Headlines:
- Happy New Year from the year 1995 — 30 years ago — and television drama was on a high with new and returning titles.
- January | televisionau.com
- In its 32 glorious years, Shortland Street has given us a cornucopia of memorable celebrity cameos... But last night, we saw the cameo to end all cameos, when American comedian Conan O’Brien made a brief but thrilling appearance
- December 12 | thespinoff.co.nz
- In early 1962, the ABC, responding to (entirely accurate) criticism that its local television drama had been overly dominated by foreign scripts, scheduled a season of six Australian-written television plays...
- November 15 | www.filmink.com.au
- Stars Ayesha Madon and James Majoos discuss what's coming next on the hit Australian Netflix YA series as production begins on the final season.
- November 13 | www.hollywoodreporter.com
- The federal government has quietly shelved plans to introduce local requirements for Australian screen content on streaming platforms like Netflix and Disney+.
- November 13 | theconversation.com
- Binge is releasing its first original feature film, How to Make Gravy starring entertainment heavyweights Daniel Henshall and Hugo Weaving. How to Make Gravy is an adaptation of Paul Kelly’s song which tells the story of a prison inmate writing a letter to his family as they prepare to celebrate their first Christmas without him.
- October 09 | www.nowtolove.com.au
- Stan has announced it has acquired the series Nautilus, starring Shazad Latif (Star Trek: Discovery) and Australian actress Georgia Flood (Apples Never Fall). Anna Torv and Noah Taylor also make guest appearances.
- September 26 | www.mediaweek.com.au
- Lex Marinos, the Australian-Greek actor best known his long-running role in Kingswood Country, has died at age 75.
- September 14 | televisionau.com
- It is a little-known fact that actor Shane Porteous began his acting career in Stanthorpe... Shane returned to Stanthorpe 25 years ago, as one of the special guests at the 125th anniversary celebrations of his primary school, Stanthorpe State School.
- September 11 | warwicktoday.com.au
- Australia Post is celebrating Australia’s beloved children’s television with a new stamp collection, featuring iconic series and films that have captured the hearts of generations.
- September 04 | www.mix1049.com.au
- Janet Andrewartha, best known from long-running roles in Prisoner and Neighbours, has died peacefully at age 72.
- August 01 | tvtonight.com.au
- Janet Andrewartha, best known from long-running roles in Prisoner and Neighbours, has died peacefully at age 72.
- July 29 | televisionau.com
- Netflix has been on a roll this year and its next big Australian original series is Territory. The series will be released on October 24, 2024 and could just keep the streamer’s momentum going.
- July 18 | www.mediaweek.com.au
- A new workplace comedy for ABC centres around crisis management PR firm who battle weekly public relations crises from celebrities, sports stars and corporate titans.
- July 12 | tvtonight.com.au
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premieres:
- January
- 29 - Optics (ABC)
- 31 - NCIS Sydney (CBS)
- February
- 6 - Apple Cider Vinegar (Netflix)
birthdays:
- January
- 1 - Debra Lawrance (1957)
- 1 - Richard Roxburgh (1964)
- 1 - Nicolle Dickson (1969)
- 1 - Maeve Dermody (1985)
- 2 - Damien Bodie (1985)
- 3 - Kerry Armstrong (1958)
- 4 - Nikki Coghill (1964)
- 8 - Lauren Hewett (1981)
- 8 - Steve Jacobs (1967)
- 10 - Jeremy Cumpston (1967)
- 10 - Jeremy Sims (1966)
- 11 - Holly Brisley (1978)
- 13 - Adam Zwar (1972)
- 13 - Annie Jones (1967)
- 13 - Paul Kelly (1955)
- 18 - Petra Jared (1979)
- 18 - Sean Keenan (1993)
- 19 - Nash Edgeron (1973)
- 20 - Jane Hall (1971)
- 20 - Jodie Dry (1974)
- 20 - Kimberley Davies (1973)
- 21 - Marnie Kennedy (1994)
- 21 - Freya Stafford (1977)
- 21 - Rove McManus (1974)
- 21 - Sarah Lambert (1970)
- 22 - Abi Tucker (1973)
- 22 - Damian Walshe-Howling (1970)
- 23 - Rebekah Elmaloglou (1974)
- 24 - Melissa Tkautz (1974)
- 29 - Lynne McGranger (1953)
- 29 - Maggie Kirkpatrick (1941)
- 30 - Michelle Langstone (1979)
- 31 - Anthony LaPaglia (1959)
- 31 - Robert Grubb (1950)
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