Kiama Community Radio (KCR) is a brand new voice for the area, launching in a bid to reconnect our local community at a time when many are feeling disconnected.The new service will be the first of its kind dedicated to communities in the Kiama Local Government Area from Minnamurra in the north to Gerroa in the south and Jamberoo in the west.
Embark on an odyssey, as hosts Dean Koorey and Neil Reilly journey through their favourite book-to-screen adaptations.As our resident flash fiction writers/competitors, Dean and Neil also share the latest in this exciting micro genre.KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au
This week's guest, Illawarra writer Kathleen Bleakley, recently released her seventh publication, Toupie, a compilation of selected poetry and prose.Find out more when Diane Ellison and Karen Lateo quiz this prolific South Coast Writers Centre member. KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au
Presenters Campbell McConachie and Diane Ellison confront a shameful episode of Australian history: our forgotten slave trade, as revealed by local author Ryan Butta. In an extensive interview, the acclaimed non-fiction writer discusses his latest work, Blackbirding. Ryan examines the deliberate “engineered forgetting” that has wiped decades of exploitation of Pacific Island people from the national memory. KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au
Gabi talks to Alice Peel from Grow Your Mind, an online social and emotional wellbeing program for primary schools run by experienced educators. This is part of Gabriela Cabral's weekly program Living Local 9am Wednesdays on KCR. Recorded 5.8.26KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au
Gabi talks to Tim Donlea from Artemas Aged Care Services. Artemas is not an Aged Care provider but specialises in guiding seniors and their families through the complexities of the Aged Care system, from home care to government assistance, Centrelink assessments and residential options. Recorded 5.8.26The Shop Around the Corner is a regular segment supporting local businesses and is part of Gabriela Cabral's weekly program Living Local at 9 Wednesdays on KCR. KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au
Gabi talks to Gülçin Topel from Saltwater Cafe, Kiama who recently won Outstanding Business Leader at the 2026 Kiama Business Awards.In addition to her heavy work schedule at Saltwater, Gülçin finds time for generous outreach projects to foster community connections. This interview was recorded as part of The Shop Around the Corner which supports local businesses in the Kiama LGA and part of Gabi Cabral's regular program Living Local, Wednesday mornings 9am on KCR. Recorded 29.7.27KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au
Our guest Linda Godfrey is a poet, editor, literary judge, teacher, and former Program Manager of The Wollongong Writers Festival. Linda discusses, and shares, her prose poetry - and other things literary - with presenters Karen and Neil. KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au
One for the trivia buffs: Play along as Diane and Deano quiz each other (and discuss) the best opening and ending lines in literature. KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au
This week, Jane, Karen and Neil discuss the resurgence of interest in gothic novels after the release of the new Wuthering Heights movie adaptation.Neil shares some of his experiences with writing competitions.KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au
Gabi talks to Tamena Yarak, Regional Manager of Mackillop Family Services, an organisation that provides foster care, family support, alternative education and disability services in NSW. Recorded 29th July 2026. This is part of Gabi's weekly program Living Local on KCR at 9am on Wednesdays. KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au
Grow and Sow hosts Jane Parbury and Joe Carter talk to former Australian journalist Perrie Crowshaw who has been caretaker of 2 major gardens in her time: The Garden of Eden in Norfolk, England, which had been a cider orchard and pleasure garden between the World Wars, but had fallen into much disrepair, and a 16ha property on Woodhill Mountain, near Berry where she lived with her 2 sons in the 1990s.Recorded 10th July 2026. KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au
Gabriela talks to Dr. Rachel Gregory Wilson and Kim Thomason, Warden at Kiama Anglican Church, about a seminar held recently at Kiama Anglican Church designed for parents and carers of young people living with neurodiversity and ADHD. They'll discuss the challenges families face, the support available and the church's role in supporting the local community.Recorded 22nd July 2026This interview was recorded as part of Gabi Cabral's weekly program Living Local on KCR at 9am on Wednesdays. KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au
