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Final Audience Tickets Released for THE VOICE AUSTRALIA 2026 Finals
The Voice Australia 2026 is entering its final filming stage, with free audience tickets now available for the semi‑finals on March 26 and the grand final on April 2. The live shows will be recorded at Carriageworks in Eveleigh, Sydney, featuring returning coaches Melanie C, Kate Miller‑Heidke, Richard Marx and Ronan Keating. This marks the last chance for fans to experience the competition in‑studio before the episodes air later this year. Ticket availability is limited, prompting swift demand.
Greece’s Vanishing Population Explored on FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT
Foreign Correspondent aired a segment highlighting Greece's accelerating demographic decline. The country, which welcomes over 30 million tourists annually, faces a projected 20 % population drop by 2050 as deaths outpace births and young people emigrate. Ghost towns are spreading, and the...
Margie McLew Takes Helm in 9 NEWS ADELAIDE Leadership Change
Veteran news director Jeremy Pudney has exited 9 News Adelaide after an eight‑year tenure and a three‑decade career across Australia’s major broadcasters. He will assume the role of Director of Media and Communications at Flinders University. The newsroom’s top post...
New Life Begins as Ghanim Al Shnen Revisited on AUSTRALIAN STORY
Australian Story revisited the remarkable journey of Iraqi refugee Ghanim Al Shnen, who survived a catastrophic workplace accident and now lives with advanced robotic prosthetic arms. After years of visa uncertainty, he was granted permanent residency in 2024, enabling his...
Alliances Tested at Halfway as Tribes Merge on AUSTRALIAN SURVIVOR
Australian Survivor: Redemption reaches the halfway point as the Barren and Bounty tribes merge into a single tribe of 13 contestants. A split‑vote deadlock between Faith and Sally led to a revote that blindsided Faith, reshaping the alliance landscape. Despite...
Saturday VOZ Ratings | Massive AFC WOMEN’S ASIAN CUP Final for 10
On Saturday 21 March 2026, the AFC Women’s Asian Cup final became the top‑rated program in Australia’s TV ratings. The match attracted approximately 10 million viewers across broadcast and BVOD platforms, outpacing all other shows in the Overnight Top 30 and Consolidated 7...
Comedy, Coastlines and Culture Collide This Week on POSTCARDS
The latest episode of Channel 9’s travel series Postcards blends comedy, coastal scenery and regional culture, spotlighting the 40th anniversary of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival alongside sun‑kissed Gold Coast locales. Host Shane Delia journeys the Surf Coast, while Kris Smith...
Digital Dementia Fears Explored in New Brain Health Report on 60 MINUTES
The upcoming 60 Minutes episode spotlights growing alarm over "digital dementia," a term coined for cognitive decline linked to excessive screen time. Researchers cite brain scans showing teenage brain shrinkage comparable to early‑stage Alzheimer’s, suggesting that prolonged device use may...
Big Fortnight of Action on 7 SPORT Led by Golden Slipper and Maurie Plant Meet
Seven Network is rolling out a two‑week sports blitz, kicking off with the Golden Slipper Stakes and William Reid Stakes – five Group 1 races broadcast live from Rosehill and Caulfield. Jockey James McDonald, just one win short of Damien Oliver’s record, will...
Bondi Hero Ahmed Al-Ahmed Joins SBS HARMONY WEEK Live Broadcast
SBS is turning Bondi Pavilion into a live multilingual hub for Harmony Week, broadcasting programming in ten languages including Arabic, Hebrew, Mandarin, and English. The day‑long event features community leaders, first responders, and local hero Ahmed Al‑Ahmed, providing space for...
CASTING | LOVE ISLAND AUSTRALIA Opens Applications for Sexy Singles
Nine’s streaming hit Love Island Australia has launched casting for its eighth season, inviting singles aged 19 to 30 to apply. The new series will be filmed over seven weeks, likely between July and August 2026, with producers teasing a...
