A Newsman And His Music
With a career in broadcast journalism spanning five decades, Bayside resident Colin Tyrus brings you his unique blend of talk and music.
Jacqueline Pascarl – Bayside Citizen of The Year 2025
Jacqueline Pascarl OAM has been named Citizen of the Year for her exceptional contributions to the Bayside community and beyond. Listen to Jacqueline in this podcast from A Newsman and His Music. Despite her own personal health challenges, Jacqueline raises funds for the Hampton RSL and supports local veterans, while advocating for women’s health and providing compassionate care to patients.
Mayor Hanna El Mouallem Bayside update – podcast
On Monday 31 March 2025, The Mayor of Bayside Cr Hanna El Mouallem spoke to Southern FM newsman Colin Tyrus about a range of issues including: Federal Election Advocacy Suburban Rail Loop announcement Community forum on planning reforms Community Safety Bayside Community Awards Pet registrations Sandy Family Leisure Centre closure (for maintenance) Autumn Fest – Easter Eggstravaganza More details: bayside.vic.gov.au
Mayor Georgina Oxley’s Kingston Update – 31 March 2025
In this podcast from A Newsman and His Music, Kingston Mayor Cr Georgina Oxley chats with Colin Tyrus about a range of topics including: Kingston urges community to have their say on Kingswood plans for Dingley Village • Kingston encourages community feedback on SRL precinct plans • Women of the Year Awards (winners) – Leanne Maloni and Dr Nirali Shah
Triple the laughs
Have a listen to Southern FM’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival special edition of A Newsman and His Music. Colin spoke to three comedians who’ll be performing during the festival. Click on the media players to listen to: David Correos – Noise Zealand – Podcast 3 player Pauline Sherlock – Psychopath School – Podcast 4 player Harry Jun – Friendship Safari
Meet Kingston’s Women of The Year 2025
Community champion Leanne Maloni and leading stem cell scientist Dr Nirali Shah are the joint Kingston Women of the Year for 2025. Photo (L-R): Dr Nirali Shah, Mayor Georgina Oxley, Leanne Maloni. Click on the media players to hear the award winners speaking with Southern FM’s Colin Tyrus on A Newsman and His Music (Monday 24 March 2025). Player 1
Celebrating Oscar Piastri’s F1 victory
In this podcast, Southern FM’s Formula One reporter Jenson Galvin is speaking with Colin Tyrus about Brighton’s Oscar Piastri winning the Chinese F1 Grand Prix. They’re joined by Adam Bourke, President of Oakleigh Go Kart Racing Club who recalls Oscar joining the club as a 10-year-old. If you’re keen to join in the fun at the Oakleigh Go Kart Racing