What’s On TV? Monday 30 April – Friday 6 May
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MONDAY: Bushwhacked! – Series 2, 9.06AM on ABC ME
Episode 1
Whale Shark
Welcome back to Bushwhacked! We’re jumping into the deep end as Kayne races a Whale Shark in a 100-metre splash dash!
Also catch: Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV.
TUESDAY: Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV
Episode 9
Day and Night
Kedala, day-time for the ngaangk, the sun and kedalak, night-time is when the miyak the moon comes out.
Also catch: Bushwhacked! – Series 2, 9.06AM on ABC ME.
WEDNESDAY: My Place – Series 2, 11.32AM on ABC ME
Episode 10
1788: Waruwi
Waruwi is an Aboriginal girl looking after her Nana, while the rest of her extended family is away from camp. It’s just for a day, but what a day it turns out to be! First, there’s a huge, four-legged monster that even spooks Waruwi’s dingo, Lapa. Then, there’s a boy – a young soldier - banging loudly on a mysterious round thing (a drum, it turns out). And another soldier who makes agonised cries come out of a box with a handle (a hurdy-gurdy). And still more soldiers – ones that Waruwi’s Nana calls 'the walking grubs'. They’re looking for the four-legged monster, and their search is bringing them closer and closer to Waruwi’s camp and her annoying, adorable Nana. Outnumbered, Waruwi will have to use all of her wits to lead the soldiers away from her place.
Also catch: Bushwhacked! – Series 2, 9.06AM on ABC ME and Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV.
THURSDAY: Bushwhacked! – Series 2, 9.06AM on ABC ME.
Episode 4
Rodeo
This week Kayne & Kamil prove they’re not a bunch of (rodeo) clowns when they get the chance to jump on a bucking bull and hang on for eight seconds – the shortest Bushwhacked! mission ever!
Also catch: Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV.
FRIDAY: Lockie Leonard – Series 2, 10.00AM on ABC ME
Episode 9
Time and Tide
When Egg is removed from regular classes for his recent spate of bad behaviour, Lockie realises that he needs to make an emergency friend. This proves to be a more challenging task than first thought. Meanwhile, Phillip's shocked to learn Marjorie is about to drift from him, while Sarge attempts to coax Sam towards his way of thinking.
Also catch: Bushwhacked! – Series 2, 9.06AM on ABC ME and Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV.
SATURDAY: MY:24 – Series 1 on ABC iView
26 young people from around Australia tell their story about the day that changed their lives forever, and how the events of 24 hours can fundamentally change attitudes and aspirations.
In an upbeat, visual feast of social-media inspired storytelling, each 24 minute episode features two individual stories that are interwoven, with both participants taking us on a personal journey to relive their 'MY:24' event, and the transformational impact it’s had on their lives.
SUNDAY: Round The Twist – Series 1 on Netflix Australia
When the Twist kids – Pete, Linda and Bronson – and their Dad leave the city for a quiet life in the coastal town of Port Niranda, they get more than they bargained for.
The lighthouse the Twists have moved into is haunted, and Port Niranda is a town where the weird and unexpected regularly occurs.
Ghosts, vikings, magical underpants, runaway shadows… Round The Twist is an offbeat comedy series that will enchant the entire family.
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November 7th 2024
The ACTF publishes its 2023-24 Annual Report
The Australian Children’s Television Foundation invested or committed nearly $9.5 million in production funding during the 2023-24 financial year, as well as investing more than $380,000 in the development of 14 new projects.
November 7th 2024
Round The Twist The Musical to premiere next week
The world premiere of a new musical based on the iconic television series Round the Twist is just days away, with Round The Twist The Musical opening in Brisbane next week.
October 31st 2024
New research gives insight into the viewing habits of Aussie kids
New research shows Australian children struggle to find and identify locally made screen content among the flood of international options.
October 31st 2024
Windcatcher wins MIPCOM Diversify Award
The heartwarming family film Windcatcher has been recognised for its representation of diversity and inclusion with a MIPCOM Diversify TV Award.
October 7th 2024
Two beloved children’s TV classics hit the stage
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