When David Anderson was appointed as the ABC’s director of television in March succeeding Richard Finlayson, he believed the level of first-run Australian content including drama was too low.
The ABC is rebranding its low-rating ABC2 as ABC Comedy in primetime and applying that brand across all TV, radio and digital platforms.
The ABC expects to spend $119 million on commissioning content from independent producers in the 2017-18 financial year, a significant uplift from the prior year’s $95 million.
As the ABC’s head of distribution, entertainment and specialist, Rebecca Heap is a key player in the broadcaster’s revamped management structure- so why is she leaving?
ABC head of children’s content Michael Carrington will move to the new role of acting head of distribution for entertainment and specialist, starting on June 4.
In a shock move ABC managing director Michelle Guthrie departed after the directors decided it was not in the public broadcaster's best interests for her to continue to lead the organisation.
Leading the ABC's drama slate in 2019 is Blackfella Films' 'Black B*tch', starring Deborah Mailman and Rachel Griffiths, with the broadcaster reconfirming its commitment to Australian stories and diversity at its upfronts yesterday.
Publishing and media doyenne Ita Buttrose has been confirmed as the new chair of the ABC.