Development and Production News
Whale Shark Jack to air this Easter
The stunning new family film Whale Shark Jack, made as part of the partnership between Stan and the Australian Children’s Television Foundation, will premiere Thursday 2 April.
School’s back! Little Lunch returns with a brand-new class
The ABC, BBC and ACTF are thrilled to announce Little Lunch: New Class, a brand-new chapter of the smash-hit children’s series from Gristmill, the producers behind The Inbestigators.
Trop Jr back for 2026
The Australian Children’s Television Foundation and Trop Jr have joined forces to give children the opportunity to enter Australia’s biggest short film competition for kids.
Boxing Day premiere for new Ginger and the Vegesaurs
A new episode of beloved preschool animation Ginger and the Vegesaurs will air this Boxing Day on ABC Kids and iview, with a brand-new season to follow in January.
Tales from Outer Suburbia adaptation to screen from New Year’s Day
The much-anticipated television adaptation of Shaun Tan’s illustrated anthology Tales from Outer Suburbia will premiere to Australian audiences 1 January 2026.