Kiama Community Radio's Podcast

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...

Glenn Shepherd talks to Champion Rower Nardia Guillaumier and her coach Alan Swan as part of his regular program about local sports Around the Arenas on KCR.  Nardia and Alan raised  a total of $65,205 for cancer research in the Kiama Fitness Challenge in November 2025; nardia rowed 100km on an indoor rowing machine and Alan rode 200km on a stationary bike at the Kiama Surf Club, supported by seve...

Presenter Gabriela Cabral talks to Rebecca Armstrong from Culinarius , arguably the region’s premier provider of creative catering.  This is part of Gabi's regular weekly program supporting local businesses The Shop Around the Corner , Wednesday mornings at 9am. KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

Glenn Shepherd chats to Mark Burns, who started T he Man Walk 8 years ago in Kiama. It has now grown to  100 separate locations across Australia and is spreading across the world. Mark has now turned his attentions to another project called 'Building Young Men':  a mentoring program for year 10 boys from Kiama High School to guide them into adult life. These interviews were recorded for...

Gabi Cabral chats to artist Grahame Kime, who worked as a Community Arts Officer at Kiama Municipal Council in the ‘90s and set up the Old Fire Station as an Art Gallery.  This interview is part of Gabi's regular weekly program Living Local at 9am Wednesdays on KCR.  KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

In the debut episode, hosts Di Ellison, Neil Reilly and Campbell McConachie chat about the book that changed their lives. What’s your life-changing book? Kiama Book Space also welcomes a very special guest: Bruce Elder, a journalist and author, who's been involved in writing more than 60 books. His Blood on the Wattle was nominated as one of the 10 most influential works of non-fiction publis...

Gabriela Cabral talks to Ula Hole from Ovatu; a global booking and business management platform designed to make running a small business easier, more human, and less complicated. Hear how innovation and heart can go hand-in-hand in the world of business. It’s a conversation about leadership, empowerment, and creating positive change. Recorded 4.3.26 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Ki...

Gabi talks to Zeynep Testoni, the talented ceramic artist who runs Soul Clay Studios in Gerringong. If it’s local, we’re living it every Wednesday on KCR! Listen to Living Local with Gabriela cabral every Wednesday morning at 9am.  Recorded 4th march 2026. KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au