part of Gabi’s weekly program on KCR: Living Local, Tuesday mornings at 9.30am.
Recorded 10.9.25
Megan Storey from Marketing Movement talks to Gabriela Cabral as part of Gabi’s weekly program on KCR supporting local businesses: The Shop Around the Corner, Tuesday mornings at 9am.
Recored10.9.25
Bernie Hems chats to Yumi Lee, CEO of the Older Women's Network NSW.
This is part of Bernie's weekly program Chat Tuesday at 10am,
In the lead-up to the 2025 Kiama By-Election, all 13 candidates were invited to submit audio responses to three key questions about their vision for Kiama, their priorities, and what drives them to serve.
Each episode features unedited responses in the candidates' own voices — giving you the chance to hear directly from those seeking to represent our community in Parliament.
🎙️ The Questions We Asked:
- What kind of Kiama do you want to leave behind at the end of your term — and what will you do first to make that vision real? (Up to 5 minutes)
- If you had to decide whether to allow new housing development in a sensitive part of Kiama, what key considerations would shape your decision — and who would you turn to for advice to ensure it aligns with the community’s long-term interests? (Up to 3 minutes)
- Please provide four key statements about yourself that help us understand what motivates you — and why you believe you're the right person to represent Kiama in Parliament. (Up to 2 minutes)
🙏 We sincerely thank all candidates for their time, thoughtfulness, and willingness to share their views with the Kiama community.
In the lead-up to the 2025 Kiama By-Election, all 13 candidates were invited to submit audio responses to three key questions about their vision for Kiama, their priorities, and what drives them to serve.
Each episode features unedited responses in the candidates' own voices — giving you the chance to hear directly from those seeking to represent our community in Parliament.
🎙️ The Questions We Asked:
- What kind of Kiama do you want to leave behind at the end of your term — and what will you do first to make that vision real? (Up to 5 minutes)
- If you had to decide whether to allow new housing development in a sensitive part of Kiama, what key considerations would shape your decision — and who would you turn to for advice to ensure it aligns with the community’s long-term interests? (Up to 3 minutes)
- Please provide four key statements about yourself that help us understand what motivates you — and why you believe you're the right person to represent Kiama in Parliament. (Up to 2 minutes)
🙏 We sincerely thank all candidates for their time, thoughtfulness, and willingness to share their views with the Kiama community.
In the lead-up to the 2025 Kiama By-Election, all 13 candidates were invited to submit audio responses to three key questions about their vision for Kiama, their priorities, and what drives them to serve.
Each episode features unedited responses in the candidates' own voices — giving you the chance to hear directly from those seeking to represent our community in Parliament.
🎙️ The Questions We Asked:
- What kind of Kiama do you want to leave behind at the end of your term — and what will you do first to make that vision real? (Up to 5 minutes)
- If you had to decide whether to allow new housing development in a sensitive part of Kiama, what key considerations would shape your decision — and who would you turn to for advice to ensure it aligns with the community’s long-term interests? (Up to 3 minutes)
- Please provide four key statements about yourself that help us understand what motivates you — and why you believe you're the right person to represent Kiama in Parliament. (Up to 2 minutes)
🙏 We sincerely thank all candidates for their time, thoughtfulness, and willingness to share their views with the Kiama community.
In the lead-up to the 2025 Kiama By-Election, all 13 candidates were invited to submit audio responses to three key questions about their vision for Kiama, their priorities, and what drives them to serve.
Each episode features unedited responses in the candidates' own voices — giving you the chance to hear directly from those seeking to represent our community in Parliament.
🎙️ The Questions We Asked:
- What kind of Kiama do you want to leave behind at the end of your term — and what will you do first to make that vision real? (Up to 5 minutes)
- If you had to decide whether to allow new housing development in a sensitive part of Kiama, what key considerations would shape your decision — and who would you turn to for advice to ensure it aligns with the community’s long-term interests? (Up to 3 minutes)
- Please provide four key statements about yourself that help us understand what motivates you — and why you believe you're the right person to represent Kiama in Parliament. (Up to 2 minutes)
🙏 We sincerely thank all candidates for their time, thoughtfulness, and willingness to share their views with the Kiama community.
In the lead-up to the 2025 Kiama By-Election, all 13 candidates were invited to submit audio responses to three key questions about their vision for Kiama, their priorities, and what drives them to serve.
Each episode features unedited responses in the candidates' own voices — giving you the chance to hear directly from those seeking to represent our community in Parliament.
🎙️ The Questions We Asked:
- What kind of Kiama do you want to leave behind at the end of your term — and what will you do first to make that vision real? (Up to 5 minutes)
- If you had to decide whether to allow new housing development in a sensitive part of Kiama, what key considerations would shape your decision — and who would you turn to for advice to ensure it aligns with the community’s long-term interests? (Up to 3 minutes)
- Please provide four key statements about yourself that help us understand what motivates you — and why you believe you're the right person to represent Kiama in Parliament. (Up to 2 minutes)
🙏 We sincerely thank all candidates for their time, thoughtfulness, and willingness to share their views with the Kiama community.
In the lead-up to the 2025 Kiama By-Election, all 13 candidates were invited to submit audio responses to three key questions about their vision for Kiama, their priorities, and what drives them to serve.
Each episode features unedited responses in the candidates' own voices — giving you the chance to hear directly from those seeking to represent our community in Parliament.
🎙️ The Questions We Asked:
- What kind of Kiama do you want to leave behind at the end of your term — and what will you do first to make that vision real? (Up to 5 minutes)
- If you had to decide whether to allow new housing development in a sensitive part of Kiama, what key considerations would shape your decision — and who would you turn to for advice to ensure it aligns with the community’s long-term interests? (Up to 3 minutes)
- Please provide four key statements about yourself that help us understand what motivates you — and why you believe you're the right person to represent Kiama in Parliament. (Up to 2 minutes)
🙏 We sincerely thank all candidates for their time, thoughtfulness, and willingness to share their views with the Kiama community.
In the lead-up to the 2025 Kiama By-Election, all 13 candidates were invited to submit audio responses to three key questions about their vision for Kiama, their priorities, and what drives them to serve.
Each episode features unedited responses in the candidates' own voices — giving you the chance to hear directly from those seeking to represent our community in Parliament.
🎙️ The Questions We Asked:
- What kind of Kiama do you want to leave behind at the end of your term — and what will you do first to make that vision real? (Up to 5 minutes)
- If you had to decide whether to allow new housing development in a sensitive part of Kiama, what key considerations would shape your decision — and who would you turn to for advice to ensure it aligns with the community’s long-term interests? (Up to 3 minutes)
- Please provide four key statements about yourself that help us understand what motivates you — and why you believe you're the right person to represent Kiama in Parliament. (Up to 2 minutes)
🙏 We sincerely thank all candidates for their time, thoughtfulness, and willingness to share their views with the Kiama community.
In the lead-up to the 2025 Kiama By-Election, all 13 candidates were invited to submit audio responses to three key questions about their vision for Kiama, their priorities, and what drives them to serve.
Each episode features unedited responses in the candidates' own voices — giving you the chance to hear directly from those seeking to represent our community in Parliament.
🎙️ The Questions We Asked:
- What kind of Kiama do you want to leave behind at the end of your term — and what will you do first to make that vision real? (Up to 5 minutes)
- If you had to decide whether to allow new housing development in a sensitive part of Kiama, what key considerations would shape your decision — and who would you turn to for advice to ensure it aligns with the community’s long-term interests? (Up to 3 minutes)
- Please provide four key statements about yourself that help us understand what motivates you — and why you believe you're the right person to represent Kiama in Parliament. (Up to 2 minutes)
🙏 We sincerely thank all candidates for their time, thoughtfulness, and willingness to share their views with the Kiama community.
In the lead-up to the 2025 Kiama By-Election, all 13 candidates were invited to submit audio responses to three key questions about their vision for Kiama, their priorities, and what drives them to serve.
Each episode features unedited responses in the candidates' own voices — giving you the chance to hear directly from those seeking to represent our community in Parliament.
🎙️ The Questions We Asked:
- What kind of Kiama do you want to leave behind at the end of your term — and what will you do first to make that vision real? (Up to 5 minutes)
- If you had to decide whether to allow new housing development in a sensitive part of Kiama, what key considerations would shape your decision — and who would you turn to for advice to ensure it aligns with the community’s long-term interests? (Up to 3 minutes)
- Please provide four key statements about yourself that help us understand what motivates you — and why you believe you're the right person to represent Kiama in Parliament. (Up to 2 minutes)
🙏 We sincerely thank all candidates for their time, thoughtfulness, and willingness to share their views with the Kiama community.
In the lead-up to the 2025 Kiama By-Election, all 13 candidates were invited to submit audio responses to three key questions about their vision for Kiama, their priorities, and what drives them to serve.
Each episode features unedited responses in the candidates' own voices — giving you the chance to hear directly from those seeking to represent our community in Parliament.
🎙️ The Questions We Asked:
- What kind of Kiama do you want to leave behind at the end of your term — and what will you do first to make that vision real? (Up to 5 minutes)
- If you had to decide whether to allow new housing development in a sensitive part of Kiama, what key considerations would shape your decision — and who would you turn to for advice to ensure it aligns with the community’s long-term interests? (Up to 3 minutes)
- Please provide four key statements about yourself that help us understand what motivates you — and why you believe you're the right person to represent Kiama in Parliament. (Up to 2 minutes)
🙏 We sincerely thank all candidates for their time, thoughtfulness, and willingness to share their views with the Kiama community.
Gabriela Cabral talks to Robert Servine, CEO of Green Connect Farm in Warrawong.
This is part of Gabi's regular program Living Local at 9.30am Wednesdays on KCR.
Gabriela Cabral talks to award winning pastry chef Troy Hindmarch from Parfait Patisserie in Kiama.
This is part of Gabi's weekly program suporting local businesses The Shop Around the Corner, Wednesday mornings at 9am on KCR.
Recorded 3 Sept 2025
Bernie Hems chats to Guy Stearn, winner of the Robert East Memorial Award at the recent Kiama Council Local Government Awards.
Guy is also President of the Kiama Show Society and, the quote Kiama Council: Guy Stearn has consistently demonstrated strong dedication and commitment to the Kiama Show, playing a significant role in supporting its growth and long-term sustainability. His efforts have positively impacted the entire township of Kiama, providing valuable support not only to the event itself but also to individuals who seek involvement with a community group.
This interview was recorded as part of Berni Hems' weekly program Chat Tuesday, Tuesdays at 10am on KCR
Peter Sullivan chats to Jim O'Connell from Heyo Myo in Kiama.
Myotherapy is a physical hands-on therapy that uses a range of different techniques and tools to assess, treat and manage musculoskeletal conditions that cause pain and impact your day-to-day movement.
This interview was recorded as part of Peter's morning program, Wednesday 7-9am on KCR.
Gabriela Cabral chats to Sabrina Kelly, winner of Citizen of the Year in the recent Kiama Council Local Government Awards. Sabrina, founder of Kiama Family Before and After School Care, is a passionate educator, community leader, and tireless advocate for inclusion in Kiama.
This is part of Gabi's weekly program Living Local, at 9.30 am Wednesdays on KCR.
Recorded 27.8.25
Gabriela Cabral chats to local Photographer Nadia Guillaumier and Alan Swan from Swan Athletics, both of whom are participating together in the Kiama Ultra Challenge, a charity fundraiser based around ultra endurance Indoor Rowing and Cycling will be held on the 15th November, 2025 at Kiama Surf Club.
Recorded August 27 2025
Bernie Hems chats to John Dawson who recently won the title of Senior Citizen of the Year at the Kiama Council Local Government Awards.
John has more than 3 decades of experience as a community sports volunteer and educator and has held numerous leadership and administrative roles, including Secretary of the Kiama District Sports Association.
This interview is part of Bernie's weekly program Chat Tuesday on KCR at 11:00 am Tuesday mornings.
Recorded 26.8.25
Bernie Hems chats to Penny Dordoy, CEO of SAHSSI, the Supported Accommodation and Homelessness Services Shoalhaven Illawarra Ltd, about the phenomenon of older women finding themselves homeless.
SAHSSI undertakes to help every person who reaches out to them, in whatever way they can.
This interview is part of Bernie's weekly program Chat Tuesday, Tuesdays at 11 am on KCR.
Recorded 26.8.25
Gabriela Cabral talks to Nick Currie from Cicada Luxury Camping in Jerrara as part of her weekly program supporting local businesses The Shop Around the Corner, Tuesdays at 9am.
Bernie Hems talks to Neil McCann, one of the founding members of local band the Water Runners, about the upcoming Folk By the Sea, organised by the Illawarra Folk Club which is on this coming September 12th-14th.
Bernie Hems chats to Lyn Bailey about her lived experience of being unexpectedly homeless as an older woman.
This is part of Bernie's weekly program Chat Tuesday, 10 am Tuesday mornings.
Recorded 19.8.25
At the August meeting of the Kiama Historical Society, David Dufty spoke about his new book Charles Todd's Magnificent Obsession: the epic race to connect Australia to the World, which is the story of the first telegraph line from Adelaide to Darwin.
This was a joint presentation with the Friends of Kiama Library and David was introduced by Gordon Bell from the Kiama Historical Society, and thanked by Perrie Croshaw from the Friends of Kiama Library.
Bernie Hems talks to Archie Turano-Lyall who won the Sports Achievement Award at the 2025 Kiama Local Government Awards and her mother Cathy Lyall.
This is part of Bernie's weekly program on KCR Chat Tuesday.
Bernie Hems talks to Christa Wood, who runs Active Aging NSW Inc. which recently won the Community Inclusion Award at the 2025 Kiama Local Government Awards, and Jenny Ferguson who is the Musical Director of the Alchemy choir, for people with dementia and their carers.
This is part of Bernie's weekly program Chat Tuesday ,Tuesdays on KCR.
Recorded 12.8.25
Peter Sullivan talks to Susan Hudson, new president of the Kiama Lions Club.
Recorded 15.8.25
Gabriela Cabral talks to writer and former army officer Gary McKay who is best known as a tireless advocate for Vietnam veterans in the Illawarra.
This is part of Gabriela's weekly program Living Local on KCR.
Recorded 14.5.25
Gabriela Cabral talks to Jamberoo farmer and owner of Kiama cafe The Farmer's Table.
This is part of Gabriela's regular program The Shop Around the Corner supporting local businesses, at 9am on Wednesdays on KCR.
Recorded 14.5.25.
Gabriela Cabral talks to Brad Romaniszyn about Talk2mebro, an organisation who's mission is 'to help reduce the number of Australians who die from suicide to zero.'
This is part of Gabriela's weekly program on KCR Living Local.
Recorded 6.8.25
Piers Parbury interviews Sue Eggins about Kiama-born, Oscar winning fashion designer Orry-Kelly.
Sue is president of the Kiama Historical Society and was adviser on Gillian Armstrong's documentary about Orry-Kelly Women He's Undressed.
This interview was recorded as part of Chat Tuesday; Bernie Hems' weekly talk program on KCR.
Recorded 5.8.25
Gabriela Cabral talks to Caroline Hartline about her business Ozeano Eyeware which won the award for Excellence in Sustainability at the 2025 Kiama Business Awards.
This is part of Gabriela's weekly program on KCR The Shop Around the Corner, which supports local businesses.
Recorded 6.8.25
Gabriela Cabral talks to local artist and printmaker Machteld Hali, owner of Tempest Gallery Kiama, about her work and her recent experience walking the Camino in Spain.
Recorded 31.7.25
Richie Ryde from the Jamberoo Jerky and Biltong Company talks to Gabriela cabral as part of her weekly program The Shop around the Corner every Wednesday at 9am.
Recorded 31.7.25
Bernie Hems talks to Karen Lang who is leading a team of citizen scientists surveying local beaches and rivers as part of a nationwide initiative known as AUSMAP (the Australian Microplastic Assessment Project).
Karen Lang is also one of the founders of KCR and currently the KCR treasurer.
This interview was recorded on Bernie's regular program Chat Tuesday, Tuesdays at 10am on KCR.
Recorded 29.7.25
Well known Artist and Muralist Mikey Freedom talks to Bernie Hems as part of her regular weekly program Chat Tuesdays , 11am Tuesdays.
Recorded 29.7.25
Lleyton Hughes talks to acclaimed film director Gillian Armstrong on the 10th anniversary of her documentary about Kiama-born Orry-Kelly; Women He's Undressed.
This is part of Lleyton's regular program Lleyton's Lens which is all about movies.
Recorded 24.7.25
Belinda Hibbert from Jamberoo Preschool talks to Gabriela Cabral.
Living Local is a weekly program which goes to air 10am on Wednesdays on KCR, where gabriela talks to local movers and shakers.
Recorded 23.7.25
Zac Pagan from Computer Troubleshooters talks to Gabriela Cabral as part of her weekly KCR program The Shop Around the Corner , supporting local businesses.
Recorded 23.7.25
Bernie Hems talks to retired palliative care physician Dr Michael Barbato about his quest to demystify death and dying. Michael has written three books entitled, “Caring for the Living and Dying”, “Reflections of a Setting Sun, and “Midwifing Death” which provide both a personal and professional perspective of palliative care.
This was recorded as part of Bernie's regular weekly program Chat Tuesday which airs on Tuesdays at 10am on KCR.
Recorded 22.7.25
Real Estate Agent Boshko Gojkovic talks to Bernie Hems about recent changes to rental laws in NSW.
This is part of Bernie's regular program Chat Tuesday which airs at 10am Tuesdays.
Recorded 22.7.25
Gabriela Cabral talks to Richard King, co founder of Slow Dough, winner of Outstanding new business in the 2025 Kiama Business Awards.
This is an episode of Gabriela's regular program The Shop Around the Corner, supporting local businesses.
Recorded 16.7.25
Twinkle Machado, proprietor of Kiama cafe Native talks to Gabriela Cabral.
This is part of Gabriela's regular program supporting local businesses The Shop Around the Corner, Wednesday mornings at 9am.
Recorded 15.7.25
Local Singer songwriter Amber Kenny talks to Bernie Hems on the occasion of the release of her new album Beautiful Scars. This interview was recorded during Bernie's weekly program Chat Tuesday, Tuesday mornings at 10am.
This is Part 2 of of 2 podcasts talking to Amber.
Recorded 15.7.25
Local singer songwriter Amber Kenny talks to Jason Beasley Hahn on the KCR Morning Program on the occasion of the release of her new single Praying Courage.
This is part 1 of 2 interviews with Amber.
Recorded 1.4.25
Campbell McConachie is an author best known for his book The Fatalist about Australian murderer Lindsey Rose, who was personally known to him. Campbell is now working on a few new projects, one of which is the memoir of local celebrity Kevin Sullivan.
Campbell spoke to Gabriela Cabral on her weekly program Living Local, Tuesday mornings at 10.00am.
Recorded 9.7.25
Lynelle Johnson runs E Class Outboards a company based in Kiama that builds and sells battery powered electric outboard motor kits.
Gabriela Cabral talks to Lynelle as part of her weekly program The Shop Around the Corner, supporting local businesses, Tuesday mornings at 9am.
Recorded 9.7.25
Julie Ward, one of Australian televisions best executive producers of programs such as The Voice, talks to Bernie Hems as part of her regular interview program Chat Tuesday, Tuesday mornings at 10am.
Recorded 8.7.25
At the June meeting of the Kiama Historical Society Andrew Wilson, who is the Kiama Golf Club historian, gave us a summary of the history of the Kiama Golf Club spanning 3 iterations and 3 locations, starting at Chapman Point, a brief period at the High School site and the last 90 years at Minnamurra .
Andrew is interested in hearing from anyone who can help fill in some of the gaps in the history of Kiama Golf Club, and he can be contacted via the Club.
Recorded 12.6.25
Gabriela Cabral talks to Cheryl Whyte from Kiama Rotary about the programs they are currently involved in.
This is part of her regular program Living Local at 9am Wednesday mornings on KCR.
Recorded 2.7.25
Gabriela Cabral talks to Lovish Dembla, owner of The Coffee Emporium at Kiama Village.
