Statement from Richard Finlayson, ABC Director Television
I have decided that after more than three very satisfying and rewarding years as Director of ABC TV, it is time to move on to the next stage of my career.
Welcome to the ABC
Statement to The Australian, Sunday, 22 January 2017
The ABC is deeply committed to rural and regional Australia and the one-third of Australians who live outside the capital cities. ABC Regional has more than 400 staff across 48 locations whose role is to develop content, services and activities that reflect and contribute to Australia’s rural and regional communities.
ABC to broadcast the 2017 Australian of the Year Awards
The 2017 Australian of the Year Awards will be broadcast on Wednesday January 25 at 7.30pm on ABC TV & ABC Radio and simulcast LIVE at 7.30pm (AEDT) on ABC iview, ABC News 24, ABC TV Facebook and YouTube (@ABCTV).
A new look for ABC Local Radio
ABC Radio has rolled out an updated brand identity for all capital city stations. From 9 January, ABC Radio audiences will experience a new visual and aural identity across broadcast, online and mobile platforms.
Hat-Trick for 2017 ABC Grandstand McGilvray Medallist
Australian Captain Steve Smith is the McGilvray Medallist for a third successive year.
Updated: ABC Radio Statement Concerning Federal Court of South Australia Ruling, 23 December
Following the injunction granted by the Federal Court of South Australia on December 23rd, ABC Radio will not move forward with its proposed renaming of 891 ABC Adelaide as ABC Radio Adelaide
Audiences turn to ABC on every platform for 2016 NYE celebrations
In a truly cross platform event, 3.6 million viewers tuned in to ABC TV, 66,000 watched on iview, 10.2 million were reached via Facebook, 4.3 million on Twitter and 200,000 on YouTube, for last night’s spectacular celebrations from Sydney Harbour. Hosts Ella Hooper and Jeremy Fernandez celebrated the biggest night of the year with the ABC’s broadcast of New Year’s Eve 2016.
What's on ABC TV in 2017
We have more great content for all Australians than ever before – and so many ways to watch!
Explore, enjoy, and join us in 2017.