What makes the Kiama, Gerringong and Berry region one of Australia's most sought-after places to live?Bernie Hems chats with Craig and Kerrie Higbid, a husband-and-wife team with more than 50 years of combined real estate experience. Craig and Kerrie's business South Coast Prestige Properties has now morphed into Christie's International Real Estate South Coast. Recorded 15th July 2026This interview is part of a regular segment The Shop Around the Corner, supporting businesses in the Kiama LGA: part of Gabi Cabral's weekly program Living Local at 9am on Wednesdays on KCR.KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au
Peter Sullivan talks to Claire Hollander, the trumpet playing member of the five piece band Bonnie Kay and the Sweet Patooties, about their new album Open Doors.This interview was recorded on KCR Breakfast, Monday to Friday 7-9am and Peter Sullivan is in the hot seat 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 artist, photographer and jeweller Donna from The Sea and Me who, at the time, was exhibiting at the Old Fire Station next door to KCR. This was recorded as part of Gabi's regular program Living Local; 9am Wednesday mornings on KCR.Recorded 1.7.26KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au
A very special guest, local author Helen Laidlaw talks to Di and Neil about her recent book about our local area: On Wadi Wadi Country – From the Mountains to the Sea.[Post-show update: Helen's book is available via all the major online retailers.]KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au
From Edgar Allan Poe, to Donna Tartt, via Harry Potter and the ravens of Westeros, Karen and Di explore the significant role of birds in fiction.Karen brings the latest news from the literacy front, and our presenters review the Geraldine Brooks novel, Horse.KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au
Karen and Campbell discuss books you wish you could re-experience for the very first time, then tour some of the spec fiction books that proved to be prescient, including their shared love of the works of William Gibson.KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au
Jane and Karen discuss the pop culture news, the surprising number of books themed around cats, and why chic-lit ain't chic-lit anymore (and does it deserve its reputation, whatever it's called now?) KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au
Neil and Campbell talk about the events they are most looking forward to at the upcoming Sydney Writers' Festival.Then they range widely over the well-picked topic of genre fiction, and talk about some of their favourite cross- or multi-genre books.KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au
Karen delivers pop culture news, including the latest on Sean Micallef's first novel 'De'Ath Takes a Holiday'. On the eve of Anzac Day, Neil contrasts Peter Fitzsimmons with Les Carlyon, after a discussion about the great anti-war novel, 'Catch-22'.KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au
Jane and Campbell critique the latest 'best ever books' list from Goodreads. What is a 'Reading Retreat'? Campbell brings the tea after going on assignment to experience one for himself. KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au
From Philip K Dick to George RR Martin and Mick Herron - Karen and Neil discuss recent TV and Movie adaptations that take you back to the original book.Neil brings us his favourite books and about music and musicians. KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au
Jane, Di and Karen talk about their favourite 'comfort books' - easy reads you can pick up and re-read again and again.Karen talks about the Australian Literacy Foundation, and the mission to make reading more enjoyable for kids. Jane and Di introduce us to dog-themed books!KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au
Di brings us the low-down on libraries - and what are they good for. Neil discusses PJ O'Rourke and books by other travel writers.Campbell talks about his favourite 'weird' (or 'WTF') books - from JB Ballard to the Roaches Have No King. KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au
Neil and Di discuss the life and works of notable Australian author Charmian Clift, a Kiama local. And they discuss book adaptations, and how the original work can be wildly re-interpretated. Examples range from The Great Gatsby to The Magic Faraway Tree. KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au