This is part of Gabriela's regular series the Shop Around the Corner, supporting businesses in the Kiama LGA.
Recorded 2.7.25
Bernie Hems talks to Cate Menzies who is organising the Orry-Kelly Gala on July 26th 2025. It was originally Kate's idea, rooted in her ongoing interest in Orry-Kelly which includes her purchase of the original Kelly house which was at 4 Terralong Street at Church Point.
This interview was part of Bernie's regular program Chat Tuesday on Tuesday mornings at 10am.
Recorded 1.7.25
Bernie Hems talks to Emma Veiga-Malta about the Creative Business Summit, happening at the Kiama Pavilion. The Creative Business Summit is a one-day event for creatives; artists, designers, photographers, writers etc. to learn practical & inspiring ways to run a joyous & profitable creative business without losing their creativity.
The Creative Business Summit is on Thursday 14th August, 2025 9.30-4.00pm.
Recorded 17.6.25
Duncan Hill Real Property is running a competition to find the best shed in the Kiama LGA and KCR's own Madeleine Scarfe is going to be the judge, in her other life as an architect. Bernie Hems talks to Boshko Gojkovic from Duncan Hill Property and Madeleine about the competition, which closes on July 25th 2025.
Recorded 17.6.25.
Bernie Hems talks to local musician and friend of KCR, Dave Shaw.
This is part of Bernie's regular program Chat Tuesday, Tuesdays at 10am.
Recorded 17.6.25
Gabi Cabral talks to Pia de la Vega who has recently taken over the shop Knickerboxers in Kiama. This is part of Gabi's regular program The Shop Around the Corner, supporting local business in the Kiama LGA. Knickerboxers has been a sponsor of KCR in the past.
Recorded 25.6.25
Lleyton Hughes talks to filmmaker Rachel Lane about her documentary Life Burns High about the life of Australian writer Charmian Clift.
This is part of Lleyton's weekly radio show on KCR Lleyton's Lens, recorded 28.5.25
Saul Griffith is an engineer and entrepreneur specialising in clean and renewable energy technologies and is the author of 3 books including Electrify', andThe Big Switch'. Saul is the founder of Rewiring America and Rewiring Australia, non-partisan organisations dedicated to electrification and decarbonisation and the associated policy and regulatory implications of meeting our climate goals. Saul was also instrumental in establishing Electrify 2515 which is a community based pilot project in Thirroul NSW aiming to get 500 households completely onto renewable electricity in order to see how this operates on a large scale.
This session of Politics in the Pub was organised by Kate Dezarnaulds during the 2025 federal election campaign so some of the references are out out of date, but the topic is still completely relevant. Saul Griffith was introduced by Kate Dezarnaulds who was running in the election as an independent candidate.
Recorded 8 April 2025 at the Grand Hotel, Kiama.
Gabriela Cabral talks to artist Salwa Woodroffe, recorded on 11.6.25 as part of Gabi's regular program Living Local.
Gabriela Cabral talks to Sally Bursell from Destination Kiama about Kiama's recent win as NSW Top Tourism Town for the second year in a row.
Recorded as part of Gabi's regular program The Shop Around the Corner 11.6.25.
Bernie Hems talks to Shayd Flegg and Sabrina Kelly about the Social Club which they run on Saturday afternoons for neurodivergent teenagers.
Recorded as part of Chat Tuesday 10th June 2025
Bernie Hems talks to Phill Whyte, president of Kiama Rotary as part of her regular program Chat Tuesday.
Recorded 10.6.25
As part of her program Living Local Gabriela Cabral talks to psychologist and life coach Wendy McAra about her new book Create Abundant Possibilities.
Recorded 4.6.25
In her ongoing series The Shop Around the Corner Gabi Cabral talks to personal travel manager Julie Napier.
Julie is also a sponsor of Kiama Community Radio.
Recorded 3.6.25
Gabi Cabral talks to Elizabeth Burnett about the Kiama Business Awards being run by the Kiama Business Network. Entries close June 13th.
Elizabeth Burnett is one of the proprietors of local garden centre Burnetts on Barneybut is also on the board of the Kiama Business Network.
Recorded 27.5.25.
Felicity Leitch talks to Lucy and Richard King from Slow Dough about their unlikely journey to the manse of the Uniting Church in Kiama.
In her Chat Tuesday program on Tuesday mornings Bernie Hems talks to Boni Maywald about Wrap with Love, and the exhibition at the Gerringong Library and Museum Exhibition space to celebrate Worldwide Knit in Public.
This podcast includes the launch of the exhibition by Robyn Sharp and Perrie Croshaw.
Recorded 27.5.25/ 30.5.25
Orlando Luciani talks to Felicity Leitch during her morning program about his journey from Italy to Wollongong and now to his new pizza restaurant in Kiama.
Recorded 26.5.25
On May 10th Kiama Library hosted an author talk with bestselling cosy crime author Amanda Hampson. Amanda was born on a farm in New Zealand but is now based in Melbourne. Amanda was talking about the latest instalment in her hugely popular 'Tea Ladies Mysteries' series, The Deadly Dispute.
Solving crimes, one cuppa at a time.
Recorded 10.5.25
At the April meeting of the Kiama Historic Society Russell Fredericks told us about three aeroplane crashes in the Kiama Local Government Area. Not much is known about these incidents but Russell has collected the information over many years, sparked by hearing about the first crash into Saddleback Mountain when he was a child, making this presentation a world exclusive!
The talk was introduced by Sue Eggins, president of the Kiama Historical Society.
Recorded 5.4.25
In this episode of The Shop Around the Corner Gabriela Cabral talks to Mat King.
Mat started his podcast the South Coast Kook during COVID and this has now morphed into Creative Kooks, a workshop based business painting surfboards.
Matt is also Vice President of the newly formed Kiama Business Network, formerly the Kiama and District Business Chamber.
Fran Smith is an accomplished potter with a problem and Peter Smith is an accomplished software developer with a solution.
The result is Artflow Pro, an app that manages and tracks all types of artwork, from production to marketing and sales.
Fran and Peter are well known Kiama locals and Peter has been instrumental in the setup of KCR, for which we are forever grateful.
On 23rd April Melinda Lawton facilitated a free panel discussion for the community about Kiama Council’s Draft Housing Strategy V2.
Melinda is a Kiama Councillor but was not representing Council at the event.
The speakers were
- Dr Tony Gilmour who has an established reputation in urban planning and affordable housing. You can here Tony on many KCR podcasts in his capacity as housing expert but also history researcher and author and secretary of the Kiama Historical Society.
- Michelle Adair, CEO of the Housing Trust which is a Community Housing Provider based in Wollongong and active in the Kiama LGA.
- David Pepper, an environmental professional with diverse experience and a long term local.
- Jordan Casson Jones, a kiama local deeply involved in the community regularly representing young people.
- Jacqueline Forst, a passionate advocate forageing with dignity, mental health rights, and carer advocacy through roles with Carers NSW, HammondCare, and Lived Experience Australia, and
- Madeleine Scarfe, an architect who runs her own business in Kiama.
This is the second of 2 podcasts, concentrating on contributions from the floor.
Recorded 23.4.25 at Kiama Leagues Club.
On 23rd April Melinda Lawton facilitated a free panel discussion for the community about Kiama Council’s Draft Housing Strategy V2.
Melinda is a Kiama Councillor but was not representing Council at the event.
The speakers were
- Dr Tony Gilmour who has an established reputation in urban planning and affordable housing. You can here Tony on many KCR podcasts in his capacity as housing expert but also history researcher and author and secretary of the Kiama Historical Society.
- Michelle Adair, CEO of the Housing Trust which is a Community Housing Provider based in Wollongong and active in the Kiama LGA.
- David Pepper, an environmental professional with diverse experience and a long term local.
- Jordan Casson Jones, a kiama local deeply involved in the community regularly representing young people.
- Jacqueline Forst, a passionate advocate forageing with dignity, mental health rights, and carer advocacy through roles with Carers NSW, HammondCare, and Lived Experience Australia, and
- Madeleine Scarfe, an architect who runs her own business in Kiama.
This is the first of 2 podcasts, commencing with the opening speeches from the panel.
Recorded 23.4.25 at Kiama Leagues Club.
Bernie Hems talks to Neville Fredericks, who served as a Kiama Councillor for 14 years including 2 terms as Mayor, from 1974 and again from 1987.
Neville is also a property developer, with an emphasis on ecological sustainability and effective urban planning that supports community development. Neville was responsible for the development of Tullimbar and currently has an interest in the Golden Valley developments stage 1 and 2 in Jamberoo.
Recorded 22.4.25.
In this series of podcast we are interviewing the four lead candidates in more detail about their policies:
🗳️ Fiona Phillips – Australian Labor Party and current Member for Gilmore
🗳️ Andrew Constance – Liberal Party
🗳️ Kate Dezarnaulds – Independent
🗳️ Debbie Killian – The Greens
This is episode 6, the final episode in the series, about leadership .
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The Federal Election is coming up on May 3rd and here at KCR we want you to be informed about the people you are voting for, their policies and what is likely to get done if they get elected.
The Federal electorate of Gilmore stretches from Kiama in the north to Moruya in the south, taking in many coastal and rural communities in between. Over 164,000 people call this diverse electorate home — including young families, retirees, First Nations communities, small business owners, students, and health professionals. The Kiama LGA represents about 14% of the population of Gilmore and only 4% of the area.
There are 8 candidates in total running for election. Four of them have made their intentions clear for some months now and KCR has interviewed them already to try to get a sense of who they are as people, and you can hear podcasts of these interviews. The other 4 candidates have entered the race too late to be included in this process.
We’ve posed the same set of questions to each candidate — questions shaped by the real concerns of local people; eight questions in advance and a couple at the end without notice. We’ve given each candidate 2 minutes as a guideline to reply, but allowed the interviewees to finish their thoughts rather than cut them off mid sentence .
The responses are played side by side, so you can clearly hear how the candidates’ policies and priorities compare. We’ve divided the questions up so you can listen to the ones relevant to you if you don’t want to listen to them all.
In this series of podcast we are interviewing the four lead candidates in more detail about their policies:
🗳️ Fiona Phillips – Australian Labor Party and current Member for Gilmore
🗳️ Andrew Constance – Liberal Party
🗳️ Kate Dezarnaulds – Independent
🗳️ Debbie Killian – The Greens
This is episode 5, questions without notice of a more general nature:
- How would you perform in a minority Government?
- If you are voted in, what will be your first and second priorities?
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The Federal Election is coming up on May 3rd and here at KCR we want you to be informed about the people you are voting for, their policies and what is likely to get done if they get elected.
The Federal electorate of Gilmore stretches from Kiama in the north to Moruya in the south, taking in many coastal and rural communities in between. Over 164,000 people call this diverse electorate home — including young families, retirees, First Nations communities, small business owners, students, and health professionals. The Kiama LGA represents about 14% of the population of Gilmore and only 4% of the area.
There are 8 candidates in total running for election. Four of them have made their intentions clear for some months now and KCR has interviewed them already to try to get a sense of who they are as people, and you can hear podcasts of these interviews. The other 4 candidates have entered the race too late to be included in this process.
We’ve posed the same set of questions to each candidate — questions shaped by the real concerns of local people; eight questions in advance and a couple at the end without notice. We’ve given each candidate 2 minutes as a guideline to reply, but allowed the interviewees to finish their thoughts rather than cut them off mid sentence .
The responses are played side by side, so you can clearly hear how the candidates’ policies and priorities compare. We’ve divided the questions up so you can listen to the ones relevant to you if you don’t want to listen to them all.
In this series of podcast we are interviewing the four lead candidates in more detail about their policies:
🗳️ Fiona Phillips – Australian Labor Party and current Member for Gilmore
🗳️ Andrew Constance – Liberal Party
🗳️ Kate DeZarnaulds – Independent
🗳️ Debbie Killian – The Greens
This is episode 4, with questions posed from the point of view of
- A TAFE student
- And a First Nations community member
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The Federal Election is coming up on May 3rd and here at KCR we want you to be informed about the people you are voting for, their policies and what is likely to get done if they get elected.
The Federal electorate of Gilmore stretches from Kiama in the north to Moruya in the south, taking in many coastal and rural communities in between. Over 164,000 people call this diverse electorate home — including young families, retirees, First Nations communities, small business owners, students, and health professionals. The Kiama LGA represents about 14% of the population of Gilmore and only 4% of the area.
There are 8 candidates in total running for election. Four of them have made their intentions clear for some months now and KCR has interviewed them already to try to get a sense of who they are as people, and you can hear podcasts of these interviews. The other 4 candidates have entered the race too late to be included in this process.
We’ve posed the same set of questions to each candidate — questions shaped by the real concerns of local people; eight questions in advance and a couple at the end without notice. We’ve given each candidate 2 minutes as a guideline to reply, but allowed the interviewees to finish their thoughts rather than cut them off mid sentence .
The responses are played side by side, so you can clearly hear how the candidates’ policies and priorities compare. We’ve divided the questions up so you can listen to the ones relevant to you if you don’t want to listen to them all.
In this series of podcast we are interviewing the four lead candidates in the upcoming Federal election about their policies:
🗳️ Fiona Phillips – Australian Labor Party and current Member for Gilmore
🗳️ Andrew Constance – Liberal Party
🗳️ Kate Dezarnaulds – Independent
🗳️ Debbie Killian – The Greens
This is episode 3, with questions posed from the point of view of
- A climate-conscious local
- A healthcare worker
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The Federal Election is coming up on May 3rd and here at KCR we want you to be informed about the people you are voting for, their policies and what is likely to get done if they get elected.
The Federal electorate of Gilmore stretches from Kiama in the north to Moruya in the south, taking in many coastal and rural communities in between. Over 164,000 people call this diverse electorate home — including young families, retirees, First Nations communities, small business owners, students, and health professionals. The Kiama LGA represents about 14% of the population of Gilmore and only 4% of the area.
There are 8 candidates in total running for election. Four of them have made their intentions clear for some months now and KCR has interviewed them already to try to get a sense of who they are as people, and you can hear podcasts of these interviews. The other 4 candidates have entered the race too late to be included in this process.
We’ve posed the same set of questions to each candidate — questions shaped by the real concerns of local people; eight questions in advance and a couple at the end without notice. We’ve given each candidate 2 minutes as a guideline to reply, but allowed the interviewees to finish their thoughts rather than cut them off mid sentence .
The responses are played side by side, so you can clearly hear how the candidates’ policies and priorities compare. We’ve divided the questions up so you can listen to the ones relevant to you if you don’t want to listen to them all.
zIn this series of podcast we are interviewing the four lead candidates in the upcoming Federal election about their policies:
🗳️ Fiona Phillips – Australian Labor Party and current Member for Gilmore
🗳️ Andrew Constance – Liberal Party
🗳️ Kate Dezarnaulds – Independent
🗳️ Debbie Killian – The Greens
This is episode 2, with questions posed from the point of view of
- An elderly resident
- A working parent
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The Federal Election is coming up on May 3rd and here at KCR we want you to be informed about the people you are voting for, their policies and what is likely to get done if they get elected.
The Federal electorate of Gilmore stretches from Kiama in the north to Moruya in the south, taking in Nowra, Ulladulla, and many coastal and rural communities in between. Over 164,000 people call this diverse electorate home — including young families, retirees, First Nations communities, small business owners, students, and health professionals. The Kiama LGA represents about 14% of the population of Gilmore and only 4% of the area.
There are 8 candidates in total running for election. Four of them have made their intentions clear for some months now and KCR has interviewed them already to try to get a sense of who they are as people, and you can hear podcasts of these interviews. The other 4 candidates have entered the race too late to be included in this process.
We’ve posed the same set of questions to each candidate — questions shaped by the real concerns of local people; eight questions in advance and a couple at the end without notice. We’ve given each candidate 2 minutes as a guideline to reply, but allowed the interviewees to finish their thoughts rather than cut them off mid sentence .
The responses are played side by side, so you can clearly hear how the candidates’ policies and priorities compare. We’ve divided the questions up so you can listen to the ones relevant to you if you don’t want to listen to them all.
In this series of podcast we are interviewing the four lead candidates in the upcoming election about their policies:
🗳️ Fiona Phillips – Australian Labor Party and current Member for Gilmore
🗳️ Andrew Constance – Liberal Party
🗳️ Kate Dezarnaulds – Independent
🗳️ Debbie Killian – The Greens
This is episode 1, with questions posed from the point of view of
- A young person wanting to stay in the region
- A small business owner
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The Federal Election is coming up on May 3rd and here at KCR we want you to be informed about the people you are voting for, their policies and what is likely to get done if they get elected.
The Federal electorate of Gilmore stretches from Kiama in the north to Moruya in the south, taking in Nowra, Ulladulla, and many coastal and rural communities in between. Over 164,000 people call this diverse electorate home — including young families, retirees, First Nations communities, small business owners, students, and health professionals. The Kiama LGA represents about 14% of the population of Gilmore and only 4% of the area.
There are 8 candidates in total running for election. Four of them have made their intentions clear for some months now and KCR has interviewed them already to try to get a sense of who they are as people, and you can hear podcasts of these interviews. The other 4 candidates have entered the race too late to be included in this process.
We’ve posed the same set of questions to each candidate — questions shaped by the real concerns of local people; eight questions in advance and a couple at the end without notice. We’ve given each candidate 2 minutes as a guideline to reply, but allowed the interviewees to finish their thoughts rather than cut them off mid sentence .
Each response are played here side by side, so you can clearly hear how the candidates’ policies and priorities compare. We’ve divided the questions up so you can listen to the ones relevant to you if you don’t want to listen to them all.
Fiona Mackie and Joe Carter talk to Lyn Clark, the Volunteer Co-ordinator at the Plant Propagation Nursery at Berry Public School.
Bernie Hems talks to Dr Alan Woodward about the evolution of the Kiama Central Precinct Committee into Kiama Matters, a new community based group aiming to inform, engage with and represent the community about issues that effect the built environment in the Kiama LGA.
You can contact Kiama Matters at kiamamatters@gmail.com.
Recorded 8.4.25
On April 11th Kiama Council lead a panel discussion to inform the public about the Draft Housing Strategy V2.
The discussion was lead by Ed Paterson, Director Planning Environment and Communities. The panel consisted of
- Simon Kersten – Chair, Illawarra UDIA Committee
- Natalie Allan – GM Strategic Projects & Growth, Southern Cross Community Housing
- Cathryn Lyall – President, Kiama Business Network
- Madeleine Scarfe
This is Part 2 of a 2 part podcast, which is a recording of the panel discussion, unedited.
You can download and comment about Kiama Council's Draft Housing Strategy V2 here
lOn April 11th Kiama Council lead a panel discussion to inform the public about Kiama Municipal Council's Draft Housing Strategy V2.
The discussion was lead by Ed Paterson, Director Planning Environment and Communities. The panel consisted of
- Simon Kersten – Chair, Illawarra UDIA Committee
- Natalie Allan – GM Strategic Projects & Growth, Southern Cross Community Housing
- Cathryn Lyall – President, Kiama Business Network
- Madeleine Scarfe, architect
This is Part 1 of a 2 part podcast, where Ed Paterson summarised the Housing Strategy document.
The Draft Housing Strategy V2 is on exhibition till April 27th, you can download it and comment here
Madeleine Scarfe interviews John Engeler, CEO of Shelter NSW which is a policy and research advocacy group that’s been around since 1975.
Shelter NSW generally advocates for residents in the bottom 40% income bracket 'promoting a sustainable housing system and a secure home for all'.
Housing is a hot topic in the Kiama LGA at the moment, while Kiama Council's Draft Housing Strategy V2 is on exhibition, so we asked John to tell us more about affordable housing, recent policy reforms regarding long term rentals, social housing, short term holiday rentals and some new ideas in the pipeline.
You can comment on the Draft Housing Strategy V2 here until April 27th 2025.
This is Part 2 of the launch of Dr Tony Gilmour’s book Rascals and Respectables, recorded at Tory’s Hotel and featuring some of the stories of historical scandals and the individuals involved.
