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Gabi Cabral talks to NSW Carer Recruitment and Development Manager Patricia Maher from McKillop Family Services about Foster Carers' Week (30th August - 5th September) , the growing need for foster carers  and what it means to be a foster carer in the Wollongong area. This is part of Gabi's weekly program Living Local at 9am on Wednesdays on KCR. Recorded 26.8.26KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

Gabi Cabral talks to Rebecca (Bec) McAlister about her business Luckies Knickers  which sells specially designed undies with a practical function as well as looking fabulous, with matching tops. This is part of Gabi's regular segment The Shop Around the Corner supporting local businesses as part of her weekly program Living Local Wednesday mornings at 9am on KCR. Recorded 26.8.26KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

(full episode)Sofia Montrone is a New York writer whose first book, Nymph, is a coming-of-age novel set in Italy. Neil chats to Sofia about the course of her career, the inspiration for Nymph, and the crafting of her rich, lush prose.Neil and Campbell talk about their recent reads, and Neil shares the latest find from his Shelf of Magnificently Unnecessary Reference Books. KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

Sofia Montrone is a New York writer whose first book, Nymph, is a coming-of-age novel set in Italy. Neil chats to Sofia about the course of her career, the inspiration for Nymph, and the crafting of her rich, lush prose.KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

At the August meeting of the Kiama Historical Society Peter Lacey from the South Coast History Society gave a talk about shipwrecks on the south coast. Before the event, Peter spoke to Boris Gazebarach on KCR Breakfast, Monday to Friday 7-9am on KCR. Peter's talk was introduced by Sue Eggins, president of the Kiama Historical Society and during question time Ian Backhouse from the Kiama Sea Shanty Club performed his sea-shanty-in-the-making about the wreck of the Rangoon, off the mouth of the Minnamurra River. For more information visit southcoasthistory.org.auKCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

Dame Annette King is a former New Zealand Cabinet Minister and NZ High Commissioner to Australia.  As a long serving MP, diplomat and reformer her public service has helped shape New Zealand as it is today. This is the first in a special KCR series Close Up which focuses on women change makers who live right here in the Kiama LGA. Recorded August 2026. KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

Dame Annette King is a former New Zealand Cabinet Minister and NZ High Commissioner to Australia.  As a long serving MP, diplomat and reformer her public service has helped shape New Zealand as it is today. This is the first in a special KCR series Close Up which focuses on women change makers who live right here in the Kiama LGA. Recorded August 2026. KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

Shane Flew and Matt Ross are going to join us at Blues in the Night, KCR's Blues fundraiser at Kiama Leagues Club on November 9th.  Peter Sullivan spoke to Shane Flew about their new album Once Upon a Long Time Ago during KCR Breakfast, 7-9am Mon- Fri, Thursdays with Peter Sullivan. Recorded 28.8.26KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

Karen and Neil chat about Anthony Bourdain, American celebrity chef, author, and travel documentarian, after the recent release of a new biopic about his life: Tony.Along the way, Karen pays tribute to Dolly Parton, and her contribution to global literacy, and Neil delivers the latest instalment of Neil Reilly's Shelf of Magnificently Unnecessary Reference Books. KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

"Past tense". This week Karen and Campbell spend an hour with Illawarra writer Gwen Wilson who has turned her hand to both memoir (I Belong to No One), and to a historical novel with a personal connection (Louisa).KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

Gabriela Cabral talks to Dr Hiral Seth from Seth Dental about the ways in which digital dentistry is transforming the way we care for our teeth, what modern clinics can now do, and why so many of us still fear the dentist. Recorded 19.8.26This program is part of the regular segment The Shop Around the Corner supporting local businesses, part of Gabi's regular weekly show Living Local at 9am on Wednesdays. KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

(Full episode)Mark Fennell is our special guest, talking to Neil Reilly about Stuff the British Stole - The Book!After the break, Di and Neil talk about books they've been reading, and literary what's-on from the local area. KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

Mark Fennell is our special guest, talking to Neil Reilly about Stuff the British Stole - The Book!KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

(Full episode)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. Di and Campbell talk about what they have been reading, and some upcoming events.KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

Thinking about retirement living — or helping a parent, relative or friend explore their options?Gabriela Cabral chats with Laura Hooper, the Community Manager at Cedar on Collins; a valued sponsor of KCR.  Cedar on Collins has an information session coming up in September, with useful information for anyone considering retirement living and planning for the next chapter.This is part of Gabi's regular weekly program Living Local, Wednesday mornings at 9am on KCR. KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

Presenters Karen and Neil discuss The Life of Pi, Moby Dick and other nautical themed novels, as well as riding the zeitgeist as they trawl through some of the recent happenings in the world of books. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

After Mayor Q took to Facebook to blame property owners and business owners for the change at iconic Town Topic Burgers to not stay open 24 hours, you had to figure he'd hear from them.  And man, has he.  We have the deets.    A clearly liberal judge in Lawrence has decided that the new law in Kansas to keep adults from mutilating their kids and pouring drugs in them they weren't born to have... shouldn't be a law at all.  This has ACLU money all over it.    JD Vance is headed to KC, Trump warns Iran again and Cuba may be thinking of firing  a couple drones at Americans as their oil has pretty much run out.    The Royals horrible road trip ends with a win.  One win.    Andy Reid does a series of interviews and they all ask him about Mahomes week one.  I found the best, most complete explanation of it all and will play it here.    Eli Manning tells a great Marty Schottenheimer story, the NFL has "rest disparity" now and when dudes win in girls sports in California now, they have a special podium for both winners.    In our Final Final, a big name celebrity cancels his singing tour as apparently nobody knew he had a band.

   After Mayor Q took to Facebook to blame property owners and business owners for the change at iconic Town Topic Burgers to not stay open 24 hours, you had to figure he'd hear from them.  And man, has he.  We have the deets.    A clearly liberal judge in Lawrence has decided that the new law in Kansas to keep adults from mutilating their kids and pouring drugs in them they weren't born to have... shouldn't be a law at all.  This has ACLU money all over it.    JD Vance is headed to KC, Trump warns Iran again and Cuba may be thinking of firing  a couple drones at Americans as their oil has pretty much run out.    The Royals horrible road trip ends with a win.  One win.    Andy Reid does a series of interviews and they all ask him about Mahomes week one.  I found the best, most complete explanation of it all and will play it here.    Eli Manning tells a great Marty Schottenheimer story, the NFL has "rest disparity" now and when dudes win in girls sports in California now, they have a special podium for both winners.    In our Final Final, a big name celebrity cancels his singing tour as apparently nobody knew he had a band.