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 Simone Zmood – August 2026 podcast
Catch up on all the latest news from Glen Eira City Council in this month’s podcast with Mayor Cr Dr Simone Zmood. As broadcast during A Newsman and His Music on 88.3 Southern FM on Monday 10 August 2026. Photo: Mayor Simone Zmood with Colin Tyrus. More info: gleneira.vic.gov.au
Star Aquatics – a Mentone community icon
When a Bayside business notches up 50 years of community engagement it’s worth celebrating. That’s why Southern FM newsman Colin Tyrus spoke with Steve Clarke from Star Aquatics in Mentone about the swim centre’s revival and grand opening celebration, to be held on Saturday 22 August 2026. Steve also has some important water safety tips in this podcast from A
Glen Eira Cuppa and Connect for Seniors
In this podcast from A Newsman and His Music, Colin Tyrus is chatting with Simonne Dax and Michelle Willoughby from Glen Eira City Council’s Healthy Ageing Team about the Cuppa and Connect information series. Photo: Simonne (left) and Michelle in the studio at Southern FM. Cuppa and Connect is a series of talks where experts share information and practical advice
Protecting our Bay dolphins
In this podcast from A Newsman and His Music (3 August 2026), Colin Tyrus is speaking with Matt Montemurro from the Marine Mammal Foundation about the Burrunan dolphin which makes its home in Port Phillip Bay. More info: marinemammal.org.au Image credit: Marine Mammal Foundation
Bayside Mayor July 2026 update: podcast
In this podcast from A Newsman and His Music, Bayside Mayor Cr Debbie Taylor-Haynes chats with Colin Tyrus about a range of issues including the unlawful relocation of an endangered species of frog to Yalukit Willam Reserve and efforts to mediate with a community group that helps to look after the nature park. Other topics include: Bayside Council State election
Physio on the radio with Steve Ooi
In this podcast from A Newsman and His Music, Colin Tyrus welcomes Southern FM’s “resident physiotherapist” Steve Ooi back to the studio for the Be Strong, Stay Strong segment. This time, the topic is back pain and how exercise and strength training can help with recovery. (This segment is not medical advice. Please seek professional advice for your personal needs).