Kiama Community Radio's Podcast

At the August meeting of the Kiama Historical Society, David Dufty spoke about his new book Charles Todd's Magnificent Obsession : the epic race to connect Australia to the World, which is the story of the first telegraph line from Adelaide to Darwin.  This was a joint presentation with the Friends of Kiama Library and David was introduced by Gordon Bell from the Kiama Historical Society, and...

Bernie Hems talks to Archie Turano-Lyall who won the Sports Achievement Award at the 2025 Kiama Local Government Awards and her mother Cathy Lyall.  This is part of Bernie's weekly program on KCR Chat Tuesday .  KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

Bernie Hems talks to Christa Wood, who runs Active Aging NSW Inc. which recently won the Community Inclusion Award at the 2025 Kiama Local Government Awards, and Jenny Ferguson who is the Musical Director of the Alchemy choir, for people with dementia and their carers.  This is part of Bernie's weekly program Chat Tuesday , Tuesdays on KCR. Recorded 12.8.25 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au o...

Gabriela Cabral talks to writer and former army officer Gary McKay who is best known as a tireless advocate for Vietnam veterans in the Illawarra.  This is part of Gabriela's weekly program Living Local on KCR. Recorded 14.5.25 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

Gabriela Cabral talks to Jamberoo farmer and owner of Kiama cafe The Farmer's Table. This is part of Gabriela's regular program The Shop Around the Corner supporting local businesses, at 9am on Wednesdays on KCR.  Recorded 14.5.25.  KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

Peter Sullivan talks to Susan Hudson, new president of the Kiama Lions Club .  Recorded 15.8.25 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

Gabriela Cabral talks to Brad Romaniszyn about Talk2mebro , an organisation who's mission is  'to help reduce the number of Australians who die from suicide to zero.' This is part of Gabriela's weekly program on KCR Living Local.  Recorded 6.8.25 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

Piers Parbury interviews Sue Eggins about Kiama-born, Oscar winning fashion designer Orry-Kelly. Sue is president of the Kiama Historical Society and was adviser on Gillian Armstrong's documentary about Orry-Kelly Women He's Undressed .   This interview was recorded as part of Chat Tuesday ; Bernie Hems' weekly talk program on KCR. Recorded 5.8.25 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au o...

Gabriela Cabral talks to Caroline Hartline about her business Ozeano Eyeware which won the award for Excellence in Sustainability at the 2025 Kiama Business Awards. This is part of Gabriela's weekly program on KCR The Shop Around the Corner, which supports local businesses.  Recorded 6.8.25 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

Gabriela Cabral talks to local artist and printmaker Machteld Hali , owner of Tempest Gallery Kiama, about her work and her recent experience walking the Camino in Spain.  Recorded 31.7.25 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

Richie Ryde from the J amberoo Jerky and Biltong Company talks to Gabriela cabral as part of her weekly program The Shop around the Corner every Wednesday at 9am.  Recorded 31.7.25 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

Bernie Hems talks to Karen Lang who is leading a team of citizen scientists surveying local beaches and rivers as part of a nationwide initiative known as AUSMAP (the Australian Microplastic Assessment Project). Karen Lang is also one of the founders of KCR and currently the KCR treasurer.  This interview was recorded on Bernie's regular program Chat Tuesday, Tuesdays at 10am on KCR.  Recorde...

Well known Artist and Muralist Mikey Freedom talks to Bernie Hems as part of her regular weekly program Chat Tuesdays , 11am Tuesdays.  Recorded 29.7.25 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

Lleyton Hughes talks to acclaimed film director Gillian Armstrong on the 10th anniversary of her documentary about Kiama-born Orry-Kelly; Women He's Undressed. This is part of Lleyton's regular program Lleyton's Lens which is all about movies.  Recorded 24.7.25 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

Zac Pagan from Computer Troubleshooters talks to Gabriela Cabral as part of her weekly KCR program The Shop Around the Corner , supporting local businesses.  Recorded 23.7.25 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

Belinda Hibbert from Jamberoo Preschool talks to Gabriela Cabral.  Living Local is a weekly program which goes to air 10am on Wednesdays on KCR, where gabriela talks to local movers and shakers.  Recorded 23.7.25 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

Bernie Hems talks to retired palliative care physician Dr Michael Barbato about his quest to demystify death and dying.  Michael has written three books entitled, “Caring for the Living and Dying”, “Reflections of a Setting Sun, and “Midwifing Death” which provide both a personal and professional perspective of palliative care. This was recorded as part of Bernie's regular weekly program Chat...

Real Estate Agent Boshko Gojkovic  talks to Bernie Hems about recent changes to rental laws in NSW.  This is part of Bernie's regular program Chat Tuesday which airs at 10am Tuesdays.  Recorded 22.7.25 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

Gabriela Cabral talks to Richard King, co founder of Slow Dough , winner of Outstanding new business in the 2025 Kiama Business Awards.  This is an episode of Gabriela's regular program The Shop Around the Corner , supporting local businesses.  Recorded 16.7.25 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

Twinkle Machado, proprietor of Kiama cafe Native talks to Gabriela Cabral.  This is part of Gabriela's regular program supporting local businesses The Shop Around the Corner, Wednesday mornings at 9am.  Recorded 15.7.25 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

Local singer songwriter Amber Kenny talks to Jason Beasley Hahn on the KCR Morning Program on the occasion of the release of her new single Praying Courage .  This is part 1 of 2 interviews with Amber.  Recorded 1.4.25 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

Local Singer songwriter Amber Kenny talks to Bernie Hems on the occasion of the release of her new album Beautiful Scars.  This interview was recorded during Bernie's weekly program Chat Tuesday, Tuesday mornings at 10am.  This is Part 2 of of 2 podcasts talking to Amber. Recorded 15.7.25 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

Campbell McConachie is an author best known for his book The Fatalist about Australian murderer Lindsey Rose, who was personally known to him. Campbell is now working on a few new projects, one of which is the memoir of local celebrity Kevin Sullivan.  Campbell spoke to Gabriela Cabral on her weekly program Living Local, Tuesday mornings at 10.00am.  Recorded 9.7.25 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org....

Lynelle Johnson runs E Class Outboards a company based in Kiama that builds and sells battery powered electric outboard motor kits.  Gabriela Cabral talks to Lynelle as part of her weekly program The Shop Around the Corner , supporting local businesses,  Tuesday mornings at 9am.  Recorded 9.7.25 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

Julie Ward, one of Australian televisions best executive producers of programs such as The Voice, talks to Bernie Hems as part of her regular interview program Chat Tuesday, Tuesday mornings at 10am.  Recorded 8.7.25 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au