The Sounds of the Bayside
On the April 2025 edition of the Bayside Rotary Radio Show, the CEO of the Shrine of Remembrance Dean Lee chats with co-host Anne Cobham about the significance of the Shrine in Victoria's ANZAC Day observance. Also in this edition of the program, Geoff Dobbs talks about the 40th anniversary of the Rotary Club of North Brighton and he previews
Jacqueline Pascarl OAM has been named Citizen of the Year for her exceptional contributions to the Bayside community and beyond. Listen to Jacqueline in this podcast from A Newsman and His Music. Despite her own personal health challenges, Jacqueline raises funds for the Hampton RSL and supports local veterans, while advocating for women's health and providing compassionate care to patients.
On Monday 31 March 2025, The Mayor of Bayside Cr Hanna El Mouallem spoke to Southern FM newsman Colin Tyrus about a range of issues including: Federal Election Advocacy Suburban Rail Loop announcement Community forum on planning reforms Community Safety Bayside Community Awards Pet registrations Sandy Family Leisure Centre closure (for maintenance) Autumn Fest – Easter Eggstravaganza More details: bayside.vic.gov.au
Meet Kingston Arts Gallery Curator Jessica Row in this podcast of The Kingston Arts Hour, broadcast on 88.3 Southern FM on 1 April 2025. In this edition, Jessica introduces artists Carolyn Cardinet (Plastic Problems Exhibition), Melissa Gaggiano (Kaleidoscope Kids Workshops), Lori Hakim (Magnify: Artists in Residence) and Claudio Mantuano (Wall to Wall Festival) More information: kingstonarts.com.auRelated Posts: Kingston Arts Hour
In this podcast from A Newsman and His Music, Kingston Mayor Cr Georgina Oxley chats with Colin Tyrus about a range of topics including: Kingston urges community to have their say on Kingswood plans for Dingley Village • Kingston encourages community feedback on SRL precinct plans • Women of the Year Awards (winners) – Leanne Maloni and Dr Nirali Shah
In this podcast from The Community Block, Elana Pedersen hosts the Sandybeach Centre hour, with production assistance from Molly May. You'll hear the latest from Sandybeach Centre CEO Chris Hill. And Sandybeach volunteer Ava Bryson who works on Reception at the centre and assists as a bus jockey, Ava also pitches in to set up facilities for activities and helps with
Anne Cobham made her radio debut as co-host of the March 2025 edition of the Bayside Rotary Radio Show with Geoff Dobbs. Have a listen to the podcast to hear Rob Pinchbeck from Brighton Rotary talking about their Classic Car Show on Sunday 30 March 2025. Later in the podcast, Merv Ritter from Caulfield Rotary has details of the community
In this podcast the Member for Bentleigh Nick Staikos chats with Colin Tyrus about his work as Minister for Local Government and Minister for Consumer Affairs in the Allan Labor Government. Among the topics, crime and punishment, council governance, and some local projects. As broadcast on Southern FM's A Newsman and His Music on Monday 17 March 2025.Related Posts: Nick
In this edition of the Kingston Arts Hour, Fiona Symonds chats with Chelsea Wilson from Women of Soul (performing on International Women's Day); Annie Louey (appearing at Comedy at the Shirley) and artist-in-residence Emma Lyn Winkler. Listen to the podcast for details of the wonderful entertainment and exhibitions coming up at kingstonarts.com.au Broadcast on The Community Block on 88.3 Southern
Join Sandringham Lions Club President Lee Murray and her guests in the Lions Den in this podcast from The Community Block on Southern FM: Broadcast 4 March 2025, also featuring Molly MayRelated Posts: Sandringham Lions Club August 2021 – Podcast A banker in The Lions Den Sandringham Lions Club August 2024 podcast The Lions share Op shops support Family Life
The State Government cops a whack from the Glen Eira City Council in this podcast featuring the Mayor Cr Simone Zmood. She's calling for consultation over the State takeover of planning for “activity centre” residential developments. Have a listen to the podcast for lots more news from the City of Glen Eira. More info: gleneira.vic.gov.auRelated Posts: Meet Glen Eira's new
If you're wondering what the heading means, have a listen to this podcast. Physiotherapist Steven Ooi from Southern FM sponsor Kieser Bayside explains the principle of “Momentary Muscle Failure” (MMF) when it comes to strength training. Learn how “training to MMF stimulates your muscles to increase strength and growth”: More info: kieser.com.auRelated Posts: Strength training and weight loss – podcast
In this podcast, Bayside Mayor Cr Hanna El Mouallem tells Southern FM newsman Colin Tyrus about his recent meetings with State Cabinet Ministers about law and order, planning and local government. You'll also hear the latest news from Bayside City Council including details of Autumn Fest 2025 More information: bayside.vic.gov.au Podcast from A Newsman and His Music, Monday24 February 2025
In this podcast, Kiwanis Club of Moorabbin president Ian Randall explains why joining Kiwanis is a rewarding experience. Every member of Kiwanis is dedicated to working for children's charities including HeartKids, the Children First Foundation and others. If you'd like to make a difference to the world, one child and one community at a time, enquire now about joining Kiwanis