BBC Studios Aus, Lingo Pictures Feature in 24th SPA Business Awards Shortlist
Screen Producers Australia (SPA) announced the finalists for its 24th Annual Business Awards, highlighting the companies driving Australian screen production. BBC Studios Productions Australia, Lingo Pictures, Curio Pictures and others made the Media Super Production Business of the Year shortlist,...
Kieran Gilbert to Lead SKY NEWS Coverage of South Australia Election
Sky News Australia has appointed chief news anchor Kieran Gilbert to lead its comprehensive coverage of the 2026 South Australian state election. The network will broadcast a live election‑night program, "South Australia Decides," featuring panelists Andrew Clennell, Tom Connell and...
Epstein Survivor Who Helped Bring Him Down Speaks to A CURRENT AFFAIR
Marina Lacerda, long‑known only as "Minor Victim One," sat for her first Australian television interview on Nine's A Current Affair. At 14, she was a key witness whose testimony helped prosecutors charge Jeffrey Epstein with sex‑trafficking of minors. In the...
Trump’s Controversial Venezuela Oil Grab on FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT
The ABC series Foreign Correspondent aired a special on Trump’s aggressive push into Venezuela’s oil sector, highlighting U.S. intervention aimed at reviving the country’s faltering industry. The episode follows journalist Sandra Gathmann and a local crew as they document on‑the‑ground...
HBO Max Australia Brings SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE UK to Aussie Viewers
Australian streaming platform HBO Max has acquired the rights to air the first official UK adaptation of Saturday Night Live. The six‑episode series, filmed live in London, premieres on March 23 with Emmy‑winner Tina Fey hosting the debut episode. The...
Leadership Shake up as Sales Boss ROD PROSSER Exits Paramount Australia
Chief Sales Officer Rod Prosser has announced his resignation from Paramount Australia, ending a 15‑year tenure. He will leave the company at the end of April, with his exit communicated to more than 130 sales staff during a morning call....
AUDIENCE | Be in the Studio as HYBPA? And The Cheap Seats Return for 2026
Working Dog has opened audience registrations for the 2026 seasons of its two flagship comedy panel shows, Have You Been Paying Attention? (HYBPA?) and The Cheap Seats. Recordings will take place at Network 10’s Como studios in Melbourne, with HYBPA filming...
Lingering Questions over SA Algal Bloom Explored on FOUR CORNERS
Four Corners aired a new episode titled "Toxic Tide" to revisit South Australia’s toxic algal bloom that first emerged in March 2025. The investigation probes lingering questions about the government’s handling of health warnings, the scale of marine devastation, and...
Top 12 Perform Blockbuster Anthems as AUSTRALIAN IDOL Goes Live
Australian Idol’s 2026 live shows launched tonight, putting the Top 12 contestants on national television for the first time. The opening “movie week” challenges singers to reinterpret iconic blockbuster tracks from titles like The Lion King, Top Gun and Frozen. Viewer...
TV Highlights | 2026 Week 12
The week’s TV lineup is anchored by the 98th Academy Awards, streamed live on Seven and 7plus, and the launch of two high‑profile second‑season series: Deadloch on Prime Video and Jury Duty on Prime Video. Both shows promise fresh narrative...
GEORGIE GARDNER to Exit NINE After 25 Years with the Network
Nine announced that veteran journalist Georgie Gardner will leave the network after nearly 25 years of service. She began in 2002 as a weather presenter and morning news reader, later anchoring the Today Show and the 6pm weekend bulletin in...
Thursday VOZ Ratings | NRL Sneaks in Front of the AFL but Seven Takes the Night
Thursday’s VOZ ratings show the NRL’s Round 2 clash between Brisbane and Parramatta pulling 772,000 average viewers, edging out the AFL’s Round 1 Carlton‑Richmond game at 675,000. Seven Network captured the night with a 30.9% total‑TV share and a 31.3% consolidated share,...
Jaynie Seal to Host SKY NEWS Series on Australia’s Regional Health Services
Sky News Australia is launching a new special‑report series, *State of Health*, hosted by regional correspondent Jaynie Seal. The program travels across regional Australia to examine infrastructure, workforce and access challenges confronting hospitals and clinics serving nearly 10 million people. The...
