What’s On TV? Monday 25 March – Sunday 31 March
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MONDAY: Waabiny Time – Series 2, 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: Hoopla Doopla!, 6.37AM on ABC2; Dance Academy – Series 2, 9.02AM on ABC ME and Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 3.54PM on NITV.
TUESDAY: Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 3.54PM on NITV
Episode 4
Cassowary – Daintree National Park, Queensland
Cape Tribulation in far north Queensland is the home to the unusual and shy Cassowary, one of the world’s largest flightless birds that are high on the endangered species list. The boys track the bird through the rainforest, careful not to come in striking distance of its powerful feet and claws!
Also catch: Hoopla Doopla!, 6.37AM on ABC2; Dance Academy – Series 2, 9.02AM on ABC ME and Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV.
WEDNESDAY: My Place – Series 2, 10.50AM on ABC ME
Episode 5
1838: Davey
When Davey, working as a stable boy for the powerful Owen family, learns that his favourite horse – Duchess – is to be sold to the local tannery, he puts everything on the line to save her. He steals the horse, determined to run away with her and to live wild and free like the bushrangers. He hugs his mother goodbye and is making his getaway, when he witnesses a band of real bushrangers at their villainy. Davey’s master, Mr Owen - the man who ordered Duchess to the tannery - lies shot and possibly dying on a remote road. Should Davey go on the run as planned? Or help his badly wounded master back to the farm and risk a terrible punishment for stealing a horse?
Also catch: Hoopla Doopla! 6.37AM on ABC2; Dance Academy – Series 2, 9.02AM on ABC ME; Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV and Bushwhacked! 3.54PM on NITV.
THURSDAY: Dance Academy – Series 2, 9.02AM on ABC ME
Episode 4
Legends
Tara’s overjoyed when Company starlet, Saskia Duncan, is appointed to teach the Academy Second Years; and Ethan rebels against Sebastian’s suppression of his choreography skills.
Also catch: Hoopla Doopla! 6.37AM on ABC2; Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV and Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 3.54PM on NITV.
FRIDAY: Lockie Leonard – Series 2, 10.00AM on ABC ME
Episode 14
Enter the Mermaid
After misjudging a wave while surfing, Lockie is saved by a mystery girl. Hearing the story, Philip is suspicious the girl may be a mermaid. When she arrives at Angelus High, he sets out to prove it. Meanwhile, Egg's loyalty to Lockie is tested.
Also catch: Hoopla Doopla!, 6.37AM on ABC2; Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV and Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 3.54PM on NITV.
SATURDAY: Balloon Barnyard, 10.20AM on Disney Junior
Episode 9
Magic Day
Streak is reading the ‘Big Book of Magic Tricks’, and sets out to prove to an unimpressed Pip that he is actually a magician.
Also catch: Hoopla Doopla! 6.37AM on ABC2 and Dance Academy – Series 1, 9.03PM on ABC ME.
SUNDAY: Hoopla Doopla! 6.37AM 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: Dance Academy – Series 2, 9.02AM on ABC ME andBalloon Barnyard, 10.20AM on Disney Junior.
See also:
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.
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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.
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Two beloved children’s TV classics hit the stage
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