Cindy Holland exits Paramount ahead of Warner Bros. Discovery merger
30 September 2026
Cindy Holland has left Paramount ahead of its Warner Bros. Discovery merger, positioning HBO chief Casey Bloys to lead the combined streaming operation.
ABC appoints Trent Dickeson as Chief Operating Officer
30 September 2026
The ABC has appointed former Seven West Media executive Trent Dickeson as Chief Operating Officer, with his tenure beginning on 19 October.
Shaun Johnson joins Channel 7 for Rugby League World Cup coverage
30 September 2026
Shaun Johnson has joined Channel 7’s Rugby League World Cup commentary team ahead of the New Zealand-Australia opener on 15 October.
MKR Plate Gate puts Alisha and Deanne under pressure on Channel 7
30 September 2026
MKR’s Alisha and Deanne open Hot Mess on Channel 7, but their melamine plates spark a debate that threatens to overshadow the menu.
Ryan Papenhuyzen reveals retirement regrets on Unfiltered with Hamish McLachlan on Channel 7
30 September 2026
Ryan Papenhuyzen tells Unfiltered with Hamish McLachlan on Channel 7 why he retired and how a shattered kneecap changed his career.
Alan Kohler announces retirement from the ABC
30 September 2026
Alan Kohler will retire from the ABC at the end of 2026, with his final 7pm News finance report scheduled for 16 December.
Flower & Flour returns to ABC for Season 2
30 September 2026
Flower and Flour will return to ABC for a second 39-episode season in 2027 after the Australian children’s series became a major ABC hit.
Food Trail South Africa returns to Network 10 for Season 4
30 September 2026
Warren Mendes returns for a 10-part Food Trail South Africa season, premiering 3 October on Channel 10 with new destinations, stories and flavours.
Free TV clears every Australian content quota after $1.625 billion spend
30 September 2026
Commercial broadcasters invested $1.625 billion in Australian programming and exceeded every local content quota assessed for 2025.
All commercial TV broadcasters meet Australian content requirements in 2025
30 September 2026
All 74 commercial television licences assessed by the ACMA met Australian-content requirements in 2025, including primary, multichannel and first-release quotas.
Exclusive | Family Guy and American Dad return to Channel 7 in new late-night comedy block
30 September 2026
Family Guy and American Dad return to the main Channel 7, followed by It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, in an exclusive new Monday late-night comedy
Tonight | A Taste For Murder on Channel 7: Joe’s Italian holiday becomes a murder case
30 September 2026
A Taste For Murder opens with Joe Mottram’s Italian break interrupted by a murder arrest. Episode 1 airs at 8.30pm on Channel 7, after a
Tonight | Precious Metal: A Love Story on SBS 2: Danny Estrin follows treasured cars
30 September 2026
Precious Metal on SBS 2: The fifth and final episode brings Danny Estrin’s exploration of car devotion to A Risky Business. Watch 8:30pm SBS 2.
Tonight | Elvis, The Colonel and the Mob on SBS: fame, crime and Las Vegas collide
30 September 2026
Elvis on SBS: Both parts screen from 7:35pm, making this a complete two-part examination of the forces around Elvis Presley. Watch 7:35pm SBS.
Tonight | Crime Night! on ABC: false confessions put evidence under the microscope
30 September 2026
Crime Night on ABC: false confessions put evidence under the microscope. Watch Wednesday 30 September 2026 at 9:00pm; also on ABC iview.
Tonight | Class Clowns on ABC: Julia Morris sends comedians back to school
30 September 2026
Class Clowns on ABC: The first day of term sets up three competing house teams before putting their school-day skills to the test. Watch 8:30pm
MKR Episode 2 Recap: Alisha storms out as Angus and Simon score 70 on Channel 7
29 September 2026
MKR Episode 2 on Channel 7 saw Angus and Simon score 70 as class tensions boiled over and Alisha stormed out of Last Orders.
Sam Pang Tonight returns to Channel 10 for Season 3
29 September 2026
Sam Pang Tonight returns to Channel 10 at 8.40pm Monday 19 October, with monologues, celebrity interviews and the Wheel of Segments.
Tonight | Foreign Correspondent on ABC: Ukraine’s Stolen Children follows a rescue network
29 September 2026
Foreign Correspondent follows a network trying to return Ukrainian children taken by Russia. Ukraine’s Stolen Children airs tonight at 8.00pm on ABC.
Tonight | Off the Grid with Colin and Manu on Channel 7: Stewart Island begins season two
29 September 2026
Off the Grid with Colin and Manu returns tonight at 9.00pm on Channel 7, starting on Stewart Island before a venison cook-up near Te Anau.
Tonight | My Kitchen Rules on Channel 7: Angus and Simon open Last Orders
29 September 2026
My Kitchen Rules episode two brings Angus and Simon to Last Orders in Adelaide tonight at 7.30pm on Channel 7 and 7plus.
Tonight | Stonehenge: The Final Mystery Revealed on SBS: the altar stone’s Scottish clue
29 September 2026
Stonehenge on SBS: The Final Mystery Revealed on SBS: the altar stone’s Scottish clue. Watch Tuesday 29 September 2026 at 7:30pm; also on SBS on
Tonight | The Tony Blair Story on ABC: 9/11 forces a choice over Iraq
29 September 2026
Tony Blair on ABC: The second episode moves from electoral success to the decisions that defined Blair’s relationship with the United States. Watch 8:30pm ABC.
MKR Episode 1 recap: Lucy’s pastry dessert saves Krysten and Lucy on Channel 7
28 September 2026
MKR Episode 1 on Channel 7 opened its Instant Restaurants with Krysten and Lucy, whose ambitious pastry dessert lifted them to a score of 72.
The Agenda Setters Rugby League: Justin Holbrook on Phoenix Crossland | Channel 7
28 September 2026
Newcastle coach Justin Holbrook discusses Phoenix Crossland’s send-off and the Knights’ win over Penrith on The Agenda Setters Rugby League on Channel 7.
The Voice Australia 2026 finale draws 2.7 million viewers on Channel 7
28 September 2026
The Voice Australia 2026 Grand Finale reached 2.7 million viewers on Channel 7 and 7plus as winner Yung Milla capped a season of strong audience
Tonight | Shaun Micallef’s Parents’ Evening on 10: family faith faces its first test
28 September 2026
Parents’ Evening premieres tonight at 7.30pm on 10. Shaun and Gabe Micallef welcome Ray Martin, Joel Creasey and Callum Hole with their families.
Tonight | The Rookie on Channel 7: Tiger Bear puts Celina in danger
28 September 2026
The Rookie airs Tiger Bear tonight at 9.15pm on Channel 7 after MKR. A school incident draws in the team, while Celina faces danger. Also
Tonight | My Kitchen Rules on Channel 7: Krysten and Lucy open Puggles
28 September 2026
My Kitchen Rules returns tonight at 7.30pm on Channel 7 and 7plus as Krysten and Lucy open Puggles with beef tartare, paella and a pastry
Tonight | Four Corners on ABC: behind One Nation’s orange wave
28 September 2026
Four Corners investigates One Nation tonight at 8.30pm on ABC and ABC iview, examining party management, Gina Rinehart’s support and readiness for power.