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.

Celebrating 60 years of CLOC Musical Theatre with Billy Elliot

In this podcast, CLOC Musical Theatre President Ric Birkett is speaking with Southern FM newsman Colin Tyrus about the company’s latest production Billy Elliot – The Musical. Ric plays the character George who is Billy’s boxing instructor and a shop steward at the mine. The show is playing at the National Theatre, St Kilda from 10 May 2024. More info

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Hampton Community Centre under threat from Bayside Council proposal

In this podcast, former Bayside Mayor Felicity Frederico OAM is speaking with Colin Tyrus about a Bayside Council proposal that would remove much-needed car parking spaces near Hampton Community Centre. Felicity is a member of the Board of Hampton Community Centre which wants Council to detail its vision for a new Hampton Community Hub. Community members are urged to contact

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Be Strong, Stay Strong with Steven Ooi – Podcast

Physiotherapist Steven Ooi from Southern FM sponsor Kieser is presenting a new monthly segment on A Newsman and His Music with Colin Tyrus. In this podcast, Steve shares some tips on how you can get stronger and maintain your physical wellbeing. As broadcast on Monday 15 April 2024

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Kingston Mayor Cr Jenna Davey-Burns April 2024 podcast

In this podcast from A Newsman and His Music (8 April 2024), Kingston Mayor Cr Jenna Davey-Burns chats with Colin Tyrus about the latest news and events from Kingston City Council. More info: kingston.vic.gov.au  

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Bayside Council’s $4.6 million Beaumaris arts boost

Bayside City Council is funding a major upgrade of the Beaumaris Art Group Studios. But just how did the group convince the Council to spend at least $4.6 million dollars of ratepayers’ money on the project? In this podcast, Southern FM newsman Colin Tyrus is speaking with Beaumaris Art Group committee member Cate Rayson. More info: beaumarisartgroup.com Bayside Council says

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Bayside Mayor – March 2024 podcast

Have a listen to all the latest news from Bayside City Council with the Mayor Cr Fiona Stitfold in this podcast from A Newsman and His Music. More info: bayside.vic.gov.au

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