Marianne Leitch has been appointed Executive Producer of ABC TV’s international current affairs flagship program Foreign Correspondent. “Marianne is an exceptionally experienced and capable journalist and Foreign Correspondent will be in terrific hands.” ABC Head of Current Affairs Bruce Belsham said. Mr Belsham pointed out that Leitch was a member of the original team that…
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Something for Mr Abbott to think about
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Okay in the light of the recent cuts to the ABC here is something for the government to take into consideration. According to recent research released by Roy Morgan almost 11.8 million Australians 14+ (61%) cited at least one ABC or ABC2 television show they ‘especially choose to watch’ in the year to September 2014—and…
ABC Announces 2015 Programing
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ABC TV has recently announced its 2015 slate. The line-up for the New Year showcases the depth, diversity and quality of programming that audiences have come to expect. “2015 is about cementing ABC TV as the home of Australian stories and national conversations. That’s what will set us apart”, says Richard Finlayson, Director of Television.…
ABC free-to-air broadcaster for 2015 AFC Asian Cup
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The ABC has been announced as the free-to-air broadcaster for the 2015 AFC Asian Cup. A deal has been brokered between Broadcast rights holders of the event, FOX SPORTS, along with the AFC Asian Cup Australia 2015 Local Organising Committee, Football Federation Australia and the ABC, which will make all Socceroos games in the tournament…
Palmer Criticizes ABC being stripped of Australia Network Contract
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Leader of the Palmer United Party Clive Palmer has criticised the government for its decision to cancel the ABC’s Australia Network contract, putting the multi-million dollar contract up for tender. Mr Palmer said Julie Bishop’s announcement to do a tender will most likely result in Sky being awarded the coveted contract. “Sky will most likely…
Changes to Kids viewing on ABC TV
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Changes to Kids viewing on ABC TV From Monday 7 July, ABC TV will be revitalising the channel schedules for ABC4Kids and ABC3.These exciting changes will ensure we deliver the most appropriate programs for 2-14 year olds at the times that best suit them as well as their families. “ABC TV cares about kids and…
Doctor Who World Tour
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Ahead of the Doctor Who Series 8 that will premiere in Australia in August on ABC1 the incoming Twelfth Doctor, Peter Capaldi, will be accompanied by his onscreen companion Jenna Coleman (Clara Oswald) on the upcoming Doctor Who: The World Tour. “It’s fantastic that so many people across the world love Doctor Who. After eight…
Bingeing on Jonah from Tonga Preview Binge
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The ABC has announced that during the recent ‘Jonah from Tonga Preview Binge’ on iview there was 551,000 plays of Jonah from Tonga making it the most played program on iview over the weekend. “The Jonah preview binge re-writes the traditional TV rule book but is also creating huge anticipation for the broadcast premiere at…
Palmer calls for Government to keep pre-election promises
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Member for Fairfax Clive Palmer MP commented federal budget is worrying many Fairfax constituents, particularly those on aged pensions. Mr Palmer added that a series of softening up statements from Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey has put many pensioners under unnecessary and unwelcome stress with a string of the government’s pre-election promises set to be broken…
Jonah from Tonga iview premiere
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Australia’s leading internet TV service, ABC iview, is giving super fans the chance to watch Chris Lilley’s new series JONAH FROM TONGA online, before it hits TV screens. The six-part series will premiere in a not-to-be-missed weekend iview binge, available from 6pm Friday May 2 until 6pm Sunday May 4 AEST. “We’re firm believers in…