What’s On TV? Monday 8 July – Sunday 14 July
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MONDAY: Dance Academy – The Movie, 9.25PM on Family Movies HD
Dance Academy: The Movie follows former ballet student Tara Webster, who was destined to become one of the top dancers of her generation before a devastating injury crippled her career.
Over the last eighteen months she has tried to move on and embrace life as a university student but cannot get over her dream of dancing professionally.
Haunted by her past, by the night she was injured, Tara embarks on a near impossible comeback, leaving her life and love behind in Sydney, determined to prove to the ballet world (not to mention herself) she still has what it takes.
Also catch: Little J and Big Cuz (Triple Episode), 9.17AM, 9.30AM and 9.42AM on ABC ME; Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 10.19AM on NITV; Bushwhacked! – Series 3 (Double Episode), 9.55AM and 10.19AM on ABC ME; The Inbestigators (NEW! – Double Episode), 12.43PM, 1.00PM and 4.59PM on ABC ME; Hardball (NEW!), 1.36PM on ABC ME; Hoopla Doopla! 1.30PM on ABC2 and Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV.
TUESDAY: Little J and Big Cuz (Triple Episode), 9.17AM, 9.42AM and 9.55AM on ABC ME
Episode 4
Right Under Your Nose
On their quest to the beach, Little J, Nanna and Big Cuz struggle to find what they need before sunset.
Episode 5
Goanna Ate My Homework
Little J gets confused hunting bush tucker, when he follows his own tracks.
Episode 6
Big Plans
When the 'big kids' won’t play with him, Little J creates a tantalizing adventure - in the back yard.
Also catch: Dance Academy – Series 3, 9.00AM on ABC ME; Bushwhacked! – Series 3 (Double Episode), 9.55AM and 10.19AM on ABC ME; Hardball (NEW! Double Episode), 1.14PM and 1.36PM on ABC ME; Hoopla Doopla! 1.30PM on ABC2; Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV; Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 3.54PM on NITV and The Inbestigators (NEW), 4.59PM on ABC ME.
WEDNESDAY: Hardball (NEW! – Double Episode), 1.14PM and 1.36PM on ABC ME
Episode 5
Too Many Cooks
Jerry and Salwa lock horns training Mikey. Daddy has his footy debut. Ms Crapper is in full Bullfrog regalia, Tiff’s there with her dads. Daddy misses an important tackle and Mikey cheers him up with some wise words.
Episode 6
Battle of Block Street
It's handball tournament day and Mikey, Salwa and Jerry perform an awesome rap in team outfits Jerry has made. The Battle of Block Street is epic and three players are chosen to represent the school at SASI-WESTS-HAT.
Also catch: Little J and Big Cuz (Triple Episode), 9.17AM, 9.30AM and 9.42AM on ABC ME; Bushwhacked! – Series 3 (Double Episode), 9.55AM and 10.19AM on ABC ME; The Inbestigators (NEW! – Double Episode), 12.43PM, 1.00PM and 4.59PM on ABC ME; Hoopla Doopla! 1.30PM on ABC2; Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV and Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV.
THURSDAY: Hoopla Doopla! 1.30PM on ABC2
Episode 21
Ziggy's Hidden Talent
Ziggy loves music, and is sure that if he had the right instrument, he would be a fantastic player. He orders several musical instruments in the mail, but all of his friends seem to be able to play them better than he can.
Also catch: Bushwhacked! – Series 3, 8.51AM on ABC ME; Little J and Big Cuz (Triple Episode), 9.17AM, 9.30AM and 9.42AM on ABC ME; The Inbestigators (NEW! – Double Episode), 12.43PM, 1.00PM and 4.59PM on ABC ME; Hardball (NEW! – Double Episode), 1.14PM and 1.36PM on ABC ME; Hoopla Doopla! 1.30PM on ABC2; Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV and Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 3.54PM on NITV.
FRIDAY: 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: Bushwhacked! – Series 3, 8.51AM on ABC ME; Little J and Big Cuz, 9.17AM on ABC ME; The Inbestigators (NEW! – Double Episode), 12.43PM, 1.00PM and 4.59PM on ABC ME; Hardball (NEW!), 1.14PM on ABC ME; Hoopla Doopla! 1.30PM on ABC2 and Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV.
SATURDAY: The Inbestigators (NEW!), 4.59PM on ABC ME
Episode 3
The Case of the Missing Solar System
Pixie is horrified when her solar system diorama goes missing, even more so when Miss Tan accuses her of not doing the assignment. Kyle thinks he’s tracked it down when he pulls a crumpled diorama out of the bin, but Pixie is adamant that it’s not hers - she painted all her planets pink and sparkly. Upset that no one believes that she has for once done her homework, Pixie is desperate for Maudie to find out what happened.
SUNDAY: Mustangs FC – Series 2, 9.55AM on ABC ME
Episode 11
Step Up
After spying the Wildcats bullying Ruby, Anusha gets carried away with a plan to take action. But Ruby stands up for herself.
Also catch: The Inbestigators (NEW!), 4.59PM on ABC ME.
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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.
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New research gives insight into the viewing habits of Aussie kids
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