Jane and Karen do a deep dive into the popularity of cookbooks, then segue into a discussion about cooking and food themed works of fiction. Karen brings us some of the latest news from the world of neuroscience, and what it can tell us about the experience of reading.KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au
Neil and Campbell welcome local celebrity and friend of the show, Dean Koorey, to the microphone to discuss flash fiction, copy writing, self-help books, and humour in fiction.KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au
At the June meeting of the Kiama Historical Society Peter Edwell presented a talk about the Great Archibald Controversy of 1944 which ended up in the Supreme Court, trying to decide whether or not William Dobell's (now) famous portrait of fellow artist Joshua Smith fit the definition of 'portrait'. Peter wrote a book about it: The Case that Stopped a Nation because it seriously was the biggest scandal of its time. Recorded 13th June 2026KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au
Host Gabi Cabral talks to Georgie Davey, aka Boss Lady Gee, from Serious About Socials. Her company builds social media and marketing digital ecosystems that promote local brands, using the latest technologies.KCR supports local businesses with Gabi's weekly segment The Shop Around the Corner, as part of Living Local, 9am Wednesday mornings. Recorded 1.7.26KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au
The Romance edition!Hosts Karen Lateo & Campbell McConachie spend an hour talking to best selling author, Alyssa J. Montgomery, about everything to do with romance novels, including the importance of the HEA (Happily Ever After).KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au
Gabriela Cabral talks to Serena Copley, Liberal Party candidate for the State seat of Kiama.This interview was recorded as part of Gabi's weekly program Living Local 9am Wednesdays on KCR.Recorded 24.6.26KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au
Host Gabriela Cabral chats with Pop Culture Etymologist Maria Lewis, who is currently a reporter with The Bugle as well as being a writer and filmmaker. This interview was recorded as part of Gabi's weekly program Living Local, Wednesday mornings at 9am on KCR.Recorded 25.6.29KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au
Felicity Leitch talks to Kylie and Quentin de Havilland from Black Diamond Truffles in Oberon about the Illawarra Truffle Trail on August 7th. If you're a truffle tragic, hurry! because tickets are selling fast.This interview was recorded as part of KCR's Breakfast program , Mon-Fri 7am-9am on KCR. Recorded 24.6.26KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au
Myron talks to Sean Walter, a former Kiama SLSC volunteer who has amped up his active life since retirement.In April he let his adventurous spirit loose in Nepal, spending the month trekking to Everest Base Camp. This interview was recorded as part of KCR Breakfast 7-9am Mon- Fri, with Myron on Mondays. Listen online at KCR.org.au, or via your favourite streaming service. KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au
Felicity Leitch talks to Rhys Tyerman from Top Notch Locksmiths as part of KCR's regular segment The Shop Around the Corner supporting local businesses. Felicity is sitting in for Gabriela Cabral who has a weekly program Living Local on KCR, Wednesday mornings at 9am. Recorded 17.6.26. KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au
Our special guest this week is Stuart Coupe, who talks about his long career in the music industry, and some of the many books he has authored including his most recent: Saffron Incorporated - The First King of the Cross.And hosts Neil Reilly and Campbell McConachie discuss their favourite true crime reads. KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au
Bernie Hems talks to Melinda Lawton about her new job, setting up the Illawarra Food Hub. This interview was recorded on 17.6.26 as part of KCR Breakfast, Monday to Friday 7am to 9am, streaming on KCR. KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au
Jason Beasley Hahn talks to Dr Christa Wood, President of Active Aging NSW.Recorded 16.6.26 as part of KCR Breakfast, Monday to Friday 7am to 9am, streaming on KCR. KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au
Gabriela Cabral talks to Reiki practitioner Nancie Clisby from Thirroul about a project she is involved in; the film Finding Your Path produced by Kiama local Wendy Saunders and screening this Tuesday at the Kiama Bowling Club.This interview was produced as part of Gabi's weekly program Living Local at 9am Wednesdays on KCR. Recorded 3.6.26.KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au
In recognition of Nation Reconciliation Week Gabriela Cabral talks to Wodi Wodi Elder Dr. Aunty Joyce Donovan.This interview was recorded as part of Gabi's weekly program Living Local on KCR, 9am Wednesdays. Recorded 3.6.26KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au
