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.

Glen Eira Council rubbishes Government plan for an extra bin

Glen Eira Mayor Cr Simone Zmood was in the studio on Monday 6 January to discuss a range of issues including the opening of the redeveloped Carnegie Memorial Swimming Pool this week. In this podcast, Cr Zmood explains why Council opposes the State Government’s costly plan to introduce an extra recycling bin exclusively for glass. More info: gleneira.vic.gov.au

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Santa on Southern FM

On A Newsman and His (Christmas) Music, Colin secured an exclusive interview with Santa Claus from his workshop at the North Pole. Despite a reindeer allergy, Santa manages to explain how he’ll head to Australia on Christmas Eve, arriving in time for Carols By Candlelight.

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A touch of Hollywood in Brighton

The CEO of Palace Cinemas Benjamin Zeccola is excited about the relaunch of Palace Dendy Brighton as Palace Cinema Church Street after a makeover that brings a touch of Hollywood to the heart of Brighton. Ben is speaking to Colin Tyrus about the current trends in the movie industry; how cinemas have recovered from the dark days of COVID and

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Meet Glen Eira’s new Mayor Cr Simone Zmood

The newly-elected Mayor of Glen Eira Cr Simone Zmood dropped in to the Southern FM studios for a chat with Colin Tyrus on A Newsman and His Music (Mondays 9 AM to 11 AM). Have a listen to the podcast of the interview here: Broadcast 9 December 2024 More information: gleneira.vic.gov.au Photo courtesy Glen Eira City Council  

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John Foreman’s hectic festive season

Pianist, conductor and musical director John Foreman is preparing for two of his biggest events of the year: Carols By Candlelight on Christmas Eve at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl and New Year’s Eve & The Day Before at Hamer Hall on 30 and 31 December to ring in the new year. John is talking to Southern FM newsman Colin

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Nick Staikos MP December 2024 podcast

The State Member for Bentleigh Nick Staikos provides an update on projects and initiatives in his electorate as well as calling for donations to help people in need this festive season. Have a listen to the podcast of the broadcast on 2 December 2024. Nick will be back next year as a guest of Colin Tyrus on A Newsman and

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