Kiama Community Radio's Podcast

Bruce Elder’s book Blood on the Wattle was first published in 1988 and after 3 editions and 20 reprints it continues to be the definitive account of massacres of Aboriginal people at the hands of white settlers and colonists  since 1788. This conversation between Bruce Elder and Deb Macpherson was hosted by the Kiama Uniting Church on August 9th 2023, and thanks to Andy Smith for recording this fo...

Mayor Neil Reilly talks all things Council with Bernie Hems.  Streamed on Kiama Community radio 5.9.23 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.  Streamed on Kiama Community Radio 29.8.23. KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

Gerringong Poet Holly Isemonger speaks candidly to Carol Goddard about life and her poetry. Recorded during Carol's program Travel Books Life , streaming on Kiama Community Radio, Tuesdays at 2pm. hollyisemonger.com KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

At the July meeting of the Kiama and District Historical Society, coinciding with Naidoc Week, Aunty Joyce Donovan and Dr Tony Gilmour spoke about the history of aboriginal housing in the Kiama area; Aunty Joyce from lived experience and Tony Gilmour more from a research perspective. KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

Kiama Community Radio turned 3 in July 2023. This is a tribute to all presenters past and present whose voices you have heard on Kiama Community Radio since our first podcast in July 2020, the majority of whom had no radio or podcast experience before they signed up.  This audio file was put together by Madeleine Scarfe, who has been in charge of editing, assembling and uploading podcasts since th...

Mayor Neil Reilly talks to Bernie Hems about all things Council.  Recorded 21st August 2023.  KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

On Sunday July 30th local songwriter Brittony May came in to the studio to talk to Byron Smith about her musical inspirations and aspirations during his program Sonic Youth. https://www.facebook.com/brittonymaymusic/ KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

Peter Honey grew up on the property Riversdale, and has written a book called Footprints across Riversdale about the many people who have owned, leased, worked and died on various parts of the property since the original 1280 acres was granted to William John Collis in 1829.  Peter Honey spoke at the June meeting of the Kiama Historical Society. https://www.kiamahistory.com/ KCR: live streaming at...

Two of the guys from new local band Sundown came in to the studio to talk to Byron Smith during his Sunday program Sonic Youth on 16th July 2023.  Keep a look out for their upcoming debut single Whisper. KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

Gareth Ward came in to the studio to talk to Bernie Hems during her morning program on Tuesday, 25th July 2023.  They chatted about his life, a little bit about local  issues and a lot about music. KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

Last Sunday on Sonic Youth (1pm-3pm) Byron spoke to Meisha (lead Vocal) and Hayden (Guitar) from local band Denim on Her about their upcoming debut single ‘Found’. Hailing from Kiama, the 4 piece band also includes Lachlan (Drums), and Jackson (Bass). The four met through school where Hayden, Jackson and Lachlan played together for a couple years before Meisha joined them as a vocalist.  KCR: live...

Kiama Old Time Radio Shows presents Journey Through Night , the adventures of Blaine, the Supernatural Detective.  Journey Through Night is written and produced by Mark Whalan and all cast members live in the Kiama LGA and have no prior experience in radio plays.  If you’d like to be a part of future similar projects contact Mark Whalan at  microfissures@icloud.com   KCR: live streaming at kcr.org...

Kiama Old Time Radio Shows presents Journey Through Night , the adventures of Blaine, the Supernatural Detective.  Journey Through Night is written and produced by Mark Whalan and all cast members live in the Kiama LGA and have no prior experience in radio plays.  If you’d like to be a part of future similar projects contact Mark Whalan at  microfissures@icloud.com   KCR: live streaming at kcr.org...

Kiama Old Time Radio Shows presents Journey Through Night , the adventures of Blaine, the Supernatural Detective.  Journey Through Night is written and produced by Mark Whalan and all cast members live in the Kiama LGA and have no prior experience in radio plays.  If you’d like to be a part of future similar projects contact Mark Whalan at  microfissures@icloud.com   KCR: live streaming at kcr.org...

In the interests of transparency and community engagement Mayor Neil Reilly discusses with Glenn Shepherd recent and upcoming issues occupying Kiama Municipal Council.   In this  episode of Mayor Murmurings Neil talks about the Local Government Association Conference in Canberra.  Mayoral Murmurings is first broadcast as part of Glenn Shepherd's live morning program, Wednesdays 7-9am.  If you...

In the interests of transparency and community engagement Mayor Neil Reilly discusses with Glenn Shepherd recent and upcoming issues occupying Kiama Municipal Council.   In this the first episode of Mayor Murmurings Glenn asks Neil about -          Paid parking -          Council Committees -          Staff restructure Mayoral Murmurings is first broadcast as part of Glenn Shepherd's live mor...

In the interests of transparency and community engagement Mayor Neil Reilly discusses with Glenn Shepherd recent and upcoming issues occupying Kiama Municipal Council.   In this  episode of Mayor Murmurings Glenn asks Neil about Council's financial position, how we got here and the way forward.  Mayoral Murmurings is first broadcast as part of Glenn Shepherd's live morning program, Wedne...

On the lighter side of Anzac Day, Greg Douglas talks to his dad Bill Douglas about doing National Service in 1952, a lot of it based on the South Coast.  KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

Marcus Innes is a young man from Warrawong with a rare genetic condition.  Marcus would like to share with us what it's like for him and his family living with his disability, providing us with an insight into the everyday lives of many people in our community. KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

In this the centenary year of the birth of Charmian Clift, Dr Julian Neylan gave a presentation to the March meeting of the Kiama Historical Society about Charmian Clift and her essays which relate specifically to Kiama, where she was born, and her experience of growing up here. https://www.kiamahistory.com/ https://www.charmianclift.com.au/ KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Commu...

Sue Lark was the Director of the Kiama Family History Centre for three years after volunteering there for ten years, retiring in 2019  and has since written a book about Thomas Chapman who built Hartwell House, and after whom Chapman Street was named.  At the February meeting of the Kiama Historical Society Sue Lark gave a talk about the life of Thomas Chapman and how he contributed to the history...

Val Brunker has a long history of involvement in the Kiama community and is immortalised in the Val Brunker Netball Centre, having set up the netball association in Kiama. In this episode Jessica Roemischer talks to Val about her long and happy life.  KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

Get your local Sports fix every Monday with Kiama Community Radio. Join our host Glenn Shepherd to find out what’s been happening in local community based sport in the past week.  Want to be involved? Email Glenn at  kcradiocontent@gmail.com   KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

 On the Eve of the 36th Kiama Jazz and Blues Festival , the Festival Director Becky Guggisberg  talks to Gabi Cabral about the year’s festival and the State of the Arts in Kiama. https://www.kiamajazzandbluesfestival.com.au/ KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au