The presentation was briefly introduced by Sue Eggins, president of the Kiama and District Historical Society and the book is available here
Recorded 22.3.25
Bernie Hems chats to Madeleine Scarfe and Karen Fowler in absentia about Kiama Municipal Council's Draft Housing Strategy V2.
This document is on public exhibition till April 27th, have your say here
Recorded 1.4.25
The place was packed to the rafters at the launch of Dr Tony Gilmour’s book Rascals and Respectables, at the March Meeting of the Kiama and District Historical Society. The book is a social history of the Kiama/ Gerringong/ Jamberoo area through the lens of the local pubs and drinking houses.
The meeting was introduced by Sue Eggins, president of the Kiama and District Historical Society and the book was officially launched by Gareth Ward MP, state member for Kiama. This is Part 1 of the book launch, you can also hear Part 2 when the meeting retired to Tory’s Hotel in the late afternoon to hear stories of historical scandals and the individuals involved.
The book is available at the Pilot's Cottage Museum or via the Kiama Historical Society website, and Tony will hand deliver the book to your door, within the Kiama LGA but only while they are available!
Recorded 22.3.25
Bernie Hems talks to David Love about his ancestors' harrowing journey to Australia on the First Fleet; a story of survival, resilience and the brutal reality of life on board.
David Love is a member of the South Coast Chapter of the Fellowship of First Fleeteers who meet at 10am on the first Tuesday of each month at Wests Club Unanderra.
On 18th March 2025 the Kiama and Jamberoo Uniting Church in association with the South East Climate Alliance invited the four candidates running for the seat of Gilmore in the upcoming Federal Election to present their policies on Climate Change.
The panel was hosted by Reverend Kath Merrifield, minister of the Kiama and Jamberoo Uniting Church and the speakers were
- Fiona Philips MP - Labor
- Andrew Constance - Liberal
- Debbie Killian - Greens
- Kate Dezarnaulds- Independent.
The 'housekeeping' has been edited in the interests of brevity but the speakers have not been edited at all.
Bernie Hems talks to Ed Paterson, Director: Planning, Environment & Communities at Kiama Municipal Council about the Housing Strategy Draft V2, which is on public exhibition until April 27th 2025.
Have your say:
https://yoursay.kiama.nsw.gov.au/local-housing-strategy
As part of the 2025 Jazz and Blues Festival the Friends of Kiama Library hosted an interview with Author Jeff Apter about his latest book Carl Perkins; The King of Rockabilly.
Jeff Apter lives in Wollongong with his family and is a former Rolling Stone journalist and author of more than 30 books about music and musicians including biographies of Neil Finn, The Bee Gees, Marc Hunter, Shirley Strachan, Silverchair, Keith Urban, John Farnham and a number 1 Australian bestseller, High Voltage: The Life of Angus Young AC/DC’s Last Man Standing.
Jeff was interviewed by comedian Marty Bright and the talk was introduced by Robyn Dorney from the Friends of Kiama Library.
Recorded 8.3.25
Bernie Hems talks to Debbie Killian, Greens Candidate for the seat of Gilmore in the upcoming Federal election.
Recorded 25.2.25
Hugh Marriott is a resident of Jamberoo known for his extensive work with reptiles. He serves as the Reptile Coordinator for WIRES Illawarra. Hugh is responsible for rescuing and caring for various snake species, as well as other native animals such as lizards, turtles and echidnas.
Hugh is a champion of habitat retention and regeneration in the Illawarra.
Bernie Hems talks to housing expert Dr Tony Gilmour about housing in the Kiama LGA and specifically about the Draft Housing Strategy Version 2 which is coming before tonight’s Council meeting (18.2.25).
Dr Gilmour shared that there are currently 74 people on the social housing waiting list in Kiama, including 9 individuals with very high needs. He noted that the waiting list is at least 10 years long, which may discourage some from registering despite needing housing support.
According to Dr Gilmour, Kiama has 67 social housing properties. Between 1964 and 2021, 11 new properties were added to this stock. Social housing makes up 0.6% of residential properties in the Kiama LGA, compared to 4.2% across NSW and 6.4% in Shellharbour.
With regard to the Draft Housing Strategy V2 before Council at the moment, there is no mention in the strategy of social housing and, along with no serious assessment of infrastructure works, affordable housing or the short term or long term rental market, Dr Gilmour questions whether or not this is adequate as a long term strategy for housing in the LGA.
There is a motion before Council at tonight’s meeting to endorse for public exhibition the Draft Local Housing Strategy V2 and if this proceeds the public will have 28 days to comment on the strategy.
Bernie Hems talks to Kate Dezarnaulds, an Independant candidate in the upcoming Federal Election for the Seat of Gilmore.
Bernie Hems talks to Sharon Lewis about her film Frances which highlights the problems of homelessness for women over 55 years of age, through change of circumstances. Recorded 4/2/2025
Bernie Hems talks to Liberal Party politician Andrew Constance who was the State Member for Bega between 2003 and December 2021. Andrew also served as the New South Wales Minister for Transport and Roads in the second Berejiklian ministry from April 2019 until October 2021.
Recorded 14.1.25
Bernie Hems talks all things Council with Councillor Melissa Matters.
Recorded 26.11.24
At the September meeting of the Kiama and District Historical Society Nick Hartgerink talked about the history of the Blue Haven Aged Care Facility in Kiama. In 2018 Nick was commissioned to write a book about the history of Blue Haven (Blue Haven: the first 40 years) to coincide with the opening of Blue Haven Bonaira, which is currently in the process of being sold. Nick is a retired journalist, ex editor of the Kiama Independent, an author and a long time local resident.
Nick was introduced by Sue Eggins, President of the Kiama and District Histrical Society.
Writer and Journalist Jane Caro was guest speaker at the Kiama Readers’ Festival gala dinner.
Jane is a well known broadcaster and social commentator and is the author of 13 books including The Mother (2022) and Lyrebird, coming out in April 2025.
Jane was interviewed by local writer Diana Plater and both were introduced by local writer Ryan Butta.
Recorded July 22nd 2024.
The August meeting of the Kiama and District Historical Society was the official launch of Helen Laidlaw’s book On Wadi Wadi Country; From the Mountains to the Sea which, to quote Bruce Elder, is ‘a fascinating history of Kiama, particularly from the vantage point of the local First Nations people’.
Helen Laidlaw is a former university librarian and teacher who has lived in the area for most of her life and has been researching the book for ten years.
The book was launched by Bruce Elder and the meeting was introduced by Sue Eggins, president of the Kiama and District Historical Society. The main focus of Helen’s presentation was a series of slides and photos which have been described here for clarification purposes. .
Bernie Hems talks all things Council with newly elected Councillor, Mike Cains.
Recorded 29.10. 24
The final session of the Kiama Readers’ Festival was a panel discussion co-sponsored by the BAD Sydney Crime Writers’ Festival, presented by Susan Turnbull, professor of Communications and Media at the University of Wollongong. Professor Turnbull interviewed retired journalists and successful crime writers Michael Brissenden and Chris Hammer, and the session was introduced by Perrie Crowshaw from the Friends of Kiama Library.
Bernie Hems talks all things Council with the new Mayor of Kiama Municipal Council, Cameron McDonald.
Recorded 22.10.24
In her book Stories My grandmothers Didn’t Tell Me Andra Putnis delves into the lives of her two Latvian grandmothers Aline Putnis and Milda Berzins, who fled the Nazi and Soviet Occupation of Latvia during World War II, finally settling in Australia after years of hardship.
Andra spoke at the Kiama Readers’ Festival in July 2024.
The Kiama School of Performing Arts presents their annual Christmas play A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens adapted for radio by Andrew Pavey and Seamus McAlary.
Starring:
Sophia
Elle
Ebony
Jonnie
Ena
Zoe
Giana
Francisca
Anna
Happy Christmas everyone.
The Kiama School of Performing Arts presents their annual Christmas play A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens adapted for radio by Andrew Pavey and Seamus McAlary.
Starring:
Zoe
Giana
Evie Mc
Frida
Hugo
Elliot
Ena
Francisca
Eva
Happy Christmas everyone.
The Kiama School of Performing Arts presents their annual Christmas play A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens adapted for radio by Andrew Pavey and Seamus McAlary.
Starring:
Megan
Jonnie
Evie
Sage
Grace
Indigo
Elenor
Ginny
Rebel
Happy Christmas everyone.
David Hardaker is an experienced investigative journalist who has worked primarily for the ABC including eight years reporting from the Middle East.
As investigations editor at Crikey he broke a number of major stories on the Hillsong Church, brought together in his book Mine is the Kingdom which is about the rise and fall of the global megachurch and its charismatic leader, Brian Houston.
David Hardaker was interviewed at the Kiama Readers’ Festival by retired journalist Nick Hartgerink.
Recorded July 20th 2024.
Michael Brissenden is best known for his 35 year career as a journalist with the ABC.
He was posted to Moscow, Brussels and Washington and worked in Canberra for many years in various roles – including The 7.30 Report, the ‘AM’ Current Affairs program on ABC radio and as a reporter with Four Corners.
Michael's first work as an author was published in 2012. Michael appeared at the Kiama Readers' Festival to talk about how his life as a journalist has influenced his writing, and his latest book Smoke.
recorded July 20th 2024.
According to her website Karen Viggers is an author, veterinarian and podcaster. She is the author of five novels: The Stranding (2008), The Lightkeeper’s Wife (2011), The Grass Castle (2014), The Orchardist’s Daughter (2019) and Sidelines (2024).
Her work is set in Australian landscapes and communities, and explores contentious issues, such as dying with dignity, displacement of First Peoples, wildlife conservation, clear-felling of native forests, and now, modern parenting and junior sport.
She is co-host of the Secrets From the Green Room podcast in which she interviews writers and other book industry colleagues about books and writing.
Karen spoke at the Kiama Readers' Festival about her latest novel Sidelines.
In this, the final Path to Wellness interview for the moment, Liama talks to one of her mentors Maurie Earls, who was trained by Acharya Upendra Roy in classical Hatha Yoga and Raja Yoga and began teaching in Acharya's city yoga studio in 1979. He completed the International Yoga Teachers' Association (IYTA) Diploma of Yoga in 1991 and until recently taught in various Sydney and South Coast venues.
Sydney Football Club organised the Kiama Football Festival on 14th and 15th of September at the Kiama Sports complex in conjunction with Kiama Junior Football Club where bands of young soccer players from as far away as Pennant Hills competed over the 2 days.
Glenn Shepherd spoke to Billy Kirk from Sydney FC before the event.
Sydney Football Club organised the Kiama Football Festival on 14th and 15th of September at the Kiama Sports complex in conjunction with Kiama Junior Football Club, where bands of young soccer players from as far away as Pennant Hills competed over the 2 days.
Glenn Shepherd rocked up on the day to see how it was going and to chat to Andrew Wales, President of the Kiama Football Club.
According to to her website Joanna Nell is a British-Australian writer, GP and advocate for positive ageing. She is the author of five bestselling novels The Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village, The Last Voyage of Mrs Henry Parker, The Great Escape From Woodlands Nursing Home, The Tea Ladies of St Jude's Hospital and Mrs Winterbottom takes a Gap Year.
Joanna's short fiction has won numerous awards and been published in magazines, journals and short story anthologies including Award Winning Australian Writing. She has also written for The Sydney Morning Herald's Spectrum and Sunday Life Magazines.
Joanna spoke at the Kiama Readers' Festival about her latest novel Mrs Winterbottom takes a Gap Year.
Recorded 20.7.24
Karen Emerson has been practicing and teaching the ancient practices of Yoga & Ayurveda for more than 12 years & shares them with her community in her hometown Kiama.
Combined with her passion is travel, Karen has combined the 2, facilitating Yoga Retreats to Bali & India for women for the past 7 years.
Kaz believes Yoga & Ayurveda is ultimately a place to come back to your true self in this crazy busy world, if only for moments, supported by mindful, healing practices for the body, mind & spirit. It’s a lifestyle & it’s also practice.
Karen is interviewed by Liama Aesha.
Bernie Hems talks to Mark Burns who has been running the Building Young Men Mentoring Program, with Dylan Bagnell, one of the Year 10 participants in the program.
The Program is an 16 week program based on the traditional Rights of Passage concept of Separation/ Challenge/ Return, recently run for the second time in Kiama with 15 Year 10 students from Kiama High School, partnered with 9 mentors of different ages and backgrounds.
Berni Hems talks all things Council with Cameron McDonald who's Group A ticket attracted 37% of first preference votes in the Local Council Elections.
Cam McDonald, Erica Warren and Melissa Matters from Group A have all been voted onto Council.
Recorded 17th September 2024
Hugh Mackay is a well known social researcher and author who has been reflecting us back to ourselves over many decades. He was a guest speaker at the Kiama Readers’ Festival, talking about his book The Way We Are. He was introduced by local historian Tony Gilmour.
Recorded 20.7.24
In this episode of Path to Wellness Liama Aesha talks to Cindy Johnston about Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), also known as Tapping.
Cindy Johnston is a Life Coach specialising in Grey Area Drinking and is also an Accredited EFT Practitioner. Cindy is an advocate for women’s health and wellness and provides women’s empowerment coaching with a difference.
As an EFT practitioner she gently guides her clients towards discovering the beliefs that hold them back, keeping them stuck in self-sabotaging and negative patterns of behaviour to help find the resources within to take back control over alcohol and create lasting habits for wellness and better health to live a fulfilling life.
Cindy is based in Nowra on the beautiful South Coast NSW and coaches Australian and International clients.
Bernie Hems talks all things election with Madeleine Scarfe.
What are the implications of voting above and below the line?
How are preferential votes counted?
What happened at the last Council election in 2021?
What are we looking for in our leaders?
Bernie and Madeleine attempt to answer these questions for you.
Recorded 3.9.24
Sue Williams is an award-winning journalist and columnist who’s written for all of Australia’s leading newspapers and magazines. Born in England, she has worked in print and TV in the UK and New Zealand, too, before settling in Australia in 1989.
Sue spoke at the Kiama Readers’ Festival about her latest book ‘Run for your Life’ about Nick Stride and his family who were forced to flee for their lives after leaking secrets from Vladimir Putin’s one-time deputy.
Nick moved to Russia in 1998 to help build the British Embassy in Moscow, but ended up on the run, hiding off grid on remote beaches on the Dampier Peninsula on the far north Kimberley coast.
This session was introduced by local historian, Tony Gilmour.
Recorded July 20th 2024
Hear one of Australia's most popular crime fiction writers; Chris Hammer recorded at the 2024 Kiama Readers' Festival.
Chris talks about his latest book The Seven, plus his history as a journalist and how he ended up as a crime writer.
Bernie Hems talk all thing Council elections!
Here Bernie is joined by 3 young journalists from the Bugle; Veronica Bardsley, Lleyton Hughes, and Neve Surridge , reporting on some of the results from last week's Youth Forum, a collaborative event between The Bugle and KCR. Three of the younger candidates running in the Council elections; Imogen Draisma, Kane Presland, and Harrison Ledger responded to survey questions exploring what young people want from their future leaders, and you can here some of what they said.
Recorded 3.9.24
In this podcast you can hear Alan Smith from Group B.
KCR has interviewed the first person on all tickets who have nominated as candidates in the upcoming Council elections on September 14th.
All candidates were asked the same questions, and candidates did not know in advance what the questions would be. There were 9 questions and candidates were given a maximum of either 1 or 2 minutes to respond.
Groups were also given the option to have the second candidate listed on the ticket also interviewed and not all groups accepted this offer. In the instances where the top 2 candidates were interviewed, they are presented in order in the same podcast.
This project was put together by Bernie Hems and Madeleine Scarfe
on behalf of KCR.
In this podcast you can hear Matt Brown and Danielle Steel from Group C.
KCR has interviewed the first person on all tickets who have nominated as candidates in the upcoming Council elections on September 14th.
All candidates were asked the same questions, and candidates did not know in advance what the questions would be. There were 9 questions and candidates were given a maximum of either 1 or 2 minutes to respond.
Groups were also given the option to have the second candidate listed on the ticket also interviewed and not all groups accepted this offer. In the instances where the top 2 candidates were interviewed, they are presented in order in the same podcast.
This project was put together by Bernie Hems and Madeleine Scarfe
on behalf of KCR.
In this podcast you can hear Imogen Draisma & Stuart Larkins from Group D.
KCR has interviewed the first person on all tickets who have nominated as candidates in the upcoming Council elections on September 14th.
All candidates were asked the same questions, and candidates did not know in advance what the questions would be. There were 9 questions and candidates were given a maximum of either 1 or 2 minutes to respond.
Groups were also given the option to have the second candidate listed on the ticket also interviewed and not all groups accepted this offer. In the instances where the top 2 candidates were interviewed, they are presented in order in the same podcast.
This project was put together by Bernie Hems and Madeleine Scarfe
on behalf of KCR.
In this podcast you can hear Melinda Lawton and Jordan Casson-Jones
from Group E .
KCR has interviewed the first person on all tickets who have nominated as candidates in the upcoming Council elections on September 14th.
All candidates were asked the same questions, and candidates did not know in advance what the questions would be. There were 9 questions and candidates were given a maximum of either 1 or 2 minutes to respond.
Groups were also given the option to have the second candidate listed on the ticket also interviewed and not all groups accepted this offer. In the instances where the top 2 candidates were interviewed, they are presented in order in the same podcast.
This project was put together by Bernie Hems and Madeleine Scarfe
on behalf of KCR.
In this podcast you can hear Mike Cains from Group F.
KCR has interviewed the first person on all tickets who have nominated as candidates in the upcoming Council elections on September 14th.
All candidates were asked the same questions, and candidates did not know in advance what the questions would be. There were 9 questions and candidates were given a maximum of either 1 or 2 minutes to respond.
Groups were also given the option to have the second candidate listed on the ticket also interviewed and not all groups accepted this offer. In the instances where the top 2 candidates were interviewed, they are presented in order in the same podcast.
This project was put together by Bernie Hems and Madeleine Scarfe
on behalf of KCR.
In this podcast you can hear Yasmin Tatrai and Gail Morgan from Group G
KCR has interviewed the first person on all tickets who have nominated as candidates in the upcoming Council elections on September 14th.
All candidates were asked the same questions, and candidates did not know in advance what the questions would be. There were 9 questions and candidates were given a maximum of either 1 or 2 minutes to respond.
Groups were also given the option to have the second candidate listed on the ticket also interviewed and not all groups accepted this offer. In the instances where the top 2 candidates were interviewed, they are presented in order in the same podcast.
This project was put together by Bernie Hems and Madeleine Scarfe
on behalf of KCR.
In this podcast you can hear
Cameron McDonald and Erica Warren from Group A.
KCR has interviewed the first person on all tickets who have nominated as candidates in the upcoming Council elections on September 14th.
All candidates were asked the same questions, and candidates did not know in advance what the questions would be. There were 9 questions and candidates were given a maximum of either 1 or 2 minutes to respond.
Groups were also given the option to have the second candidate listed on the ticket also interviewed and not all groups accepted this offer. In the instances where the top 2 candidates were interviewed, they are presented in order in the same podcast.
Bernie Hems and Madeleine Scarfe have put together this project
on behalf of KCR. .
In this podcast you can hear Mark Croxford who is running with a team of 4.
KCR has interviewed the first person on all tickets who have nominated as candidates in the upcoming Council elections on September 14th.
All candidates were asked the same questions, and candidates did not know in advance what the questions would be. There were 9 questions and candidates were given a maximum of either 1 or 2 minutes to respond.
Groups were also given the option to have the second candidate listed on the ticket also interviewed and not all groups accepted this offer. In the instances where the top 2 candidates were interviewed, they are presented in order in the same podcast.
This project was put together by Bernie Hems and Madeleine Scarfe
on behalf of KCR.
Bernie Hems talks all things Council with Councillor Karen Kenkama Lang, who is retiring from Council at the next election.
Recorded 13.8.24
Bernie Hems talks all things Council with Councillor Jodi Keast, who is retiring from Council at the the upcoming election.
