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June 7th 2018
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What’s On TV? Monday 11 June – Sunday 17 June

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: Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV


Episode 10
Feelings
Do you feel djoorabiny, do you feel happy? Or do you feel menditj, do you feel sick? Make sure you share how you feel with someone who cares. It's moorditj koolangka!

Also catch: Bushwhacked! – Series 2, 9.07AM on ABC ME, Mustangs FC, 10.07AM on ABC ME and Balloon Barnyard (Double Episode), 2.28PM and 2.36PM on Disney Junior.

 

TUESDAY: Balloon Barnyard (Double Episode), 2.28PM and 2.36PM on Disney Junior


Episode 6
Talent Show Day
Streak has organised a talent show contest for everyone at Balloon Barnyard. Pip is nervous about performing her secret talent of juggling in front of a large audience. Streak persuades her that she will be fantastic and should perform it.

Episode 7
Race Day
Streak has organised an exciting race around the farm for everyone at the barnyard.

Also catch: Bushwhacked! – Series 2, 9.07AM on ABC ME, Mustangs FC, 10.07AM on ABC ME and Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV.

 

WEDNESDAY: My Place – Series 2, 11.35AM on ABC ME

Episode 3
1858: Benjamin
 
Benjamin’s one wish is for his wandering American family to be able to celebrate a proper Thanksgiving dinner in their new place, with a real roast turkey. But his efforts to earn the money to buy a turkey plunge him into escalating rivalry with a local Chinese boy, Leck. Their competition leads to one mishap after another, until they realise they might be better off cooperating than fighting. But, is it too late? And if Ben does succeed, will his family move on again? 

Also catch: Bushwhacked! – Series 2, 9.07AM on ABC ME, Mustangs FC, 10.07AM on ABC ME and Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV.

 

THURSDAY: Bushwhacked! – Series 2, 9.07AM on ABC ME

Episode 8
Brown Snake
From underwater to one of the world’s most deadliest land-dwelling creatures, this week our two adventurers will help save the deadly King Brown Snake from extinction!

Also catch: Balloon Barnyard, 2.28PM on Disney Junior, Mustangs FC, 10.07AM on ABC ME and Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV.

 

FRIDAY: Lockie Leonard – Series 2, 10.00AM on ABC ME


Episode 15 
A Head of the Team
Mum and Sarge decide it's time Phillip played a team sport. When he chooses netball, he is met with unjust opposition, launching Sarge into action. Mel challenges Lockie to prove he has friends, while Curtis reveals his true colours to Egg.

Also catch: Bushwhacked! – Series 2, 9.07AM on ABC ME and Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV.

SATURDAY: Hoopla Doopla! 4.42PM on ABC2


Episode 20
Midnight Muncher
Detective Ziggy investigates who is eating the cafe food in the middle of the night. He is determined to solve the case of the Midnight Muncher.

 

SUNDAY: Little J and Big Cuz on SBS on Demand


Little J, he’s five, and Big Cuz, she’s nine. They’re a couple of Indigenous Australian kids, living with their Nanna and Old Dog.

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! 4.42PM on ABC2. 

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