What’s On TV? Monday 29 October – Sunday 4 November
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: MY:24, 9.48AM on ABC ME
Episode 10
Makhala
Makhala is rescued from the insidious condition of anorexia, by making a surprising connection.
Also catch: Balloon Barnyard, 1.51AM, 9.34AM, 9.43AM & 1.33PM on Disney Junior; Hoopla Doopla! 10.10AM on ABC2 and Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV.
TUESDAY: Balloon Barnyard, 9.34AM, 9.43AM & 1.33PM on Disney Junior
Episode 1
Mystery Day
Streak is trying to become a detective. He is investigating the missing hay from the top of the haystack.
Episode 2
Afraid of the Dark Day
Yawn… the donkeys are tired. It’s night time in the barn, but none of the animals are sleeping.
Episode 12
Hiccup Day
Streak and Pip are just saying hello, when a mischievous Tuck jumps out and scares them, causing Streak to get hiccups.
Also catch: MY:24, 9.48AM on ABC ME; Hoopla Doopla! 10.10AM on ABC2 and Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV.
WEDNESDAY: Little Lunch (Special), 4.33PM on ABC ME
Episode 1
The Halloween Horror Story
No-one loves Halloween more than Atticus, so he’s delighted to be starring in the school play, written especially for Halloween. But when Atticus’ mother gets a job in Singapore, he discovers that the day of the play will be his last day of school - forever. The make-believe terror of Halloween is replaced by Atticus being genuinely petrified of leaving and starting a new life. All the children are sad to be saying goodbye to Atticus, but none more so than Rory, who is losing his best friend. The Halloween Horror Storycracks open the heart of the spooky celebration to explore, beyond a scary costume, what it is that children really fear and how they can overcome it.
Also catch: WAC (World Animal Championships), 9.17AM on ABC ME; MY:24, 9.48AM on ABC ME; Hoopla Doopla! 10.11AM on ABC2; My Place – Series 2, 11.38AM on ABC ME and Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV.
THURSDAY: 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: MY:24, 9.48AM on ABC ME and Hoopla Doopla! 10.10AM on ABC2.
FRIDAY: Hoopla Doopla! 10.10AM on ABC2
Squidgie invites her friends to go camping in her garden - everyone is excited except Ziggy, who does not like the idea of camping. Ziggy's friends decide to change his mind, and show him how much fun camping can be.
Also catch: MY:24, 9.48AM on ABC ME and Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV.
SATURDAY: First Day (2018) on ABC iView
It’s Hannah’s first day of high school. It's also the first day she’ll wear a girl’s school uniform and go by her chosen name instead of the boy’s name she was given at birth.
SUNDAY: The Funny Ones on ABC iView
Four bright-eyed young comics keen to develop their skills, team up with some of Australia's funniest women to create their first comedy show.
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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
A musical adaptation of Li’l Elvis Jones and the Truckstoppers will have its world premiere in Brisbane just weeks after Round The Twist The Musical wraps its first season in the same city.