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What’s On TV? Monday 1 October – Sunday 7 October

Never miss a moment of your favourite Australian children’s television series. Visit our guide for more information about what’s on free-to-air and pay TV.

MONDAY: Balloon Barnyard, 1.24PM on Disney Junior

Episode 21
Kite Day
Streak brings a basket of apples for breakfast, and Pip has found something under a tree. They don’t know what it is. Pip has some ideas - is it a flower, a blanket, some food? Hmm - it isn’t like any of those things. They need to find out what it is!

Also catch: Hoopla Doopla! 10.11AM on ABC2.

TUESDAY: Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV

Episode 2
Colours and Numbers
Keny, Koodjal, Dambart-One, Two Three. Counting is moorditj And do you know the kala, the colours of the rainbow?

Also catch: Hoopla Doopla!, 10.11AM on ABC2 and Balloon Barnyard (Double Episode), 1.24PM & 1.33PM on Disney Junior.

WEDNESDAY: Hoopla Doopla!, 10.11AM on ABC2

Episode 3
Shadowplay
Bop can't sleep, because he's sure he heard a monster outside his workshop. Zap suggests they catch the monster, and all their friends agree to help.

Also catch: Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV.

THURSDAY: Woven Threads on ABC iView

Woven Threads is an 8x4 minute series which through beautiful and powerful animations presents varied and moving stories of refugees. The colourful and intricate tapestry of Woven Threads reminds us that regardless of creed or colour, we all belong to the same human family.

Also catch: Balloon Barnyard, 9.34AM on Disney Junior; Hoopla Doopla! 10.11AM on ABC2 and Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV

FRIDAY: Lockie Leonard – Series 2 on ABC iView

Episode 26
After an endless summer, Lockie Leonard gets ready for another year in Angelus - the middle of nowhere. But, how will this year be any different? Will it be more of the same, or will it be new and improved?

Also catch: Balloon Barnyard (Double Episode), 1.24PM & 1.33PM on Disney Junior; Hoopla Doopla! 10.11AM on ABC2 and Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV

SATURDAY: Dance Academy – Series 1, 12.41PM on ABC ME

Episode 10
Through the Looking Glass
Christian's best mate, Aaron, comes to stay, and reveals the truth about the robbery they committed. Later, Aaron uses Christian as an alibi, forcing Christian to lie to the police, and to question whether old friends are necessarily good friends. Meanwhile, Abigail's control issues are spiralling out-of control, and she is caught shoplifting.

Also catch: Balloon Barnyard, 9.34AM on Disney Junior and Hoopla Doopla! 10.11AM on ABC2.

SUNDAY: Little J And Big Cuz on SBS On Demand

Little J and Big Cuz are busy with the ups and downs of playground and classroom. There’s always something surprising going on - whether it’s at school, in the backyard... or beyond. The gaps in Nanna’s ramshackle fence lead to Saltwater, Desert and Freshwater Country. With the help of Nanna and their teacher Ms Chen, Little J and Big Cuz are finding out all about culture, community and country.

Also catch: Hoopla Doopla! 10.11AM on ABC2 and Dance Academy – Series 1, 12.41PM on ABC ME.