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ABC wins 11 AACTA awards as The Newsreader continues its glittering run

The ABC was the leading free-to-air network at the 2026 AACTA Awards, winning 11 awards at last night’s ceremony including four to The Newsreader.  

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James Valentine farewells 702 ABC Radio Sydney after 25 years on Afternoons

After an extraordinary 25 years behind the mic on Afternoons, James Valentine will farewell 702 ABC Radio Sydney with a special two‑hour retrospective program this Friday afternoon.

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ABC signs MoUs in Malaysia, Mongolia and Timor-Leste

ABC International has continued to strengthen its regional partnerships in 2026, signing Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with broadcasters and media organisations in Malaysia, Mongolia and Timor-Leste.

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2026 ABC TRAILBLAZERS ANNOUNCED

ABC Heywire is proud to announce the 15 recipients of the 2026 Trailblazers program, which shines a light on young people aged 18 to 28 who have started social, educational, environmental or economic development projects in their regional towns.  

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ABC Music wins six Golden Guitars

ABC Music and its renowned country music roster made a splash at this year’s Golden Guitar Awards. The label picked up six Golden Guitar awards and had four performances on the night.

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Diabolical: The Epstein Files

It’s the scandal that has shocked Americans and rocked the Trump administration.
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Comedians let loose after dark in Tonight At The Museum this March

Get ready to explore the wild, the weird and the wonderfully unexpected when the ABC’s brand-new entertainment show Tonight At The Museum premieres on Wednesday 4 March at 8.00pm on ABC TV and ABC iview.
TATM_Host Alex Lee with guests Tegan Higginbotham, Alan Davies, Zoe Coombs Marr, Brett Blake_image courtesy of i8 Studio

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Laugh out loud in 2026: Comedy classics and new favourites coming to the ABC

In 2026, the ABC is serving up a comedy lineup for every taste, from beloved fan favourites to fresh voices from Australia and beyond. 

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Todd Sampson challenges conventional thinking in new ABC series WHY?

Todd Sampson is set to challenge audiences once again when his new series WHY? premieres Tuesday 24 February at 8.30pm on ABC TV and ABC iview.
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New from ABC NEWS in 2026: ABC National Forum

In March 2026 ABC News will launch the ABC National Forum, a new discussion program bringing together ordinary citizens, community leaders, experts and policymakers to discuss topical issues of national significance. 

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