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Latest Updates

Mark Schwarzer joins the ABC’s FIFA World Cup coverage

ABC audiences can follow all the action through our live blogs of every match, breaking news from our team in North America, and analysis from the ABC’s voice of football, Ned Hall, as well as expert insights from Socceroos legend Mark Schwarzer.

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Fri 12 Jun 2026 at 10:23am

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Official NAIDOC Week education resources launched for 2026

ABC Education and the National NAIDOC Committee have launched the official NAIDOC Week Education Resources 2026.

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Tue 9 Jun 2026 at 9:30am

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ABC and AIDC announce 2026 Indigenous Documentary Placement

The ABC and the Australian International Documentary Conference are pleased to announce Theo McMahon as the recipient of the 2026 Indigenous Documentary Placement.

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Tue 9 Jun 2026 at 9:03am

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Fran Kelly and James Valentine recognised in King’s Birthday Honours

ABC broadcasters Fran Kelly and the late James Valentine have been recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours. Fran has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO).

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Mon 8 Jun 2026 at 8:48am

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ABC leads the Australian Audio Awards with 11 wins

The ABC has emerged as the standout winner at the inaugural Australian Audio Awards, taking home 11 awards, more than any other network, at the ceremony held at Carriageworks in Sydney last night.

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Sat 30 May 2026 at 12:00am

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Hands on buzzers as Spicks and Specks returns

Stop! Hey, what’s that sound? It can only be the opening notes of Spicks and Specks, heralding the premiere of a brand-new series, returning Wednesday 8 July at 8.35pm on ABC TV and ABC iview.
Spicks and Specks S13

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Thu 11 Jun 2026 at 2:50pm

Jessica Mauboy to host That Blackfella Show on the ABC this NAIDOC week

That Blackfella Show returns this NAIDOC Week with superstar Jessica Mauboy as host! Tune in on Wednesday 8 July at 9.10pm on ABC TV and ABC iview.
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Wed 10 Jun 2026 at 12:00pm

Do Not Read This Media Release! Andy Lee’s smash-hit show returns to ABC this July

The ABC, Screen Australia and VicScreen are thrilled to announce that Do Not Watch This Show Season 2 launches at 6am on Friday 3 July on ABC iview and 7:30pm on Monday 6 July on ABC Family.
Do Not Watch This Show Season 2

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Wed 3 Jun 2026 at 9:15am

Grace Tame opens up about autism as host of new ABC podcast: Autistic AF

The ABC today announced Autistic AF with Grace Tame, a powerful new Ladies, We Need To Talk podcast series premiering Tuesday 2 June on ABC listen and ABC Australia's YouTube Channel.
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Tue 2 Jun 2026 at 9:00am

Emma Watkins brings all-new Emma’s Dance Club to ABC Kids

The ABC, Screen Australia and Screen NSW are thrilled to announce that production has started on Emma’s Dance Club, a brand-new children’s live action series created by beloved performer Emma Watkins.
Emma's Dance Club - Group (credit Sarah Wilson)

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Thu 28 May 2026 at 10:11am

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