On Sunday 24 May 2026, Southern FM’s Hugo Smith and a team of our youngest presenters were at Sandringham Village for our Outside Broadcast from the Sandringham Young Creators Market. Photo: Magnus interviewing a stall holder at Sandringham Young Creators Market 2026. Enjoy the podcast here.

Thank you to Sandy Street Art Project and Sandy Village Traders for inviting Southern FM to be part of the event.

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In this podcast from The Community Block (19 May 2026), Claire Emmanuel from Better Health Network’s Gamblers Help Southern is chatting to Colin Tyrus about a free school education program, Be Ahead of the Game. It’s helping secondary school students to think critically about gambling. Informed by the latest research, the program not only teaches young people about the risks and realities of gambling, but supports parents, carers and educators to talk to kids about it.

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To mark National Volunteer Week (18 to 24 May 2026), the CEO of Volunteering Victoria Geoff Sharp is speaking to Southern FM newsman Colin Tyrus (in this podcast from A Newsman and His Music).

This year’s theme, Your Year to Volunteer, highlights how Australians are continuing to support their communities in more flexible and informal ways. While rising living costs and time pressures are changing how people engage, volunteering remains essential to community wellbeing – from community radio to helping neighbours and coaching local sport to supporting fundraisers and contributing skills online.Related Posts:

Eloise Worledge was eight-years-old when she went missing from the bedroom of her Beaumaris family home during the night of 12 January 1976.

Eloise has never been seen or heard from since. Her aunt Margie Thomas holds onto hope that the cold case may some day be solved, and she helped convince Victoria Police to increase the reward to $1-million. If you have any information, please contact Crime Stoppers Victoria on 1800 333 000.

In this podcast, Margie Thomas is speaking with Southern FM newsman Colin Tyrus.

Broadcast on Monday 18 May 2026 during A Newsman and His Music on 88.3 Southern FM. Photo of Eloise Worledge supplied by Margie Thomas.

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At Sandybeach Centre, you’ll find programs and activities ranging from health and fitness to cooking, armchair travel and musical entertainment. Elana Pedersen from Sandybeach Centre tells you more in this podcast from The Community Block, broadcast on Tuesday 12 May 2026. Check out The Beatles Show featuring Paul O’Gorman and Gary Hammond on Friday 26 June 2026 at Sandybeach Centre.

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In this edition of The Spirit Within, Glenford Noble chats with singer-songwriter Tim Clark.

As well as featuring songs by some of Tim’s favourite artists, Tim and guitarist Rory Newman perform three songs live in the studio. Photo: Glenford (left) with Tim and Rory.

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In this podcast, Karen Edwards, Clinical Director, Gidget Foundation Australia is speaking with Colin Tyrus about the newly-opened Gidget House Clayton at Monash Medical Centre. The free perinatal mental health service and the first within a public hospital in Victoria, will provide much needed support to parents in South-East Melbourne.

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In this Be Strong, Stay Strong podcast from A Newsman and His Music (11 May 2026), the topic is: Navigating cardiovascular health – stress and movement. This month’s speaker is Ashleigh Fuller, principal exercise physiologist, Kieser Sandringham and Caulfield. Ash is pictured with Colin Tyrus in the red studio at Southern FM

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Whether you’re swiping right on an app or meeting someone new at a local coffee shop, dating can be an exciting experience that leads to meaningful connections. But amidst the excitement, it’s crucial to keep safety in mind. In this podcast, Alex Marcocci from Crime Stoppers Victoria tells Colin Tyrus about your ultimate guide to navigating the dating scene, both online and in person.

Broadcast 11 May 2026 during A Newsman and His Music, 9 AM to 11 AM every Monday on 88.3 Southern FM.

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Former Glen Eira Mayor Jim Magee is nearly one third of the way to his goal of walking the Camino de Santiago with his wife Claire. The epic pilgrimage is a charity walk for the Melbourne All Abilities Cricket Association (MAACA). Jim Magee was near a village in Spain when he spoke with Colin Tyrus on A Newsman and His Music (Monday 11 May 2026). He has only about 650 kilometres to go, so please donate to help the cause.

You can donate to the fundraiser here: maaca.org.au

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