Recorded 6.8.24
Craig Castree is a horticulturalist from Werribee, west of Melbourne and has grown his own food for as long as he can remember . Craig is also the vice president of the Werribee Park Heritage Orchard and has written a number of books about growing food and edible gardens. Craig wants to make growing food easier for all of us by explaining we should not plant vegetables in rows, turn the soil, apply fertilizer or obsessively pull out weeds.
This presentation was recorded at Burnetts on Barney as part of the Kiama Readers’ Festival, 19.7.24.
Phil Lavers left the corporate world in 2006 and bought Moonacre Farm in the Southern Highlands where he uses biodynamic principle to grow 44 acres of vegetables. Phil says he started as a vegie farmer, then realised he was a soil farmer and now thinks of himself as a microbe farmer.
Phil made this presentation as part of Books in the Garden at Burnetts on Barney for the Kiama Readers’ Festival, and his talk was introduced by Tony Gilmour.
Recorded Friday July 19th 2024
The Kiama Readers' Festival was launched at Kiama Library by Fred Smith, the 'singing diplomat' and well-known raconteur who kept the audience captivated with his stories, songs and footage.
In his other life Fred is a diplomat and his latest book The Sparrows of Kabul, is his personal account of Australia’s mission to evacuate visa and passport holders from Kabul International Airport in 2021.
Currently the Mayor of Kiama is elected by the Councillors for a 2 year term.
The upcoming Council elections on September 14th will include a referendum to decide whether or not, from the 2028 Council election, the Mayor will be directly elected by the voters in the Kiama Municipality, rather than by the Councillors.
On 30th July 2024 The Bugle Newspaper organised a debate to present the arguments for and against this proposal. The event was held at the Kiama Leagues Club, the MC was Donna Portland from The Bugle, the Adjudicator was Bernie Hems from Kiama Community Radio and the Acknowledgement of Country was presented by Councillor Stuart Larkins.
Chris Hammer is a leading Australian crime fiction novelist and author of the internationally bestselling Martin Scarsden series: Scrublands, Silver and Trust. Here, he engages a festival audience with tales of how a career journalist ended up writing crime fiction and gives glimpses of what to expect with his most recent thriller, The Seven.
Audio produced by Jo Bolam
Listen to Michael Brissenden talk about his most recent crime fiction, Smoke, a thrilling tale of crime, corruption, friendship and the everyday challenges of small town life. He is introduced to the audience by local author, Tony Gilmore.
Michael was a Walkley Award-winning journalist and foreign correspondent for 35 years before turning his hand to writing crime fiction.
Glenn Shepherd talks all things Council with Councillor Karen Renkama Lang.
Recorded 4.6.24
Ebenezer Hamilton lived on a property called Seaview in Croome, and from June 1897 to December 1913 he recorded every monetary transaction he undertook in a cashbook; 270 pages with about 11 entries per page. The cashbook has been handed down to Ebenezer’s great granddaughter, author Lorraine Neate, and at the April meeting of the Kiama Historical society, Lorraine took the audience on a tour of the cashbook, using it to provide a window into the day to day lives of a local family at the beginning of the 20th century, and a snapshot of businesses in the local area.
Bernie Hems talks all things Council with Councillor Karen Renkema Lang.
Recorded 9.4.24
Bernie Hems talks all things Council with Acting Mayor Imogen Draisma.
Recorded 26.3.24
Bernie Hems talks all things Council with Acting Mayor Imogen Draisma.
Recorded 19.3.24
Bernie Hems talks all things Council with Councillor Karen Renkema Lang.
Recorded 20.2.24
Bernie Hems talks to Mayor of Kiama Municipal Council Neil Reilly about all things Council.
In this episode they talk about what's happening in Council that week:
- grants
- the Major Events survey
plus a series of questions from the public regarding
- Hindmarsh Park Upgrade
- DA processing times
- the Akuna Street development
- the Bombo staircase
- the likely west Kiama rezoning application
- the tender criteria for the sale of Blue Haven Bonaira
- Council's Performance Improvement Order
- Council elections in September this year.
Bernie Hems talks to Mayor Neil Reilly about all things Council.
This episode concentrates on the Extraordinary Council meeting held on 1.2.24.
At the February meeting of the Kiama Historical Society, Peter Lacey, President of the South Coast History Society gave a presentation about his book Extraordinary Histories: Amazing Stories from the NSW South Coast. The book was primarily compiled from Recollections, the regular newsletter available from the South Coast History Society.
Peter is looking for new local stories to be included in the new edition, in particular women of note. The talk was introduced by Sue Eggins, President of the Kiama Historical Society.
Recorded 17.2.24
Local historical fiction author James Seymour discussed his novels Turner's Rage and Turner's Awakening at Gerringong Library, Feb 24th. Inspired by tales of his great grandfather's exploits during the English Industrial Revolution, this exciting series traces one emigrant family's journey as they travel across the world to settle in Australia.
This recording of the live event includes an introduction by Lauren Watkins, Branch Supervisor of Gerringong Library, and audience questions.
Bernie Hems talks all things Council to Mayor Neil Reilly.
-proposed West Kiama development
-upcoming Extraordinary Council Meeting
-2024 Council elections.
Recorded 30.1.24
In July 2022 , the charter boat MV Signa was craned out of Kiama Harbour, causing quite a stir among locals and sightseers alike!
So what happened next? Carol Goddard visited the dry dock in Albion Park where the venerable vessel is being restored then spoke to the boat's owner John Hansen about the MV Signa’s history and his painstaking restoration work, as part of her final episode of Travel Books Life .
Thankyou Carol for giving us so many interesting programs and good luck with your next endeavor.
In this episode Michele Smith talks to clinical psychologist, Dr. Amanda Gamble who is based in Berry and specialises in sleep disorders and anxiety.
https://www.southcoastsleeppsychology.com.au/
In this episode Liama Talks to Hope Erokhin, who is a fitness instructor, health, nutrition and wellness coach, and has a huge passion for movement, indulgence and nourishment.
Hope loves to support those who are looking to take better care of themselves and wanting to live their best life. She believes that movement, in any form, is essential to happiness and when it comes to eating healthy, she will show you that you truly don’t have to miss out on the best things in life.
aFour students from the Banyalla Learning Centre at Kiama High School have officially completed KCR’s Introduction to Podcasting course and have embraced the medium enthusiastically.
In this episode Liam presents Track talk where he tells us in great detail about the racetrack at Le Mans.
Four students from the Banyalla Learning Centre at Kiama High School have officially completed KCR’s Introduction to Podcasting course and have embraced the medium enthusiastically.
In this episode Ethan presents the first in his series about the history of Sydney train stations.
Episode 1: Central Station, Sydney Terminal.
aFour students from the Banyalla Learning Centre at Kiama High School have officially completed KCR’s Introduction to Podcasting course and have embraced the medium enthusiastically.
In this episode Kylah interviews the Principal of Kiama High School, Catherine Glover.
aFour students from the Banyella Learning Centre at Kiama High School have officially completed KCR’s Introduction to Podcasting course and have embraced the medium enthusiastically.
In this episode Ruby interviews one of the Deputy Principals of Kiama High School, Gordana Sterjovska.
Michelle Smith talks to Naturopath Simon Schroeder, mainly about women's health and dealing with hormonal imbalance.
Recorded as part of Michelle's program Wellness Waves 8.12.23.
Simon's practice is in Kiama Downs.
https://lyfenaturopathics.com.au/
When the KCR social media team designed the artwork for this post, the photo choice was easy. “Who doesn’t love a llama?” we joked.
Kiama man Christian Haigh certainly does. Meeting the cute Andean animal is just one memorable moment in his recent backpacking trip around South America.
A teacher, musician and adventurer, Christian joined Carol Goddard on Travel Books and Life on October 26, 2023.
What is a bobotie? Is “bunny chow” a food for rabbits? When Sue Reed opened @KG_Cafe_winebar_Kiama in 2021, she spent much of her time explaining the strange sounding dishes of her South African homeland.
Now, Sue and her fiancé, Kiwi Darren Ormsby, have loyal expat Afrikaner customers who travel from beyond the Illawarra to devour boerewors, mielietert, malvapoeding and more!
What brought Sue to Kiama? Hear her story as she chats with Carol Goddard.
Recorded December 14, 2023
Singing in a group has been proven to give tremendous benefits for both physical and mental health and well-being.
Join Carol as she chats with Maree Shepherd, Kiama Downs local , and Conductor of Sing Australia Kiama.
You'll hear all about Maree's life and career, the group Sing Australia Kiama and the joy and friendship to be had singing in a choir.
Recorded October 12, 2023 , Travel, Books and Life.
In this episode we discover the Power and Passion of Art as Therapy as Liama Aesha speaks with local artist and art therapist Michelle Springett.
Michelle is enriching lives one canvas at a time through her business: Expressive Art Experience. Michelle’s journey will inspire you to pick up art as a tool in your life and unlock your hidden creativity.
The 176th Kiama Show starts this Friday.
Glenn Shepherd talks to Guy Stern, President of the Kiama Show Society, about what we can expect at this year's show.
Tony has been a tradesman in the building industry here on the south coast for over 30 years. Ten years ago a bad back led him to yoga and today he is a passionate advocate and teacher, drawing inspiration for his visualisation meditations from his love of nature while enjoying hiking, snorkeling, surfing, kayaking, skiing and camping.
A remarkable event happened in Kiama Heights just before Christmas and we captured it on record!
School Hall Performing Arts presents a very Kiama adaptation of T'was The Night Before Christmas recorded at their recent Kiama School Holiday Drama Camp and featuring some very talented local kids:
- Evie McAlary
- Ginny McAlary
- Samara Kelly
- Milla Dent
- Lily O’Brien
- Zara Urquhart
- Peter Faustmannk
- Ari Easther
A remarkable event happened in Kiama Heights just before Christmas and we captured it on record!
School Hall Performing Arts presents a very Kiama adaptation of T'was The Night Before Christmas recorded at their recent Kiama School Holiday Drama Camp and featuring some very talented local kids:
- Quinn Hancock
- Billy McKean
- Francisca Galves
- Elle Moller
- Zoe Ingram
- Myla O’Brien
- Indigo Pomfret
- Evie Brunsdon
A remarkable event happened in Kiama Heights just before Christmas and we captured it on record!
School Hall Performing Arts presents a very Kiama adaptation of T'was The Night Before Christmas recorded at their recent Kiama School Holiday Drama Camp and featuring some very talented local kids:
- Leilahni McKay
- Rebel Carey
- Penny Gordon
- Eddan Inglis
- Ella Lucassen
- Lucy Trist
- Ebony Franke
- Layla Brien
Every Thursday night at Sentral Youth Services in Kiama is drop in night for anyone in the community aged 12-25.
This is the final in a series of 4 podcasts made by Beyond Empathy in the middle of 2023 at these evening sessions.
Helen Walden grew up in a NSW Country town, the youngest of 3 born to English migrants who grew up in London during World War 2.
After a short stint as a naval officer, Helen joined IBM and the high life of the corporate world. At the age of 32 all that changed when she was diagnosed with Primary Biliary Cirrhosis and was told she was not expected to live for more than 18 months. This is the story of how Helen extended her life for another 27 years, finally receiving a liver transplant in 2021 at the height of the COVID pandemic.
Feel like taking a trip but don't want the hassle of all that planning? Of course you do! Listen to Jo Bolam talk with Gerringong's Bob Daniel. Bob's the owner and operator of Guidepost Tours and Travel, a provider of special interest and exclusive holidays throughout Australia and Overseas. Guidepost Tours trips include a private boat and rail journey to Vietnam, a slow river journey along the Mekong, or travelling with a war historian in Burma. Plus, so much more. Bob has been organising tours for 47 years and has lots of stories.
Recorded 12/12/2023
Meet Jasmine Mills, young Jamberoo resident, recently returned from travelling in Europe and Canada, who just loves coffee! Hear about her adventures , and her coffee blog, as she chats with Carol Goddard.
Recorded 21st September, 2023
Are you a foodie? Or just love eating beautifully made and presented Asian-inspired food in a fine-dining atmosphere? Carol Goddard chats with Kierrin McKnight, owner of Kiama’s Wild Ginger Restaurant, about his life, his travels, and the food he loves to share with us.
Recorded 7th September, 2023
Every Thursday night at Sentral Youth Services in Kiama is drop-in night for anyone in the community aged 12-25.
This is the third in a series of 4 podcasts made by Beyond Empathy in the middle of 2023 at these evening sessions.
Bernie Hems talks to the Mayor of Kiama Municipal Council Neil Reilly about all things Council. Recorded 5.12.23
Creative Director of Wollongong's, True Stories Writer's Festival, Caroline Baum, talks with Jo Bolam about the fabulous lineup of authors who attended the 2023 festival. You may want to stock your bedside table with some of these books as Caroline whets your appetite with Fiona Weir Walmsley's cookbook (from Buena Vista Farm) or the latest work by Chris Masters (of Four Corners). Perhaps hearing about Bronwyn Adcocks' Walkley Award winning Currowan might be more your thing, or does Wendy Harmer's memoir appeal. Hear a snapshot of these and many more authors who are making a mark with their work.
Recorded 16/11/2023.
Jo Bolam talks with Lisa Brett about her book, Finding Happiness When It Hurts. After a varied and intense career as a journalist (in print, radio & TV, and in politics in Australia and the UK) and after enduring a prolonged period of profound personal challenges, Lisa talks about the spiritual awakening that led her back to who she was, and who she was always meant to be. Lisa has written this book in the hope that it helps people to help themselves, in order for them to find happiness again when life throws them a massive challenge – or several.
Recorded 4/12/2023
Bernie Hems talks all things Council with the Mayor of Kiama Municipal Council, Neil Reilly. Recorded 28.11.23
Dr Tony Gilmour launched his new book An Aboriginal Voice in Housing with a panel discussion co-hosted by the Kiama Historical Society and the Friends of Kiama Library.
The book is about the history of housing for aboriginal people in Australia, in particular the South Eastern Aboriginal Regional Management Service (SEARMS) and was written with Uncle Tom Slockee who founded SEARMS in 2003 and is still the Chairman.
The Panel discussion was lead by Perrie Crowshaw, president of the Friends of Kiama Library and included Dr Tony Gilmour, Tom Slockee and Kim Sinclair, CEO of SEARMS since 2018.
Every Thursday night at Sentral Youth Services in Kiama is drop in night for anyone in the community aged 12-25.
This is the second in a series of 4 podcasts made by Beyond Empathy in the middle of 2023 at these evening sessions.
In this the second episode of Path to Wellness, Liama talks to Shannon Motbey.
Shannon believes that real freedom and happiness are attainable through internal change, rather than constantly striving to modify our external environment. Our external world is often a reflection of our internal state. Through sharing her insights and experiences with Rapid Transformational Therapy, Shannon guides her listeners on a path to self-discovery and empowerment, demonstrating how inner transformation can lead to meaningful changes in every aspect of our lives.
“Housing affordability” is this year’s barbecue stopper catchphrase. Tony Gilmour shares his take on this complex issue with Carol Goddard. Tony’s career and personal journey have made him a crusader for change in the NSW housing system. Launching his latest book, An Aboriginal Voice in Housing, at Kiama Library on December 2, this local author’s positive, optimistic history of SEARMS – a successful 20-year Aboriginal-run housing provider on the NSW South Coast – gives hope for the future.
Recorded 23/11/2023
Lauren Thompson chats with Jo Bolam about her book, There’s a Bully in My Brain.
Lauren currently works in primary schools as a support teacher, working with children with additional needs. This work has given her deep insight into what challenges children are struggling with today. There’s a Bully in My Brain takes you on a journey inside the mind, and notices that a bully has taken over! But you don’t have to let that bully be the boss. You have the power to tame that bully and enjoy having thoughts that are uplifting and kind.
Recorded on 15/8/2023
Renowned Aussie music author Jeff Apter talks with Carol Goddard. Jeff has written over 30 books revealing the fascinating stories behind AC/DC, John Farnham, Keith Urban, Neil Finn, and many other legends. They dive into all things rock 'n' roll,
discussing Jeff's work as a magazine and ghostwriter, as well as his time at
Rolling Stone Magazine. It's a conversation you won't want to miss!
Recorded 27/6/2023
Our studio recently welcomed four enthusiastic students - Ethan, Liam, Kylah and Ruby - from Kiama High School, accompanied by their teacher Mr. Williams and it was all about having a go at the exciting world of radio! 📣
Gabriela Cabral from Kiama Community Radio is working with the students to teach them how to make their own podcasts, and Kiama Community Radio looks forward to publishing them when they are ready to launch.
Thankyou Kiama High School, for making our studio buzz with the vibrant energy of these young learners. Your dedication to fostering curiosity and exploration is commendable.
Here's to celebrating the spirit of having a go and making every experience a stepping stone to something new and exciting!
Mayor of Kiama Municipal Council Neil Reilly joins Bernie Hems to talk all things Council.
recorded 21.11.23
Every Thursday night at Sentral Youth Services in Kiama is drop in night for anyone in the community aged 12-25.
This is the first in a series of 4 podcasts made by Beyond Empathy in the middle of 2023 at these evening sessions.
Liama talks to mindfulness mentor, Chriss Tinslay.
Chris says, of her own journey I didn’t arrive at this work because my mind was zen and positive. I came to this calling because my super busy mind was exhausting.
Mindfulness tools, lessons and techniques have made me calmer, happier and more confident. I am so passionate about sharing these simple, practical tools with others.
Renowned Australian journalist and crime author Chris Hammer talks to Carol Goddard about his life and career.
Chris was in Kiama promoting his new book The Seven at a talk hosted by the Friends of Kiama Library.
Recorded 19th October 2023 as part of Carol's program Travel Books Life 2pm Thursdays.
CEO of Kiama Municipal Council talks to Bernie Hems about all things Council. Recorded 31.10.23
CEO of Kiama Municipal Council Jane Stroud talks to Bernie Hems about all things Council.
Recorded 7.11.23
Mayor of Kiama Municipal Council Neil Reilly talks to Bernie Hems about all things Council.
Recorded 17.10 23
Science journalist Jonica Newby's book Beyond Climate Grief is about our emotional reaction to the effects of climate change, starting with the grief we experience when we see places we love changing forever. In this talk arranged by the Friends of Kiama Library Jonica is in conversation with veteran ABC science journalist Robin Williams , recorded at Kiama Library 4.11.23.
Jonica and Robin were introduced by Perrie Croshaw.
https://jonicanewby.com.au/beyond-climate-grief/
Mayor of Kiama Municipal Council talks all things Council with Bernie Hems.
Recorded 10.10.23
Jo Bolam chats with Gabbie Stroud, a freelance writer, novelist and former teacher who lives in Merrimbula, on the NSW South Coast. Gabbie has been writing about the issues facing teachers in our schools for some time and her 2016 essay, Teaching Australia in the Griffith Review was shortlisted for a Walkley Award. Her latest work is a novel about a school, its teachers, students and families called: The Things That Matter Most .
Candy Anderson talks to Australian writer Nadia Wheatley, who has been working for 20 years on the biography of Kiama born Charmian Clift in this the centenary year of her birth. On October 22nd Candy and Nadia both participated in the Commemorative Walk and Picnic at Bombo Beach, the last in a series of centenary events organised by Nadia and fellow Charmian fan Caroline Baum.
https://www.charmianclift.com.au/
Jo Bolam chats to local Botanist and Ecologist, Dr Kevin Mills about his book, South Coast Ferns: A complete guide to the ferns and fern allies of the NSW South Coast.Did you know there are 136 species of fern found on the South Coast and many of these can be found in Minnamurra Rainforest? Recorded 16-10-2023.
Jamberoo local, Alan Baxter, has been touted as Australia's master of literary horror. He is a multi-award-winning author of horror, supernatural thrillers, and dark fantasy liberally mixed with crime, mystery, and noir. Jo Bolam caught up with him recently to talk about his new book, five horror stories set in a quiet seaside town on the South Coast, The Gulp. Recorded 18/10/2023.
