Kiama Community Radio's Podcast

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 Net...

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 Strateg...

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 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Ki...

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

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 th...

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. KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Co...

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 Andre...

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

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 Strach...

Bernie Hems talks to Debbie Killian, Greens Candidate for the seat of Gilmore in the upcoming Federal election.  Recorded 25.2.25 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

Bernie Hems talks all things Council with Councillor Yasmin Tatrai.  Recorded 25.2.25 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

Bernie Hems talks all things Council with Councillor Melinda Lawton.  Recorded 4.3.25 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

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. KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via...

Bernie Hams talks all things Council with Councillor Stuart Larkins. Recorded 18.2.25 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

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...

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

Bernie Hems talks to Kate Dezarnaulds,  an Independant candidate in the upcoming Federal Election for the Seat of Gilmore. KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

Bernie Hems talks all things Council with Councillor Mike Cains.  Recorded 28.1.25 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

Bernie Hems talks all things Council with Councillor Melinda Lawton.  Recorded 7.1.25 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

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

Bernie Hems talks all things Council with Councillor Matt Brown.  Recorded 21.1.25 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

Bernie Hems talks to the State Member for Kiama Gareth Ward. Recorded 17.12.24 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

Bernie Hems talks all things Council with Councillor Stuart Larkins.  Recorded 17.12.24 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

Bernie Hems talks all things Council with Councillor Melissa Matters.  Recorded 26.11.24 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

Bernie Hems talks to Federal Member for Gilmore Fiona Phillips.  Recorded 3.12.24 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au