Kiama Community Radio's Podcast

At the April meeting of the Kiama Historic Society Russell Fredericks told us about three aeroplane crashes in the Kiama Local Government Area.  Not much is known about these incidents but Russell has collected the information over many years, sparked by hearing about the first crash into Saddleback Mountain when he was a child, making this presentation a world exclusive!  The talk was introduced...

In this episode of The Shop Around the Corner Gabriela Cabral talks to Mat King.  Mat started his podcast the South Coast Kook during COVID and this has now morphed into Creative Kooks , a workshop based business painting surfboards.  Matt is also Vice President of the newly formed Kiama Business Network , formerly the Kiama and District Business Chamber. KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via t...

Fran Smith is an accomplished potter with a problem and Peter Smith is an accomplished software developer with a solution.   The result is Artflow Pro , an app that manages and tracks all types of artwork, from production to marketing and sales. Fran and  Peter are well known Kiama locals and Peter has been instrumental in the setup of KCR, for which we are forever grateful.  KCR: live streaming a...

Bernie Hems talks all things Council with Councillor Stuart Larkins.  Recorded 13.5.25 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

On 23rd April Melinda Lawton facilitated a free panel discussion for the community about Kiama Council’s Draft Housing Strategy V2.  Melinda is a Kiama Councillor but was not representing Council at the event.  The speakers were Dr Tony Gilmour who has an established reputation in urban planning and affordable housing.  You can here Tony on many KCR podcasts in his capacity as housing expert but a...

On 23rd April Melinda Lawton facilitated a free panel discussion for the community about Kiama Council’s Draft Housing Strategy V2.  Melinda is a Kiama Councillor but was not representing Council at the event.  The speakers were Dr Tony Gilmour who has an established reputation in urban planning and affordable housing.  You can here Tony on many KCR podcasts in his capacity as housing expert but a...

Bernie Hems talks to Neville Fredericks, who served as a Kiama Councillor for 14 years including 2 terms as Mayor, from 1974 and again from 1987. Neville is also a property developer, with an emphasis on ecological sustainability and effective urban planning that supports community development. Neville was responsible for the development of Tullimbar and currently has an interest in the Golden Val...

Bernie Hems talks all things Council with Councillor Matt Brown.  Recorded 15.4.25 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

In this series of podcast we are interviewing the four lead candidates in more detail about their policies:  🗳️ Fiona Phillips – Australian Labor Party and current Member for Gilmore 🗳️ Andrew Constance – Liberal Party 🗳️ Kate Dezarnaulds – Independent 🗳️ Debbie Killian – The Greens  This is episode 6, the final episode in the series, about leadership .  ___________________________________________...

In this series of podcast we are interviewing the four lead candidates in more detail about their policies:  🗳️ Fiona Phillips – Australian Labor Party and current Member for Gilmore 🗳️ Andrew Constance – Liberal Party 🗳️ Kate Dezarnaulds – Independent 🗳️ Debbie Killian – The Greens This is episode 5, questions without notice of a more general nature: How would you perform in a minority Government...

In this series of podcast we are interviewing the four lead candidates in more detail about their policies:  🗳️ Fiona Phillips – Australian Labor Party and current Member for Gilmore 🗳️ Andrew Constance – Liberal Party 🗳️ Kate DeZarnaulds – Independent 🗳️ Debbie Killian – The Greens This is episode 4, with questions posed from the point of view of  A TAFE student And a First Nations community memb...

In this series of podcast we are interviewing the four lead candidates in the upcoming Federal election about their policies:  🗳️ Fiona Phillips – Australian Labor Party and current Member for Gilmore 🗳️ Andrew Constance – Liberal Party 🗳️ Kate Dezarnaulds – Independent 🗳️ Debbie Killian – The Greens This is episode 3, with questions posed from the point of view of  A climate-conscious local A hea...

zIn this series of podcast we are interviewing the four lead candidates in the upcoming Federal election about their policies:  🗳️ Fiona Phillips – Australian Labor Party and current Member for Gilmore 🗳️ Andrew Constance – Liberal Party 🗳️ Kate Dezarnaulds – Independent 🗳️ Debbie Killian – The Greens This is episode 2, with questions posed from the point of view of An elderly resident A working p...

