What’s On TV? Monday 14 January – Sunday 20 January
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: Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 3.54PM on NITV
Episode 5
Honey Ants – Central Desert Alice Springs, Northern Territory
In the heart of the Central Desert, outside of Alice Springs, Kayne and Brandon go in search of a bush tucker feast to serve to the elders in the remote Aboriginal community of Pupunya. But first, they must join the local women to dig four feet underground to find honey ants, a local delicacy, which they add to their banquet of desert fruits and vegetables, as well as the tasty witchetty grub and local delicacy of kangaroo tail! What Brandon and the elders eat, so too must Kayne!
Also catch: Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV
TUESDAY: 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: Hoopla Doopla! 6.37AM on ABC2; Little Lunch, 8.32AM on ABC ME and Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 3.54PM on NITV.
WEDNESDAY: Little Lunch, 8.32AM on ABC ME
Episode 16
The Pavlova
For the birthday party of Max and Elsa, the weird twins, Mrs Gonsha makes a pavlova, which looks delicious, but is the most disgusting thing that the children have ever eaten.
Also catch: Hoopla Doopla!, 6.37AM on ABC2; Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV and Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 3.45PM on NITV.
THURSDAY: Dance Academy – Series 1-3 on ABC iView
Fifteen-year-old, Tara Webster, has grown up on a farm in outback Australia, and has dreamt of being a dancer ever since she was a little girl.
When she makes it into the National Academy of Dance - the best school in the country - she is sure her life is about to be spectacular.
What Tara doesn't realise is how far behind she is in her training, and that there's a whole lot more to surviving the Academy than just dancing...
FRIDAY: Mustangs FC – Series 1 (Marathon) on ABC ME
Episodes 1-13
Mustangs FC is a goal kicking comedy drama about girls who are abandoning the sidelines and starting their local football club’s first all female team. Against the odds, they’ll stand united and overcome any challenge the club, the boys or the opposition can throw at them, all while wrestling with what it means to be a girl today.
This is the story of the team’s bid to get to the final of the divisional league and captain Marnie facing an uphill battle. Has she got what it takes to lead this rookie side through it’s first massive season? Time to girl up and see..
Also catch: Hoopla Doopla! 6.37AM on ABC2; The Flamin’ Thongs, 6.57AM on ABC ME; Little Lunxh, 8.32AM on ABC ME; Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV and Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 3.54PM on NITV.
SATURDAY: The Flamin’ Thongs, 6.57AM on ABC ME
Episode 2
Nobody Likes a Smarthouse
Grounded for laziness, Holden turns the Thongs’ home into a remote-controlled smart house. But now the house is too smart and tries to eliminate the Thongs! When it sprouts legs, Holden must shut it down before it leaves town.
Also catch: Hoopla Doopla! 6.37AM on ABC2.
SUNDAY: Hoopla Doopla! 6.37AM on ABC2
Episode 50
Mimi's Holiday
Mimi is so tired that she needs a holiday, but can't decide where to go. So, her friends take her on three pretend holidays to help her choose.
Also catch: The Flamin’ Thongs, 6.57AM on ABC ME.
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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.