In this podcast of the Sunday Sesh (9 February 2025), Cormac, John and Zane are chatting with their special guest Dominic McCann. Photo (L-R): Cormac Whelehan, Dominic McCann, Zane Humphries, John O' Connor in the studio at 88.3 Southern FM on Sunday 9 February 2025. Dominic was born in a small village in Co Antrim, Northern Ireland, in 1952. Growing
In the February 2025 edition of The Lions Den, Sandringham Lions Club President Lee Murray chats with Matthew Gallop who's been manager of the Sandringham Community Bank for more than 20 years. The Lions Den is broadcast on The Community Block program on Southern FM on the first Tuesday of the month after the 3 PM news.Related Posts: The Lions
In the January 2025 edition of the Bayside Rotary Radio Show, Janine Stratford and Geoff Dobbs bring you all the news from Rotary Clubs around the region. Their special guest is Brighton Rotary Club's Stuart McIntyre who's talking about the Kieser Great Bayside Swim. Related Posts: Bayside Rotary Radio Show December 2024 podcast Bayside Rotary Radio Show August 2023 Counting
The Liberal Member for Brighton James Newbury is a semi-regular guest on Southern FM's Monday morning program A Newsman and His Music with Colin Tyrus. In this podcast, James talks about the Liberal Party's change of leadership and his new role as Shadow Treasurer. Colin introduces the infamous Dr Evil who gives James a tip on how to deliver his
Glen Eira Mayor Cr Simone Zmood was in the studio on Monday 6 January to discuss a range of issues including the opening of the redeveloped Carnegie Memorial Swimming Pool this week. In this podcast, Cr Zmood explains why Council opposes the State Government's costly plan to introduce an extra recycling bin exclusively for glass. More info: gleneira.vic.gov.auRelated Posts: Meet
If you missed it on New Year's Eve, have a listen to the podcast of the Disco Inferno NYE Special with The Dan Man. It was on air from 10 PM on 31 December 2024 to 2 AM on 1 January 2025. Check it! Related Posts: 88.3 NYE Party DJ DANMAN takes Disco Inferno on the road – Friday 12
On A Newsman and His (Christmas) Music, Colin secured an exclusive interview with Santa Claus from his workshop at the North Pole. Despite a reindeer allergy, Santa manages to explain how he'll head to Australia on Christmas Eve, arriving in time for Carols By Candlelight. Related Posts: Santa chats with Colin on Christmas Day
If you missed the broadcast, you can listen to the podcast of the December 2024 edition of the Bayside Rotary Radio Show with your hosts Janine Stratford and Geoff Dobbs from Brighton North Rotary Club. Featuring special guests Stuart McIntyre (Brighton Rotary) talking about the Kieser Great Bayside Swim, coming up on 25 January 2025 and Kate Reeves from Impact
In this podcast of Sounds Good with Donna Demaio – Donna speaks to tennis legend John Fitzgerald in the lead up to the Australian Open and his thoughts on Nick Kyrgios. Donna's other guests are local singer song-writer Jessica Robinson and one of Australia's musical theatre greats Natalie O'Donnell who's starring in the Tony Award winning Broadway hit Dear Evan
Pianist, conductor and musical director John Foreman is preparing for two of his biggest events of the year: Carols By Candlelight on Christmas Eve at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl and New Year's Eve & The Day Before at Hamer Hall on 30 and 31 December to ring in the new year. John is talking to Southern FM newsman Colin
The State Member for Bentleigh Nick Staikos provides an update on projects and initiatives in his electorate as well as calling for donations to help people in need this festive season. Have a listen to the podcast of the broadcast on 2 December 2024. Nick will be back next year as a guest of Colin Tyrus on A Newsman and
Josh Piterman has become a semi-regular guest on Southern FM's A Newsman and His Music. The star of West End and Australian productions including The Phantom of the Opera and Les Miserables, Josh is speaking with Colin Tyrus about his next major event. He'll be sharing the stage with Silvie Paladino and Paulini at the Arts Centre's Hamer Hall to
In this podcast from Southern FM's Midday Magic (28 November 2024), Dave Kaffey introduces young local performer Stella Martin who's a cast member in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jnr. by Masquerade Youth Productions. Stella plays the role of reindeer Clarice in the production being performed at Drum Theatre Dandenong, 20-22 December 2024. Have a listen to Stella singing one of
Better Health Network has a monthly half-hour on Southern FM's Tuesday afternoon program The Community Block. For November, the topic was quitting smoking/vaping. BHN's Kate Chester is chatting with Colin Tyrus about the free service that can help you kick the tobacco habit. More info: https://bhn.org.au/services/physical-health/smoking-cessation/Related Posts: Size inclusivity at Better Health Network Better Health Network June 2024 podcast Better
In this month's edition of the Bayside Rotary Radio Show, presenters Janine Stratford and Geoff Dobbs introduce three guests. First up Jennifer Cloke and Jenny Pudney tell us about the project Safe Sleeping and then Mark Perelaer from Beaumaris Rotary talks about their club project with Sabu Island. Photo: Jennifer Cloke (left) and Jenny Pudney in the Southern FM studio.
