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May 2nd 2019
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What’s On TV? Monday 6 May – Sunday 12 May

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: Nowhere Boys – Series 1, 9.01AM on ABC ME

Episode 6
The boys salvage junk for their makeshift abode, as the demonic force regains its strength.

Also catch: Hoopla Doopla! 10.28AM on ABC2; Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV and Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 3.54PM on NITV.

 

TUESDAY: Hoopla Doopla! 10.28AM on ABC2


Episode 8
Squidgie's Day Off
Squidgie has a bad cold, and her sneezes and coughs sound like animal noises. Her friends think there are wild animals in her garden and try to rescue her.

Also catch: Nowhere Boys – Series 1, 9.01AM on ABC ME; Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV and Bushwhacked! 3.54PM on NITV.

 

WEDNESDAY: Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV


Episode 2
Colours and Numbers
Keny, Koodjal, Dambart-One, Two Three. Counting is moorditj And do you know the kala, the colours of the rainbow?

Also catch: Nowhere Boys, 9.01AM on ABC ME; Hoopla Doopla! 10.28AM on ABC2 and Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 3.54PM on NITV.        

 

THURSDAY: Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 3.54PM on NITV


Episode 10
Penguins – Bruny Island, Tasmania
Starting from the highest peak on Australia’s most southern point, Brandon and Kayne jump on their mountain bikes and blast their way down Mt Wellington, outside of Hobart, as they start their search for the elusive Fairy Penguin. Abseiling, sea kayaking and a spot of surfing later, the boys come face-to-face with the mysterious, but very cute Fairy Penguin, while also meeting a rather unusual Albino Wallaby along the way. 

Also catch: Nowhere Boys – Series 1, 9.01AM on ABC ME; Hoopla Doopla! 10.28AM on ABC2 and Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV.  

 

FRIDAY: Lockie Leonard – Series 2, 10.00AM on ABC ME


Episode 18
Laugh with the Leonards

As if the failed kiss attempt wasn't embarrassing enough, Mel stays for the weekend, literally seeing Lockie's family in their underwear. Mum receives life-changing news, while a late night arrival intrigues Phillip.

Also catch: Nowhere Boys – Series 1, 9.01AM on ABC ME; Hoopla Doopla! 10.28AM on ABC2; Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV and Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 3.54PM on NITV.    

 

SATURDAY: Mustangs FC – Series 1, 5.01PM on ABC ME

Episode 1 
Goals
It’s the beginning of pre season for brand new all-girl soccer team, the Mustangs, and striker Marnie can’t wait to get started with her BFF, Liv. But the new team’s got problems. They have no uniforms, no dedicated change rooms, can barely field a team and their coach - Marnie’s mum, Jen - is clueless about the beautiful game. Things aren’t great at home for Marns either. Jen has got herself a new boyfriend - Kev - and Marnie is feeling the pain of sharing her space.

Also catch: Hoopla Doopla! 10.28AM on ABC2.

SUNDAY: Hardball, 10.16AM on ABC ME

Episode 1 
Across the Ditch
When Mikey’s daddy scores a rugby league contract, he upends their lives in New Zealand, plonking them in Western Sydney. Mikey starts at his new school mid-term and at lunchtime on day one, discovers handball.

Also catch: Mustangs FC – Series 2, 9.51AM on ABC ME; Hoopla Doopla! 10.28AM on ABC2 and Mustangs FC – Series 1, 5.01PM on ABC ME.

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