There’s always something happening at Mentone’s Cyan Bar and Lounge, a proud Southern FM sponsor. Here’s this week’s gig guide: THURSDAY 11 JUNE — Open Mic 7pm downstairs (free entry, free to watch). Hosted by Billy from Haha Hustlers. All styles, all talent, all welcome. Burger Night specials + 25% off menu 4-6pm. FRIDAY 12 JUNE — The Refugees live
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Read moreWRITE NOW 11/6/26 Mali Cornish re Sisters in Crime’s event The Gone; then Greg Johnston re his historical novel For A Moment More set in the 1990s. Please join me, Gaytana ALSO: let’s wear a mask to protect ourselves & others from Influenza, RSV,COVID & more. Looking out for each other – that’s what community does. G
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Two days before the State Funeral for Neale Daniher at the MCG, Colin Tyrus spoke to Clare Sullivan, CEO of MND Australia who pays tribute to Neale and the Daniher family’s extraordinary fundraising effort for the fight against Motor Neurone Disease. Broadcast on A Newsman and His Music on Monday 8 June 2026 Archival photo: Neale Daniher with Colin Tyrus
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Iconic Australian actor and musician John Waters talks to Craig Francis about his stellar career across stage and screen and his current role in the smash Broadway musical ‘Waitress’ at Her Majesty’s Theatre.
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On A Newsman and His Music, Colin often mentions his producer Baxter the Newshound, but it was an Old English Sheepdog named Angus who captured his attention this week. In this podcast, you’ll find out more about Angus from Neil Mackay, President of the Old English Sheepdog Club of Victoria Inc. Photo (supplied): Anne, Angus and Neil More info: oescv.org.au
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After a long career as a public servant, and with degrees in Law and Arts, Sue Kaufmann retrained with a Masters Degree in Journalism. She spoke to Journalist Clare Arthurs about: how she made the switch when so many just dream, what makes good journalism, and why a concert review is worth reading even though the performance is over. Click
Read moreBart is joined by Brisbane-based father and daughter folk duo, The Kunins. Ken Kunin and his daughter Lily share the inspiration for their latest, third studio album ‘Time is a Cruel Master’, the organic evolution of creating music together and forming The Kunins, the precious connection with their audiences of all ages and recording their recent live performance, as well
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