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Latest Updates

ABC Royal Commission Submission

The ABC welcomes the opportunity to make the following submission to the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion.
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Thu 9 Jul 2026 at 4:25pm

Topic: Statements and Responses

ABC Royal Commission Statement

The ABC is Australia's independent national public broadcaster. It has a commitment to fundamental democratic principles including rule of law, freedom of speech and religion, parliamentary democracy and non-discrimination.
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Thu 9 Jul 2026 at 9:05am

Topic: Statements and Responses

Francis Leach to take on Overnights

Renowned broadcaster Francis Leach has been introduced to audiences as the new presenter of ABC Overnights, replacing Trevor Chappell who will retire from the program at the end of the month.

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Wed 8 Jul 2026 at 7:30am

Topic: Press Releases

ABC iview drives audience growth as Australians turn to local content

ABC iview has recorded 14 per cent audience growth in 2026, reaching 3.8 million Australians each week as viewers increasingly turn to ABC drama, comedy and trusted news.

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Tue 7 Jul 2026 at 8:10am

Topic: Press Releases

Charlie King departs the ABC

Sports broadcaster and former ABC Bonner Committee Chair, Dr. Charlie King AM, has announced his retirement from the ABC, marking the end of a remarkable career dedicated to serving audiences in the Top End and across Australia.

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Wed 1 Jul 2026 at 3:58pm

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Cameras roll on Knee High Spies Season 2

The ABC, the Australian Children’s Television Foundation (ACTF) and VicScreen are delighted to announce that Knee High Spies Season 2 is now in production in Melbourne.
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Thu 9 Jul 2026 at 10:38am

Budget busters are back in new Teenage Boss: Next Level

The ABC is delighted to announce Teenage Boss: Next Level is returning for Season 3, premiering on Friday 31 July on ABC iview and Saturday 1 August at 7.30pm on ABC Family.
Teenage Boss Next Level - Emma and Molly

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Wed 1 Jul 2026 at 10:59am

Big Ted’s Diamond Jubilee: Play School celebrates 60 years on air

The ABC is thrilled to celebrate Play School’s 60th anniversary on Saturday 18 July. 
Play School turns 60

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Mon 15 Jun 2026 at 1:37pm

Back on the case: Crime Night! returns for season 2

The ABC is thrilled to announce Crime Night! has been commissioned for a second season, with award-winning host Julia Zemiro returning.
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Mon 15 Jun 2026 at 1:27pm

Hands on buzzers as Spicks and Specks returns

Stop! Hey, what’s that sound? It can only be the opening notes of Spicks and Specks, heralding the premiere of a brand-new series, returning Wednesday 8 July at 8.35pm on ABC TV and ABC iview.
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Thu 11 Jun 2026 at 2:50pm

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