In this episode, Bart catches up with Australian singer-songwriter Chris Williams to talk about his music, songwriting journey, and the stories behind some of his latest releases. Chris shares insights into his creative process, the inspiration behind his songs, and what it’s like navigating the Australian music industry as an independent artist. They also discuss what’s next for him and
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Vocalist Wren, from Australian country rock trio Vixens of Fall, talks to Craig Francis about the formation of the band with her sisters. Wren also discusses the new single ‘Midnight Cowgirls’ from the forthcoming album due out later in the year.
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Catch up on all the latest news from Bayside City Council in this podcast featuring Bayside Mayor Cr Debbie Taylor-Haynes speaking to Colin Tyrus on A Newsman and His Music (Monday 22 June 2026). Topics include: Annual Budget Rates / Relief for financial hardship Council Plan Appointment of Independent Member for Bayside Care and Support Advisory Committee Dupain and Adams
Read moreDirector Candy Bowers (Safe Home, The Cry) and actress Lucy Ansell (The Dry 2, Strife) talk to Craig Francis about the Australian premiere of the award winning play ‘Funeral Flowers’. Candy and Lucy also discuss the St Kilda based ‘Red Stitch’, one of Melbourne’s most respected theatre companies. (Photographer credit: Matto Lucas)
Read moreBEST MEDICINE 23/6/26 Professor Andrew Sindone re Heart Failure Awareness; Paul Bird re his bok: Be The Change. Please join me, Gaytana ALSO: let’s wear a mask to protect ourselves & others from Influenza, RSV, COVID & more. Looking out for each other – that’s what community does. G
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Southern FM Newsman Colin Tyrus snagged another interview with Liberal Member for Brighton James Newbury and topping the agenda was the overnight (apparent) defection of Liberal MP Colleen Harkin to One Nation. James Newbury also talks about crime and (lack of) punishment, his fight against high-density housing for Bayside, and how he helped to reinstate the footpath barbecue in front
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