In this series of podcast we are interviewing the four lead candidates in the upcoming election  about their policies:  🗳️ Fiona Phillips – Australian Labor Party and current Member for Gilmore 🗳️ Andrew Constance – Liberal Party 🗳️ Kate Dezarnaulds – Independent 🗳️ Debbie Killian – The Greens This is episode 1, with questions posed from the point of view of  A young person wanting to stay in the...

Bernie Hems talks to Dr Alan Woodward about the evolution of the Kiama Central Precinct Committee into Kiama Matters , a new community based group aiming to inform, engage with and represent the community  about issues that effect the built environment in the Kiama LGA. You can contact Kiama Matters at kiamamatters@gmail.com.  Recorded 8.4.25 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Comm...

Fiona Mackie and Joe Carter talk to Lyn Clark, the Volunteer Co-ordinator at the Plant Propagation Nursery at Berry Public School.  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 Stuart Larkins. Recorded 8.4.25 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

lOn April 11th Kiama Council lead a panel discussion to inform the public about Kiama Municipal Council's Draft Housing Strategy V2.  The discussion was lead by Ed Paterson, Director Planning Environment and Communities.  The panel consisted of Simon Kersten – Chair, Illawarra UDIA Committee Natalie Allan – GM Strategic Projects & Growth, Southern Cross Community Housing Cathryn Lyall – P...

On April 11th Kiama Council lead a panel discussion to inform the public about the Draft Housing Strategy V2.  The discussion was lead by Ed Paterson, Director Planning Environment and Communities.  The panel consisted of Simon Kersten – Chair, Illawarra UDIA Committee Natalie Allan – GM Strategic Projects & Growth, Southern Cross Community Housing Cathryn Lyall – President, Kiama Business Net...

Madeleine Scarfe interviews John Engeler, CEO of Shelter NSW which is a policy and research advocacy group that’s been around since 1975.  Shelter NSW generally advocates for residents in the bottom 40% income bracket 'promoting a sustainable housing system and a secure home for all'.  Housing is a hot topic in the Kiama LGA at the moment, while Kiama Council's Draft Housing Strateg...

This is Part 2 of the launch of Dr Tony Gilmour’s book Rascals and Respectables , recorded at Tory’s Hotel and featuring some of the stories of historical scandals and the individuals involved.  The presentation was briefly introduced by Sue Eggins, president of the Kiama and District Historical Society and the book is available here Recorded 22.3.25 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Ki...

Bernie Hems chats to Madeleine Scarfe and Karen Fowler in absentia about Kiama Municipal Council's Draft Housing Strategy V2.  This document is on public exhibition till April 27th, have your say here Recorded 1.4.25 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

The place was packed to the rafters at the launch of Dr Tony Gilmour’s book Rascals and Respectables , at the March Meeting of the Kiama and District Historical Society. The book is a social history of the Kiama/ Gerringong/ Jamberoo area through the lens of the local pubs and drinking houses.   The meeting was introduced by Sue Eggins, president of the Kiama and District Historical Society and th...

Bernie Hems talks to David Love about his ancestors' harrowing journey to Australia on the First Fleet; a story of survival, resilience and the brutal reality of life on board.  David Love is a member of the South Coast Chapter of the Fellowship of First Fleeteers who meet at 10am on the first Tuesday of each month at Wests Club Unanderra. KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Co...

On 18th March 2025 the Kiama and Jamberoo Uniting Church in association with the South East Climate Alliance invited the four candidates running for the seat of Gilmore in the upcoming Federal Election to present their policies on Climate Change.  The panel was hosted by Reverend Kath Merrifield, minister of the Kiama and Jamberoo Uniting Church and the speakers were Fiona Philips MP - Labor Andre...