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ABC, Screen Australia, and ACTF greenlighted two new children's series 28 AUG 2025

Kids & Animation

ABC, Screen Australia, and ACTF greenlighted two new children's series

The upcoming series, “The Disposables” and “Thirtypop,” signal major investments in Australian children’s content, with strong production partnerships and international distribution potential.
All3media sold "Crongton" series to ABC in Australia 26 AUG 2025

Distribution

All3media sold "Crongton" series to ABC in Australia

It has been acquired by Australian Broadcasting Company (ABC) for Australian free-to-air television channel ABC Family, and video on demand service ABC iview.
Netflix appointed Amanda Duthie as Head of Content for New Zealand & Australia 26 AUG 2025

Corporate Moves

Netflix appointed Amanda Duthie as Head of Content for New Zealand & Australia

The former Stan executive joins Netflix as Content Director for ANZ, strengthening the streamer’s regional slate as it ramps up investment in local originals.
Australia's SBS will appoint Jane Palfreyman as Acting Managing Director 21 AUG 2025

Corporate Moves

Australia's SBS will appoint Jane Palfreyman as Acting Managing Director

The SBS Board of Directors has confirmed the appointment of the current Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer as SBS Acting Managing Director. At the same time, it conducts a global search for a new Managing Director.
Screen Australia and YouTube back four new creator teams in $480,000 “Skip Ahead” initiative 19 AUG 2025

Streaming

Screen Australia and YouTube back four new creator teams in $480,000 “Skip Ahead” initiative

The tenth edition of the program supports “Garn: The Series,” “BUG,” “Re:Plastic,” and “The Vegetable Plot,” with 43 creative teams funded since the scheme’s 2014 launch.