Kiama Community Radio's Podcast

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...

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 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org...

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 i...

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...

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 lo...

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

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

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

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

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

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 acti...

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 unprotecte...

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 prio...

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

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...

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

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 b...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Beasl...