Ian “Molly” Meldrum will always be remembered as the face of the legendary pop music show Countdown, but there was a voice on the program that was just as well known to viewers. Gavin Wood was the off-camera announcer who introduced the show and many of the performers who graced our television screens. On the 50th anniversary of Countdown, Gavin
In the September 2024 edition of the Bayside Rotary Radio Show, your hosts Janine Stratford and Geoff Dobbs chat with two guests. The first is Dorothy Gilmour from Rotary SAFE Families. In the second half hour, you'll hear Virginia Turner who is dedicated to the work of RAWCS (Rotary Australia World Community Service). Related Posts: Bayside Rotary Radio Show –
On The Community Block, the Kiwanis Club of Moorabbin is on air from 2:30 to 3 PM on the third Tuesday of the month. In the September 2024 edition, Geoff Hergt from Kiwanis Moorabbin chats about voluntary community service. A reminder that Kiwanis Moorabbin runs a sausage sizzle on the last Friday of each month at Bunnings Moorabbin. All proceeds
In this podcast, Elana Pedersen chats with Sandybeach Centre CEO Chris Hill and REACH program leader Miranda Turner. You'll also hear the latest adventures of Sandybeach Centre / Southern FM “piano man” Peter Sullivan. Sully starts off playing his grand piano on Sandringham Beach and ends up floating off Ricketts Point, while still making music! Related Posts: Sandybeach Centre podcast
Every month on The Spirit Within, Glenford Noble talks to people about their favourite tracks and their work in the community. In this edition, Glenford's guest is Rod Smith who is an active member of Glenferrie Rotary and the Salvation Army Camberwell. Broadcast during The Community Block on 88.3 Southern FM, Tuesday 10 September 2024.Related Posts: A podcast that could
In this month's edition of the Kingston Arts Hour, we speak to Howard Niklas from Kingston Arts about the OptiKA photographic competition that's now taking entries based on the theme “Inspiration: What ignites your passion?” We also preview the Funny Mummies Cabaret Spectacular and look ahead to the Kingston Arts program for the Spring School Holidays with studio guest Rod
In this podcast, the Mayor of Bayside Cr Fiona Stitfold tells Colin Tyrus that the Brighton Recreation Centre is finally open to the community, many months after being officially opened by the former Mayor in November 2023. The Mayor also provides updates on: The new Waste service agreement: https://www.bayside.vic.gov.au/news/bayside-partners-councils-secure-waste-future Glen Eira Aged Care and Bayside: https://www.bayside.vic.gov.au/news/bayside-provide-aged-care-services-glen-eira Deliberative Panel: https://www.bayside.vic.gov.au/news/join-our-community-panel-and-make-your-voice-heard Mobile
In this podcast from Southern FM's A Newsman and His Music, the Mayor of Kingston Cr Jenna Davey-Burns brings you all the latest news from Kingston Council, including: • Women of the Year nominations open • Centenarian Event • Advanced Waste Processing • Victory Road Reserve – Our Green Wedge – City of Kingston • Reducing litter on our coastline
In this podcast from A Newsman and His Music (Mondays 9 to 11 AM on Southern FM), Colin Tyrus is chatting to Dave Cox, the founder of Guitars for Veterans Australia. You'll hear the the new Russell Morris track Hey Brother – the first featured track from the new Guitars for Veterans Australia (G4VA) album Second Tour. All proceeds from this
In this podcast, Deborah Fabbro from Brighton Theatre Company is chatting with Southern FM newsman Colin Tyrus. Deborah is directing BTC's next production, Admissions. It's a scorching satire that holds a mirror up to privilege and power through the lens of the education system. It is both deliberately provocative and caustically funny as it takes a subversive side-swipe at hypocritical
Southern FM sponsor Kieser Brighton (physiotherapy, rehabilitation and strength and conditioning clinic) is offering Southern FM listeners a special half-price initial physiotherapy or exercise physiology session, if you book by Friday 9 August, 2024. Just mention the “Southern FM special offer” when you book your initial physio or exercise physiology session by phoning 9593 3499 or visiting Kieser Brighton at 304
