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High drama as Australian scripted shows break record

Australia's screen industry has notched a record number of scripted productions and the second-highest annual spend in the last financial year.

AAP · Nov 2, 2023

Streaming giants cut spending on Australian dramas by $47m ahead of incoming local content rules

Companies like Netflix, Disney+, Binge and Stan still spent more on Australian content than free-to-air broadcasters

The Guardian - AU · Nov 1, 2023

Diversity on Australian TV is improving but industry figures are not yet giving themselves a 'gold star'

A report from Screen Australia shows diversity in Australian television has improved over the last five years, but TV shows do not yet fully reflect Australia's population.

ABC News · Apr 13, 2023

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Screen Australia study finds more First Nations characters but one in four TV shows have all Anglo-Celtic casts

There is a lot of work still to be done to reflect Australia’s population on television screens, diversity report says

The Guardian - AU · Apr 13, 2023

Record $2.29b spent on Australian dramas

A record $2.29 billion was spent on Aussie productions in 2021/22, but while some areas are doing better than ever, others aren't back to pre-pandemic levels.

AAP · Nov 9, 2022

Streaming services outspend free-to-air TV on making Australian drama for first time

The $446m budget for dramas on subscription services is now more than double the $208m spent on free to air programs

The Guardian - AU · Nov 9, 2022

Is cinema in crisis? Top Gun, Doctor Strange and Spider-Man alone won’t help cinema recover

While Top Gun roared into Australian cinemas and grossed more than $13m on opening, the recovery of cinema won’t be solved by Hollywood blockbusters alone.

The New Daily · Jun 26, 2022

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Newcastle Airport expects security times to be 'reasonable' as it prepares for busy Easter

The next fortnight will be the busiest two weeks of the year so far for the airport, and there are things you can do to clear security quickly

Chronicle Live · Apr 7, 2022

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