Latest news of screen-australia
30 SEP 2025
Free TV
Australia's ABC confirms second seasons of "Do Not Watch This Show" and "Return to Paradise"
Animated series "Do Not Watch This Show" will air on the ABC in 2026 while the drama series "Return to Paradise" will back is back for season 2 on Saturday 15 November.
9 SEP 2025
Production
Australia's ABC begins filming new comedy "Dog Park"
Produced by Matchbox Pictures and starring Leon Ford and Celia Pacquola, the title will premiere on ABC TV and ABC iview in 2026.
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.
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.
1 JUL 2025
Production
Screen Australia and Dynamic Television launched its third scripted project
"How to Kill a Client," a dark comedy series from Easy Tiger Productions to receive $100,000 in development funding through the initiative, helping to bring its captivating story to life.