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.
Glen Eira Mayor Simon Zmood on the air – October podcast 2025
Glen Eira Mayor Cr Simone Zmood makes her final appearance on Southern FM’s A Newsman and His Music, before the mayoral election in November. Cr Zmood is pictured with Glen Eira Emeritus Mayor Jim Magee and Southern FM president Colin Tyrus (right). Have a listen to the podcast to catch up with all the latest news and events in the
Kingston Mayor’s update – October 2025 podcast
In this podcast from A Newsman and His Music you can catch up with all the latest news from the City of Kingston with the Mayor Cr Georgina Oxley, speaking to Colin Tyrus. Broadcast 27 October 2025
BTC presents The Good Life
In this podcast, you’ll hear Jo Gabriel, the director of Brighton Theatre Company’s production of The Good Life by Jeremy Sams. This wonderful comedy, based on the TV series of the same name, is on stage at BTC Theatre, Brighton Town Hall from 7 to 22 November 2025. More info: brightontheatre.com.au
Hanna reflects on his Mayoral term
In this podcast, Bayside Mayor Cr Hanna El Mouallem makes his farewell appearance (as mayor) on Southern FM’s A Newsman and His Music. Hanna looks back on his second term as Mayor of Bayside and brings us the latest news and issues from the Council chamber. More info: bayside.vic.gov.au Photo from Southern FM archives
Ivan Durrant: Cellophane Silks
In this podcast from A Newsman and His Music, Colin Tyrus is speaking with renowned artist Ivan Durrant whose works are now on show at Glen Eira City Council Gallery. Ivan Durrant – Cellophane Silks features a selection of celebrated Caulfield racetrack, horse-racing, jockey and spectator paintings from the mid-1970s. [display_podcast[ More info: gleneira.vic.gov.au
Mal Walden’s Hidden Headlines
Television news icon Mal Walden joined radio news legend Colin Tyrus for a chat on Southern FM’s A Newsman and His Music on Monday 20 October 2025. The topic was Mal’s ninth book Hidden Headlines, a captivating collection of extraordinary personal stories, intimate confessions and inspirational encounters.