SBS has announced a new head of scripted following an extensive search, with creative producer Julie Eckersley set to take the reins.
Voting for this year's AACTA Awards will look a little different, with the organisation to broaden the voting powers of general members and stagger voting rounds by category throughout the year.
The Queensland Government will move to consolidate the state's booming screen industry, putting an extra $71 million on the table to grow production.
David Lightfoot, producer of films such as 'Wolf Creek', died on Sunday following complications from recent surgery.
Nine-owned streaming service Stan and Amazon Prime Video believe the proposed SVOD and AVOD content quotas outlined in the Federal Government's media reform green paper may carry unintended consequences, such as placing further pressure on production resources and curtailing diversity in the sector.
Anthony Hayes' Zac Efron-starrer 'Gold' has been snapped up by Screen Media, who has taken all North American rights.
Stan has appointed former SBS channel manager Ben Nguyen as director of programming.
Free TV Australia believes the proposals outlined in the Federal Government's media reform green paper will not meet the needs of viewers or the broadcast sector, but says there is "time to get this right".