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Dr Karl's How Things Work
It's an early rise for Dr Karl as he starts the day at the Goodman Fielder bakery in Burleigh Heads where they bake 100,000 loaves of bread every day.
ABC News At Noon
The leading news at lunchtime. Ros Childs brings you the day's top stories and the latest news as it unfolds, with reporters in the community across Australia and around the world reporting on the issues that matter to you.
National Press Club Address
ACT Independent Senator David Pocock addresses the National Press Club on the topic "What we could build with our natural wealth if we thought and planned for the long term".
Media Watch
Australia's leading forum for media analysis and comment. Walkley award-winning investigative reporter and former foreign correspondent Linton Besser brings you a fearless critique of the week's journalism.
Back Roads
Guest presenter, chef and farmer Paul West heads to the Gulf of Carpentaria to see one of the world's most extraordinary weather events.
You Can't Ask That
From the pitfalls of 'pretty privilege', to teenage exploitation, unrealistic beauty standards, and mental health issues, eight models share the unvarnished truth about one of the most desired & least understood professions.
Murdoch Mysteries
Murdoch and Ogden's lives are threatened by the return of a dangerous adversary.
Grand Designs Australia
Natalie and Stuart promise to save the soul of their "fixer-upper", but face obstacles with eccentric renovations that risk upsetting the old owners.
Long Lost Family
Two stories of sisters kept, while their brothers were given up for adoption.
Antiques Roadshow
In this special episode, the Antiques Roadshow delves into the history of food with a selection of objects that reveal four hundred years of cooking and eating, from farmhouse fare to royal banquets.
Hard Quiz
Sherlock Holmes scholar Damien squares off against tropical cyclone enthusiast Steve and Foo Fighters fan Jacqui, while Darren is nutty for knots? Only Tom Gleeson's Hard Quiz can sort out these eclectic experts.
ABC News
News from where we live. ABC News NSW brings you the day's top stories, exclusive investigations and original reporting on issues that matter to you. Presented by Jeremy Fernandez, and weather with Tom Saunders.
7.30
Sarah Ferguson presents Australia's premier daily current affairs program, delivering agenda-setting public affairs journalism and interviews that hold the powerful to account. Plus political analysis from Jacob Greber.
Hard Quiz
Four contestants step into the Hard Quiz spotlight for a chance to win Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug. Tonight's expert topics: Robert Johnson, the geological history of Earth, paramedicine, and TV series Law and Order: SVU.
Class Clowns
It's a crash course in physics as the teams build vehicles to protect an egg from a third-storey fall. Next it's painting under pressure in art class, judged by professional artist Richard Bell.
Crime Night!
Julia Zemiro joins criminologists Professor Danielle Reynald and Dr David Bartlett, plus Scout Boxall and Alex Lee to explore the psychology of cults and obedience, from Jonestown to Australia's notorious cult The Family.
Small Prophets
Clive is seething when a truckload of steaming horse manure is dumped in front of Michael's house. Kacey comes round to help bury the jars and asks Michael about the hoarded boxes.
Planet America
It's the final countdown with just over two weeks to go until the Midterm Elections. Chas and John look at the latest polls, issues and races that will decide who controls Congress, the House and Senate for the next 2 years.
ABC Late News
End your day with the latest on the day's top stories. ABC News has reporters across Australia and around the globe to uncover what's happening and why it matters. Presented by Craig Smart in Perth.
The Business
Australia's leading daily business and finance show, bringing you up to date on market moves, economic trends and the forces affecting consumers, employees and business owners big and small. Presented by Kirsten Aiken.
Dustfall
Although Tig and Remi are now dealing with a potential murder as well as a sexual assault, Quinn makes it clear they're going to have to spread already stretched resources across both cases.
Murdoch Mysteries
Murdoch and Ogden's lives are threatened by the return of a dangerous adversary.
