FIFA World Cup 2026 ratings: semi-finals draw millions on SBS
17 July 2026
SBS says millions of Australians rose before dawn for the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals, with Argentina v England reaching almost 3.4 million viewers.
New this week on Apple TV: Lucky premieres and Maximum Pleasure finale
17 July 2026
Apple TV highlights this week include the global premiere of Lucky, the finale of Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed and new episodes of Silo, Sugar and more.
TV Ratings Thursday 16 July 2026: FIFA World Cup semi-final tops Thursday ratings
17 July 2026
The FIFA World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina topped Thursday night in Total TV overnight reach, while Seven won the FTA 6pm-midnight Total TV
Anton Enus to sign off from SBS World News after 27 years
17 July 2026
SBS presenter and journalist Anton Enus will retire from SBS World News in September after 27 years with the national broadcaster.
Paramount-Warner Bros deal faces urgent court test
17 July 2026
The proposed Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery merger faces a fresh court test, with a temporary restraining order hearing set for Friday US time.
Seven unveils first look at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games coverage
17 July 2026
Seven has released a first look at its Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games coverage ahead of the Games beginning live on Seven and 7plus Sport.
Netflix H1 2026 engagement report highlights Australian production strength
17 July 2026
Netflix’s H1 2026 What We Watched report highlights the global performance of Australian-made titles and enduring local kids programming.
Claudia Winkleman quits BBC chat show after one season
17 July 2026
Claudia Winkleman has stepped away from her BBC chat show after one season, with the series having aired in Australia on Channel 10.
Seven West Media and SCA secure media partnership for World Police and Fire Games
17 July 2026
World Police and Fire Games 2027 has appointed Seven West Media and Southern Cross Austereo as official media partners for the Perth event.
Rachel Morrison’s Love of Your Life to world premiere at Toronto International Film Festival
17 July 2026
Rachel Morrison’s Love of Your Life, starring Margaret Qualley, will world premiere at Toronto International Film Festival before streaming globally on Prime Video.
Trailer: The Runner starring Gal Gadot and Damian Lewis available globally on Prime Video September 2, 2026
17 July 2026
Prime Video has released the official trailer for The Runner, a psychological thriller starring Gal Gadot and Damian Lewis.
HBO Original documentary series Monsters of God debuts 7 August
17 July 2026
HBO Original documentary series Monsters of God debuts Friday, 7 August on HBO Max, exploring the billion-dollar reptile smuggling trade.
Netflix announces new scripted series Queenstown
17 July 2026
Netflix has announced Queenstown, a new eight-part scripted series set and shot in New Zealand, with production now underway.
Tonight | Better Homes and Gardens on Channel 7: Melissa tours a topiary wonderland
17 July 2026
Better Homes and Gardens Channel 7 airs Friday 17 July 2026 at 7pm with Melissa King visiting a topiary wonderland.
Tonight | Trade Secret: The Polar Bear Market on SBS: a fur trade investigation exposes hard truths
17 July 2026
Trade Secret: The Polar Bear Market airs Friday 17 July 2026 at 7.35pm on SBS and SBS On Demand.
Tonight | Hi-Tec Oils Super Series 2026 on SBS Viceland: Sydney Motorsport Park hosts Round 3
17 July 2026
Hi-Tec Oils Super Series 2026 airs Friday 17 July 2026 at 5.00pm on SBS Viceland and SBS On Demand.
Tonight | Saint-Pierre on ABC: a guillotine murder sparks a family mystery
17 July 2026
Saint-Pierre airs Friday 17 July 2026 at 8.30pm on ABC and ABC iview.
Tonight | Monty Don’s British Gardens on ABC: the southwest journey brings the series home
17 July 2026
Monty Don’s British Gardens airs Friday 17 July 2026 at 7.30pm on ABC and ABC iview.
PODCAST | Michael Dorman On ABC’s Treasure & Dirt, Outback Noir And Playing Ivan Lucic
16 July 2026
Aaron Ryan speaks with Michael Dorman about ABC crime drama Treasure & Dirt, playing Detective Ivan Lucic, filming in Coober Pedy and the mystery unfolding
What to watch on Kayo Sports this week
16 July 2026
Kayo Sports this week includes AFL Round 19, NRL Round 20, NRLW, The Open Championship, cricket and Formula 1 coverage.
Screen NSW backs community film festival opening nights across the state
16 July 2026
Screen NSW will support 26 community film festivals across the state with $100,000 in funding for opening night events.
By Any Means locks in Australian cinema release date
16 July 2026
By Any Means, starring Mark Wahlberg and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, will be released in Australian cinemas on 3 September 2026.
TV Ratings Wednesday 15 July 2026: FIFA World Cup semi-final tops Wednesday ratings
16 July 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final between France and Spain topped Wednesday night in the Total TV overnight reach rankings, while Seven won the FTA
ABC launches ABC Your Say 2026 to amplify Australian voices
16 July 2026
The ABC is launching ABC Your Say 2026, an eight-week national audience engagement project inviting Australians to share the issues shaping their lives.
NITV and SBS bring Australians to the heart of Garma Festival 2026
16 July 2026
NITV and SBS will deliver comprehensive multiplatform coverage of Garma Festival 2026 from 31 July to 3 August.
Mint arrives on BritBox Australia with forbidden love and rival crime families
16 July 2026
Mint arrives exclusively on BritBox Australia from 17 July 2026, reimagining Romeo and Juliet through rival crime families and forbidden love.
Seven, Circana and Experian connect the dots with REDiQ data collaboration
16 July 2026
Seven has announced a new collaboration between REDiQ, Circana and Experian to help brands plan, target and measure campaigns using verified shopper data.
Tonight | Spain with Michael Portillo on SBS: Asturias reveals Spain’s hidden north
16 July 2026
Spain with Michael Portillo airs Thursday 16 July 2026 at 7.35pm on SBS and SBS On Demand.
Tonight | Grand Designs UK S24 on ABC: an off-grid woodland build tests every limit
16 July 2026
Grand Designs UK S24 airs Thursday 16 July 2026 at 8.30pm on ABC and ABC iview.
Tonight | Back Roads S12 on ABC: Lisa Millar explores Tasmania’s Huon Valley
16 July 2026
Back Roads S12 airs Thursday 16 July 2026 at 8.00pm on ABC and ABC iview.