The Australian Writers' Guild has branded the passing of a controversial broadcasting reform bill a disgrace – and believe it is an insult to TV audiences.
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SBS has commissioned two new documentaries: Tales of the Unexpected and JFK: The Smoking Gun.
Pay-TV provider Foxtel has launched an internet-delivered TV service which will be made available across a range of computers, TVs and games consoles.
Foxtel's iPhone and iPad app has added an extra 25 of its channels including live movie channels, Arena, UKTV, FX and 13th STREET, Discovery, Animal Planet, History, Bio and BBC Knowledge.
The ABC has called for one-off documentary ideas to form a season on the Family and the Future of Family in Australia.
Foxtel has commissioned new series Building Australia series, which will be hosted by John Doyle.
Upcoming TV series A Place to Call Home has become the first Australian drama to be shot with the Sony F65 camera.
Social TV app zeebox Australia has struck a deal with Foxtel, bringing the pay-TV provider's programs to its platform.