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October 14th 2020

Record number of OzKidsTV Nominations for 2020 Japan Prize

An unprecedented number of Australian children’s television series have made the Jurors’ Selection for this year’s NHK Japan Prize.

October 14th 2020

ACTF to Receive Funding to Boost Quality Australian Children’s Screen Content

The Federal Government has announced that the ACTF will receive $20 million over two years to support the development, production and distribution of high-quality Australian children’s content.

October 12th 2020

What’s On TV? Monday 12 October – Sunday 18 October

Never miss a moment of your favourite Australian children’s television series. See what’s on free-to-air and pay TV this week.

October 9th 2020

Germany Plays Hardball

ARD HR have acquired children's live-action comedy series Hardball for broadcast on KiKA, Germany’s public channel for kids.

October 7th 2020

Reading in a Digital Age: Professional Short Talks

Teachers, hear from Nadia Wheatley, ACMI educators and more in this free professional learning series hosted by our friends at the Australian Literacy Educators’ Association.