How Australia Works: SBS launches multilingual democracy podcast
2 October 2026
SBS podcast How Australia Works explains Australian democracy in English and more than 60 languages, with L-FRESH The LION hosting and Sam Mostyn launching the
Hayu Presents brings six reality stars together for Wrapped finale
2 October 2026
Hayu Presents brings Craig Conover, Shep Rose, Cynthia Bailey, Dorinda Medley, Alexia Nepola and Meredith Marks together for a candid Wrapped finale.
The Cat in the Hat trailer debuts Hilary Duff’s CATastrophe
2 October 2026
Hilary Duff’s new song CATastrophe features in the latest The Cat in the Hat trailer. The Bill Hader-voiced animated film opens in Australian cinemas on
VisionQuest trailer puts Vision on the run before Disney+ premiere
2 October 2026
The new VisionQuest trailer reunites Vision and Ultron before the Marvel Television series premieres on Disney+ in Australia on 14 October.
Awkwafina: The Unlikely Cook trailer previews Apple TV culinary journey
2 October 2026
Awkwafina: The Unlikely Cook premieres on Apple TV on 6 November. Watch the trailer as Nora Lum travels across the US to revive her family
Netflix programming highlights for the week of 5 October 2026
2 October 2026
Netflix highlights for the week of 5 October include Animals, Below, Who Is Martin Mull?, Haunted Hotel, Is It Cake? Halloween and live WWE.
Dexter: Resurrection season 2 trailer reveals Paramount+ return date
2 October 2026
Watch the official Dexter: Resurrection season 2 trailer before Michael C. Hall returns as Dexter Morgan on Paramount+ Australia on Friday, 30 October.
Triple M names 2026 NRL Grand Final call team for Knights v Roosters
2 October 2026
Triple M has named Dan Ginnane, James Graham, Ben Dobbin and Ryan Girdler for its national 2026 NRL Grand Final call, plus a Newcastle team
Channel 7 Bathurst 1000 2026: full broadcast times by city
2 October 2026
Channel 7 and 7plus have released the full 2026 Bathurst 1000 broadcast timetable for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, including the Top 10 Shootout
Sense and Sensibility stars lead Sydney Australian premiere
2 October 2026
Sense and Sensibility stars Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles joined Australian screenwriter Diana Reid at the film’s Sydney premiere ahead of its 15 October cinema
Tonight | Better Homes and Gardens on Channel 7: Aunty Beryl cooks and Charlie revives a garden
2 October 2026
Better Homes and Gardens on Channel 7 brings Aunty Beryl’s lemon myrtle biscuits, a summer garden rescue and Komodo dragons. Watch Friday at 7.00pm.
Tonight | The Americans on SBS 2: the Jennings face new perils
2 October 2026
The Americans on SBS 2: The sixth and final season places the Jennings family against a changing Cold War landscape. Watch 11:15pm SBS 2.
Tonight | Original Gangsters with Sean Bean on SBS 2: Billy Hill and the Krays
2 October 2026
Original Gangsters on SBS 2 follows Billy Hill and the Krays, with Sean Bean and an interview with Hill’s son. Friday 2 October at 8:30pm.
Tonight | Hotel Portofino on SBS: Bella faces blackmail on the Riviera
2 October 2026
Hotel Portofino on SBS: The opening episode sets a prospective marriage against the daily pressures of running a hotel. Watch 7:30pm SBS.
Tonight | Death Valley on ABC: Janie Mallowan turns to her detective idol
2 October 2026
Death Valley on ABC sees Janie investigate Menna Hughes’ murder as John joins the theatre group to prove his acting skills. Friday 2 October at
Inside Sydney Fish Market premieres on SBS with Rick Stein narration
1 October 2026
Inside Sydney Fish Market premieres on SBS on 8 October, with Rick Stein narrating six episodes about the market, its people and its move.
KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS trailer reveals Disney+ documentary ahead of October premiere
1 October 2026
KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS brings unseen footage, EYEKONS fan videos and interviews to Disney+ Australia on 16 October. Watch the official documentary trailer.
Channel 7 and 7plus Spring Racing Carnival 2026: dates and broadcast times
1 October 2026
Channel 7 and 7plus reveal their 2026 Spring Racing Carnival guide, from Epsom Day to The Everest and Caulfield Cup. See the confirmed local start
What to watch this week on Kayo Sports: F1, NRLW grand final, AFLW and MotoGP
1 October 2026
Kayo Sports’ 1-7 October line-up includes the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, the NRLW grand final, AFLW Round 8, NBL and MotoGP. Check live
TV Ratings Wednesday 30 September 2026: The Block leads Wednesday entertainment
1 October 2026
The Block led Wednesday entertainment in the national Total TV ratings, with complete Overnight and Consolidated 7 results.
Australian TV drama spending falls 44% in five years as sport investment rises
1 October 2026
Screen Producers Australia says commercial TV spending on Australian adult drama has fallen 44% since 2019-20. Sport investment has risen, while total local-content spending remains
Small Prophets trailer: Mackenzie Crook’s Apple TV comedy arrives 7 October
1 October 2026
Small Prophets, Mackenzie Crook’s acclaimed six-part Apple TV comedy, begins on 7 October with Pearce Quigley and Sir Michael Palin.
The Man with the Bag teaser reveals Arnold Schwarzenegger as Santa
1 October 2026
Arnold Schwarzenegger plays Santa in Prime Video’s Christmas heist adventure The Man with the Bag, streaming December 2.
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County premieres on Disney+ in November
1 October 2026
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County premieres on Disney+ on November 12.
PacificAus TV secures Rugby World Cup Australia 2027 for Blue Pacific broadcasters
1 October 2026
PacificAus TV will bring all 52 Rugby World Cup Australia 2027 matches to partner broadcasters across the Blue Pacific.
Screen Australia backs 47 documentary projects with $5.7 million
1 October 2026
Screen Australia has announced more than $5.7 million for 47 documentary production and development projects.
7plus delivers record September streaming audience
1 October 2026
7plus says its September audience surged on the AFL Grand Final, AFL Finals, The Voice, NFL and more.
The Howie Games marks 10 years with Cathy Freeman episode
1 October 2026
LiSTNR’s The Howie Games celebrates a decade with Mark Howard’s special Cathy Freeman interview.
Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery merger cleared to close after judge approves settlement
1 October 2026
Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery merger is cleared to close after a judge approved a settlement, with Ynon Kreiz set to join David Ellison as co-CEO.
Tonight | Secrets Declassified with David Duchovny on SBS 2: strange weapons exposed
1 October 2026
Secrets Declassified on SBS 2: Strange Weapons follows military ideas that range from the apocalyptic to the absurd. Watch 8:30pm SBS 2.