Report says ABC no longer most trusted for news

The global 2024 Digital News Report has found that the ABC is no longer Australia’s most trusted news outlet, with SBS taking the mantle.

Vote for the ABC in the Logies

The ABC has received a record 51 nominations for this year's TV Week Logie Awards, which recognise and celebrate quality Australian television.

ABC racism report due soon

The outcome of the ABC commissioned review of racism is due by the end of next month and MD David Anderson has reconfirmed it will be made public.

Discussions underway for future ABC funding for emergency broadcasting

The ABC and Albanese Government are discussing new funding to ensure the broadcaster can maintain its vital emergency broadcasting services, with ABC Managing Director, David Anderson, reporting that the number of emergency broadcasting events has tripled since 2020/2021.

Laura Tingle adds award to her credentialed career

Since 2001, ABC Friends has recognised exceptionally talented ABC staff members and outstanding ABC programs through the annual presentation of ABC Excellence Awards. This year, Laura Tingle was recognised. 

ABC’s children programming decline masked by Bluey

In 2015/16, the ABC delivered 259 hours of Australian children’s television. In 2022/23, this had dropped to 147 hours. The enormous success of Bluey has taken the spotlight off this dramatic drop but, unless there is more money provided to the national broadcaster, it is unlikely that Bluey will be followed by any other great Australian productions for children.