Amber Sherlock Lodges Legal Complaint Against Nine
Former Nine News presenter Amber Sherlock has lodged a Federal Court claim alleging her November 2025 retrenchment violated general protections, specifically citing age discrimination. After an 18‑year tenure and more than 5,000 bulletins, she was replaced by significantly younger presenters. Sherlock is represented by high‑profile media lawyer John Laxon, who has handled several notable employment cases. Nine maintains the weather presenter role was redundant and denies any discriminatory motive.
Quill Awards 2026: Winners
The Melbourne Press Club’s 2026 Quill Awards celebrated top Australian journalism, with Heather Ewart receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award and Adele Ferguson named the 50th Graham Perkin Journalist of the Year. ABC News secured several Gold Quills, including Business Reporting...
Gallery: Heartbreak High S3 Launch
Netflix hosted a star‑studded launch at The Alex in Alexandria for the third and final season of the revived teen drama Heartbreak High. Cast members including James Majoos, Chloe Hayden and Ayesha Madon, along with creator Hannah Carroll Chapman and...
ABC News Issues Correction over Suppression Orders Story
ABC News issued a correction after its March 3 story overstated suppression order figures in New South Wales and mischaracterized Victoria’s share of national orders. The original numbers – 133 orders in NSW and 47 percent for Victoria – were based on...
Returning: House of Wellness
House of Wellness returns to Seven on March 31 with original hosts Melissa Doyle, Shane Crawford, Yvie Jones and Dr Ahmed Kazmi. The new season adds high‑profile guests such as Dave Hughes, Boy & Bear, Vika & Linda, Sammy J and rapper 360, and introduces segments...
Airdate: Crackhead
New Zealand comedy series Crackhead premiered on HBO Max last week, debuting simultaneously in its home market. Created by and starring Holly Shervey, the show follows party‑girl Frankie as she navigates a chaotic rehab clinic filled with misfits. The series blends dark...
Airdate: Judgment: Cases That Changed Australia
ABC will launch the four‑part documentary series Judgment: Cases That Changed Australia in April 2026. The series offers unprecedented access to the High Court, dramatizing four pivotal rulings—marriage equality, the Mabo decision, immigration detention, and the right to vote. Produced...
Australian Children’s Content Summit Sets 2026 Dates
The Australian Children’s Content Summit returns to Coffs Harbour for its fourth edition, running from 24‑27 August 2026. The four‑day event will host more than 260 delegates from 12 countries, featuring senior executives from ABC, Screen Australia, and global kids‑content...
“I’m Sure Soph and I Will Work This Out”
Talent agency 22 has denied allegations by Australian singer Sophie Monk that it improperly withheld over $500,000 in earnings. Monk is suing for $544,683 in unpaid commissions, interest and fees, while the agency has filed a cross‑claim for $124,000, alleging...
Filming Underway on Deadliest Dinners
Australian adventurer‑chef Mario Kalpou is filming "Deadliest Dinners," an eight‑part documentary series for Binge/Foxtel. The show follows Kalpou as he ventures into some of Australia’s most hazardous landscapes to hunt wild, often dangerous ingredients. He collaborates with Indigenous custodians and...
60 Minutes: Mar 15
The latest 60 Minutes episode examines two stark developments: AI‑controlled drones that can hunt and kill without human input, and a high‑profile media showdown involving former security firm owner Micky Ahuja, who faces accusations of worker exploitation and sexual predation. The...
PacificAus TV Screens in Timor-Leste
Free TV Australia launched PacificAus TV in Timor‑Leste, delivering free Australian programming to RTTL as part of the Indo‑Pacific Broadcasting Strategy. The service arrives alongside the broadcast of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, highlighting women’s football across the region. Officials...
AIDC2026: Does ABC Draw upon the Same Hosts, or Is It Nurturing New Talent?
At the Australian International Documentary Conference, ABC executives defended using well‑known documentary hosts to draw audiences while also emphasizing a push for fresh faces. Kelrick Martin highlighted the network’s commitment to Indigenous talent, citing Miranda Tapsell’s recent presenter role. Jo...
Top TVNZ Shows
TVNZ’s latest six‑month results reveal 1News At Six as the clear leader across both its TVNZ+ streaming app and traditional broadcast, attracting 726,000 viewers and nearly 20 million streams. News programmes such as Seven Sharp and Breakfast also rank among the...
ABC Iview, Netflix Lead Free to Air & Subscription Platforms.