Jo Bolam talks to We Mavericks, Lindsay Martin and Victoria Vigenser. The duo were recent showcase artists, for Folk Alliance International, and they are known for their gritty and evocative songs, that echo their love of Americana and Celtic traditional music. We chat about their upcoming shows around NSW and beyond, their song writing process, and their recent music videos. Recorded 19/9/2023
Join Jo Bolam on the ground at the Folk by the Sea Festival in Kiama, 22-24 September 2023.
https://www.facebook.com/folkbythesea/
Bernie Hems talks all things Council with Councillor Karen Renkama Lang.
Recorded 26.9.23
Historian Lorraine Neate is President of the Illawarra Historical Society and has published a number of books including Scandal Slander and Interfering with Our Neighbours in 2016 and also presents a monthly ABC Radio spot with Mark Matthews. Lorraine was guest speaker at the September meeting of the Kiama Historical Society talking about the latest publication of the Illawarra Historical Society, Misfortune or Fraud? : Illawarra and the 1840s Depression published in February 2023.
Councillor Stuart Larkins talks to Bernie Hems about all things Council.
Recorded 19.9.23
Bruce Elder’s book Blood on the Wattle was first published in 1988 and after 3 editions and 20 reprints it continues to be the definitive account of massacres of Aboriginal people at the hands of white settlers and colonists since 1788. This conversation between Bruce Elder and Deb Macpherson was hosted by the Kiama Uniting Church on August 9th 2023, and thanks to Andy Smith for recording this for us.
Mayor Neil Reilly talks all things Council with Bernie Hems.
Streamed on Kiama Community radio 5.9.23
Mayor Neil Reilly talks all things Council with Bernie Hems.
Streamed on Kiama Community Radio 29.8.23.
At the July meeting of the Kiama and District Historical Society, coinciding with Naidoc Week, Aunty Joyce Donovan and Dr Tony Gilmour spoke about the history of aboriginal housing in the Kiama area; Aunty Joyce from lived experience and Tony Gilmour more from a research perspective.
Kiama Community Radio turned 3 in July 2023.
This is a tribute to all presenters past and present whose voices you have heard on Kiama Community Radio since our first podcast in July 2020, the majority of whom had no radio or podcast experience before they signed up.
This audio file was put together by Madeleine Scarfe, who has been in charge of editing, assembling and uploading podcasts since the beginning. Madeleine is the only person who has heard every word that has ever been podcast by Kiama Community Radio.
Mayor Neil Reilly talks to Bernie Hems about all things Council.
Recorded 21st August 2023.
On Sunday July 30th local songwriter Brittony May came in to the studio to talk to Byron Smith about her musical inspirations and aspirations during his program Sonic Youth.
https://www.facebook.com/brittonymaymusic/
Peter Honey grew up on the property Riversdale, and has written a book called Footprints across Riversdale about the many people who have owned, leased, worked and died on various parts of the property since the original 1280 acres was granted to William John Collis in 1829. Peter Honey spoke at the June meeting of the Kiama Historical Society.
https://www.kiamahistory.com/
Two of the guys from new local band Sundown came in to the studio to talk to Byron Smith during his Sunday program Sonic Youth on 16th July 2023.
Keep a look out for their upcoming debut single Whisper.
Gareth Ward came in to the studio to talk to Bernie Hems during her morning program on Tuesday, 25th July 2023. They chatted about his life, a little bit about local issues and a lot about music.
Last Sunday on Sonic Youth (1pm-3pm) Byron spoke to Meisha (lead Vocal) and Hayden (Guitar) from local band Denim on Her about their upcoming debut single ‘Found’. Hailing from Kiama, the 4 piece band also includes Lachlan (Drums), and Jackson (Bass). The four met through school where Hayden, Jackson and Lachlan played together for a couple years before Meisha joined them as a vocalist.
Kiama Old Time Radio Shows presents Journey Through Night, the adventures of Blaine, the Supernatural Detective.
Journey Through Night is written and produced by Mark Whalan and all cast members live in the Kiama LGA and have no prior experience in radio plays.
If you’d like to be a part of future similar projectscontact Mark Whalan at
microfissures@icloud.com
Kiama Old Time Radio Shows presents Journey Through Night, the adventures of Blaine, the Supernatural Detective.
Journey Through Night is written and produced by Mark Whalan and all cast members live in the Kiama LGA and have no prior experience in radio plays.
If you’d like to be a part of future similar projectscontact Mark Whalan at
microfissures@icloud.com
Kiama Old Time Radio Shows presents Journey Through Night, the adventures of Blaine, the Supernatural Detective.
Journey Through Night is written and produced by Mark Whalan and all cast members live in the Kiama LGA and have no prior experience in radio plays.
If you’d like to be a part of future similar projectscontact Mark Whalan at
microfissures@icloud.com
In the interests of transparency and community engagement Mayor Neil Reilly discusses with Glenn Shepherd recent and upcoming issues occupying Kiama Municipal Council.
In this episode of Mayor Murmurings Neil talks about the Local Government Association Conference in Canberra.
Mayoral Murmurings is first broadcast as part of Glenn Shepherd's live morning program, Wednesdays 7-9am.
If you have a question for the Mayor feel free to email Glenn at KCRadiocontent@gmail.com/
In the interests of transparency and community engagement Mayor Neil Reilly discusses with Glenn Shepherd recent and upcoming issues occupying Kiama Municipal Council.
In this the first episode of Mayor Murmurings Glenn asks Neil about
- Paid parking
- Council Committees
- Staff restructure
Mayoral Murmurings is first broadcast as part of Glenn Shepherd's live morning program, Wednesdays 7-9am.
If you have a question for the Mayor feel free to email us at KCRadiocontent@gmail.com/
On the lighter side of Anzac Day, Greg Douglas talks to his dad Bill Douglas about doing National Service in 1952, a lot of it based on the South Coast.
Marcus Innes is a young man from Warrawong with a rare genetic condition.
Marcus would like to share with us what it's like for him and his family living with his disability, providing us with an insight into the everyday lives of many people in our community.
In this the centenary year of the birth of Charmian Clift, Dr Julian Neylan gave a presentation to the March meeting of the Kiama Historical Society about Charmian Clift and her essays which relate specifically to Kiama, where she was born, and her experience of growing up here.
https://www.kiamahistory.com/
https://www.charmianclift.com.au/
Sue Lark was the Director of the Kiama Family History Centre for three years after volunteering there for ten years, retiring in 2019 and has since written a book about Thomas Chapman who built Hartwell House, and after whom Chapman Street was named. At the February meeting of the Kiama Historical Society Sue Lark gave a talk about the life of Thomas Chapman and how he contributed to the history of Kiama.
Val Brunker has a long history of involvement in the Kiama community and is imortalised in the Val Brunker Netball Centre, having set up the netball association in Kiama. In this episodeJessica Roemischer talks to Val about her long and happy life.
On the Eve of the 36th Kiama Jazz and Blues Festival, the Festival Director Becky Guggisberg talks to Gabi Cabral about the year’s festival and the State of the Arts in Kiama.
https://www.kiamajazzandbluesfestival.com.au/
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At the November meeting of the Kiama and District Historical Society Alan Fredericks spoke a bit about the history of skiiing in Australia, the development of the skifields in NSW and their links to Kiama and Jamberoo, and how the Kiama Lodge came about.
https://www.kiamaalpineclub.org.au
https://www.kiamahistory.com/
Fred Hollis interviews Michael Preston, Sharon Randall and Carla James, three organisers of the 2023 Seniors Festival to be held from 1-12 February.
https://www.nsw.gov.au/seniors-festival
Term 1 of Kiama U3A commences at the Beginning of February.
Candy Andersen talks to Sandy Morse about what's on offer and how to get involved.
https://kiama.u3anet.org.au/courses-term-1-2023/
Music: Pearl Noire Be Happyhttps://www.facebook.com/realpearlnoire/
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In this, the second of 2 interviews, Candy Andersen talks to pianist Jessica Roemischer about her unique approach to teaching piano through a framework she developed herself over many years called the Duet Paradigm.
Music in this episode is courtesy of Tanny Labshere and Jessica Roemisher
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Np0rKdQtdmg
and Nancy Babcock and Jessica Roemisher, illustrating the Duet Paradigm in action.
https://www.pianobeautiful.com
This episode is a recording of the October meeting of the Kiama and District Historical Society, where heritage consultant Ben Calvert presented a talk on the history of Bombo Station. Ben wrote a Conservation Management Plan for Bombo Station as part of his post graduate training, for Transport for NSW.
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In this, the first of 2 podcasts, Candy Andersen talks to pianist Jessica Roemischer about her music, her mentors and the journey that has brought her from New York City to her new home in Kiama.
https://www.pianobeautiful.com/
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Carol Goddard talks to Paul Thompson from Leisure Coast Podiatry about foot care and what it means to be a podiatrist.
Leisure Coast Podiatry is at 62A Terralong St. Kiama, in behind the corner of Shoalhaven St.
https://leisurecoastpodiatry.com.au/
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Candy Andersen talks to Suzanne Burdon, founder and creative director of the inaugural Berry Writers’ Festival which is coming up, the weekend of October 21st to 23rd in Berry.
https://berrywritersfestival.com.au/
https://www.kiamacommunityradio.org/listen/episode/4c733893/local-author-suzanne-burdon
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Ian Hornsby talks about the geomorphology of the Kiama Area, including some history about quarrying in the area. The Geomorphology describes the landscape formations resulting from the frces of nature over time, as opposed to the geology, which is more specifically about the different rock types. This talk was recorded at the September meeting of the Kiama and District Historical Society.
https://www.facebook.com/pilotscottage/
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Dr Tony Gilmore talks about the nuts and bolts of the affordable housing shortage in the Kiama LGA with a panel of local leaders: Mayor Neil Reilly, State member for Kiama Gareth Ward and CEO Of Southern Cross Housing, Alex Pontello, recorded at the latest Kiama Central Precinct Meeting on Tuesday 27th September at the Joyce Wheatley Centre. Thanks to Mark Greaves and John Greer of the KCP for their assistance.
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After 3 years the festival Folk by the Sea is returning to Kiama on 23rd and 24th September.Today we speak to Nick Hartgerink about this year’s festival. We also play an extract from Hope by the Sea, a 2 hour program put together by Roger Fyfe for Kiama Community Radio and Vox FM last year when the festival was cancelled. Roger talks to Judy and Rod Cork, long time music enthusiasts and co-ordinators of the Festival.
https://folkbythesea.com.au/home
Music:
Penny Hartgerink
The Water Runners https://www.facebook.com/thewaterrunners/
https://www.kiamacommunityradio.org/listen/episode/4b0a0de5/hope-by-the-sea-part-1
https://www.kiamacommunityradio.org/listen/episode/4b0c64f5/hope-by-the-sea-part-2
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Kiama Community Radio is proud to present The South Coast Kook, a podcast by Mat King focusing on the people he meets through his passion for surfing. Today Mat talks to Rach Ranton, a veteran who has stepped away from her corporate career for a relaxed life as a surfing wanderer, currently passing through the South Coast.
Tides and Time is an exhibition of works by Beth Crawford and, post humously, Roger Fyfe, which is currently on at the Old Fire Station in Kiama. In this episode Candy Andersen talks to Beth Crawford about the exhibition and about her long term friendship with Roger Fyfe, who died unexpectedly at the end of 2021.
The exhibition runs till Wednesday 7th September.
https://www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Events/Tides-of-Time-The-Old-Fire-Station
https://www.instagram.com/bethcrawford_visualartist/?hl=en
http://rogerfyfememorial.net/
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Kiama Old Time Radio Shows presents Journey Through Night, the adventures of Blaine, the Supernatural Detective.
Journey Through Night is written and produced by Mark Whalan and all cast members live in the Kiama LGA and have no prior experience in radio plays.
If you’d like to be a part of Journey Through Night, which promises be a regular presentation of Kiama Community Radio, contact Mark Whalan at
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Kiama Old Time Radio Shows presents Journey Through Night, the adventures of Blaine, the Supernatural Detective.Journey Through Night is written and produced by Mark Whalan and all cast members live in the Kiama LGA and have no prior experience in radio plays.If you’d like to be a part of Journey Through Night, which promises be a regular presentation of Kiama Community Radio, contact Mark Whalan atmicrofissures@icloud.com
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Kiama Community Radio is proud to present Good Librations, a podcast produced by Kiama Library. Carla James is the outreach officer for Kiama Library and Lauren Watkins is the outreach officer for Gerringong Library, and in this regular podcast they talk about all things book related, plus a focus on a single literary topic of their choosing. This week the topic is niche genres. https://library.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Home
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Kiama Old Time Radio presents Journey Through Night, the adventures of Blaine, the Supernatural Detective.
Journey Through Night is written and produced by Mark Whalan and all cast members live in the Kiama LGA and have no prior experience in radio plays.
If you’d like to be a part of Journey Through Night, which promises to be a regular presentation of Kiama Community Radio, contact Mark Whalan at
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Kiama Old Time Radio presents Journey Through Night, the adventures of Blaine, the Supernatural Detective.
Journey Through Night is written and produced by Mark Whalan and all cast members live in the Kiama LGA and have no prior experience in radio plays.
If you’d like to be a part of Journey Through Night, which promises be a regular presentation of Kiama Community Radio, contact Mark Whalan at
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Gary McKay MC became a writer, following his distinguished career in the Australian Army. In this episode Lee Cordner talks to Gary about his latest book After the Blood Cools.
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Glenn Shepherd talks to Michael Collins, regional host of the Men’s Table for Southern NSW and The ACT. The Men;s table was started in 2011 and there are now 64 of them around Australia. If you would like to get involved there is an ‘entrée event’ coming up on July 27th.
https://themenstable.org/
Kiama Community Radio is proud to present Good Librations, a podcast produced by Kiama Library. Carla James is the outreach officer for Kiama Library and Lauren Watkins is the outreach officer for Gerringong Library, and in this regular podcast they talk about all things book related, plus a focus on a single literary topic of their choosing. This week the topic is fairy tales.
https://library.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Home
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New presenter Lee Cordner talks to Mark Foster, Proprietor and Chief Cutter at Premier Barbers on Terralong St. Kiama. Mark arrived from the UK and opened up Premier Barbers in 2007.
https://www.premierbarbers.com.au/
Get your local Sports fix every Monday with Kiama Community Radio.This week Glenn Shepherd talks to Jay Gaffey, winner of the 2022 Ultraman Endurance race on the Sunshine Coast, which involves a 10km swim, 420 km bicycle race, followed by a double marathon over 3 days.Want to be involved? Email Glenn at kcradiocontent@gmail.com
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Gail Taylor and Gary Marks talk about their family history starting when their great great grandfather John Moody Marks and his wife Elizabeth arrived in Australia as free settlers in January 1827. Gail and Gary share their memories of Jamberoo and growing up in Terragong House, which operated as a dairy farm from when it was built in 1858 until the 1980s.
This presentation was arranged by the Kiama and District Historical Society, introduced by the President Sue Eggins and Gordon Bell, who’s task it is to find presenters.
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Joy and Tom Boyd met through table tennis and went on to start the Kiama Table tennis Club. This week we have a new presenter, Carol Goddard, talking to Joy and Tom about their sporting achievements and how the club has developed.https://thebuglenewspaper.com.au/community/sporting-clubs/kiama-table-tennis-club?id=6135f4bb2b86e4002b813893
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Kiama Community Radio is proud to present Good Librations, a podcast produced by Kiama Library. Carla James is the outreach officer for Kiama Library and Lauren Watkins is the outreach officer for Gerringong Library, and in this regular podcast they talk about all things book related, plus a focus on a single literary topic of their choosing. This week the topic is niche genres.
https://library.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Home
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Kiama Community Radio is proud to present The South Coast Kook, a podcast by Mat King focusing on the people he meets through his passion for surfing. Today Mat talks to Adam Loxley, creator of the Surflife festival which is on in Gerringong this weekend.
https://www.gerringongfestival.com.au/
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Glenn Shepherd talks to Col Rathbone about his plans to undertake the 5000km National Trail on horseback, commencing in September.
https://challenge.melanoma.org.au/page/ColinRathbone
https://www.bicentennialnationaltrail.com.au/
In the second of Bernie Hem’s features on dogs Bernie talks to Barbara Allen from pet supply shop Animal Kinship in Terralong St. Kiama, about her new book Canine Spirit: Love of Dog.https://animalkinship.com.au/canine-spirit/introducing-canine-spirit/
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Kiama Community Radio is proud to present The South Coast Kook, a podcast by Mat King focusing on the people he meets through his passion for surfing. Today Mat talks to Joel Trist (President) and Nick Clifford (Club Captain) from Jones Beach Boardriders’ Club.
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Kiama Community Radio is proud to present Good Librations, a podcast produced by Kiama Library. Carla James is the outreach officer for Kiama Library and Lauren Watkins is the outreach officer for Gerringong Library, and in this regular podcast they talk about all things book related, plus a focus on a single literary topic of their choosing. This week the team is joined by Lauren Mills to discuss book to screen adaptations.
https://library.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Home
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In this the first of 2 dog related episodes, Bernie Hems talks all things dogs, including talking to some local dog owners ;
- Carolyn Lee is lobbying Kiama Municipal Council for a fenced off-leash dog park;
- Brian Warren, the immediate past president of Rotary Gerringong who interacted with Council regarding dogs at the Gerringong Market, run by Rotary.
-Councillor Stuart Larkins who is on the Council Committee for Compassionate Animals
-Rachel and Dylan who took their pyjama-clad greyhounds to Kiama's Street Soiree.
https://www.change.org/p/kiama-needs-a-fenced-off-leash-dog-park
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Once again this year the Lions Club is running Comedy for a Cause with comedians Tommy Dean, Brett Nichols, Stephanie Broadbridge and Bruce Griffiths. Gordon Bell from the Lions Club tells us more.
Buy tickets here:
https://comedyforacause.net/tc-events/lions/
Music is by the Water Runners:
https://thewaterrunners.com/music
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On the weekend Kiama Community Radio produced an audio montage of the Kiss Arts Festival, which was played at the closing of the Festival.
We play that for you today, along with a recording of one of the regular features of the festival; the Kids' Comedy recorded at the Cafe de Rude with MC Dave Evans.
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Glenn Shepherd talks to Andrew Horne from Soldier On, which is a veterans’ support service, who’s Mission Statement is to enable serving and ex-serving veterans and their families to thrive.
Soldier On Kiama is based in the old Ambulance Station on Terralong St. near the corner of Shoalhaven St. in Kiama.
https://soldieron.org.au/
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The Kiss Arts Festival happens this weekend in Kiama, kicking off a season of performances at The Kazador as part of Revel in May. Madeleine talks to Tamara Campbell from Laughter House Entertainment about both, and a bit about herself.
www.kissartsfest.com.au
www.thekazador.com
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Mark Whalan presents a story in sound: grab your headphones and see if you can work out what’s happening.
If you think you can work it out, post your solution on the socials and Mark can tell you if you got it right!
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As part of Seniors Week, Dr. Linda Moore and Dr. Connie Muir talk openly about what an advanced care directive is, why you need one, where to get one and what specifically it covers.
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/patients/acp/Pages/acd-form-info-book.aspx
https://www.myvalues.org.au/default.aspx#.YlUurNNBw2w
As part of Seniors week, Gabi Cabral attended the Healthy Eating and Ageing workshop held at Blue Haven Bonaira on March 31st, presented by Liliana Barone who is the Clinical Lead Aged Care Dietitian at Port Kembla Hospital. Liliana’s focus is on eating to keep both your mind and body healthy, plus some of the food challenges facing people with dementia, and their carers.
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Kiama Community Radio is proud to present Good Librations, a podcast produced by Kiama Library. Carla James is the outreach officer for Kiama Library and Lauren Watkins is the outreach officer for Gerringong Library, and in this regular podcast they talk about all things book related, plus a focus on a single literary topic of their choosing. This week the topic is poetry.
https://library.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Home
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Kiama Community Radio is proud to present The South Coast Kook, a podcast by Mat King focusing on the people he meets through his passion for surfing. Today Mat talks to Kathe Kiama, who has started the group Women Love Adventure Kiama
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Bernie Hems talks to KT and Tonina who have been together more than 40 years, about their lives together and the struggle to be accepted by their respective families.
