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.
How your food can cloud your brain
There’s an old saying: “You are what you eat”. And new research by Monash University and international colleagues has found evidence that ultra-processed foods damage your focus, even if you otherwise have a healthy diet. In this podcast from A Newsman and His Music, Colin Tyrus is speaking with Dr Barbara Cardoso from the Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food
Host families wanted for exchange students
The Bayside-based World Education Program is looking for local families to host exchange students from Europe. Find out more by listening to this podcast featuring WEP Inbound Placement Officer Connor O’Neill, speaking with Colin Tyrus on Southern FM’s A Newsman and His Music. Visit: hostastudent.org.au Interview broadcast on Monday 27 April 2026 – 88.3 Southern FM
Brighton Theatre Company presents Wicked Sisters
In this podcast, Colin Tyrus is speaking with Michaela Smith, co-director of Brighton Theatre Company’s May 2026 production Wicked Sisters. For performance dates and bookings, visit brightontheatre.com.au
Crime Stoppers Victoria podcast – Scams
The Crime Stoppers Victoria segment is a regular feature on Southern FM’s A Newsman and His Music. In this podcast, Alex Marcocci is talking about scams and how you can avoid falling victim to them. To report crime anonymously, phone 1800 333 000 or visit: crimestoppersvic.com.au
Bayside Mayor slams misinformation on Yalukit Willam Nature Reserve management
Bayside Mayor Cr Debbie Taylor-Haynes says Council is not responsible for injuries to native wildlife in unsafe nesting boxes, placed without permission in the Yalukit Willam Nature Reserve. The mayor has told Southern FM newsman Colin Tyrus that “it’s disappointing that misinformation on social media is being shared while council is working to create a public natural space to be
Exercising through pain is the way to go
In this podcast, exercise scientist Ashley Oscini (Clinic Leader at Kieser Brighton) is chatting to Colin Tyrus about whether you should exercise through pain, or stop. Ash says doing nothing but resting after an injury is not the best strategy. Listen to the podcast to get the full story, but speak to your health professional before you act. More info: