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.

Breaking News – Bayside Council understates arts project cost by $1.6 million

A special investigation by Southern FM newsman Colin Tyrus has revealed the true cost of an arts centre project being funded by Bayside ratepayers is $1.6 million dollars higher than claimed by Council. In this podcast, Bayside Mayor Cr Fiona Stitfold agrees that the revamp of the Beaumaris Art Group studios will cost $6.2 million, as revealed by Southern FM,

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Kingston Mayor Cr Jenna Davey-Burns April 2024 podcast

Kingston Mayor Cr Jenna Davey-Burns was in the Southern FM studio with newsman Colin Tyrus on Monday 29 April 2024 for the latest update from Kingston City Council. Among other topics, you’ll hear about the Mordi Village Wall to Wall Festival, Sustainable Business Awards (nominations close 30 April), Computers for local secondary students and plant giveaway events. More info: kingston.vic.gov.au

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Networking with Anthony Stefanos – Podcast

It was a link up between Southern FM in Bayside Melbourne and Triple M Central Queensland when Colin Tyrus caught up with former 88.3 presenter Anthony Stefanos on Monday 29 April 2024. Anthony is co-presenter of the breakfast program on Triple M CQ which broadcasts across Rockhampton, Gladstone and Yeppoon. Have a listen: Photo: Anthony Stefanos and Pinky Neven (courtesy

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Celebrating 60 years of CLOC Musical Theatre with Billy Elliot

In this podcast, CLOC Musical Theatre President Ric Birkett is speaking with Southern FM newsman Colin Tyrus about the company’s latest production Billy Elliot – The Musical. Ric plays the character George who is Billy’s boxing instructor and a shop steward at the mine. The show is playing at the National Theatre, St Kilda from 10 May 2024. More info

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Hampton Community Centre under threat from Bayside Council proposal

In this podcast, former Bayside Mayor Felicity Frederico OAM is speaking with Colin Tyrus about a Bayside Council proposal that would remove much-needed car parking spaces near Hampton Community Centre. Felicity is a member of the Board of Hampton Community Centre which wants Council to detail its vision for a new Hampton Community Hub. Community members are urged to contact

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Be Strong, Stay Strong with Steven Ooi – Podcast

Physiotherapist Steven Ooi from Southern FM sponsor Kieser is presenting a new monthly segment on A Newsman and His Music with Colin Tyrus. In this podcast, Steve shares some tips on how you can get stronger and maintain your physical wellbeing. As broadcast on Monday 15 April 2024

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