Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)

Here's what's coming to your screens in 2026 for ABC News 👀 ABC News Loop will deliver Australia’s best and most trusted journalism directly into your social media feed, bringing depth to the scroll with world-class explainer journalism for mobile users. A dedicated core team, as well as contributors from across ABC News, will report the news in innovative and fresh ways in shortform video. ABC News Breakfast is packing its bags and hitting the road in the new year with a series of outside broadcasts from every state and territory. And Australian Story will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a special event together with some of its most popular subjects. Swipe to see the full 2026 lineup for news including a number of returning titles 👇 Read the full ABC media release here: https://ab.co/4o91i9Y

ABC continues to be the leader of world-class Australian children’s content. Iconic Aussie staple Play School celebrates 60 years with plenty of fun planned for the whole family In Flower & Flour, a spirited girl and her cat turn everyday moments in their multicultural neighbourhood into extraordinary adventures. Kindness lies at the heart of It’s Andrew!, about a rhinoceros living in a unicorn world. Shaun Tan’s Tales from Outer Suburbia brings the beloved book to screen, following siblings Klara and Pim as they encounter a series of miraculous adventures over their summer holidays. In Caper Crew, Amelia and Kai Delaney’s quiet lives are upended when their con-artist Grandmother Queenie turns up, teaching them the art of the grift. Dance with Tom brings vibrant stories of Australia's First Nations culture to life through dance. Also coming to ABC Kids is a new Indigenous Lullaby from King Stingray, called Gurtha ŋhärana. Swipe to see the full 2026 lineup for children & family including a number of returning titles 👇 Read the full ABC media release here: https://ab.co/4o91i9Y

Can't wait for these arts, music & events titles coming in 2026 🎬 Australian music royalty and multi-instrumentalist Guy Sebastian joins acclaimed classical pianist Andrea Lam and host Amanda Keller on the second season of The Piano, unearthing everyday pianists from all over Australia in a celebration of music as a universal language. As part of ABC Classic’s 50th anniversary celebrations in 2026, the ABC Young Performers Awards return to spotlight Australia’s most exceptional young musicians. Swipe to see the full 2026 lineup for arts, music & events including a number of returning titles 👇 Read the full ABC media release here: https://ab.co/4o91i9Y

The 2026 ABC lineup is packed with distinct and boundary-pushing factual programs. In Shaun Micallef’s Going For Broke, Micallef turns a sober eye on Australia's lifelong love affair with gambling, while Hamish Macdonald examines the onslaught of misinformation in The Matter of Facts. Sarah Ferguson presents Tampa: The Boat That Turned the Tide, telling the explosive story of the 2001 Tampa crisis on its 25th anniversary, and Judgment: Cases That Changed Australia explores some of the most compelling High Court cases in history. Rolf Harris: Can You Tell What I Am Yet? delves into the sinister truth behind the performer. Ages of Ice follows scientists as they research changes in ice on the coldest corners of the planet, and what it means for Earth’s future. After premiering at Melbourne International Film Festival, feature documentary But Also John Clarke comes to the ABC, weaving together personal anecdotes, archival gems and tales about the man behind the defining satirical voice. Marc Fennell explores modern masculinity and the rise of the online ‘manosphere’ in The State of Man, and Todd Sampson’s Why? sees the Gruen panellist dive into different communities around the world to figure out what makes them tick. Swipe to see the full 2026 factual lineup including a number of returning titles 👇 Read the full ABC media release here: https://ab.co/4o91i9Y

There’s loads more homegrown entertainment to look forward to on the ABC in 2026, with Urzila taking us deep into the mind of comedy superstar, Urzila Carlson, through standup crafted together with hilarious sketches. A misfit crew of comedians return to the schoolyard in Class Clowns, where under the watchful eye of Principal Julia Morris, they tackle wildly ridiculous assignments based on classic school subjects. In Tonight at the Museum, host Alex Lee guides four celebrity contestants through games based around priceless objects from the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery. Always Was Tonight will decolonise news, one headline at a time. Hosted by Tony Armstrong and featuring a stellar cast of First Nations talent, this satire brings news with a bit more blaklash! Groundbreaking 90s creative competition series Race Around The World returns, this time with the effervescent Zan Rowe as host. Original provocateur John Safran also returns, this time to judge those who dare to follow in his Race footsteps. Swipe to see the full 2026 entertainment lineup including a number of returning titles 👇 Read the full ABC media release here: https://ab.co/4o91i9Y

The ABC has today unveiled its 2026 content slate, showcasing a dynamic lineup of distinctive Australian programming across broadcast and digital platforms. As ever, the ABC remains the home of Australian stories, reflecting the nation’s voices, creativity and culture. Excitingly, there are a number of new scripted titles slated for 2026 🤩 Based on the best-selling novel by Chris Hammer, Treasure & Dirt brings to life a gripping murder mystery set in a desolate outback opal town, starring Michael Dorman. Anna Torv leads Dustfall, based on the novel The Unbelieved by Vikki Petraitis, a gripping Tropic Noir about a detective investigating a string of drink spiking assaults. Powerful drama Shakedown brings to life the untold human stories behind one of the most shocking political scandals in Australian history. Premium mini-series Goolagong chronicles the life of world champion tennis player and Australian sporting hero Evonne Goolagong. Hilarious new comedy Ground Up follows the creation of the new Tasmanian AFL team – and the stadium that needs to be built first – starring Sam Pang. Heartwarming new series Dog Park, a feel-good story about finding belonging in a group of dog-owners; and beloved comedians Anne Edmonds and Kitty Flanagan unite for Bad Company, set within the crumbling walls of a theatre company on the brink of bankruptcy. Swipe to see the 2026 scripted lineup 👇 Read the full ABC media release here: https://ab.co/4o91i9Y

Do we really have freedom of speech in Australia? The short answer: Not in the way many people think. Here's what the law actually says — and what recent court cases reveal. To hear more in-depth expert coverage of the important legal stories and cases of the week, listen to The Law Report podcast on the ABC Listen app: https://ab.co/3XznS0z

We're celebrating Jane Austen's 250th birthday with Dear Jane, a brand-new series about her life, her books and her legacy. In the first instalment, Roller Derby Austen fanatic and academic Devoney Looser busts some myths and explains why she believes Jane Austen was wild, not mild. 🎧 Stream on the ABC listen app: https://ab.co/4p371ix

🎙️ This week on Arts in 30, the focus turns to two important conversations shaping Australia’s creative landscape. After six decades of championing local design, the Australian Design Centre has announced it may close in 2026 unless new funding is secured. CEO Lisa Cahill discusses what’s next and why the centre’s future matters for Australian design. Ahead of International Day for People with Disability, the episode also looks at accessibility in the arts — for audiences, performers, and crews alike. Guests Chaos Fae and Frankie Dyson Reilly from Vulcana Circus and Genevieve Clay-Smith from Bus Stop Films share what’s changing, what still needs work, and why inclusion matters. 🎧 Stream on the ABC listen app: https://ab.co/47KQBEm

Everyone should have access to food no matter their situation. Now more than ever, people are feeling the pinch with many struggling to put food on the table. Throughout November, ABC Gives is raising much needed funds for OzHarvest, culminating in the ABC Gives Giveathon on Thursday 13 November 2025. Across this day, ABC Local Radio will be giving you the chance to get involved to raise funds and awareness for OzHarvest who are working hard to end the growing hunger crisis in Australia.    Join us by tuning in to your local ABC Radio or on the ABC listen app: https://ab.co/3FAaXWB Give hope to those who need it most and donate now: https://ab.co/4qGo0st #ABCGives