Music is by the Kiama Illawarra Pride Choir:
https://www.facebook.com/kipridechoir/
Join host Gabi Cabral as she speaks with a local vocalist, Pearl Noire.
Born and raised in London, Pearl talks about moving to Australia, her wide tastes in music and some of her career highlights.
This interview was originally aired in 2020.
Music is from the CD Phoenix Pearl by Pearl Noire
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WIRES won Kiama Council’s Community Group of the Year in the Australia Day awards this year. In this episode Glenn Shepherd talks more to Kay Delaney about WIRES, what it does and how you can help our native wildlife.
You can hear our first program about WIRES here
https://www.wires.org.au/
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Senior’s Week is 25th March to 3rd April, and Kiama Council has organized a wide range of events aimed at reconnecting seniors to the community, following a difficult couple of years. Fred Hollis talks to organisers and presenters: Michael Preston, Joanne North, Carla James and Ro Kitchen about the programme.
https://www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/files/sharedassets/public/events/seniors-festival-2022-program.pdf
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Bernie Hems brings you a snapshot of events from the International Women’s Day event at the Kiama Pavilion.
In this episode:
-Kelly Marriott Stratham
- Maddie Costanzo
-Kiama Illawarra Pride choir singing One Short Day
- Student Sarah Baxter and Principal Catherine Glover from Kiama High School
Bernie Hems brings you a snapshot of events from the International Women’s Day event at the Kiama Pavilion.
In this episode:
-Aunty Joyce Donovan – Welcome to Country
-Aunty Munya Andrews
-Kiama Illawarra Pride Choir singing Stand By Me
-Jane Stroud, Chief Executive Officer for Kiama Municipal Council
-Imogen Draisma, Deputy Mayor of Kiama
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Kiama Community Radio is proud to present The South Coast Kook, a podcast by Mat King focusing on the people he meets through his passion for surfing. Today Mat talks to Ian, Terry and Bryan from the South Coast branch of the Disabled Surfers’ Association.https://www.southcoastkook.comhttp://disabledsurfers.org/
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There’s a public meeting on today at 6pm about the potential sale of the land above the railway tunnel in Kiama Heights, which the locals are eager to prevent. In this episode Rayner Zuch from the Kiama Heights Residents Group tells us more about it.
Mayor Reilly supports the residents and is planning to be at the meeting.
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Helen Lear talks to the director of the Kiama Jazz and Blues Festival about this year’s line-up. The festival is being held March 11th-13th.
https://www.kiamajazzandbluesfestival.com.au/
https://www.facebook.com/kiamajazzandblues
Music: Hurricane by the Sun Bears
Madeleine Scarfe talks to Elizabeth Burnett about the evolution of the business Burnetts on Barney. Burnetts will be hosting an afternoon of music on Saturday March 12th as part of the Jazz and Blues Festival.
https://www.burnettsonbarney.com.au/
https://www.facebook.com/BurnettsOnBarney/
https://www.kiamajazzandbluesfestival.com.au/venues
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Gabi Cabral talks to members of the Kiama Pipe Band: Pipe Major Paul Wells, pipers John Kenny and John Morrison, snare drummer Jim Cosgrave and bass drummer Deb Reilly .
The easiest way to hear the Kiama Pipe Band is to visit the Blowhole at 10am Monday mornings where the band practices, and you too can be serenaded by the pipes overlooking the ocean.
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Join host Helen Lear for this week’s feature interview and music from Kiama-born singer songwriter, Joe Mungovan.
Best known for his emotive indie folk-pop sounds, Helen chats to Joe about the songwriting process, launching his latest release ‘You + Me’ during COVID and dreams for touring in the near future.
This episode was first published in September 2020.
Music:
Joe Mungovan Again
Joe Mungovan You and Me
https://www.joemungovan.com
https://www.facebook.com/joemungovanmusic/
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Suzanne Burdon hosts this musical episode with songs and an interview with local a cappella women’s choir, Katandra.
Suzanne talks with Musical Director Antoinette Raynal and choir members about the benefits of singing on health and mental wellbeing and adapting to life during COVID.
This episode first aired in 2020.
https://www.katandraacappella.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pg/katandrawomenschoir/
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Kiama Community Radio is proud to present The South Coast Kook, a podcast by Mat King focusing on the people he meets through his passion for surfing.
Today Matt talks to Jenna and Arron Clark, who started the charity Surfebruary, raising money for Cancer Research after Jenna was diagnosed with cervical cancer at the age of 28. Participants in Surfebruary commit to getting into the ocean every day in February.
https://surfebruary.com/
https://www.facebook.com/surfebruary/
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Gabi Cabral talks to our newly elected deputy Mayor, Imogen Draisma , about her history, her motivations and what it means to her to have been voted in as deputy Mayor of Kiama Municipal Council.
Music by Jive House.
https://www.facebook.com/Jive-House-286434155179/
Candy Andersen talks to our newly elected Mayor, Neil Reilly , about his history, his motivations and what it means to him to be voted in as Kiama LGA’s Mayor.
Music is by Benji and the Saltwater Sound System.
https://www.facebook.com/benji.and.the.sss/
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KCR reporter Bernie Hems was there last Saturday, capturing the atmosphere in Hindmarsh park. This was Kiama’s last effort to convince the Planning Minister Anthony Roberts that the people of Kiama do not want the rezoning of the South Kiama land to proceed.
You can write to the NSW Govt. to register your opinion: here are a few websites that could help.
https://www.nsw.gov.au/nsw-government/ministers/minister-for-planning-and-homes
https://www.nsw.gov.au/nsw-government/ministers/minister-for-education-and-early-learning
https://www.nsw.gov.au/nsw-government/ministers/minister-for-water-property-and-housing
In this third and final episode, Fred Hollis interviews Michael Hough and Carl Robinson about the HARS Navy Heritage Flight. We take a tour of Grumman Tracker 851, which was involved in rescuing 99 Vietnamese refugees, lost in the South China sea, in 1981.
Here's a link to the Australian Story Saving MG99
https://iview.abc.net.au/video/NC2102Q022S00
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Welcome back to What’s On for 2022!
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Mayor Neil Reilly interviews Captain James Cook.
This was the Australia Day Special episode from 2021
Congratulations to Maria Baden who has been announced as Citizen of the Year in the 2022 local Australia Day Awards. In this episode from late last year, Neil Reilly interviews Maria Baden about her multicultural upbringing and how it has contributed to her involvement with Rosemary Kariuki, who won Australian of the Year Local Hero 2021.
https://rosemaryswaythefilm.org/
This episode was recorded in April 2021 prior to the event Poetry by the Sea. Suzanne Burdon talks to poet Ivy Ireland, the featured poet at the workshop, and Adara Enthaler, Events & Communications Manager from the South Coast Writers Centre who organized the event.
The Kiama Show is happening this coming weekend, after being absent for a couple of years due to circumstances beyond its control.
In this episode, Gabi Cabral talks to Michael Brennan about his long involvement with the Kiama Show and Mark Whalan’s Heritage Hotspot gives us a personal history of the Kiama Show.
Music is by the Sunbears.
Congratulations to Kiama’s new Mayor, Neil Reilly, who also happens to be a contributing member of Kiama Community Radio.
In this episode from March 2021, Neil exercises some creative license in interviewing John Lennon, accompanied by Penny Hartgerink’s version of the John Lennon classic Imagine.
Ana de la Vega and Daniel Roehn are both world renowned classical musicians who, until the Covid 19 outbreak, had busy successful careers in Europe.
Gabriela Cabral talks to Ana and Daniel about the professional world of music, some of their early musical influences and their move back to Kiama.
This episode includes 3 pieces of music recorded in Wigmore Hall London:
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J. S. Bach: 1st movement Largo of the trio sonata in C Minor.
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Claude Debussy : The Afternoon of a Faune (arranged by Jascha Heifetz)
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George Bizet : Carmen Fantasy for flute, violin, and piano (arranged by Daniel Röhn)
Ana de la Vega, flute
Daniel Roehn, violin
Irina Botan, piano
This is the link here to Daniel’s grandfather Erich Roehn playing the Beethoven violin concerto in Berlin in 1944:
Fred Hollis talks to 3 founding members of our community, all of whom live in Blue Haven Bonaira: Claire Shortis, Val Best and Sandra Golding.
Claire has recently published a book of her poetry called Random Thoughts, and Sandra has recently featured in a video made by Coledale Hospital called Considering Care, Sandra’s Perspective.
In this episode of South Coast Sounds,
- Gabi Cabral speaks with local blues musician Frank Sultana about his move to Kiama from Sydney, his musical background and his style.
-Josh Hamilton gives a tribute to Australian music legend Michael Gudinski, who died during 2021.
- Helen Lear brings you music from Pacific Avenue, Frank Sultana and a brand-new track from local duo, El Grande.
Tracey Henderson talks to ceramicist Zeynep Testoni about her pottery, her attitude to life and her new pottery studio Soul Clay Studios in Gerringong.
https://www.facebook.com/soulclaystudios/
Music is by Pearl Noire from her album Phoenix Pearl.
https://www.facebook.com/realpearlnoire
Roger Fyfe talks to Kay Cope and Rosemary Kitchen about the worldwide phenomenon Death Café which has now started in Kiama. The intention of Death Café is to help us all become more comfortable in talking about death, as we are all going to face it sooner or later.
This episode is a tribute to Roger Fyfe, who died unexpectedly between Christmas and New Year. This is one of several episodes recorded by Roger over the past 18 months, all of which you can here on our website www.kiamacommunityradio.org. Roger has been a great contributer to Kiama Community radio and we will miss him a lot.
https://deathcafe.com/
Music is by Joe Mungovan, from his album June and July.
https://www.joemungovan.com
Janet Meyer talks to Gabi Cabral about living off the grid in Foxground, and her passion for seed saving and the natural environment.
Gabi Cabral talks to ballet teacher Cynthia Richardson and her students after their adult ballet class at Emergence Studio
https://www.emergenceyogakiama.com/
https://www.facebook.com/emergenceyoga/
Fred Hollis interviews local artist Greg Martin Vale about his life, his gardens, how he got into art and the processes he follows.
Music is by Benji and the Saltwater Sound System.
https://www.facebook.com/gregmartinvale/
https://www.facebook.com/benji.and.the.sss/
Bernie Hems talks to Clay Comber from Bouquiniste bookstore/café /book club in Kiama, about his book 100 Remarkable Feats of Xander Maze.
https://shop.bouquiniste.com.au/
https://www.facebook.com/bouquinistekiama
https://www.facebook.com/thevanns
Here are some KCR Episodes you might have missed during the year.
In this episode Fred Hollis talks to Wade Cawley of Berry, who has recently started Rekindle Me, a free service collecting household items for recycling, born out of the idea that less should be going to waste and instead ‘rekindled’ and given a second chance.
https://www.rekindleme.net/
Here are some KCR Episodes you might have missed during the year.
In this episode Roger Fyfe interviews past presidents of the Kiama Jazz and Blues Festival Steve Ivory and Ross Eggleton about their experiences and talks with the current ‘caretaker’ Becky Guggisberg about the 2021 festival.
The program includes music from past and present performers Jodie Michael & James Hazelwood Dale, Corey Legge, Crawfish Po'Boys, Ray Beadle, Benji and The Saltwater Sound System and The Sunbears.
https://www.facebook.com/kiamajazzandblues
Here are some KCR Episodes you might have missed during the year.
In this episode Gabi Cabral speaks with multi-talented South Coast musician, Howard Collins.
Originally from Dublin, Ireland, Howard now brings his musical talent to Kiama with a number of themed shows featuring well-known artists like Frank Sinatra, as well as writing and performing his own material.
https://howardcollins.com/
https://www.facebook.com/howard.g.collins/
Gabi Cabral talks to Alex Roberts about enjoying the family Christmas, and then gives us 10 tips for a more sustainable Christmas.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USr57q_59ys
https://www.facebook.com/georgeroytermusic/
Kiama Community Radio is proud to present The South Coast Kook, a podcast by Mat King focusing on the people he meets through his passion for surfing. Today Kate Cliff tells Mat her remarkable story that lead her to Vedic meditation.
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n this second episode, Fred Hollis is taken on a guided tour of four aircraft from the Historic Aircraft Restoration Society’s museum at Albion Park. Special thanks to Ian Badham of HARS for sharing his knowledge and his passion.
https://hars.org.au/
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The Kiama Show is back in 2022. Gabi Cabral talks to Michael Brennan about his long involvement with the Kiama Show and Mark Whalan’s Heritage Hotspot gives us an idiosyncratic history of the Show.
https://www.kiamashow.com.au/
https://www.facebook.com/thesunbearsband/
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Glenn Shepherd talks to WIRES carer and bird co-ordinator Kay Delaney and Gabi Cabral talks to Kate Malfroy who has recently qualified as a WIRES wombat rescuer.https://www.wires.org.au/
Sponsor Kiama Community College
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Kate Malfroy has pivoted her business from upholstery, to inspiring others about upholstery through her Jamberoo based business, the Upholstery Workroom.https://upholsteryworkroom.com.au/
Sponsor | Kiama and District Business Chamber
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Join Jo Paterson in this new feature about books. In this episode Jo talks about some books that she has recently read: · Phosphorescence by Julia Baird· Nazi Princess by Jim Wilson· The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt· Reckoning by Magda Szubanski
Kiama Community Radio is proud to present The South Coast Kook, a podcast by Matt King focusing on the people he meets through his passion for surfing. Today Matt talks to Callum and Chris from South Coast Van Fitouts.
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The 7 lead candidates for the upcoming Council election were given the same questions, in advance, and the same amount of time to answer them. Kiama Community Radio in conjunction with The Bugle and the Kiama Central Precinct Committee are proud to present these interviews to you, unedited. Listen at your leisure but don't forget to vote on December 4th!
The 7 lead candidates for the upcoming Council election were given the same questions, in advance, and the same amount of time to answer them. Kiama Community Radio in conjunction with The Bugle and the Kiama Central Precinct Committee are proud to present these interviews to you, unedited. Listen at your leisure but don't forget to vote on December 4th!
The 7 lead candidates for the upcoming Council election were given the same questions, in advance, and the same amount of time to answer them. Kiama Community Radio in conjunction with The Bugle and the Kiama Central Precinct Committee are proud to present these interviews to you, unedited. Listen at your leisure but don't forget to vote on December 4th!
The 7 lead candidates for the upcoming Council election were given the same questions, in advance, and the same amount of time to answer them. Kiama Community Radio in conjunction with The Bugle and the Kiama Central Precinct Committee are proud to present these interviews to you, unedited. Listen at your leisure but don't forget to vote on December 4th!
The 7 lead candidates for the upcoming Council election were given the same questions, in advance, and the same amount of time to answer them. Kiama Community Radio in conjunction with The Bugle and the Kiama Central Precinct Committee are proud to present these interviews to you, unedited. Listen at your leisure but don't forget to vote on December 4th!
The 7 lead candidates for the upcoming Council election were given the same questions, in advance, and the same amount of time to answer them. Kiama Community Radio in conjunction with The Bugle and the Kiama Central Precinct Committee are proud to present these interviews to you, unedited. Listen at your leisure but don't forget to vote on December 4th!
The 7 lead candidates for the upcoming Council election were given the same questions, in advance, and the same amount of time to answer them. Kiama Community Radio in conjunction with The Bugle and the Kiama Central Precinct Committee are proud to present these interviews to you, unedited. Listen at your leisure but don't forget to vote on December 4th!
Fred Hollis talks to Ian Badham about the Historic Aircraft Restoration Society (HARS) Museum at Albion Park, and Mark Bright who is the co-ordinator of the upcoming Wings Over Illawarra Air Show. This is the first of three episodes about HARS.
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Three young women from Kiama give us a view of the world from inside. Gabi Cabral talks to Charlotte about her Synaesthesia; Rebekah McAlinden talks frankly about her struggle with anorexia; Jessica Szulerovski imagines what lockdown might have been like from the point of view of the family dog.
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Candy Andersen talks to Monty Badami and Avalon Bourne who work together transforming young lives. Monty Badami runs a program for young people called Life Hacks through the social enterprise he started; Habitas. Avalon Bourne runs a program for young people called Changemaker through the social enterprise she started called Sonder Youth. Both were scheduled to run in the Kiama area in September but were postponed.
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Neil Reilly talks to Maria Baden from Schottlander Wagyu about her multicultural upbringing and how it has contributed to her involvement with Rosemary Kariuki, who won Australian of the Year Local Hero 2021, and the documentary film Rosemary's Way.
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Join Bernie Hems as she accompanies 40 or so people on a bus trip to Sydney in an attempt to meet with Rob Stokes, head of the Department of Planning, Industry and the Environment. In October the DPIE decided to progress the proposal to rezone a large tract of land in South Kiama against the recommendation of Kiama Municipal Council, and despite extensive community opposition.
Gabi Cabral talks to Michelle Rizovski, proprietor of Chatterbox Market a new shop on Terralong St. Kiama which officially opens this coming Saturday.
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Gabi Cabral talks to Jamie Cole and Bruce Ferguson who started the Art Bar six years ago and have built the business to be an important element in the local arts community, about the refurbishment and their decision to put it on the market.
Bernie Hems talks to Gabriela and Kon about their lifelong love which started in Kiama forty years ago and has come full circle, back to Kiama.
Madeleine talks to Phill Balding, co host of podcast Trigger me Timbers where 3 friends talk about current issues they read in the media. This program includes Episode 16 of TmT entitles Diamonds are Forever where the team discuss modern wedding traditions, our right to international travel, and fast fashion.
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Kiama Community Radio is proud to present series 2 of Annie of the Airlines, written, performed and produced by Neil Reilly. How’s Annie going to get out of this one?
Mark Whalan presents a story in sound: grab your headphones and see if you can work out what’s happening.
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Kiama Community Radio is proud to present The South Coast Kook, a podcast by Matt King focusing on the people he meets through his passion for surfing. Today Matt talks to Marty and Damien who started Green Caffeen
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Bernie Hems talks to Counsellor and Psychotherapist Alex Roberts about ways of coping with change and the frustration it can bring.
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Kiama Community Radio is proud to present the final episode in this series of Annie of the Airlines, written, performed and produced by Neil Reilly.
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Roger Fyfe presents, in conjunction with Vox FM: Worldwide Folk, a collection of music and interviews celebrating Folk by the Sea, Kiama’s folk music festival that was scheduled for the last weekend in September.
Roger Fyfe presents, in conjunction with Vox FM: Worldwide Folk, a collection of music and interviews celebrating Folk by the Sea, Kiama’s folk music festival that was scheduled for the last weekend in September.
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Kiama Community Radio is proud to present this Covid 19 Lockdown Special: Annie of the Airlines, written, performed and produced by Neil Reilly.
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Gabi Cabral presents a range of unexpected positive outcomes that have eventuated for a number of members of our local community.
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Kiama Community Radio is proud to present The South Coast Kook, a podcast by Matt King focusing on the people he meets through his passion for surfing. Today Matt talks to Jemma and Brodie, who have started the group Queers Down South.
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How are you coping with life in lockdown? Everyone is in a different situation and reacting to it differently but we’re all affected and it’s putting a collective strain on our community. Some of us at KCR checked in with each other to see how we’re all going, and we’d like to include you in the conversation.
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Jane Stroud, the new CEO of Kiama Municipal Council, dropped in the last Tuesday’s Kiama Central Precinct Meeting to introduce herself.
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Tracey Henderson talks to ceramicist Zeynep Testoni about her pottery, her attitude to life and her new pottery studio Soul Clay Studios in Gerringong.
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Fred Hollis talks to Wade Cawley of Berry, who has recently started Rekindle Me, a free service collecting household items for recycling, born out of the idea that less should be going to waste and instead ‘rekindled’ and given a second chance.
