Kiama Community Radio's Podcast

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 an...

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 threat...

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.  KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

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.  KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

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 Ced...

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 an...

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.  KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

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, determinatio...

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...

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 KC...

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 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

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. KCR...

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...

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 oth...

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.  KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

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, h...

KCR Mornings host L ee 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 sim...

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.  KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

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.  KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

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.  KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

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.  KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

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, K...

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. KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us...

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.  KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au