Gabi meets Georgia Corbeski, manager of Endota Spa, a Kiama wellbeing and skin centre. We'll learn about the rituals we mindfully embrace, and how to make real our positive intentions for mind, body and skin. This is recorded as part of Gabi's weekly segment The Shop Around the Corner, supporting local businesses as part of her weekly program Living Local on KCR at 9am on Wednesdays. Recorded 27.5.26. KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au
Host Gabriela Cabral chats with local star surfer Lucy Darragh. The Gerringong athlete is the top-ranking surfer for her age in Australia and has just qualified to compete in the 2026 WSL Challenger Series. We'll chat about her journey in a traditionally male-dominated sport.This interview was recorded as part of Gabi's weekly program Living Local at 9am Wednesdays on KCR. Recorded 27.6.26KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au
Host Neil and Di talk about recent and favourite holiday reads, including books by Sally Helpworth, and Elif Shafak, and Neil reports back from the Sydney Writers Festival after hearing AC Grayling and Yann Martel speak.In the second half, Neil and Di speak to spoken word poet, Adara Enthaler, who talks about the history of slam poetry, and about winning the 2026 Grand Slam of the Bankstown Poetry slam, at the Sydney Opera House, with her team In Other Words.KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au
Guest Adara Enthaler talks to Di Ellison and Neil Reilly about poetry slams, including a live demonstration!Adara is a spoken work poet (among many other things) who performed in the Bankstown Poetry Slam Grand Slam in 2023 and 2024, and won in 2026 at the Sydney Opera House with her team In Other Words.KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au
Jane and Campbell talk about their favourite historical novels including those of Hilary Mantel, James Clavell, Bernard Cornwell and Kate Grenville.And they chat to guest Clay Zane Comber, Kiama local, about his upcoming book release. Clay's first book book, 100 Remarkable Feats of Xander Maze, was shortlisted for the 2022 Prime Minister's Literary Awards.KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au
Lee Cordner talks to Margaret River based Indie band Chasing Astrid who have just completed a brief tour of the Illawarra and South Coast. Joining him in the studio were Jack Irwin-Cordner from Kiama (vocals & guitar), Ty Finnegan from Melbourne (bass), Kye Sawyer from Ulladulla (drums). Fouth member of the band, Yas Perks from Adelaide (vocals & guitar) was not there with them. This interview was recorded as part of Mornings on KCR, Mon-Fri 7-9am, and Lee is the presenter on Thursdays. KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au
Recently the Gerringong and District Historical Society hosted celebrated 100 years since the first listing of the Werri Beach Estate, with a book, an exhibition at GLAM and a walking tour. President of the Gerringong and District Historical Society, Geoff Webb, shared the story of that journey with the Kiama Historical Society at their May meeting. Recorded 6.5.26KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au
Natasha Lester is a WA based author of nine book including The Paris Orphan (published in some regions as The French Photographer), The Paris Secret and The Paris Seamstress which made the New York Times best sellers list. Natasha Lester was talking about her new book, The Chateau on Sunset at the Kiama Pavilion on May 6th presented by The Friends of Kiama Library and Candy Andersen recorded it for KCR.KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au
Gabriela Cabral talks to journalist and KCR volunteer Karen Lateo about volunteering in Kiama generally and specifically about the fund raising work she is doing for the Illawarra Pride Choir who are raising money to attend the Out and Proud festival in Perth in November this year. This interview was recorded as part of Gabi's weekly program Living Local at 9am Wednesdays on KCR. Recorded 20.5.26KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au
Following the first 'Community Cabinet' at the Kiama Pavilion the day before, Minister Janelle Saffin and Katelin McInerney MP came into the KCR studios to talk to Gabi Cabral as part of her weekly program Living Local, 9am Wednesdays on KCR. Janelle Saffin MP is the Minister for Small Business, the Minister for Recovery and the Minister for the North Coast. Katelin McInerney is the local member for Kiama. Recorded 20.5.26KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au
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