Headlines:

Surf, camera, action on local drama Surviving Summer

Season 2 of Netflix teen drama marks comedy director Christiaan van Vuuren's first turn at helming drama
September 13 | tvtonight.com.au

50 Aussie projects set to shine with backing from Screen Australia

In a major boost to the Australian entertainment industry, Screen Australia has allocated a sizeable $1.2 million across its Premium and Generate Funds.
August 18 | tvblackbox.com.au

Bluey stars on world stage, but back home the future is bleak for Aussie kids’ TV

The accolades just keep coming for home-grown hit TV show, Bluey, but an expert says production of Australian children’s content has 'fallen off a cliff' in recent years.
August 11 | thenewdaily.com.au

New chapter of NEIGHBOURS set to launch on Network 10 and PRIME VIDEO in September

The new chapter of the hit Australian drama Neighbours will launch on 10 on Monday 18 September, and a week later on Prime Video Australia and New Zealand on Monday, 25 September.
August 01 | tvblackbox.com.au

From Mother & Son to The Clearing, the Wooden Horse curated slate

Producers Richard Finlayson & Jude Troy have hand-picked projects for a boutique, successful slate in just over 3 years of their production company.
July 12 | tvtonight.com.au

Obituary: Judi Farr

Actress Judi Farr, best known from classic comedies like My Name’s McGooley, What’s Yours? and Kingswood Country, has died.
June 30 | televisionau.com

Vale: Judi Farr

Veteran actress Judi Farr, best known for Please Like Me, Kingswood Country, A Place to Call Home and My Name's McGooley What's Yours? has died.
June 30 | tvtonight.com.au

‘NCIS: Sydney’ Sets Main Cast, With Olivia Swann and Todd Lasance in Lead Roles

The upcoming Australian series “NCIS: Sydney” has found its leads and main cast... That team will be led by NCIS Special Agent Michelle Mackey, played by Olivia Swann, and her AFP counterpart Sergeant Jim “JD” Dempsey, played by Todd Lasance.
June 12 | variety.com

The Office goes Down Under with shock boss twist

Step aside Ricky Gervais and Steve Carell, global hit franchise The Office is heading to Australia with its first female lead.
May 31 | thenewdaily.com.au

Forgotten Australian TV Series: Adventure Unlimited

Australian television shows of the 1960s are inherently obscure, apart from the icons (eg Homicide, Skippy) and maybe a few mini-series (eg Stormy Petrel, My Brother Jack). One show I would describe as “surprisingly obscure” is Adventure Unlimited.
May 06 | www.filmink.com.au

Vale: Barry Humphries

Legendary showbiz entertainer Barry Humphries has died, aged 89.
april 22 | tvtonight.com.au

Obituary: Maxine Klibingaitis

Maxine Klibingaitis, actor from series including Prisoner, Neighbours and Family And Friends, has died at the age of 58.
april 18 | televisionau.com

Updates:

September 24 - 30
The Newsreader guide updated
Rock Island Mysteries series 2 guide started
Home Sweet Home episode guide added
RFDS guide updated
Thank God You're Here series 5 guide completed
Mother and Son guide completed
While the Men Are Away added
C*A*U*G*H*T added
September 18 - 23
The Newsreader guide updated
Heat added
RFDS guide updated
Thank God You're Here guide updated
Mother and Son guide updated
Surviving Summer series 2 guide finished

previous updates

premieres:

September
15 - Surviving Summer (Netflix)
25 - Rock Island Mysteries (Nickelodeon)
27 - While the Men Are Away (SBS)
October
19 - Wolf Like Me (Stan)
26 - Erotic Stories (SBS)
November
10 - NCIS: Sydney (Paramount+)
29 - The Artful Dodger (Disney+)

New DVD releases:

January 18
My Life is Murder: Series 3

birthdays:

September
1 - Taryn Marler (1988)
1 - Natalie Bassingthwaighte (1975)
1 - Melissa George (1976)
2 - Darcy Bonser (1986)
4 - Kevin Harrington (1959)
4 - Noah Taylor (1969)
5 - Aaron Pedersen (1970)
5 - Alicia Banit (1990)
10 - William McInnes (1963)
10 - Jay Laga'aia (1963)
12 - Pippa Grandison (1970)
12 - Rachel Ward (1957)
12 - Hayley McElhinney (1974)
14 - André de Vanny (1984)
14 - Sam Neill (1947)
16 - Mary Coustas (1964)
17 - Bruce Spence (1945)
18 - Don Hany (1975)
18 - Josh Quong Tart (1975)
18 - Nicole da Silva (1981)
19 - Jeremy Lindsay Taylor (1973)
20 - Peter Phelps (1960)
21 - Anthony Hayes (1977)
21 - David Wenham (1965)
22 - Bree Desborough (1979)
25 - Robyn Nevin (1942)
25 - Colin Friels (1952)
26 - Brett Climo (1964)
27 - Ella Scott Lynch (1982)
28 - Marzena Godecki (1978)
28 - Sean Scully (1947)
28 - Matt Day (1971)
28 - Naomi Watts (1968)
29 - Mark Mitchell (1955)
30 - Mitchell McMahon (1981)
30 - Kaarin Fairfax (1959)