The Member for Brighton James Newbury (Shadow Treasurer and Shadow Minister for Equality) chats to Southern FM’s Colin Tyrus in this podcast from A Newsman and His Music. Topics include: community safety, proposed high-rise residential towers, the state of the Victorian economy and the Brighton link to Wesley College bell mystery. Broadcast on Monday 11 August 2025 Photo courtesy Southern
Read moreWRITE NOW – 14/8/25 – Professor Sue Turnbull: remembering Dame Stella Rimington; later Amy Doak re her latest young adult novel: Eleanor Jones is Playing with Fire. Please join me, Gaytana ALSO: let’s wear a mask to protect ourselves & others from COVID, Influenza, RSV & more. Looking out for each other – that’s what community does. G
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Lyrian Fleming-Parsley, head of Fundraising and Communications for Cancer Council Victoria, talks to Craig Francis about the opportunities for us to support the annual Daffodil Day fundraiser, and the important impact that we can have by getting involved.
Read moreBEST MEDICINE – 12/8/25 – Sophie Green will talk about her latest book: Lessons in Love at the Seaside Salon; later Katrina Samios will talk about financial literacy for kids. PLease join me, Gaytana. ALSO: let’s wear a mask to protect ourselves & others form Influenza, COVID, RSV & more. Looking out for each other – that’s what community does.
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Local photographer and gallery owner Josephine (Josie) Cole talks to Craig Francis about her background in photography, the basics of a good photograph, and what the experts are looking when judging photographic works. Josie also discusses how aspiring photographers might take the first steps towards a career taking pictures, what’s coming up at her gallery, and where to find her
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Here they are again: Denis and Ewan on Sunday 10 August 2025, digging through the record bins for great songs from every era and genre. And if you don’t like the song they’re playing, stick around because you’ll love the next one. If you missed it, or want to hear it again, click on “Read More” below.
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