Kiama Community Radio's Podcast

“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 success...

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 yo...

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&apo...

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...

Mayor of Kiama Municipal Council Neil Reilly joins Bernie Hems to talk all things Council.  recorded 21.11.23 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

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.  KCR: live strea...

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

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

CEO of Kiama Municipal Council talks to Bernie Hems about all things Council.  Recorded 31.10.23 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

CEO of Kiama Municipal Council Jane Stroud talks to Bernie Hems about all things Council.  Recorded 7.11.23 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

Mayor of Kiama Municipal Council Neil Reilly talks to Bernie Hems about all things Council.  Recorded 17.10 23 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

Mayor Neil Reilly talks to Bernie Hems about all things Council.  Recorded 24.10.23 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

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...

Mayor of Kiama Municipal Council talks all things Council with Bernie Hems.  Recorded 10.10.23 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

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 ca...

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.charm...

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

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. KC...

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...

Bernie Hems talks all things Council with Mayor Neil Reilly.  Recorded 3.10.23.  KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

Join Jo Bolam on the ground at the Folk by the Sea Festival in Kiama, 22-24 September 2023. https://www.facebook.com/folkbythesea/ 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 Karen Renkama Lang.  Recorded 26.9.23 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

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 Societ...

Councillor Stuart Larkins talks to Bernie Hems about all things Council.  Recorded 19.9.23 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

Mayor Neil Reilly talks all things Council with Bernie Hems.  Recorded 12.9.23 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au