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.

Josh Piterman previews New Year’s Eve and the Day Before

Josh Piterman has become a semi-regular guest on Southern FM’s A Newsman and His Music. The star of West End and Australian productions including The Phantom of the Opera and Les Miserables, Josh is speaking with Colin Tyrus about his next major event. He’ll be sharing the stage with Silvie Paladino and Paulini at the Arts Centre’s Hamer Hall to

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The voice of Countdown – 50 years on!

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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Georgina Oxley returns as Kingston Mayor

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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Gambling Harm Awareness Week

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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In the swim with physiotherapist Steve Ooi

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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Nick Staikos with the Newsman – Podcast

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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