• ANALYSIS

On its final outing for the year Q&A; went to war, with the usual 2016 suspects - Donald Trump, Malcolm Turnbull, Tony Abbott, Bill Leak, racism, sexism, and so on, and on and on and on - among the contested territory. There was plenty of crossfire. But taking no prisoners - and taking honours for the night - was an unusual suspect on Q&A.;

It'll be a busy year for Dan Bourchier in 2017, appointed presenter of ABC Canberra's nightly television news bulletin as well as presenter of 666 ABC's breakfast radio program.

The popular breakfast duo will host their last show on December 12.

Alec Baldwin is back as the President-elect on Saturday Night Live despite earlier saying that he was trying to "trying to shed the Donald Trump cloak".

She joined forces with Reese Witherspoon to create more roles for women. In her latest project Australian producer Bruna Papandrea has hit paydirt.

• EXCLUSIVE

Agents, contestants and parents who spoke to Fairfax Media said auditions ran into the morning, with contestants fainting on set.

His film shocked audiences on its release, so maybe it is fitting that Ted Kotcheff should be taken aback by the idea it would be remade for TV

Oscars might be nice, but TV is where the dough's at – especially for Hollywood's biggest names.

Viewers, including Stanley Kubrick's daughter Vivian, have said they're boycotting the show.

Former 60 Minutes reporter Ray Martin will host a Prime7 program on ice addiction in regional Australia.

The first full trailer of Netflix's Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events, released today, reveals a delightfully quirky take on the story of the Baudelaire children who lose their parents in a mysterious fire.

It's not too early to start penciling in your 2017 TV viewing diary.

After roles in musicals such as Grease, Hair, Ghost and Legally Blonde, Rob Mills is moving to Ramsay Street.

Supporters of President-elect Donald Trump are using online retailer Amazon to attack Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly through harsh reviews of her new book.

A major exhibition dedicated to the claymation creations of Aardman will arrive in Melbourne next year.

While discussing her new book, the Fox News host warned fellow journalists to remain vigilant while covering Mr Trump’s White House.

The writers behind the hit ABC series have revealed their plans for an Indian Jones-style trilogy.

• EXCLUSIVE

The seismic changes in Brisbane's radio scene continue, with former breakfast radio king Spencer Howson stepping down from the breakfast slot.

• COMMENT

As Brisbane awakens to the realisation there's just weeks remaining of Spencer Howson's dulcet tones to wake up to on 612 ABC, thoughts now turn to who will replace him next year.

Before you get too excited, the First Dates' breakout star says he's still 'looking for someone' and he's not about to give up his 'trademark' lines.

A local version of improv classic Whose Line Is It Anyway? and Working Dog's Pacific Heat both produce their share of magic moments.

The ABC is making major changes to its radio line-up next year, with iconic Classic FM host Margaret Throsby ending daily broadcasting and former News Corp Australia chief executive Kim Williams joining the public broadcaster as a regular presenter.

The Working Dog team have always forged their own path; new animation series Pacific Heat is no exception.

Khloe Kardashian's new reality series, Revenge Body, is styled on a cross between US shows The Biggest Loser and Extreme Makeover.