Seven Unveils Glasgow Commonwealth Games Team
Seven Network has announced its host and commentary team for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, which will air from July 24 to August 3. The broadcaster will provide 22 exclusive, free-to-air live and replay channels across Seven, 7mate and 7plus. Legendary sports presenter Bruce McAvaney will lead the coverage, joined by a roster of former Commonwealth gold medallists including Ariarne Titmus, Tamsyn Manou and David Culbert. A mix of seasoned hosts such as Matt Shirvington and Emma Freedman rounds out the on‑air talent, promising comprehensive, multi‑platform coverage for Australian viewers.
Week 22 in TV Ratings
The State of Origin series dominated Australian TV ratings last week, averaging 4.00 million viewers and becoming the year’s biggest audience, surpassing the Australian Open men’s final. Nine Network capitalised on the sports surge and led overall with strong news and...
Cuts to NZ Funding Prompt Calls for Streaming Regulation
The New Zealand 2026 budget slashes funding for NZ On Air and the New Zealand Film Commission, intensifying pressure on the country’s screen sector. In response, the screen producers’ guild Spada is calling for a modern streaming‑revenue levy, proposing a 5 percent charge on international...
SBS on Demand Adds New Features Ahead of FIFA World Cup
Australian public broadcaster SBS on Demand has rolled out a suite of new features ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The upgrades include Live Restart, which lets users pause, rewind or fast‑forward any of the 104 matches, and streaming...
SBS Quizzed on Eurovision Costs, Possible Jury Bias.
During a Senate Estimates hearing, SBS was questioned about its Eurovision expenses and the composition of the Australian jury that awarded Israel zero points despite the country finishing second. Managing Director Jane Palfreyman confirmed a small delegation of two to...
Paramount+ High in the Saddle with Dutton Ranch
Paramount+ launched the Yellowstone spin‑off *Dutton Ranch* to a strong start, logging 12.9 million global views in its first seven days. The series, billed as the biggest original series debut in Paramount+ history, reunites Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser as Beth...
Buried in the Guide: Marilyn Monroe: The Rise of an Icon
The SBS documentary "Marilyn Monroe: The Rise of an Icon" airs Sunday, May 31 at 5:25 pm, spotlighting Monroe's 1954 Korean War tour. The film reveals her four‑day, 100,000‑soldier performances that marked her first live stage appearance and her personal sense...
Week 21 in TV Ratings
In week 21, Seven News reclaimed the top‑spot on Australian television, pulling in up to 1.56 million viewers on Monday. Entertainment shifted as the finale of The Floor eclipsed long‑running Home & Away, reaching 1.06 million. Eurovision’s live broadcast drew 464 k, but an overrun boosted the...
Who Pays for Australia to Compete at Eurovision?
Australian Eurovision entries have been financed through a mix of SBS fees, federal grants, state funds, cultural‑diplomacy programmes and crowd‑funding. Delta Goodrem’s 2026 participation received $700,000 AUD (≈$462,000 USD) from the International Cultural Diplomacy Arts Fund, with public endorsement from Prime Minister...
Roland-Garros 2026 on 9GEM
9GEM begins live coverage of Roland‑Garros 2026 on May 24, featuring former doubles champion Todd Woodbridge and former world No. 4 Jelena Dokic as lead analysts. The network highlights a strong Australian presence, with eight men’s singles players—including top‑10 Alex de Minaur—and several women’s...
Stephen Colbert Says “Hello Goodbye” To Late Show
Stephen Colbert wrapped up his seven‑year tenure on CBS’s The Late Show with a star‑studded finale that featured Paul McCartney, Bryan Cranston, Ryan Reynolds, and a host of other A‑list guests. The episode highlighted a nostalgic nod to The Beatles’...
Home & Away, Tipping Point Best in Thursday Entertainment.
Home & Away reclaimed the top spot in Thursday entertainment with 822,000 viewers, second only to the finale of The Floor this week. Seven News led the national news segment with 1.36 million viewers, while Nine News trailed closely at 1.21 million. Sports...
Renewed: Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars
Apple TV has renewed Gordon Ramsay‑produced documentary series "Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars" for a second season. Hosted by Jesse Burgess, the show returns behind the doors of elite restaurants to track chefs as they vie to earn, keep, or...
Eurovision Song Contest 2026: What Time Is Delta Goodrem?
Australian singer Delta Goodrem has become the surprise frontrunner in Eurovision 2026 after her semi‑final performance, with bookmakers lifting her win probability from roughly 6% to 20%. She now sits second overall and leads the jury vote, though the public...
Is It Time to Rethink SBS Eurovision Schedule?
SBS currently broadcasts Eurovision live in the early morning but delays primetime replays until later in the week, diluting the event’s momentum. The columnist proposes moving evening replays to Wednesday and Friday nights to capture same‑day buzz and extend audience...