Long Lost Family
Two stories of sisters kept, while their brothers were given up for adoption.
rage Charts
Australia's longest running music TV show, rage is home to the biggest vault of music videos from a diverse range of artists, genres and eras. We curate the best clips of all time to surprise and entertain you for hours.
Dr Karl's How Things Work
Dr Karl takes a peek inside the Bundaberg Ginger Beer Master Brewery. From the ginger farm to the packing line, he examines how this iconic soft drink - made from a spice and then fermented - is produced.
Creative Types With Virginia Trioli
She's queen of TV and a celebrated theatre actor, but when Marta Dusseldorp moved her life and family to Tasmania she didn't exit the stage - she stepped up and became a producer for whom place and community is paramount.
Antiques Roadshow
In this special episode, the Antiques Roadshow delves into the history of food with a selection of objects that reveal four hundred years of cooking and eating, from farmhouse fare to royal banquets.
7.30
Sarah Ferguson presents Australia's premier daily current affairs program, delivering agenda-setting public affairs journalism and interviews that hold the powerful to account. Plus political analysis from Jacob Greber.
News Breakfast
News Breakfast gives you the morning advantage. James Glenday and Emma Rebellato bring you the latest news, sport with Catherine Murphy and weather with Nate Byrne. Don't just start your day informed, start your day in front.
ABC News Mornings
Stay in the know with what's going on this morning. ABC News brings you up-to-the-minute news to fuel your daily conversations so you can stay connected and follow the discussion across the day. Presented by Kathryn Robinson.
Hard Quiz
Four contestants step into the Hard Quiz spotlight for a chance to win Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug. Tonight's expert topics: Robert Johnson, the geological history of Earth, paramedicine, and TV series Law and Order: SVU.
Class Clowns
It's a crash course in physics as the teams build vehicles to protect an egg from a third-storey fall. Next it's painting under pressure in art class, judged by professional artist Richard Bell.
Crime Night!
Julia Zemiro joins criminologists Professor Danielle Reynald and Dr David Bartlett, plus Scout Boxall and Alex Lee to explore the psychology of cults and obedience, from Jonestown to Australia's notorious cult The Family.
Small Prophets
Clive is seething when a truckload of steaming horse manure is dumped in front of Michael's house. Kacey comes round to help bury the jars and asks Michael about the hoarded boxes.
ABC News At Noon
The leading news at lunchtime. Ros Childs brings you the day's top stories and the latest news as it unfolds, with reporters in the community across Australia and around the world reporting on the issues that matter to you.
The Forsytes
As dynastic pressures mount, Soames longs for an heir while Irene has ideas of her own, and Jolyon Jnr's unwelcome return throws Forsyte lives into disarray.
Back Roads
280kms from Perth, Kulin is home to less than 400 people. From the 'Tin Horse Highway' - horse-shaped sculptures made out of 44 gallon drums to a giant waterslide, the quirky town is known for its generosity of spirit.
You Can't Ask That
'Is your prescription pill addiction a dirty little secret?' is one of the questions the interviewees answer when they talk openly about addiction, doctor shopping, rehab and who is to blame for prescription drug dependency.
Frankie Drake Mysteries
To find the killer of a beloved teacher at a swanky private school, Frankie enlists the help of a precocious student.
Grand Designs Australia
A homeowner takes a tiny rundown heritage-listed workers cottage in the middle of the dense inner city Sydney suburb of Newtown and transforms it into a beautiful, fully sustainable off-grid home. (Final)
Long Lost Family
The most extraordinary search we have ever undertaken. Alley Lofthouse was left on a doorstep in a block of flats in Scotland on a cold February night. Will she ever resolve the mystery of her abandonment? (Final)
Antiques Roadshow
The Roadshow is at Firstsite contemporary art gallery in Colchester for its final visit, where finds include a creepy goblin figurine, a 17th century amulet and porcelain plaque discovered buried in a box bought at auction.
