Kiama Community Radio's Podcast

On Thursday 25th September the Kiama Business Network presented the Mayor's breakfast, a chance for Mayor Cameron McDonald to talk to the community about what the Council has achieved in the past year and what they are planning next.  Newly elected State Member for Kiama Kaitlin MacInerney was a surprise guest.

Bernie Hems chats to Geoff Cole from Kiama Rotary about the Festival of Choirs which will be held at the Kiama Pavilion on October 15th.This is part of Bernie's weekly program Chat Tuesday, on KCR, Tuesday mornings at 10am. 

Bernie Hems chats to Councillor Yasmin Tatrai and Esther Keenan from the Generosity Church, who is setting up the Everyday table, a new community based initiative at the North Kiama Neighbourhood Centre. This is part of Bernie's weekly program Chat Tuesday, on KCR, Tuesday mornings at 10am. 

Bernie Hems chats with Mal MacRae and John Hanna from the Kiama Woodcraft Group, who meet at the Joyce Wheatley Centre in Kiama on the third Tuesday of ever month at 7 pm.This is part of Bernie's weekly program Chat Tuesday, on KCR, Tuesday mornings at 10am. 

Dean Shaw from Flavourista talks to Gabriela Cabral as part of Gabi's weekly program on KCR supporting local businesses: The Shop Around the Corner, Tuesday mornings at 9am. Recorded 24.9.25

Claudine Levy from Kiama Community College talks to Gabriela Cabral as part of Gabi's weekly program on KCR supporting local businesses: Living Local, Tuesday mornings at 9.30am. 

Esther Keenan from Known Design and Print talks to Gabriela Cabral as part of Gabi's weekly program on KCR supporting local businesses: The Shop Around the Corner, Tuesday mornings at 9am. 

Bernie Hems chats to Janet Peters, newly elected chair of community-based advocacy group Kiama Matters which is intended as a forum to discuss issues relevant to the residents of the  Kiama LGA. Recorded 16.9.25

As part of The Friends of Kiama Library Author Talks,  Perrie Crowshaw chats to award winning author Camille Booker about her new historical thriller, The Woman in the Waves which is set in a small fishing town on the South Coast of NSW called Widow's Peak and  may or may not bear a resemblance to places we may know... Recorded 6.9.25

Bernie Hems chats to Peter Walsh, CEO of Walkbuy, a new App connecting retailers with shoppers in the Kiama LGA. This is part of Bernie's weekly program Chat Tuesday, on KCR, Tuesday mornings at 10am. Recorded 16.9.25

Charles Walker from the University of the Third Age talks to Gabriela Cabral as part of Gabi's weekly program on KCR: Living Local, Tuesday mornings at 9.30am. Recorded 10.9.25

Megan Storey from Marketing Movement talks to Gabriela Cabral as part of Gabi's weekly program on KCR supporting local businesses: The Shop Around the Corner, Tuesday mornings at 9am. Recored10.9.25

Bernie Hems chats to Yumi Lee, CEO of the Older Women's Network NSW. This is part of Bernie's weekly program Chat Tuesday at 10am, 

In the lead-up to the 2025 Kiama By-Election, all 13 candidates were invited to submit audio responses to three key questions about their vision for Kiama, their priorities, and what drives them to serve.Each episode features unedited responses in the candidates' own voices — giving you the chance to hear directly from those seeking to represent our community in Parliament. 

In the lead-up to the 2025 Kiama By-Election, all 13 candidates were invited to submit audio responses to three key questions about their vision for Kiama, their priorities, and what drives them to serve.Each episode features unedited responses in the candidates' own voices — giving you the chance to hear directly from those seeking to represent our community in Parliament. 

In the lead-up to the 2025 Kiama By-Election, all 13 candidates were invited to submit audio responses to three key questions about their vision for Kiama, their priorities, and what drives them to serve.Each episode features unedited responses in the candidates' own voices — giving you the chance to hear directly from those seeking to represent our community in Parliament. 

In the lead-up to the 2025 Kiama By-Election, all 13 candidates were invited to submit audio responses to three key questions about their vision for Kiama, their priorities, and what drives them to serve.Each episode features unedited responses in the candidates' own voices — giving you the chance to hear directly from those seeking to represent our community in Parliament. 

In the lead-up to the 2025 Kiama By-Election, all 13 candidates were invited to submit audio responses to three key questions about their vision for Kiama, their priorities, and what drives them to serve.Each episode features unedited responses in the candidates' own voices — giving you the chance to hear directly from those seeking to represent our community in Parliament. 

In the lead-up to the 2025 Kiama By-Election, all 13 candidates were invited to submit audio responses to three key questions about their vision for Kiama, their priorities, and what drives them to serve.Each episode features unedited responses in the candidates' own voices — giving you the chance to hear directly from those seeking to represent our community in Parliament. 