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Get your local What’s On fix every Friday with Kiama Community Radio.This week Tracey summarises how our local cafes, restaurants and food shops have adapted their operations during the COVID lockdown.Got an event listing for us? Send it through to kcradiocontent@gmail.com
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Helen Lear talks to Benji Fowler from Benji and the Saltwater Sound system about his fluid and flexible musical outfit.
New KCR Interviewer Bernie Hems talks to Clay Comber from Bouquiniste bookstore/café /book club in Kiama, about his new book 100 Remarkable Feats of Xander Maze.
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Jo Paterson interviews Tony Panopoulos, owner of Emergence on Terralong St. Kiama. Emergence started as a yoga studio but now also accommodated many varied classes and workshops including tai chi, pilates, adult ballet, drumming, meditation and intuitive development.
Fred Hollis interviews local artist Greg Martin Vale about his life, his gardens, how he got into art and the processes he follows. Greg’s next exhibition is at the Fire Station in Terralong St from 28 October to 3 November.
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L'Etape 2021 is scheduled for the weekend of November 27th/28th. The organisers of the event, Megan Peters and Florient Malezieux addressed Tuesday's Kiama Central Precinct meeting about what that means for the community, and how local businesses can get involved.
Questions and concerns can be directed to Megan Peters at community@l'etapeaustralia.com
Fred Hollis talks to three residents of Blue Haven Bonaira : David Brookes, Con Mazenko and John McCart about their long and happy lives.
KCR’s Dr Sanjay Bhargava talks to psychologist Olga Tanevska about the importance of looking after your mental health as well as your physical health.
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In addition this week, Glenn Shepherd talks to Micheal Collins about the next Men's Table Entree event.
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Diana McLaren and Izabella Venter talk to Gabi Cabral about their upcoming show Terra Haha at Terra Art Gallery, Friday, June 25th. Terra HAHA will include local musician Mark Crotti, local comedian Diana McLaren plus performances from comedians Liam McCann, Malika, and Harry Jun.Tickets Available Here
Gabi Cabral talks to some of the participants at the Clothes Swap Party organized by R3 Kiama and Kiama Municipal Council last Friday night.
Due to technical difficulties, we can't bring you the latest news this week, but here is last week's bulletin to satisfy your local news habit.
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Roger Fyfe talks to Kay Cope and Rosemary Kitchen about the worldwide phenomenon Death Café which has now started in Kiama. The intention of Death Café is to help us all become more comfortable in talking about death, as we are all going to face it sooner or later. The next Death Café is Sunday 30th May at Industrial Brew from 2 till 4pm.
Get the latest in sports with Glenn Shepherd. This week he talks AFL, Rugby League, Netball and Ladies Golf at Kiama Gold Club!
Join us for South Coast Sounds where we are learning all about the upcoming Surf Life Festival in Gerringong. This festival is based around celebrating surf culture and will feature local musicians, surf films, classic car displays, and much more!
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Fred Hollis talks to Camilla Kerr Ruston about the upcoming Clothes Swap Party at the Kiama Pavilion on 4th and 5th of June.
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Gabi Cabral talks to ballet teacher Cynthia Richardson and her students after their adult ballet class at Emergence Studio.
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Janet Meyer talks to Gabi Cabral about living off the grid in Foxground, and her passion for seed saving and the natural environment
Dr Sanjay Bhargava answers the most FAQs about Covid 19 vaccines and the rollout of the vaccination program
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Karen Lang pays tribute to her late mother Joan Trudgett by reading a couple of her memoirs.
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South Kiama Rezoning Proposal
Discussion from The Kiama Central Precinct Meeting where Ed Patterson from Kiama Municipal Council answers questions about the proposal to rezone a parcel of land in South Kiama.
The Men’s Table is coming to Kiama with an Entrée on May 4th.
In the first of our new Health and Wellbeing programs Feelin’ Fab. Glenn Shepherd talks to the organizer of the Men’s Table, Michael Collins, and to Michael Bowden from the Man Walk, about the similarities between the two initiatives.
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In the lead up to Anzac day, Fred Hollis interviews Lieutenant Colonel (Ret), Gary McKay, who was awarded the Military Cross for gallantry while serving in Vietnam.
Gary talks about his experiences in Vietnam, the history and importance of Anzac Day, and what Anzac Day means to him.
Gabi Cabral talks to Carla James, the coordinator of the Makers and Creators program at Kiama Library, about the 2021 Makers and Creators schedule.
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On the Bus today, Fred talks to Blue Haven residents Angela Favorito and Val Brunker, and volunteer transport driver John Knox.
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Join hosts Helen Lear and Gabi Cabral for the latest edition of our music show, South Coast Sounds. The show features the latest new releases, interviews with key players in the music industry, what’s on and news from our area.
In this episode, Helen speaks with the hottest new thing to come out of Gerringong, The Terrys, about their recent rise from obscurity to the nation’s latest surf rock darlings, performing during COVID-19 and their upcoming tour.
Listen in to hear music from Benji and the Saltwater Sound System, The Terrys and a brand-new track from Kiama singer-songwriter, Joe Mungovan.
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Jeremy Prangell and Kim Elder give us a summary of what’s been happening at Kiama Municipal Council in the last month.
Gabi Cabral chats to recent arrivals in Kiama, Dr Sanjay Bhargava and Dr Vanita Bhargava, who will be joining Kiama Community Radio to share their medical experience in a regular monthly health programme.
Gabi Cabral talks to Fiona and Shane Douglas about their business the Park Ridge Retreat and the Park Ridge Retreat Restaurant in Gerringong, and also about their long-standing involvement in the local community.
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Boomerang Bags is a worldwide initiative diverting old fabric from landfills to make reusable shopping bags. In this episode, Fred talks to some of the volunteers involved in Boomerang Bags Kiama: Karen Fowler, Glenys Watson, Anne Greaves, and Robyn Nightingale.
Poetry by the Sea is coming to Kiama on April 18th. Suzanne Burdon talks to poet Ivy Ireland, the featured poet at the workshop, and Adara Enthaler, Events & Communications Manager from the South Coast Writers Centre who has organized the event.
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Alan Woodward explains the history and current status of 85 Attunga Ave Kiama Heights which looks like a standard residential block of vacant land but is classified as community land. Kiama Municipal Council wants to reclassify it in order to sell it and the Kiama Heights Residents’ Group is fighting to keep it as much needed public space.
Glenn Shepherd talks to Taylor Hudson who started the Hungry Monkey hamburger café in Kiama with his business partner Jack Alexander in 2015. Hungry Monkey has now expanded to Berry, and is about to open in Bowral.
http://www.thehungrymonkey.com.au/
Neil Reilly exercises some creative license in interviewing John Lennon, accompanied by Penny Hartgerink’s version of the John Lennon classic Imagine.
Fred Hollis talks to 3 founding members of our community, all of whom live in Blue Haven Bonaira:
Claire Shortis, Val Best and Sandra Golding. Claire has recently published a book of her poetry called Random Thoughts, and Sandra has recently featured in a video made by Coledale Hospital called Considering Care, Sandra’s Perspective.
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Trent Allchin talks to Marilyn Atkins who started Bombo Clothing Company with her daughter Sarah in 2005. The Bombo Clothing Company has just moved into their new premises at 44 Manning St. Kiama.
https://bomboclothing.com/
Join hosts Gabi Cabral and Helen Lear for the latest edition of our music show, South Coast Sounds. The show features the latest new releases, interviews with key players in the music industry, what’s on and news from our area.
In this episode, Gabi speaks with local blues musician Frank Sultana about his move to Kiama from Sydney, his musical background and style, and his upcoming national tour.
The show’s producer Josh Hamilton also gives a tribute to Australian music legend Michael Gudinski, who sadly passed away earlier this month.
Listen in to hear music from Pacific Avenue, Frank Sultana and a brand-new track from local duo, El Grande.
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Join Gabriela Cabral speaking with renowned musicians Ana de la Vega and Daniel Roehn.
Ana and Daniel chat about what drew them into the professional world of music, their careers and some of their early musical influences, the move to Kiama from Germany, and a few of their latest local projects.
Ana and Daniel are performing on 27th and 28th March in their new Kiama concert series. Grab your tickets from the Kiama Visitors Center.
And enjoy 3 special pieces of music from Ana and Daniel, performing at the Wigmore Hall, London.
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Get the latest from Glenn Sheperd on the upcoming international cycling event, The L’Etape. The race will start and finish in Kiama, this coming weekend, 20th March 2021.
Glenn speaks with Kiama locals, Peter Parkinson, participating in the race, for a low down on the route the cyclists will tackle and Taylor Hudson, owner of The Hungry Monkey, a local business owner preparing for this large event.
And enjoy some music from The Water Runners, “The Road Less Traveled”, and The Vanns, “Thieves”.
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Veronica Dzelde, President of the Kiama Lions Club tells us about their upcoming charity event, Comedy for a Cause, which will also host a fundraising auction for Kiama Community Radio. This episode also includes music from young South Coast artist, Cameron Little from his album Axiom.
Link to buy tickets for the Lions Club Comedy show
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Public discussion about the Kiama Harbour Revitalisation Strategic Framework, recorded at last week’s Kiama Central Precinct meeting. The Mayor Mark Honey, Councillors Reilly, Way and Rice, acting General Manager of Kiama Council Jessica Rippon express their views.
Join host Roger Fyfe as he interviews past presidents of the Kiama Jazz and Blues Festival Steve Ivory and Ross Eggleton about their experiences and talks with the current ‘caretaker’ Becky Guggisberg about this year’s festival.
Listen in to hear music from a raft of past and present performers including Jodie Michael & James Heazelwood Dale, Corey Legge, Crawfish Po'Boys, Ray Beadle, Benji and The Saltwater Sound System and The Sunbears.
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Living with Intention is a new program presented by Fred Hollis about how we choose to live in the world around us. This week, Fred talks to Camilla Kerr Ruston from Reduce Reuse Recycle Kiama about their upcoming workshop at Kiama Library making beeswax wraps, a reusable alternative to cling film.
Join hosts Gabi Cabral and Helen Lear for the first episode of brand-new monthly music show, South Coast Sounds. The show will feature the latest new releases, interviews with key players in the music industry, what’s on and news from our area.
In this episode, Helen speaks with the president of the upcoming Kiama Jazz & Blues Festival, Becky Guggisberg, about the decision to bring back the festival, what will be different this year, and the low down on who’s going to be performing.
Listen in to hear music from Jazz & Blues Festival performers Red Wine Roses and Dos Enos, as well as a brand new track from Kiama MC and Producer, HMO.
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Join hosts Madeleine Scarfe and Jeremy Prangnell for the first episode of our new regular program “Kiama LGA Matters”. A program to keep you up to date on community LGA issues and local Council news in the Council Roundup segment.
Listen in to hear more about the Kiama Harbour Revitalisation Plan and news on the four local community Precincts groups, the North, South, Central and Jamberoo Residents & Ratepayers Association.
And a heads up, the Kiama Central Precinct group are meeting tonight Tuesday 23 February, to discuss the Kiama Harbour Revitalisation Plan at the Joyce Whitley Center at 7pm.
Thanks to Kim Alder for compiling the Council Roundup news.
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Join host Gabi Cabral as she speaks with Tricia Ashelford, Manager of the Kiama Farmers’ Market and recipient of Kiama Council’s 2021 Citizen of the Year Award.
Tricia tells us about the important role that the Kiama Farmers’ Market plays in our community, especially through the trials and tribulations of the past year. From bushfires to COVID-19, the Kiama Farmers’ Market played an integral role in keeping the community supported and safe.
If you’re a community group looking to get involved in the markets you can contact the Kiama Farmers’ Market by emailing kiamafarmersmarket@gmail.com, giving them a call at 0431 823 078, or through their Facebook and Instagram pages: @kiamafarmersmarket
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Join host Gabi Cabral as she speaks with multi-talented South Coast musician, Howard Collins.
Originally from Dublin, Ireland, Howard now brings his musical talent to Kiama with a number of themed shows featuring well-known artists like Frank Sinatra, as well as writing and performing his own material.
Music is by local artists George Royter and The Water Runners.
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Join host Helen Lear as she chats with local musician Dom Littrich from bands Pacific Avenue and The Water Runners and revisits their first interview, which aired as part of the pilot episode back in July 2020.
Listen in to find out what life has been like for the band and Dom’s view on the state of the local music industry today. He also discusses his latest solo project, Big Twisty, and new track “Pick Up Truck”.
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Happy New Year and welcome back to Kiama Community Radio!
Join host Neil Reilly for the first in a new series – Interviews From The Other Side. In this inaugural episode, Neil interviews Captain James Cook. Listen in to learn more about this fascinating new series.
Fred Hollis is back with answers to the last Cryptic Kiama Clues and a brand new set of questions, so listen in to see if you know the answers.
Music is by local artists George Royter and The Water Runners.
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Gabi Cabral talks to local musician Tom Anderson who was one of the founding members of the Blowhole Buskers.
Around The Arenas Highlight reel: Glenn Shepherd talks to Mark Burns about the Man Walk, Phil Hahn About footgolf at Jamberoo Golf Club and Mark Burns About the NZ Warriors training in Kiama.
Claire Roberts talks to Phil and Silva Haworth who started their guitar shop in their home in Kiama Downs and it’s now become a local institution.
Gabi Cabral speaks to author and decorated former army officer Gary Mackay. Gary has recently published his first foray into fiction called Dancing in the Daintree but here Gabi talks to Gary about his experiences taking war veterans back to Vietnam, and his non-fiction military writing.
Helen Lear talks to Matt Panopolous from KHM Studios in Kiama, who has since become a sponsor of Kiama Community radio.
Glenn Shepherd speaks to Kurt Ogilvy who runs his own business in Kiama about keeping fit and healthy with music from The Vanns.
Gabi Cabral talks to author and photographer Rachel Tolosa Paz about the book she created with chef Ross Dobson The Food of Argentina
For our last episode of the year, join us for a wander through the highs and lows of 2020!
Join host Gabriella Cabral as she speaks with local musician John Littrich from The Water Runners about their song “The End of the Year”, written in the aftermath of last summer’s bushfires. Gabi also speaks with musician Howard Collins about his song “COVID what do we know?”
Gabi also speaks with Kiama Show President, Neil McLaren about the upcoming Kiama Show and how the organisation has adapted to the changing circumstances of this year.
This episode host Helen Lear also reflects with residents on some of their favourite spots in the Kiama LGA.
And listen in to hear George Royter’s rendition of “Jingle Bells” from his Christmas Cove album.
Thank you for listening throughout our inaugural year and we wish all of you safe and happy holidays. We will be running a Summery Series of our favourite interviews of the year over the break and will return with brand new episodes from 25 January 2021.
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Join host Roger Fyfe as he talks to Kiama Anglican Church minister Aiden Sibrava and tech expert Joel King about mounting this year’s Carols In Our Carpark and what it means after the year that has been.
Fred Hollis is back with answers to the last Cryptic Kiama Clues and a brand new set of questions, so listen in to see if you know the answers.
Music is by local musician George Royter with a track from his Christmas Cove album and Steve Inman and the Kiama Anglican Church Band.
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Join host Diana McLaren as she speaks with photographer Sam St Jon about her Illawarra-based portrait project, Together Apart. In an effort to document the unique moment in time we lived through during lockdown earlier this year, Sam took socially distanced portraits of local residents and their families.
This episode also includes music from Wollongong-based indie-folk trio, Rare Birdz.
Kiama Community Radio is always looking for local musicians to showcase their music. If you would like more information, please email kcradiocontent@gmail.com
Join Christa Wood as she speaks with Gerroa-based author, Suzanne Burdon about her book, ‘Almost Invincible: A biographical novel of Mary Shelley, Author of Frankenstein’. Suzanne talks about her writing and research process, the cultural context of Frankenstein and some of the more fascinating details of Mary’s life – including the surprising connection to our own nearby Berry!
This episode includes music by local artists Kjarli and Joe Mungovan.
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Join host Fred Hollis as he speaks with Cheryl Pearce, President of the Kiama Country Women’s Association. Cheryl chats about her life, how she became involved with the CWA and the changing role of the CWA in Australia.
Listen in to hear tracks from Wollongong-based independent singer-songwriter, Graeme Hush. Sales from his latest album Better Now go towards raising money for research and support for three children in his community who suffer from rare childhood diseases. To contribute, please visit Graeme’s Facebook page.
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Join host Gabriella Cabral as she speaks with Kiama printmaker, Machteld Hali about her exhibition, Eggs and Tomatoes. All sales from the exhibition will go towards Machteld’s gift to The University of Sydney for a scholarship for an Indigenous student to study visual arts.
Eggs and Tomatoes is currently showing at The Tempest Gallery, 21 Holden Avenue in Kiama from 5-16 December 2020.
Listen in to hear tracks by Joe Mungovan and Pearl Noire.
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Claire Roberts shares with us the story of an unexpected New Year’s Eve in Leonards Hill, which she then immortalised in the song, The Leonards Hill Dance.
Claire Roberts is an event coordinator, musician and manager of the Kiama Makers & Growers Market. She is heavily involved in the music industry, having been a full-time musician for over thirty years and is on the committee of the Illawarra Folk Club.
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Join host Karen Lang as she speaks with local John Pearce and his wife Cheryl, who were separated for nine months this year when John flew to the UK in February and was unexpectedly stranded until November.
Host Fred Hollis is back with another instalment of Cryptic Kiama Clues.
Listen in to hear music from local band, The Vanns and Wyllem, courtesy of KCR sponsor KHM Recordings.
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Join host Glenn Shepherd as he speaks with Lance Fredericks and Phil Hahn from Jamberoo Golf Club. Lance and Phil chat about the history of the club from ‘cow paddock’ to now, the various floods that have passed through, their work with Landcare, almost certainly having the first female President of a golf club in Australia and their role as one of Australia’s best FootGolf courses.
Listen in to hear music from local folk group The Water Runners, Wollongong-based musician Corey Legge and a new installment of Heritage Hotspots from Mark Whalan.
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Join host Neil Reilly as he continues his series talking to his neighbours in their cul-de-sac in Kiama. This week Neil speaks with visual and media arts high school teacher, Cameron Rossiter about his relationship with Kiama and interests in music, filmmaking, vintage animation, surfing and diving.
Listen in to hear music by local indie-rock band, The Vanns and guitarist, George Royter.
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Ep 31 - Leanne Mitchell from the Gerringong Association and Number$ Count
Join host Gabriella Cabral as she speaks with Leanne Mitchell, the owner of Gerringong accounting practice, Number$ Count. After 25 years in business, Leanne speaks about the importance of supporting and strengthening the local business community and the changes she has witnessed over the last quarter century.
Leanne is also a community advocate for change as Treasurer of the Gerringong Association, which was formed to develop the retail landscape in Gerringong after the closure of the ANZ Bank in 2017. She has also been a driving force behind the proposed arrival of the Bendigo Bank in 2021.
Mark Whalan returns with his regular segment, Heritage Hotspot. Today we hear the mysterious story of the Swedish Captain who was found in Kiama Harbour in 1880.
With music by Gerringong/Kiama indie-rock band, Pacific Avenue.
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Join host Fred Hollis as he speaks with fifth generation Gerringong resident, David Hindmarsh and his wife, Diana about their family’s relationship with the area. As keen members of The Fossil Club of Australia, David and Diana also talk about fossil collecting and their memorable finds, some of which are now in the Australian Museum.
Listen in to hear Fred’s latest installment of Cryptic Kiama Clues and music by local duo, Kyarna Rose and Matty Walker.
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Join host Roger Fyfe as he speaks with Kiama’s latest gallery offering, Terra Art Gallery, home to a wide range of South Coast artists. Terra Art Gallery will be open to the public from this Saturday 14 November with a launch event from 6pm at Terralong St.
With music by Kiama singer/songwriter Joe Mungovan and local vocalist, Pearl Noire, host Fred Hollis will be back with this week’s Cryptic Kiama Clues.
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Join host Perrie Croshaw as she speaks with renowned local artist, Robyn Sharpin her Foxground studio. Robyn talks about her globe-trotting early career, her love of the South Coast landscape and her thoughts on the importance of the arts in society.