Dr Harry Meets Marcia Hines’ New Puppy on BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
Better Homes and Gardens aired a special segment where Dr Harry met Marcia Hines and her new puppy, Bratha. The tiny dog quickly became the episode’s focal point, offering viewers a glimpse into Hines’ personal life beyond her Australian Idol...
Where to Stream WOMEN’S TOUR OF THE WEST INDIES in Australia
Australia Women begin a six‑match tour of the West Indies, debuting new captain Sophie Molineux after Alyssa Healy’s retirement. The series comprises three Twenty20 Internationals from March 20‑24 and three One Day Internationals from March 28‑April 4, featuring stars like Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney,...
SCREENRIGHTS Calls for Applications in 2026 Cultural Fund Round
Screenrights, the copyright collective for Australian and New Zealand screen creators, has opened applications for its 2026 Cultural Fund round, allocating up to $300,000 in total funding. Grants of up to $50,000 will support projects that use screen storytelling to enhance...
Lee Steele Set to Return to 9 NEWS PERTH Newsroom
Lee Steele is set to rejoin Nine’s Perth newsroom as a weekend weather presenter, combining reporting duties with on‑air forecasts. Steele previously spent a decade at Nine before moving to Network 10 in 2018, where she handled journalism and occasional...
CASTING | Apply to Marry a Returning MAFS Star in New Spin Off
The reality‑TV franchise Married at First Sight is launching a spin‑off titled Second Marriage at First Sight, inviting everyday singles to marry returning veterans of the show. Eight former participants – four from the UK and four from Australia –...
RECAP | Is MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT Stuck Replaying the Same Fight?
Episode 23 of Married at First Sight 2026 follows the couples retreat in Kiama, NSW, where a heated fallout from Bec’s toast about Rachel and Steven dominates the narrative. The group repeatedly re‑hashes the same argument, with alliances forming against...
Where to Watch the 98th OSCARS® AWARDS Live and Free in Australia
The Seven Network will broadcast the 98th Oscars live and free across Australia, continuing its exclusive rights deal through 2028. Coverage starts early with Sunrise linking to Hollywood at 5:30 am AEDT, followed by the Red Carpet at 9:30 am and the...
CASTING | New Mystery Quiz Show Searches for Aussie Contestants
Australia’s major commercial networks are launching a new mystery quiz show, and casting is now open for everyday Australians over 18. Producers promise large cash prizes, full travel and accommodation, and a shoot at an undisclosed exciting destination. The format...
Ally Langdon Interviews Survivors of Sydney Dentist Attack on ACA
Disgraced celebrity dentist Steven Lin broke into a Potts Point apartment building demanding money, violently attacking photographer Chloe Paul and health expert Christine Campeau. Both women were hospitalized after the assault, which ended when police fatally shot Lin after a...
Jamie Durie Partners with LEADSTORY for Sustainability and Design Coverage
Australian designer and environmental advocate Jamie Durie has signed a partnership with global streaming platform LeadStory to produce original lifestyle programming. The new series will focus on sustainability, architecture and design, drawing on Durie's decades of experience in television and...
NATIONAL FORUM Launches Tonight as ABC Revives Town Square TV
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation launches ABC National Forum, a live, moderated discussion program airing tonight from its Ultimo studios. Hosted by David Speers, the inaugural episode focuses on Jewish Australians and the aftermath of the Bondi terrorist attack. Unlike the...
Melbourne Secrets and South Australia Sights Explored on POSTCARDS
The latest episode of Channel 9’s travel series Postcards showcases a mix of urban and regional attractions across Victoria and South Australia. Livinia Nixon explores the World‑Heritage Naracoorte Caves and a family‑run Padthaway Estate vineyard, while Lauren Phillips uncovers Melbourne laneway...
Nick McKenzie Probe Targets Alleged Worker Exploitation on 60 MINUTES
Nick McKenzie’s 60 Minutes investigation uncovers alleged wage theft at MA Services, a leading Australian security and cleaning contractor founded by Micky Ahuja. The report claims thousands of vulnerable migrant workers were paid below the legal minimum wage and denied entitlements...