In the lead-up to the 2025 Kiama By-Election, all 13 candidates were invited to submit audio responses to three key questions about their vision for Kiama, their priorities, and what drives them to serve.Each episode features unedited responses in the candidates' own voices — giving you the chance to hear directly from those seeking to represent our community in Parliament. 

In the lead-up to the 2025 Kiama By-Election, all 13 candidates were invited to submit audio responses to three key questions about their vision for Kiama, their priorities, and what drives them to serve.Each episode features unedited responses in the candidates' own voices — giving you the chance to hear directly from those seeking to represent our community in Parliament. 

In the lead-up to the 2025 Kiama By-Election, all 13 candidates were invited to submit audio responses to three key questions about their vision for Kiama, their priorities, and what drives them to serve.Each episode features unedited responses in the candidates' own voices — giving you the chance to hear directly from those seeking to represent our community in Parliament. 

In the lead-up to the 2025 Kiama By-Election, all 13 candidates were invited to submit audio responses to three key questions about their vision for Kiama, their priorities, and what drives them to serve.Each episode features unedited responses in the candidates' own voices — giving you the chance to hear directly from those seeking to represent our community in Parliament. 

Gabriela Cabral talks to Robert Servine, CEO of Green Connect Farm in Warrawong.This is part of Gabi's regular program Living Local at 9.30am Wednesdays on KCR.

Gabriela Cabral talks to award winning pastry chef Troy Hindmarch from Parfait Patisserie in Kiama.This is part of Gabi's weekly program suporting local businesses The Shop Around the Corner, Wednesday mornings at 9am on KCR. Recorded 3 Sept 2025

Bernie Hems chats to Guy Stearn,  winner of the Robert East Memorial Award at the recent Kiama Council Local Government Awards.Guy is also President of the Kiama Show Society and, the quote Kiama Council: Guy Stearn has consistently demonstrated strong dedication and commitment to the Kiama Show, playing a significant role in supporting its growth and long-term sustainability. His efforts have positively impacted the entire township of Kiama, providing valuable support not only to the event itself but also to individuals who seek involvement with a community group.This interview was recorded as part of Berni Hems' weekly program Chat Tuesday, Tuesdays at 10am on KCR

Peter Sullivan chats to Jim O'Connell from Heyo Myo in Kiama. Myotherapy is a physical hands-on therapy that uses a range of different techniques and tools to assess, treat and manage musculoskeletal conditions that cause pain and impact your day-to-day movement.This interview was recorded as part of Peter's morning program, Wednesday 7-9am on KCR. 

Gabriela Cabral chats to Sabrina Kelly, winner of Citizen of the Year in the recent Kiama Council Local Government Awards.  Sabrina, founder of Kiama Family Before and After School Care, is a passionate educator, community leader, and tireless advocate for inclusion in Kiama. This is part of Gabi's weekly program Living Local, at 9.30 am Wednesdays on KCR. Recorded 27.8.25

Gabriela Cabral chats to local Photographer Nadia Guillaumier and Alan Swan from Swan Athletics, both of whom are participating together in the Kiama Ultra Challenge,   a charity fundraiser based around ultra endurance Indoor Rowing and Cycling will be held on the 15th November, 2025 at Kiama Surf Club. Recorded August 27 2025

Bernie Hems chats to Penny Dordoy, CEO of SAHSSI, the Supported Accommodation and Homelessness Services Shoalhaven Illawarra Ltd, about the phenomenon of older women finding themselves homeless.SAHSSI undertakes to help every person who reaches out to them, in whatever way they can. This interview is part of Bernie's weekly program Chat Tuesday, Tuesdays at 11 am on KCR. Recorded 26.8.25

Bernie Hems chats to John Dawson who recently won the title of Senior Citizen of the Year at the Kiama Council Local Government Awards. John has more than 3 decades of experience as a community sports volunteer and educator and has held numerous leadership and administrative roles, including Secretary of the Kiama District Sports Association.This interview is part of Bernie's weekly program Chat Tuesday on KCR at 11:00 am Tuesday mornings. Recorded 26.8.25

Gabriela Cabral talks to Nick Currie from Cicada Luxury Camping in Jerrara as part of her weekly program supporting local businesses The Shop Around the Corner, Tuesdays at 9am.

Bernie Hems talks to Neil McCann, one of the founding members of local band the Water Runners,  about the upcoming Folk By the Sea, organised by the Illawarra Folk Club which is on this coming September 12th-14th.  

Bernie Hems chats to Lyn Bailey about her lived experience of being unexpectedly homeless as an older woman.This is part of Bernie's weekly program Chat Tuesday, 10 am Tuesday mornings. Recorded 19.8.25

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 thanked by Perrie Croshaw from the Friends of Kiama Library. 

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

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. 

Peter Sullivan talks to Susan Hudson, new president of the Kiama Lions Club. Recorded 15.8.25

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. 

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

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

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

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

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

Richie Ryde from the Jamberoo 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

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. Recorded 29.7.25

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

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

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

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

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 Tuesday which airs on Tuesdays at 10am on KCR. Recorded 22.7.25