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What’s On TV? Monday 15 October – Sunday 21 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: Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV

Episode 12
Traditional Tools
Noongar people have been solid tool makers for a long, long time. Karli, the boomerang and kitj, the spear are very useful tools.

Also catch: WAC (World Animal Championships), 9.21AM on ABC ME; Balloon Barnyard, 9.43AM & 1.24PM on Disney Junior; MY:24, 9.46AM on ABC ME and Hoopla Doopla! 10.10AM on ABC2.

TUESDAY: WAC (World Animal Championships), 9.21AM on ABC ME

Episode 47
Biggest Brat
Which corner of the WAC arena is the naughtiest of them all? Ambo, Scotty and Sir Reg tred through the world to find the most terrific tantrum-throwing animal, the Biggest Brat!

Also catch: Balloon Barnyard, 9.34AM, 9.43AM & 1.24PM on Disney Junior; MY:24, 9.46AM on ABC ME; Hoopla Doopla! 10.10AM on ABC2 and Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV.

WEDNESDAY: My Place – Series 2, 11.37AM on ABC ME

Episode 2
1868: Minna
Minna lives with strict, German-born parents, who privately hope their young daughter’s friendship with the well-to-do Owen children - Toby, Harold and Adelaide - will do her some good. Minna’s parents have no clue what these kids get up to when they’re on their own. Their favourite game is seeing who can scare the others the most. But, when the Owens blame Minna for a disaster caused by their own children, she decides to give them the fright of their life. Unwisely, Minna helps herself to her friend Leck’s beloved magic lantern to carry out her revenge, and soon she is in more trouble than ever.

Also catch: WAC (World Animal Championships), 9.21AM on ABC ME; Balloon Barnyard, 9.34AM, 9.43AM & 1.24PM on Disney Junior; MY:24, 9.46AM on ABC ME; Hoopla Doopla! 10.10AM on ABC2 and Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV.

THURSDAY: MY:24, 9.46AM on ABC ME

Episode 7
Coen
Coen’s MY:24 involves life-and-death events - one internal and one external, and the consequences of his survival.

Also catch: WAC (World Animal Championships), 9.21AM on ABC ME; Balloon Barnyard, 9.34AM & 9.43AM on Disney Junior; Hoopla Doopla! 10.10AM on ABC2 and Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV.

FRIDAY: Hoopla Doopla! 10.10AM 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.

Also catch: WAC (World Animal Championships), 9.21AM on ABC ME; MY:24, 9.46AM on ABC ME and Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV.

SATURDAY: Dance Academy – Series 1, 12.43PM on ABC ME

Episode 14
Turning Pointes
Tara returns from the holidays excited to have been awarded the first year scholarship. However, this soon turns to disappointment, when Kat leaves her standing alone outside a warehouse party the night before their first ballet class. Abigail is trying to be a perfect patient in her therapy sessions, but has to ask for help in order to start tackling the real issues behind her eating disorder.

Also catch: Hoopla Doopla! 10.10AM 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, 12.43PM on ABC ME.