What’s On TV? Monday 8 April – Sunday 14 April
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 3
Food and Drink
Mereny and kep, food and water keep us walang, healthy. How about a yongka stew, a kangaroo stew? Yum yum, sounds moorditj!
Also catch: Hoopla Doopla! 10.28AM on ABC2; Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 3.54PM on NITV and Dance Academy – Series 3, 9.10PM on ABC ME.
TUESDAY: Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 3.54PM on NITV
Tasmanian Devil – Cradle Mountain, Tasmania
Deep in the wilds of Cradle Mountain National Park lurks the notorious Tasmanian Devil. With the help of a local ‘Devil Whisperer’, Kayne and Brandon track down a den inhabited by a feisty Devil family to complete their mission of giving one of Australia’s most cantankerous animals a kiss! They also explore the area on quad bikes, and Brandon tempts Kayne with some local bush tucker specialties.
Also catch: Hoopla Doopla!, 10.28AM on ABC2; Waabiny Time, 3.00PM on NITV and Dance Academy – Series 3, 9.10PM on ABC ME.
WEDNESDAY: Dance Academy – Series 3, 9.10PM on ABC ME
Episode 3
Second Chances
All is not well in Kat-world, but she’s trying desperately to pretend she’s fine; while Christian’s plans for a cruisey return to the Academy are derailed by the Board.
Also catch: Hoopla Doopla! 10.28AM on ABC2; Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV and Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 3.54PM on NITV.
THURSDAY: Hoopla Doopla! 10.28AM on ABC2
Episode 32
Treasure Map
Squidgie and Jango make a treasure hunt for their friends. But, after three tries with three different leaders, they still haven’t found the treasure! What are they going to do?
Also catch: Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV; Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 3.54PM on NITV and Dance Academy – Series 3, 9.10PM on ABC ME.
FRIDAY: Lockie Leonard – Series 2, 10.00AM on ABC ME
Episode 16
Cure for Stings
Mel and Lockie get lost in the bush and find something special. When Phillip is bed-bound with a netball injury, his teammates cause him to re-evaluate his priorities. Egg's attempts for early release from Enrichment Class go from bad to worse.
Also catch: Hoopla Doopla!, 10.28AM on ABC2; Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV and Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 3.54PM on NITV.
SATURDAY: Hardball (NEW!) on the ABC ME app
When Mikey moves from New Zealand to Western Sydney, he finds himself in the thick of the ultra-competitive, schoolyard game of handball.
After saving a kid on the playground from a wayward ball and finding he has the powerful strike in the world, Mikey is befriended by Jerry and Salwa, who join forces to train him to become a weapon of precision and skill - equipped to topple resident king of the court, Tiffany, and take home the Western Suburbs handball crown - if only he could make the ball land in the right suburb!
SUNDAY: Woven Threads on ABC iView
Through beautiful and powerful animations, Woven Threads presents the varied and moving stories of refugees. The colourful and intricate tapestry of Woven Threads reminds us that regardless of creed or colour, we all belong to the same human family.
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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.