RIP Jamie Dunn & Agro – Two Television and Radio Legends (Final Interview)
Australian entertainment icon Jamie Dunn, best known for puppeteering the beloved Agro character, died at 76, prompting an outpouring of tributes across the media industry. His final on‑camera interview, recorded in January 2026 for the streaming show McKnight Tonight, offered...
Free Audience Tickets Released for THE VOICE Knockouts and Quarter Finals
Free audience tickets have been released for the Knockouts and Quarter Finals of The Voice Australia’s 2026 season. Filming will occur at Carriageworks in Sydney on March 11 and March 19, with two studio sessions each day. The returning coaching...
Stan Sport Expands Tennis Coverage with WTA Tour Rights Deal
Australian streaming service Stan Sport has secured a sub‑licensing agreement with beIN Sports to broadcast the entire WTA Tour, covering every 250, 500 and 1000‑level tournament as well as the season‑ending WTA Finals. The rights add a year‑round women’s tennis pillar to...
Seven Unveils First Look at Adrian Portelli Backed MY RENO RULES
Seven has unveiled "My Reno Rules," a new renovation competition backed by billionaire Adrian Portelli that promises the largest giveaway in Australian television history. The format pits four teams of everyday Australians against each other to transform two neighboring rundown...
Channel 7 Still without Late News More than a Year After Axing THE LATEST
Seven’s commercial late‑night bulletin The Latest, launched in 2018, was axed in early 2025 and has not been replaced. The network now only airs occasional updates for breaking stories, leaving it as the sole Australian commercial broadcaster without a regular...
Is This the Biggest TV Weekend for Sports Fans on KAYO
Kayo Sports and Foxtel are delivering a record‑dense weekend, headlined by the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix and the season openers of the AFL and NRL. The schedule also features Australia Women’s cricket Test, extensive NBA coverage, NBL playoffs, and two...
Could Alcohol Advertising on TV Soon Face Stricter Rules?
Australia’s media regulator, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), has launched an eight‑week public consultation to review how alcohol advertising appears on commercial free‑to‑air television. The review, running until 5:00 pm on 30 April 2026, will assess the volume, frequency and placement...
Milano Cortina Paralympic Winter Games Hit STAN SPORT with Every Event Live
Stan Sport will broadcast every one of the 79 medal events at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, offering live and on‑demand coverage starting March 6. The opening ceremony streams live on Stan Sport and will also be shown on...
Overseas Executives Join Australian Producers at SCREEN FOREVER 40
Screen Producers Australia announced that four senior overseas executives will attend SCREEN FOREVER 40, the country’s flagship screen industry conference on the Gold Coast from 28‑30 April 2026. The delegation includes Sophie Green of Bankside Films, Antoine Nugou of Mediawan...
PRIME VIDEO Tees up Rory McIlroy Masters Triumph in New Documentary
Prime Video unveiled the first‑look trailer and a 30 March premiere for *Rory McIlroy: The Masters Wait*, a feature‑length documentary chronicling the Irish golfer’s 14‑year pursuit of a Masters title. The film revisits McIlroy’s early heartbreaks, including his 2011 collapse, and builds...
LOVE ON THE SPECTRUM Locks in Season 4 Return Date on Netflix
Netflix has set the release date for Season 4 of the Emmy‑winning docu‑reality series Love on the Spectrum, slated for April 1, 2026. The show continues to follow autistic individuals navigating dating, mixing returning participants with new faces. Executive producers Karina Holden and...
Bendigo Viewers Face Long Wait for TV Return
Bushfires on Jan 9, 2026 devastated the Mount Alexander transmission site, cutting free‑to‑air TV for Bendigo’s regional viewers. Temporary transmitters restored only core channels at reduced power, leaving multichannels unavailable. Industry estimates a full rebuild will take up to six months...
Everything to Know About Brax and Ricky’s HOME AND AWAY Return
Home and Away will film its first ever scenes in Western Australia, marking a historic production milestone. Stephen Peacocke and Bonnie Sveen reprise their roles as Brax and Ricky, returning to the series after their 2016 exit. The new arc...