2025 in Australian television

This is a list of Australian television-related events, debuts, finales, and cancellations that are scheduled to occur in 2025, the 70th year of continuous operation of television in Australia.

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Events

January

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1 The ABC's coverage of the annual midnight Sydney New Year's Eve fireworks is watched by 1,968,000 viewers, with Robbie Williams headlining the concert live from the Sydney Opera House alongside other artists including Nooky. [1][2]

February

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March

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April

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May

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June

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July

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August

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September

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October

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November

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December

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Premieres

Domestic series

List of domestic television series premieres
Program Original airdate Network Source
Island Echoes with Nornie Bero 8 January (NITV)
13 January (SBS Food)
NITV
SBS Food
[3]
Optics 29 January ABC TV [4]
Apple Cider Vinegar TBA Netflix [5]
Airport 24/7 Network 10 [6]
Château DIY Australia Nine Network [7]
The Family Next Door ABC TV [4]
The Floor Nine Network [7]
Ghosts Australia Network 10
Paramount+
[6]
The Golden Bachelor Nine Network [7]
House Hunters Australia Network 10 [6]
The List Network 10
Paramount+
[6]
Off The Grid Seven Network [8]
Once In A Lifetime [8]
Stranded on Honeymoon Island [8]
The Piano ABC TV [4]
List of international television series premieres
Program Original airdate Country of origin Network(s) Source
Lockerbie: A Search for Truth 2 January United Kingdom Binge
Showcase
[9]
The Darkness 9 January Iceland SBS [10]
Until I Kill You 12 January United Kingdom ABC TV
Ludwig 29 January 7plus [11]

Documentaries

Domestic

List of domestic documentary series/docofilm premieres
Program Original airdate Network(s) Source
Dr Karl's How Things Work 7 January ABC TV [4]
Eat The Invaders
Miriam Margolyes in New Zealand 12 January [12]
Dr Ann's Secret Lives TBA [4]
End Game
Hear Me Out
The Kimberley
The Role of a Lifetime
Todd Sampson's Why Network 10 [6]

International

List of international documentary series/docofilm premieres
Program Original airdate Country of origin Network(s) Source

Channels and streaming services

New channels/streaming services

Date Channel/service
TBA Max[13]

Rebranding channels/streaming services

Date Old name New name
TBA 10Play 10[14]

Closed channels

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Programming changes

Changes to network affiliation

Criterion for inclusion in the following list is that Australian premiere episodes will air in Australia for the first time on a new channel. This includes when a program is moved from a free-to-air network's primary channel to a digital multi-channel, as well as when a program moves between subscription television channels – provided the preceding criterion is met. Ended television series which change networks for repeat broadcasts are not included in the list.

List of domestic television series which changed network affiliation
Program Date New network Previous network Source
List of international television programs which changed network affiliation
Program Date New network Previous network Country of origin Source

Free-to-air premieres

This is a list of documentaries and programs which made their premiere on Australian free-to-air television that had previously premiered on Australian subscription television or on streaming service providers in Australia. Programs may still air on the original subscription television network or streaming service.

List of international television programs which premiered on free-to-air television for the first time
Program Date Free-to-air network Subscription network(s) Country of origin Source

Subscription premieres

This is a list of programs which made their debut on Australian subscription television, having previously premiered on Australian free-to-air television. Programs may still air (first or repeat) on the original free-to-air television network.

List of domestic television programs which premiered on subscription television for the first time
Program Date Free-to-air network Subscription network(s) Country of origin Source

Returning programs

Australian produced programs which are returning with a new season after being absent from television from the previous calendar year.

Program Return date Previous run(s) Type of return Previous channel New/same channel Source
Big Brother Q4 2001-2008
2012-2014
2020-2023
Revival Seven Network Network 10 [6]
First Dates TBA 2016-2020
2022
Network 10 Seven Network [8]
Healthy, Wealthy and Wise 1992–1998 [15]
Talkin' 'Bout Your Gen 2009–2012
2018–2019
Reboot Nine Network Network 10 [6]

Endings

List of domestic television series endings
Program End date Network(s) Start date Source

Deaths

References

  1. ^ Knox, David (1 January 2025). "Tuesday 31 December 2024". TV Tonight. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  2. ^ Knox, David (21 December 2024). "Robbie Williams to headline NYE concert". TV Tonight. Archived from the original on 22 December 2024. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  3. ^ "'Island Echoes with Nornie Bero' (Trailer)". IF Magazine. 4 December 2024. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
  4. ^ a b c d e "ABC reveals 2025 content slate". About the ABC. 21 November 2024. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  5. ^ "Apple Cider Vinegar Explores the Sour Side of a Wellness Empire". Netflix Tudum. Archived from the original on 13 December 2024. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g "Paramount Upfront 2025: 10 kicking off the year with a Pang, + returning Big Brother and Your Gen". Mediaweek. 16 September 2024. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
  7. ^ a b c Jolly, Nathan (24 October 2024). "Nine woos The Bachelor after Ten dumping". Mumbrella. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
  8. ^ a b c d "Seven Degrees 2025: What's in store for Seven next year?". Mediaweek. 13 November 2024. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  9. ^ "Why key scene was almost cut from major new show, Lockerbie: A Search For Truth". news.com.au. Archived from the original on 21 December 2024. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  10. ^ "Top new series coming to SBS On Demand in January 2025". SBS What's On. 30 December 2024. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
  11. ^ Mathieson, Craig (3 January 2025). "The best new shows to stream in January". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
  12. ^ Watson, Graeme (2 January 2025). "Miriam Margolyes heads to New Zealand in new travel series". OUTinPerth. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
  13. ^ Frater, Patrick (24 September 2024). "WBD's Max Readies Rollout in Asia-Pacific". Variety. Archived from the original on 25 September 2024. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
  14. ^ Knox, David (24 September 2024). "10Play to be rebranded as 10". TV Tonight. TV Tonight. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
  15. ^ Manning, James (21 November 2024). "Seven's new brand-funded primetime hit format that didn't make its Upfront show". Mediaweek. Retrieved 1 January 2025.