In this podcast, Southern FM newsman Colin Tyrus is speaking with Carey McLaren, Director of the Lachlan McLaren Foundation. The LMF has been created as the legacy of Lachlan McLaren who was 16-years-old when he was killed in August 2021 by a drugged driver at Parkdale. Lachie's Foundation wishes to raise money through community events, to support road trauma victims
In the July 2024 edition of the Bayside Rotary Radio Show, Geoff Dobbs introduces two special guests. First Peter Read from Hampton Rotary Club talks about the Tonga Hearing Project and then Keith Chamberlain from Chelsea Rotary Club tells us about two youth projects: Junior Council and YouthAct. Pictured: Keith Chamberlain from Chelsea Rotary with Geoff Dobbs in the Bayside
This podcast is dedicated to the memory of long serving Sandybeach Centre staff member and volunteer Angel Parker who died just three days before this segment was broadcast on 88.3 Southern FM. The podcast features Sandybeach CEO Chris Hill, Facilities Coordinator Elana Pedersen and volunteer Leanne Tempest. Podcast from The Community Block 9 July 2024Related Posts: Sandybeach Centre Podcast August
Academic, educator and entrepreneur Dr Dolly Daou is Kingston's 2024 Citizen of the Year. Lauded worldwide for her capacity and experience in connecting higher education, industry, and government, Dr Daou is a leading light in the development of sustainable initiatives, that combine design, science, and business for maximum community impact. In this podcast, Dolly Daou is speaking with Colin Tyrus
On A Newsman and His Music, Colin's special guest on Monday 8 July 2024 was the man most Melburnians know as Uncle Doug. He's the long-serving choral director of Carols By Candlelight Doug Heywood OAM. Have a listen to the podcast to hear about his musical journey from his early days as a boy soprano through his work as an
On Southern FM's A Newsman and His Music, Colin spoke with Stephanie Hunt (Vice-President, Bayside Community Emergency Relief) to find out more about the work of BCER and how you can help by donating warm winter clothing or non-perishable groceries. Have a listen to the podcast here. More information: baysidecommunityemergencyrelief.com.au As broadcast on Monday 8 July 2024 Related Posts: Podcast
In this edition, Glen Eira Mayor Cr Anne-Marie Cade talks about the State Government's decision to proceed with a Copenhagen-style bicycle path alongside Caulfield Racecourse, after a long standing difference of opinion with the Level Crossing Removal Authority. Also, The Mayor chats to Colin about Community Safety, consultation on the Rooming House policy and coming events from Glen Eira Arts,
In the June 2024 edition of The Spirit Within, Glenford Noble's guest was his old friend Lyndon Walker, poet, writer and academic. Have a listen to their chat and some of Lyndon's favourite music in this podcast from The Community Block broadcast on 88.3 Southern FM on 11 June 2024.Related Posts: Gayelene on The Spirit Within – Podcast Shoshanna with
On the second Tuesday of the month at 3 PM, it's the Sandybeach Centre hour on Southern FM's The Community Block. In the June 2024 edition, your program presenter Elana Pedersen (Sandybeach Centre Facilities Coordinator and Program Leader in REACH Fit and Fabulous) introduces acting CEO Andrea Fennessy and Computer Tutor Alison Leydon. Have a listen to the podcast to find
In her June 2024 segment on A Newsman and His Music, Glen Eira Mayor Cr Anne-Marie Cade chats with Colin about a range of issues and events of interest to the Glen Eira community. Catch up with the latest in this podcast from the broadcast on Monday 17 June. For more information: gleneira.vic.gov.auRelated Posts: Meet the new Mayor of Glen
In this edition of the Kingston Arts Hour, Matt Hildebrandt and Colin Tyrus tell you what's coming up on the music and creative and visual arts calendar. Applications are now open for the Kingston Arts Magnify: Artists in Residency Program hosted across two locations, Moorabbin and Parkdale. Also on the podcast, you'll hear Tash York (pictured) talking about her Happy