Kiama Community Radio's Podcast

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

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

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

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,...

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...

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

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

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

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 D...

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                       ...

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             ...

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

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 s...

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 jour...

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

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 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 Mayor of Kiama Municipal Council Neil Reilly about all things Council. Recorded 5.12.23 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

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

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...

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...

Bernie Hems talks all things Council with the Mayor of Kiama Municipal Council, Neil Reilly.   Recorded 28.11.23 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

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...

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

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 he...