In this podcast, Deb Brook from Bayside Community Emergency Relief (BCER) talks about the honour of being named Kingston Community Group of the Year 2026. Deb is pictured (centre) in the photo with Kingston Mayor Cr Georgina Oxley and volunteers. Formed in response to the 2020 bushfires, the entirely volunteer-run charity has provided vital support to thousands of people across
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In this podcast from A Newsman and His Music (1 June 2026) you can hear all the latest news from Kingston City Council direct from the Mayor, Cr Georgina Oxley. The mayor is pictured with 2026 Kingston Citizen of the Year Marlene Nanscawen who’s been recognised for her outstanding volunteer work with Make a Difference Dingley Village. Topics in this
Read moreThe president of Melbourne All Abilities Cricket Association (MAACA) Steve Lefebvre has expressed his thanks to MAACA patron Jim Magee for his amazing fundraising effort for the organisation. Jim and his wife Claire have already walked more than 500 kilometres of the Camino de Santiago which will eventually total more than 900 kilometres. You can support Jim and Claire by
Read moreBalaclava resident and urban researcher Rachel Iampolski is campaigning against inappropriate development in the so-called supermarket precinct of Carlisle Street. In this podcast, Rachel is speaking with Southern FM’s Colin Tyrus on A Newsman and His Music. Broadcast Monday 25 May 2026. More info: https://gdaystkilda.com.au/make-or-break-decision-for-balaclava-looms/
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Former 88.3 Southern FM breakfast presenter and singer/songwriter Tom Mac continues to serve up relatable pop country anthems, and it was great to hear him make a surprise appearance on the airwaves for a chat after Colin played Tom’s latest track Larrakia Sunset. Check out Tom’s music here: LarrakiaSunset
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In this podcast, artist Betra Fraval talks to Colin Tyrus about winning Bayside’s coveted Beckett Local Prize 2026. Betra’s award-winning work Taking Flight has been acquired for the Bayside City Council Art and Heritage Collection.
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