Hard Quiz
Where else but Hard Quiz would you see contestants getting grilled on Kath and Kim, The Hunger Games, Puccini and Scotch whiskey all in a single half hour? Tom Gleeson brings the knowledge and laughs in equal measure.
ABC News
News from where we live. ABC News NSW brings you the day's top stories, exclusive investigations and original reporting on issues that matter to you. Presented by Jeremy Fernandez, and weather with Tom Saunders.
7.30
Sarah Ferguson presents Australia's premier daily current affairs program, delivering agenda-setting public affairs journalism and interviews that hold the powerful to account. Plus political analysis from Jacob Greber.
Grand Designs New Zealand
In the Western Bay of Plenty, a Modernist-inspired house with its own art gallery is the brainchild of a cement industry veteran who came to architecture later in life.
Joanna Lumley's Danube: Europe's Mightiest River
Joanna Lumley's adventure continues in Austria's Wachau Valley with wineries and the Donau-Auen National Park's turtle conservation. She visits Bratislava and the Tatras, ending with ground squirrels in Muran National Park.
Dustfall
Although Tig and Remi are now dealing with a potential murder as well as a sexual assault, Quinn makes it clear they're going to have to spread already stretched resources across both cases.
ABC Late News
End your day with the latest on the day's top stories. ABC News has reporters across Australia and around the globe to uncover what's happening and why it matters. Presented by Jade Barker in Perth.
The Business
Australia's leading daily business and finance show, bringing you up to date on market moves, economic trends and the forces affecting consumers, investors, employees and businesses big and small. Presented by Alicia Barry.
Death Valley
John and Janie unravel a mystery involving a murder at a school reunion, a cold case, and a shocking discovery from Janie's past. John risks their friendship with unexpected news. (Final)
Frankie Drake Mysteries
To find the killer of a beloved teacher at a swanky private school, Frankie enlists the help of a precocious student.
Long Lost Family
The most extraordinary search we have ever undertaken. Alley Lofthouse was left on a doorstep in a block of flats in Scotland on a cold February night. Will she ever resolve the mystery of her abandonment? (Final)
rage Charts
Australia's longest running music TV show, rage is home to the biggest vault of music videos from a diverse range of artists, genres and eras. We curate the best clips of all time to surprise and entertain you for hours.
Dr Karl's How Things Work
Dr Karl visits the Kookaburra Sport cricket ball factory in Melbourne and learns how this global symbol of Australian sport is crafted from humble beginnings.
Creative Types With Virginia Trioli
Award winning filmmaker, Kaytetye man, Warwick Thornton has three people warring inside him: director, writer, cinematographer: but one must always win. In the searing beauty of Alice Springs, we witness the struggles.
Antiques Roadshow
The Roadshow is at Firstsite contemporary art gallery in Colchester for its final visit, where finds include a creepy goblin figurine, a 17th century amulet and porcelain plaque discovered buried in a box bought at auction.
7.30
Sarah Ferguson presents Australia's premier daily current affairs program, delivering agenda-setting public affairs journalism and interviews that hold the powerful to account. Plus political analysis from Jacob Greber.
News Breakfast
News Breakfast gives you the morning advantage. James Glenday and Emma Rebellato bring you the latest news, sport with Catherine Murphy and weather with Nate Byrne. Don't just start your day informed, start your day in front.
ABC News Mornings
Stay in the know with what's going on this morning. ABC News brings you up-to-the-minute news to fuel your daily conversations so you can stay connected and follow the discussion across the day. Presented by Kathryn Robinson.
Believe in Magic: The Mother of All Cons
In 2015, Meg decides she wants Believe in Magic to take a group of children to Disney in Florida for Christmas. The parents-turned-sleuths are still questioning how ill she really is.
Austin
Austin bombs his press conference and book signing, Mel's romance is vetted by the government, and Julian's secret identity as a young queer bee-saving writer is exposed.
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