Radio and voice-over industry legend Mike Drayson has passed away aged 71. Starting his career in 1970 at 3SH Swan Hill, Mike was known for his trademark
Much loved Australian entertainer Jonathan Coleman OAM, best known for
Wonder World, Studio 10, Late Night with Jono and Dano, has died aged 65.
Family have confirmed he lost his four year battle with prostate cancer last night, surrounded by his family Margot, and children Oscar (27) and Emily (24).
“Jono and I have been soulmates for close to 40 years. We have been fortunate to live a rich and wonderful life and I have been lucky enough to watch up-close someone with enormous talent and the special gift to make people laugh,” said Margot Coleman, Jono’s wife.
“I will miss him beyond words and with the support of our gorgeous children, Oscar and Emily, and their partners, we will continue to live in the manner he wanted.
Northern Beaches
Local youth band The Rions have won the 2021 edition of Northern Composure Unplugged final.
The Ten finalists battled it out in front of a 200-strong live audience at Glen Street Theatre last Friday 7 May.
Thanks to their uber slick rendition of Australian singer-songwriter Matt Corby’s hit song Brother and an original composition of their own, the Rions got the nod from the judges.
The four-piece band won a thousand dollars in cash and prizes, a marketing and publicity package from Perfect Pitch, plus the opportunity to perform at the inaugural month-long Taste of the Beaches food and wine festival currently in full swing.
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The Daily Telegraph reported that Fegan was alone at the time of his arrest and will face court on January 27. Peter was stopped by police some time after he left a dinner to head home. He was charged soon after. He made us aware of what happened and was then immediately suspended from all duties, Seven News boss Jason Morrison said.
Fegan is yet to comment on the matter but a source revealed to the publication that he is shattered after being suspended from the job.
Fegan (pictured conducting a TV interview) was alone at the time of his arrest and will face court on January 27