Ian “Molly” Meldrum will always be remembered as the face of the legendary pop music show Countdown, but there was a voice on the program that was just as well known to viewers. Gavin Wood was the off-camera announcer who introduced the show and many of the performers who graced our television screens. On the 50th anniversary of Countdown, Gavin
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Councillor Georgina Oxley has been elected as Mayor and will lead the Kingston community for the next 12 months. Longbeach Ward Councillor Oxley was first elected to Council in 2016 and is now serving her third term. This will also be her third time as Mayor. In this podcast, Georgina Oxley is speaking with Colin Tyrus on A Newsman and
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Gambing Harm Awareness Week (18 to 24 November 2024) puts the spotlight on gambling harm within our community. It encourages discussion about how gambling affects individuals, families and the community. In this podcast, Claire Emmanuel (pictured) from Better Health Network explains that help is available to people who are experiencing difficulties as a result of gambling harm. For more information
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Physiotherapist Steve Ooi from Southern FM sponsor Kieser Brighton joins Colin Tyrus every month for the Be Strong, Stay Strong segment on A Newsman and His Music. The topic for 11 November 2024 was preparing for your next ocean swim. Steve and Colin also spoke to Stuart McIntyre, the organiser of The Great Bayside Swim that’s run by the Rotary
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On 30 September 2024, the Member for Bentleigh Nick Staikos dropped in to the studio for a chat with Colin Tyrus on A Newsman and His Music. Have a listen to the podcast to hear about cost blowouts on the Metro Tunnel, and Nick’s response to comments about the Suburban Rail Loop project by Shadow Treasurer Brad Rowswell, the Member
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On A Newsman and His Music, Colin’s guest – the Member for Sandringham Brad Rowswell tells us that the Allan Government’s Suburban Rail Loop will take 90 years to complete while leaving Victoria with record levels of debt. Brad also discusses duck hunting and crime. Have a listen to the podcast here. More info: bradrowswell.com.au Photo supplied
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