
Kiama Community Radio's Podcast
Kiama Community Radio is a 24 hour streaming service dedicated to communities in the Kiama Local Government Area. Our goal is to be the voice of the community from Minnamurra in the north to Gerroa in the south and Jamberoo in the west. You can listen live via our website www.kcr.org.au, via I Heart Radio or the Kiama Community Radio App.
Episodes
473 episodes
Gilmore Candidates 2
The Federal Election is coming up on May 3rd and here at KCR we want you to be informed about the people you are voting for, their policies and what is likely to get done if they get elected. The Federal electorate of Gilmore stretc...
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Gilmore Candidates 1
The Federal Election is coming up on May 3rd and here at KCR we want you to be informed about the people you are voting for, their policies and what is likely to get done if they get elected. The Federal electorate of Gilmore stretc...
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Season 2025
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Episode 472
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23:03

Grow and Sow: Lyn Clark
Fiona Mackie and Joe Carter talk to Lyn Clark, the Volunteer Co-ordinator at the Plant Propagation Nursery at Berry Public School.
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Season 2025
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Episode 471
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40:26

Chat Tuesday; Alan Woodward 8.4.25
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 ...
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Season 2025
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Episode 470
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45:46

Council Counsel: Stuart Larkins 8.4.25
Bernie hems talks all things Council with Councillor Stuart Larkins.Recorded 8.4.25
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Season 2025
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Episode 469
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41:43

Housing Breakfast 2: Panel Discussion
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
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Season 2025
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Episode 468
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Housing Breakfast 1: Ed Paterson
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 pa...
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Season 2025
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Episode 467
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John Engeler: Shelter NSW
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...
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Season 2025
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Episode 466
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37:02

Rascals and Respectables 2: Tony Gilmour
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 wa...
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Season 2025
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Episode 465
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42:36

Council Counsel: The Draft Housing Strategy V2
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
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Season 2025
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Episode 464
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48:09

Rascals and Respectables 1: Tony Gilmour
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 ar...
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Season 2025
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Episode 463
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48:16

David Love and his ancestors on the First Fleet
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 th...
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Episode 462
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Gilmore Candidates talk about their Climate Change Policies
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 Chang...
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Season 2025
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Episode 461
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1:25:45

Council Counsel: Ed Paterson 18.3.25
Bernie Hems talks to Ed Paterson, Director: Planning, Environment & Communities at Kiama Municipal Council about the Housing Strategy Draft V2, which is on public exhibition until April 27th 2025. Have your say:
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Season 2025
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Episode 460
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39:31

Author Jeff Apter; Carl Perkins, King of Rockabilly
As part of the 2025 Jazz and Blues Festival the Friends of Kiama Library hosted an interview with Author Jeff Apter about his latest b...
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Season 2025
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Episode 459
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Chat Tuesday; Debbie Killian 25.2.25
Bernie Hems talks to Debbie Killian, Greens Candidate for the seat of Gilmore in the upcoming Federal election. Recorded 25.2.25
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Season 2025
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Episode 457
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36:57

Council Counsel: Melinda Lawton 4.3.25
Bernie Hems talks all things Council with Councillor Melinda Lawton. Recorded 4.3.25
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Season 2025
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Episode 458
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42:11

Council Counsel: Jasmin Tatrai 25.2.25
Bernie Hems talks all things Council with Councillor Jasmin Tatrai. Recorded 25.2.25
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Season 2025
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Episode 456
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38:28

Grow and Sow: WIRES, Hugh Marriot - Reptiles
Hugh Marriott is a resident of Jamberoo known for his extensive work with reptiles. He serves as the Reptile Coordinator for WIRES Illawarra. Hugh is responsible for rescuing and caring for various snake species, as well as other native animals...
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Season 2025
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Episode 455
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20:53

Chat Tuesday: Dr Tony Gilmour & the Draft Housing Strategy
Bernie Hems talks to housing expert Dr Tony Gilmour about housing in the Kiama LGA and specifically about the Draft Housing Strategy Version 2 which is coming before tonight’s Council meeting (18.2.25). Dr Gilmour shared that there ...
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Season 2025
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Episode 454
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44:30

Council Counsel: Stuart Larkins 18.2.25
Bernie Hams talks all things Council with Councillor Stuart Larkins.Recorded 18.2.25
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Season 2025
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Episode 453
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47:16

Council Council; Kate Dezarnaulds
Bernie Hems talks to Kate Dezarnaulds, an Independant candidate in the upcoming Federal Election for the Seat of Gilmore.
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Season 2025
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Episode 452
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Chat Tuesday; Sharon Lewis
Bernie Hems talks to Sharon Lewis about her film Frances which highlights the problems of homelessness for women over 55 years of age, through change of circumstances. Recorded 4/2/2025
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Episode 451
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