The Australian Communications and Media Authority’s 2025 report shows free‑to‑air (FTA) TV viewership rebounding to 52 % of adults, driven by younger audiences, while subscription streaming remains stable at 68 % usage. ABC iview continues to dominate FTA catch‑up but its share fell...
7:30 Announces New Executive Producer
ABC News appointed Dani Isdale as the new Executive Producer of 7.30, succeeding Joel Tozer. Isdale brings 26 years of award‑winning international journalism experience, including BAFTA, News Emmy and RTS honors. She currently serves as Deputy Head of Foreign and...
AIDC2026: FIFO Territorians & South Australians
At AIDC2026, representatives from Australia’s state screen agencies highlighted a tightening of documentary funding eligibility. The South Australian Film Corporation now requires clear evidence of South Australian residency, often through co‑production arrangements. Screen Territory has begun cross‑checking applicants against the...
Pacific Nations Get Live NRL
Free TV Australia has struck a deal with PacificAus TV to deliver live National Rugby League matches across its Pacific partner broadcasters. The arrangement gives 18 free‑to‑air stations in 12 nations access to two live NRL games and one delayed match...
Report: ABC $1000 Sweetener to Avoid Strike
ABC announced a $1,000 per‑head bonus and a revised pay package for roughly 4,500 staff in a bid to avert a strike. The offer includes annual wage increases of 3.5%, 3.25% and 3.25% over three years, progression to band six,...
AIDC2026: ‘Format / Boring / Predictable’
At AIDC2026, a panel of SBS executives and producers debated the DNA of returnable documentary formats. They agreed that a bankable emotional hook is essential, while the narrative must stay unpredictable. A solid structural framework provides viewers with a familiar...
Monday Battle: Epstein v Epstein Docos
Australian broadcasters ABC and Nine launched competing true‑crime documentaries on Jeffrey Epstein, drawing 780,000 and 766,000 viewers respectively. The strong ratings demonstrate significant audience appetite for investigative content, even as they trailed flagship reality shows like Married at First Sight....
John Silvester Recalls when TV Execs Wanted Underbelly to Be More Like Blue Heelers
John Silvester recalls that Channel Nine executives initially wanted the Melbourne crime saga to resemble the police‑focused series Blue Heelers. Eddie McGuire championed a grittier, Sopranos‑style approach, green‑lighting Underbelly, which became a ratings phenomenon and spawned multiple sequels. Eighteen years later...
Call for Entries: Partner with Australia (UK)
Ausfilm and Screen Australia have launched the Partner with Australia (UK) initiative, offering up to $10,000 travel grants to up to 20 Australian production companies and 10 writer‑creators. The three‑day program will take place in London from 16‑18 June 2026...
Actor Awards 2026: Guide
Netflix will broadcast the rebranded 32nd Actor Awards, formerly the SAG Awards, on March 2, 2026, from Los Angeles’s Shrine Auditorium. The ceremony, hosted by Kristin Bell and featuring presenters such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Jenna Ortega, includes a pre‑show at 11 am...
More Movement at the Top …
Southern Cross Media Group reshuffled its board after Jeff Howard’s exit and Kerry Stokes’ retirement, appointing former NRMA CEO Rohan Lund and ex‑Nova Entertainment chief Cathy O'Connor as independent non‑executive directors. Lund will sit on the Audit & Risk Committee,...
10.com.au: Gold Wars DownUnder
Gold Wars: DownUnder, a new observational series from FredBird Entertainment, begins streaming on 10.com.au on February 27, 2026. The show follows three prospecting teams competing on a 15‑square‑kilometre plot in remote North Queensland that holds an estimated gold reserve exceeding $750 million. Beyond...
Renewed: Robin Hood
MGM+ announced the renewal of its romantic adventure drama "Robin Hood" for a second season. The series, led by Australian actor Jack Patten and featuring Sean Bean as the Sheriff, will return with ten episodes. Season two expands the narrative...
Home & Away Nudges 1m Viewers, MAFS on Top.
Australian television ratings for Tuesday, 24 February 2026 show Nine’s reality hit Married at First Sight dominating the night with 1.86 million viewers. Home & Away nudged 975,000, climbing to second place in its timeslot, while Seven News led the news segment with 1.37 million. Other...
Why Does BritBox Still Delay so Many Titles to Australia?
BritBox’s Australian catalogue continues to lag behind UK premieres, with Season 15 of Death in Paradise arriving two months after its BBC debut, a stark contrast to the 11‑day gap for the previous season. While the service fast‑tracks select titles—Call the...