For your chance to win one of Robyn’s spectacular paintings, you can purchase tickets in the KCR Christmas raffle, which will be drawn by Robyn at Yves at The Sebel in Kiama at 5pm on Tuesday 1 December. Raffle tickets are $10 each and can be purchased from KCR volunteers at the Kiama Farmers’ Markets this Wednesday 11 November, by contacting Graeme Gherashe on 0407 610 393 or emailing kiamacommunityradio@gmail.com.
This episode also includes a conversation between KCR host Madeleine Scarfe and Bob Shaw, Manager of the Kiama Arts Trail. An exhibition of works by Kiama Arts Trail members is currently showing at the Old Fire Station Gallery in Kiama until Wednesday 11 November.
With music by Kiama vocalist, Pearl Noire.
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Join host Candy Anderson as she speaks with two local Kiama LGA children’s book authors, Melissa Mylchreest and Helen Lear.
Melissa Mylchreest, founder of King Street Press and Rewilding Life, recently launched Kiama Passport for Kids, a children’s activity book – loved by locals and equally excellent for visiting families – that accompanies children as they explore seven nearby nature spots from Minnamurra Rainforest to Blackhead Reserve in the south.
Helen Lear, communications consultant, writer and Kiama Community Radio volunteer, talks about the inspiration behind her first children’s book, Frankie Pants and Mr Fox. An adventure picture book about a super-hero ginger cat, listen in to hear Helen read the book in its entirety.
This episode also includes some cracking kid’s jokes as told by local children and music by Wollongong-based singer-songwriter, Clare Roberts.
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Join Tanya George as she speaks with Richard Maitland from The Friends of the Minnamurra River community group about Boral’s proposal to expand their existing sand mining operations in the Dunmore area. The matter is now before the Independent Planning Commission and public submissions are being sought regarding this major threat to the pristine Minnamurra River ecosystem.
To have your say on the Dunmore Lakes Project Modification 2, make a written submission via the online portal with thedeadline for submissions being this Wednesday 4 November at 5pm.
Listen in to hear Mark Whalan’s Historical Hotspots and music by Kiama-based folk act, The Water Runners and Wollongong-based singer-songwriter, Clare Roberts.
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Join renowned local artist Robyn Sharp as she talks with fellow Kiama artist, Jamie Cole about his current show ‘Don’t POP over to my place’, his Pop Art-influenced practice, his career and the role of the artist. Jamie and his husband, Bruce Ferguson also own and run the Art Bar Kiama where ‘Don’t POP over to my place’ is currently showing until 29 November.
This episode also introduces a new segment, Heritage Hotspots, where presenter Mark Whalan explores true but little-known stories from Kiama’s rich past. Today we hear about William Kelly, a local tailor and escapologist and father of Oscar-winning Hollywood fashion designer, Orry Kelly.
Music is by Wollongong folk-rock musician, Corey Legge.
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Join host Gabi Cabral as she speaks with a local vocalist, Pearl Noire.
Born and raised in London, Pearl talks about moving to Australia, her wide tastes in music and some of her career highlights.
With music by Pearl Noire, Fred Hollis also brings us the latest instalment of Cryptic Kiama Clues.
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Join host Graeme Gherashe as he talks with Peter O’Neill, the local driving force behind the long-term vision for the Epicentre proposal at the Bombo Quarry site. The potential Epicentre would be a community site of facilities that could cater for a wide variety of entertainment - music festivals, caravan and boat shows and different creative fairs - anything that attracts large crowds and needs dedicated infrastructure. It would also include a community centre for the creative arts with practical workshops and facilities.
Host Madeleine Scarfe also speaks with Rod Cork from the Illawarra Folk Club, Tamara Campbell and Dave Evans from Kiss Arts Fest and Becky Guggisberg from Kiama Jazz and Blues Festival about their ideas surrounding the proposal.
For more information on the Epicentre proposal, contact Peter dizzylimits@gmail.com.
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This week KCR celebrates all things birds for National Bird Week 2020. Join host Perrie Croshaw as she talks with Ralph Stadus from Illawarra Birders about his favourite Kiama LGA bird-watching spots, his rare sightings of incredible birds and the range of birds that call Kiama home.
Perrie also speaks with Yolande Cozijn from Birdlife Shoalhaven about the Aussie Backyard Bird Count which starts today and runs until Sunday 25 October. Connect with the birds in your backyard (or in your local park, beach or anywhere!) and help scientists understand more about the birds that live where people live. Anyone can participate - you don’t need to be a ‘bird nerd’ - just download the Aussie Backyard Bird Count app and follow the prompts to help you identify the birds you see.
Local artist and bird watcher, Carla Jackett is also featured on the program talking about her upcoming participation in this year’s Birdlife fundraiser, Twitchathon. This year, the race to spot local birds is focussed on raising funds for The Origma Enigma, a project looking at where NSW cryptic birds are living after last summer’s horrific bushfires. To support the fundraiser, please visit 2020 Twitchathon.
Music by indie-folk group, The Rare Birdz. To share any news, tips or interview suggestions, email kcradiocontent@gmail.com.
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Join host Madeleine Scarfe as she talks with renowned Kiama artist, Ken Tucker about his exhibition, Escapism, currently showing at the Old Fire Station until 21 October. Ken speaks about his 40-year career and some of the techniques involved and motivations behind creating his work.
Ken and his wife, Leah Tucker also run Two Gulls Art Studio and Gallery in Kiama Downs which is open to the public via appointment. To visit, email twogulls@hotmail.com
To view the full video interview between Ken and Leah visit Kiama Community Radio.
This episode includes the track ‘Cargo’ by Poncho Green.
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Host Helen Lear talks with local Kiama Leisure Centre swimming instructor, Sara Porter, about the process of writing her first children’s book during the pandemic. ‘When Sammy met Sally down at Gerroa’ is the story of two lovebird seagulls and the locales they visit on their dates in Gerringong. For more information on Sara’s upcoming auction fundraiser for mental health and suicide awareness please visit the Gezza Cares Facebook page.
With music by Joe Mungovan, Fred Hollis also brings us the latest instalment of Cryptic Kiama Clues.
To share any news, tips or interview suggestions, email kcradiocontent@gmail.com
Get your local what’s on fix every Friday with Kiama Community Radio.
Our hosts will take you through the latest happenings from our community and keep you up to date with all the things you need to know about this week.
Got an event listing for us? Send it through to kcradiocontent@gmail.com
Get your local news fix with Kiama Community Radio.
Our hosts will take you through the latest happenings from our community and keep you up to date with all the things you need to know about this week.
Got a news tip for us? Send it through to kcradiocontent@gmail.com
Join Suzanne Burdon as she hosts this musical episode with songs and an interview with local a cappella women’s choir, Katandra.
Suzanne talks with Musical Director Antoinette Raynal and choir members about the benefits of singing on health and mental wellbeing and adapting to life during COVID.
To share any news, tips or interview suggestions, email kcradiocontent@gmail.com.
Join host Gabi Cabral as she talks to the owners of the oldest business in the Kiama Municipality, Kiama Inn Hotel (aka Tory’s) and plays music from The Water Runners.
Current owners Maggie White and John Studden chat about restoring the hotel’s old charms, finding local memorabilia to tell the story of the pub’s past and serving the Kiama locals in these tricky times.
To share any news, tips or interview suggestions, email kcradiocontent@gmail.com.
Get your local what’s on fix every Friday with Kiama Community Radio.
Our hosts will take you through the latest happenings from our community and keep you up to date with all the things you need to know about this week.
Got an event listing for us? Send it through to kcradiocontent@gmail.com
Get your local news fix with Kiama Community Radio.
Our hosts will take you through the latest happenings from our community and keep you up to date with all the things you need to know about this week.
Got a news tip for us? Send it through to kcradiocontent@gmail.com
Join hosts Fred Hollis and Imogen Draisma as they return with Omnibus - Tales From the Bluehaven Community Bus, and play music from local resident Tom Anderson.
In the second edition of Omnibus, Fred talks to centenarian Beryl Sherwood from Werri Beach about turning 100 and the secrets of a long and happy life.
To share any news, tips or interview suggestions, email kcradiocontent@gmail.com.
Join host Helen Lear for this week’s feature interview and music from Kiama-born singer songwriter, Joe Mungovan.
Best known for his emotive indie folk-pop sounds, Helen chats to Joe about the songwriting process, launching his latest release ‘You + Me’ during COVID and dreams for touring in the near future.
Presenter Fred Hollis is back with his weekly Cryptic Kiama Clues, asking locals to search their knowledge banks for answers to questions about the Kiama local government area.
To share your feedback, stories or enter this week’s quiz, email kcradiocontent@gmail.com
Get your local news fix with Kiama Community Radio.
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Got a news tip for us? Send it through to kcradiocontent@gmail.com
Get your local what’s on fix every Friday with Kiama Community Radio.
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Join host Roger Fyfe for our final mental health special episode featuring an interview with Esther Keenan from the Generocity Church and music from Sean Emmett and the Generosity Church Band.
In the third and final special interview, Roger speakers with Esther Keenan, assistant pastor at the Generocity Church and organiser of the Lifeline Out of The Shadows Project at Diggies Café Blowhole Point. The event is held every Thursday evening to raise awareness of mental health in the local community and Roger attended last week’s event held on R U OK? Day to chat with Esther and some of the members in attendance.
To share your feedback, stories and suggest future interviews, email kcrcontent@gmail.com.
Host Graeme Gherashe is back to introduce an interview and music from Gerringong/Kiama band The Water Runners and this week’s Cryptic Kiama Clues.
The bluegrass/folk band’s guitarist and vocalist John Littrich chats to presenter Gabi Cabral about how the band got together, the creative process, coping with COVID-19 and writing a new track about this year’s bushfires, ‘End of the year’.
Presenter Fred Hollis is back with the answers to the last Cryptic Kiama Clues and asks listeners to search their knowledge banks for answers to this week’s questions about the Kiama local government area.
Everyone is encouraged to send in their answers to kcradiocontent@gmail.com with the winner to be announced next week.
Join hosts Madeleine Scarfe and Gabi Cabral as they host the second part of our mental health special episode
First up, Gabi speaks with Wendi Hobbs from Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention Collaborative Group about how to spot the warning signs and listen to those around us.
Rachael Peedom from Makuta Youth talks next about the launch of Makuta Masks and raising funds for local youth suicide prevention initiatives.
Gezza Cares founders Shane Wicks and Derek McMahon chat with Gabi about how they came together following recent suicides in the Gerringong area and the launch of the yellow ribbon campaign.
And finally, Janine Lord from Shoalhaven Psychology shares her insights on the rise in mental health issues and need for services due to COVID-19.
To share your feedback, stories and suggest future interviews, email kcrcontent@gmail.com
Join hosts Fred Hollis and Imogen Draisma as they introduce a brand new segment, Omnibus - Tales From the Bluehaven Community Bus, and play music from local resident Tom Anderson.
In the first edition of Omnibus, Fred and Imogen talk to volunteers Jan Dodge and John Nash about life in the Kiama local government area, what volunteering involves and their favourite tales from the bus.
To share any news, tips or interview suggestions, email kcradiocontent@gmail.com.
Get your local news fix with Kiama Community Radio.
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Get your local what’s on fix every Friday with Kiama Community Radio.
Our hosts will take you through the latest happenings from our community and keep you up to date with all the things you need to know about this week.
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Join host Madeleine as she introduces this week’s interview with a local community member, music from HMO and Poncho Green.
This weeks presenter is Glen Shepherd who is interviewing Mark Burns from Man Walk, to hear more about how the man walk provides an opportunity for men to get together to walk, talk and support each other in a regular and healthy way.
Plus Madeleine will be talking about the importance of R U OK Day.
To get more information on any of our segments or share any news or sports tips, email kcradiocontent@gmail.com
Join host Madeleine as she introduces this week’s interview with a local community member, music from Rhea Mangles and the Cryptic Kiama Clues quiz.
This week, presenter Perrie Croshaw speaks with award-winning local filmmaker, Ryan Twemlow. At just 16 years of age, Ryan has already won four National Film Awards and had his films shown at the Sydney Opera House. Perrie chats to him about his latest project Talented Teens, a documentary series about incredible teenagers in NSW that shine in the arts, academia and sports.
Presenter Fred Hollis is back with his weekly Cryptic Kiama Clues, asking locals to search their knowledge banks for answers to questions about the Kiama local government area.
Our brand new sports show launches this week, with presenter Glenn Shepherd bringing all of the latest local sports news and fixtures in Around The Arenas.
To enter this week’s quiz or share any news or sports tips, email kcradiocontent@gmail.com
Get your local what’s on fix every Friday with Kiama Community Radio.
Our hosts will take you through the latest happenings from our community and keep you up to date with all the things you need to know about this week.
Got an event listing for us? Send it through to kcradiocontent@gmail.com
Get your local news fix with Kiama Community Radio.
Our hosts will take you through the latest happenings from our community and keep you up to date with all the things you need to know about this week.
Got a news tip for us? Send it through to kcradiocontent@gmail.com
Host Neil Reilly is back to introduce an interview and music from local indie-rock band The Vanns.
The band’s guitarist Cameron Little chats to presenter Helen Lear about a roller coaster year, from an appearance on triple j’s infamous ‘Like A Version’ in February to the announcement of their upcoming national ‘Red Eye’ tour and then how it all changed when the lockdown hit.
Join host Neil Reilly as he introduces an interview with a local community member, music from Claire Roberts and this week’s Cryptic Kiama Clues quiz.
This week, presenter Gabi Cabral talks to Belinda Hibbert, director of Jamberoo Community Preschool, and the kids at their temporary home at the School of Arts about the recent flooding that has closed their building and what locals can do to help.
Presenter Fred Hollis introduces Cryptic Kiama Clues and asks locals to search their knowledge banks for answers to questions about the Kiama local government area. Listeners are encouraged to send in their answers to kcradiocontent@gmail.com with the winner to be announced next week.
Join host Roger Fyfe for part two of this week’s episode as he introduces another interview with a member of our local community and plays music from local artists Poncho Green, The Conspiracy Plan and David Christopher.
In this episode’s interview, presenter Mark Whalan talks to Alan Baxter, a multi-award-winning author of horror, supernatural thrillers and dark fantasy. He creates dark, weird stories among Kiama’s dairy paddocks and talks to Mark about writing horror and reads an excerpt from his latest novel Manifest Recall.
Join host Roger Fyfe as he introduces an interview with a member of our local community, a new quiz show and music from local artists David Christopher, The Water Runners and Corey Legge
In this week’s interview, presenter Helen Lear talks to Elizabeth Skorulis, Children’s Services Officer at Kiama Library. With a lifelong love of libraries and books and a passion for storytelling, Elizabeth jumped at the chance of becoming the Children’s Library Officer five years ago. She now runs all of the library’s storytime sessions and children’s activities and talks to Helen about the recent reopening of the library and its services. She finishes the episode with a reading of "The March of the Ants" by Ursula Dubosarsky.
Presenter Fred Hollis introduces a brand new quiz, Cryptic Kiama Clues, and asks locals to search their knowledge banks for answers to questions about the Kiama local government area. Listeners are encouraged to send in their answers to kcradiocontent@gmail.com with the winner to be announced next week.
Join host Madeleine Scarfe and three more locals from our community as we hear their stories and listen to music from The Water Runners, HMO and our very own presenter, Gabi Cabral.
Gabi opens the episode chatting to Jamberoo-based writer and photographer, Rachel Tolosa Paz. An avid traveller, Rachel returned to Australia from Argentina in 2015 and was so inspired by the culture and country, set out to publish a food/travel book with renowned chef, Ross Dobson. 'The Food of Argentina' is homage to her love for Argentina and the special way in which Argentinians come together to eat.
Kurt Ogilvie is a personal trainer and exercise physiologist who once played indoor hockey for Australia. He now focuses on improving freedom, movement and holistic health habits through private training and small group classes. He talks to presenter Glenn Shepherd about running a business through the pandemic and how everyone can find the right exercise program to suit them.
Finally, our host Madeleine Scarfe gets the down-low on newly re-elected Kiama Community Radio President, Karen Lang. They talk about Karen’s career, her move to Kiama and how the idea to set up a brand new digital radio station came about.
Graeme Gherashe and Diana McLaren host this week’s episode as we chat to three more locals and hear more of our hilarious local Kids’ Jokes!
Diana opens the episode chatting to local musician LEO about life during the lockdown, living a minimal life on the road and making new music. LEO is an acoustic folk singer-songwriter who has performed at countless venues and events including the iconic Heritage Hotel Bulli and Falls Festival Byron Bay. She is now working on her first EP.
Cameron McDonald is a lawyer at one of our founding Community Partner’s, Carter Ferguson. He is also chair of Kiama Business Chamber, a member of the Destination Kiama board and a passionate supporter of local initiatives such as the Man Walk and the Fathering Project. He talks to presenter Perrie Croshaw about leaving Kiama to travel the world, returning home and supporting local business through the challenges of COVID-19.
Kate Mather from South Coast Experiences wraps up the episode. South Coast Experiences offers curated experiences for people looking to discover the best of the area from unique activities to boutique accommodation, events and workshops. She talks to presenter Gabi Cabral about pivoting the business online and supporting small local businesses.
Join host Fred Hollis for this latest episode of Kiama Community Radio as we chat to four more members of our local community and introduce a brand new segment – Kids’ Jokes!
Presenter Neil Reilly opens the hour, chatting to his neighbour and local doctor Julliana who gives her insights into acclimatising to life in Kiama having moved here from Brazil.
Kiama resident Tom Anderson has been writing music for over 30 years. He has composed prize-winning piano rags and collaborated on flute, violin and piano suites. He chats to presenter Gabi Cabral about the musical process, being part of the Blowhole Buskers and how making music is a great pastime for young and old alike.
Professional music producer and educator Matt Panopolous from KHM Recordings talks to presenter Helen Lear about working with local singer-songwriters to bring their creations to life and how COVID-19 has seen his business boom in recent months.
Minnamurra residents Phil and Silva Haworth from Haworth Guitars wrap up the episode. They chat to presenter Claire Roberts about how they started Haworth Guitars in their garage in Kiama Downs and how the business quickly grew to become one of the biggest music shops in the area.
In the second episode of Kiama Community Radio, join host Madeleine Scarfe as we chat to three more members of our local community.
Yoga instructor of over 15 years Cherie Bousfield from BlissShala Yoga & Retreats opens the episode talking to Diana McLaren about getting into the yoga business, how things have been during the lockdown and how yoga can help during stressful times like these.
Author and war veteran Gary McKay MC talks to presenter Gabi Cabral about life as Australia’s most prolific author on the Vietnam War, having written 13 books on the subject including an autobiographical account of his experiences as a platoon commander in his best-selling book In Good Company.
Kiama MC, musician and producer Josh Hamilton, otherwise known as HMO, chats with Helen Lear about the trials and tribulations of working in the music industry in the current climate, producing new music including his new single ‘Shadows’ and using creativity to get through the tough times. (HMO image- Adam Rozmus Photography)
This is the first episode of Kiama Community Radio. Join your co-hosts Graeme Gherashe and Diana McLaren to learn more about us and what we do. We have three incredible interviews for you.
Historian Mark Whalan opens the pilot, chatting with presenter Gabi Cabral about how he’s been immersed in Kiama local history since childhood after his mother helped found the Pilot's Cottage Museum. This led to him looking at Kiama history with the eyes of a journalist on the blog kiamalocalhistory.
Drummer Dom Littrich from Gerringong/Kiama band Pacific Avenue talks to presenter Helen Lear about life as a musician in lockdown following the band’s blazing success in 2019, a year which saw the release of their debut EP “Strawberry Skies”, a sold-out national tour and playing alongside the likes of Tash Sultana, Ocean Alley, Lime Cordiale and The Vanns.
Claire Roberts is an event coordinator, musician and manager of the Kiama Makers & Growers Market. She is heavily involved in the music industry, having been a full-time musician for over thirty years and is on the committee of the Illawarra Folk Club. She talks to presenter Glenn Shepherd about how the business has changed during the pandemic and the future of local markets in 2020.