Free TV CEO Bridget Fair has identified free and easy access to free local services on connected TVs and updates to anti-siphoning legislation as the two most pressing issues for commercial broadcasting in 2024, calling on the government to implement a modernised regulatory framework that allows broadcasters to compete with "cashed up streaming services".
The Federal Government has announced it will alter the threshold for the TV Producer Offset, meaning serials like 'Home and Away' will now be able to qualify for the 30 per cent rebate.
Seven is banking big on reality again in 2024, including partnering with the UK's Channel 4 to bring the British reality format 'Made In' to Sydney's Eastern Suburbs.
Sally Aitken's 'Hot Potato: The Story of The Wiggles', a documentary that explores the meteoric rise of the children's music group, will have its world premiere at October's SXSW Sydney, which is also set to include a First Nations Screen Festival and an XR Showcase.
The Seven Network has officially partnered with SXSW Sydney and will host its 2024 Upfront during the October festival. The partnership also includes 'Seven House' within the SXSW precinct, which will feature a week-long program of events, special partners and guest speakers.
The second season of Seven's 'RFDS' picks up one year after Eliza (Emma Hamilton) left Broken Hill behind. Much has changed, with lives at RFDS South East progressing at a rapid rate.
Eureka Productions' 'Million Dollar Island' consists of 100 people trying to stay on a remote desert island, vying for a chance to win $1 million.
The cast and crew of Endemol Shine Australia's 'RFDS' have gone back to Broken Hill to commence shooting on season two, with Emma Harvie added to the cast.