Erin Vincent to Head the ABC’s Q&A
Erin Vincent, formerly Executive Producer of Insiders and News Breakfast, has been appointed to lead the ABC’s weekly national affairs discussion program Q&A.
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The ABC’s iView Launches Worldwide
The ABC has launched the free international streaming service ABC Australia iview, opening up more of its outstanding content to audiences around the world.
New Zealand Named as Filming Location for Lord of the Rings Series
Amazon Studios has confirmed that its series based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s iconic fantasy novels The Lord of the Rings will be filmed in New Zealand.
Global Launch Dates Confirmed for Disney+
The Walt Disney Company has confirmed that its new "Disney+" streaming service will launch in Canada and the Netherlands, in tandem with the US, on November 12th and in Australia and New Zealand on November 19th.
Melodie Robinson Named as General Manager at TVNZ
Broadcaster and media executive Melodie Robinson has been appointed TVNZ’s new General Manager, Sport and Events.
Charlie Pickering and Zan Rowe to Host ABC’s 2019 Countdown
The ABC has announced that once again Charlie Pickering and Zan Rowe will be counting down to 2019 when they host ABC’s New Year’s Eve coverage live from the Sydney Opera House, featuring a star-studded concert.
New Progams and Performances for ABC Classic in 2019
The ABC will start the new year on Australia’s only national classical music network by launching a slate of programs, performances and major events that will bring more of the world’s best music to audiences across the country.
ABC Radio Line-ups Mostly Unchanged for 2019
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation has unveiled an unchanged line-up for its Local Radio stations in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and its Regional network for 2019.
Murdoch Cry’s Foul Over ABC News Funding
Rupert Murdoch has criticised the ABC over its funding for digital news amidst tightening commercial competitiveness in Australia.