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Hosts Campbell McConachie and Karen Lateo plunder their bookshelves for must-read Modernist titles: thought-provokers like Metamorphosis, Mrs Dalloway, In Search of Lost Time, and Ulysses. What distinguishes Modernist works from those of earlier periods? What did Virginia Woolf have to say about it? (hint: a lot!) Karen's latest pop-culture research throws up the question: what does it mean to be “well read” - and does it matter? KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: [email protected]

Bernie Hems talks to newly elected Deputy Mayor Stuart Larkins about the issues occupying  Kiama Municipal Council at the moment.  KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: [email protected]

Bernie Hems talks to recently re-elected Mayor Cameron McDonald about the issues occupying Kiama Municipal Council at the moment.  Part 2 of 2.  KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: [email protected]

Bernie Hems talks to recently re-elected Mayor Cameron McDonald about the issues that are dominating the Kiama Municipal Council at the moment.  Part 1 of 2 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: [email protected]

Karen and Neil discuss recent books by Keith Richards, and Clive Cussler's ghost, then unpack the fuss over the addition of Jane Ayre to the mandatory reading list for high school students in China. And with Banned Book Week about to kick off in the US, our presenters explain why banned books are back in the news. KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: [email protected]

(full episode) Bradley Dryburgh, who titled his memoir 'I Wrote My Own Eulogy', is a special in-studio guest on this week’s KCR Book Space. He chats with hosts Diane Ellison and Neil Reilly about living with cystic fibrosis, and his life as an author, podcast host and inspirational speaker. Di and Neil share their recent readings, covering topics ranging from Borneo to Keith Richards. KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: [email protected]

Bradley Dryburgh has spent his life overcoming the challenges of living with cystic fibrosis. Through his bestselling book, I Wrote My Own Eulogy, and his podcast A Lot To Talk About, he encourages people to live with gratitude, purpose and authenticity. Bradley is a special in-studio guest on this week’s KCR Book Space, chatting with hosts Diane Ellison and Neil Reilly about his life as an author, podcast host and inspirational speaker. KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: [email protected]

Bernie Hems talks to Jason Dunn from Bendigo Bank, new sponsor of KCR.  This is part of KCR's weekly program Living Local, 9am Wednesdays, hosted by Gabriela Cabral.  Recorded 26.9.26 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: [email protected]

Bernie Hems talks to Neil McCann, member of well established local band The Water Runners, but also presenter of Grass Roots Folk on KCR at 6pm on Wednesdays, repeated 10am on Sundays.  This interview is part of KCR's regular program Living Local , 9am Wednesday mornings with regular presenter Gabriela Cabral.  KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: [email protected]

Felicity Leitch talks to Ian Harvey George, co-founder with his wife Jane of Kiama Unplugged; a series of events designed to encourage us all to put our smart phones aside and get back to the other 'analogue' things we used to do like playing board games and going for walks.  The latest Kiama Unplugged event is a public piano at Burnetts in Kiama.  This interview was recorded as part of Living Local every Wednesday morning at 9am on KCR, hosted by Gabriela Cabral.  Recorded 26.9.26.  KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: [email protected]

Felicity Leitch chats with local photographer Kylie Ruszcynski, who still works with film and black and white images, recently on display  in her recent  exhibition “The Crevice”  at the Gerringong Library .  Living Local streams live on KCR every Wednesday morning at 9am with  regular host Gabriela Cabral.  Recorded 16.9.26 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: [email protected]

This week Book Space interviews a local writer at the start of his writing life: nightmare surrealist, Will Clarke. Find out what led Will down such a niche path, and learn how he found an outlet for his work on the global social storytelling platform, Wattpad.  Karen and Campbell talk about what they've been reading (Anne Tyler and Nancy Cato), and Karen reviews the Amplify Bookstore - a bookshop specialising in, and celebrating, diverse voices. KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: [email protected]

Bernie Hems talks to recently elected Kiama Councillor Stan Jarrett about his life, his family, his taste in music and the experience he brings to his new role as a decision maker for the Kiama LGA.  Bernie is filling in for Living Local regular presenter Gabriela Gabral.  Living Local airs every Wednesday morning at 9am on KCR.  Recorded 9.9.26.  KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: [email protected]

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 26.8.26 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: [email protected]

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 26.8.26 KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: [email protected]