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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

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January

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Date Event Source
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]
5 Nine Entertainment announces that Rory Sloane will join the media company in 2025, as a panelist on AFL program Footy Classified. [3]
15 It is announced that the Seven Network have secured the rights to screen LIV Golf coverage for the foreseeable future. [4]
Nine Entertainment appoints Amanda Laing as the MD of the company's streaming and linear broadcast division, as part of a operating model restructure. Stan executive Martin Kugeler is made redundant. [5]
16 Network 10 confirms that Michael Hing will not return to The Project panel in 2025, as Hing is doing a comedy tour. The network also confirms a decrease to the Friday panel of The Project with Rove McManus, Georgie Tunny, and Susie Youssef debuting in February. [6]
17 Today presenter Alex Cullen reportedly accepts a $50,000 prize from billionaire Adrian Portelli for referring to him by his new moniker "McLaren Guy" live on air. He agrees to stand down the next day. [7]
20 James Glenday begins co-hosting the ABC's breakfast program News Breakfast, succeeding Michael Rowland. Catherine Murphy also begins as the program's permanent sport presenter, succeeding Tony Armstrong. [8]
The first edition of Seven National News at Noon airs on the Seven Network. The program is presented by Natarsha Belling. [9]
Andrew Lofthouse announces his retirement from presenting Nine News Queensland after 17 years to focus on his health, effective immediately. [10]
22 The Nine Network confirms Nine News Darwin would be axed effective immediately. One reporter and one camera operator will remain in Darwin bringing NT stories, aimed at a national audience. It is also confirmed the Gold Coast bulletin will now be presented by a single newsreader, with Paul Taylor and Eva Milic splitting across the week. [11]
The Seven Network announces it has secured the rights to broadcast the Academy Awards from 2026 until 2028, by extending its agreement with Disney Entertainment. [12]
23 Today presenter Alex Cullen agrees that he will leave the Nine Network after a controversy into Cullen reportedly accepting a $50,000 cash prize from billionaire Adrian Portelli for referring to him by his new moniker "McLaren Guy" live on air, instead of "Lambo Guy". Cullen was with the network for five years. [13]
24 Rick Ardon and Susannah Carr celebrate 40 years on air together reading the news together on TVW. [14]
29 The Seven Network confirms the coaches for the 14th season of The Voice, with only Kate Miller-Heidke returning from the previous season. At the same time, it was announced that Ronan Keating would return to the panel after an eight-season hiatus, while former The Voice Kids UK coach Melanie C and Richard Marx would debut as coaches. [15]

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18 Neighbours celebrates its 40th anniversary.

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December

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Premieres

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Domestic series

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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 		[16]
Danica De Giorgio 17 January Sky News Australia [17]
Optics 29 January ABC TV [18]
Apple Cider Vinegar 6 February Netflix [19]
Invisible Boys 13 February Stan [20]
Good Cop/Bad Cop 20 February [21]
The Narrow Road to the Deep North 18 April Amazon Prime Video [22]
Airport 24/7 TBA Network 10 [23]
Château DIY Australia Nine Network [24]
The Family Next Door ABC TV [18]
The Floor Nine Network [24]
Ghosts Australia Network 10
Paramount+ 		[23]
The Golden Bachelor Nine Network [24]
House Hunters Australia Network 10 [23]
Jim Jefferies and Friends Seven Network [25]
The List Network 10
Paramount+ 		[23]
Off The Grid Seven Network [25]
Once In A Lifetime [25]
Playing Gracie Darling Paramount+ [26]
The Piano ABC TV [18]
Stranded on Honeymoon Island Seven Network [25]
Sunny Nights Stan [27]

International series

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List of international television series premieres
Program Original airdate Country of origin Network(s) Source
Showtrial 1 January United Kingdom SBS On Demand [28]
Lockerbie: A Search for Truth 2 January Binge
Showcase 		[29]
The Darkness 9 January Iceland SBS [28]
The Pitt 10 January United States Binge [30]
Protection United Kingdom Stan [31]
Until I Kill You 12 January ABC TV [32]
Playing Nice 29 January SBS [28]
St. Denis Medical 3 February United States 7plus [33]
The Hunting Party 4 February [33]
Madam New Zealand Nine Network
9Now 		[34]
Ludwig 5 February United Kingdom 7plus [31][35]
Breathtaking 12 February [36]

Documentaries

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Domestic

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List of domestic documentary series/docofilm premieres
Program Original airdate Network(s) Source
Dr Karl's How Things Work 7 January ABC TV [18]
Eat The Invaders
Miriam Margolyes in New Zealand 12 January [37]
One Mind One Heart 19 January SBS
NITV 		[38]
Hear Me Out 20 January ABC TV [39]
The Tattooist's Son: Journey to Auschwitz 28 January Stan [40]
Unbreakable: The Jelena Dokic Story 29 January Nine Network [41]
The Role of a Lifetime 18 February ABC TV [18][42]
Gen Well May LifeStyle [43]
2.6 Seconds TBA SBS
NITV 		[44]
Australia: An Unofficial History SBS
Dr Ann's Secret Lives ABC TV [18]
End Game
The Idea of Australia SBS [44]
The Kimberley ABC TV [18]
ROBODEBT SBS [44]
The Secret DNA of Us
Todd Sampson's Why Network 10 [23]

International

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List of international documentary series/docofilm premieres
Program Original airdate Country of origin Network(s) Source
Sons of Ecstasy 9 January United States Binge [45]
Escaping Utopia 13 January New Zealand ABC TV [46]
Becoming Madonna 30 January United Kingdom Nine Network [47]
Wilderness with Simon Reeve 3 February SBS [48]

Specials

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List of international documentary series/docofilm premieres
Program Original airdate Country of origin Network(s) Source
Billy Joel: The 100th Live at Madison Square Garden 2 February United States Seven Network [49]

Channels and streaming services

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New channels/streaming services

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Date Channel/service
TBA Max[50]

Rebranding channels/streaming services

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Date Old name New name
TBA 10Play 10[51]
ADH TV Newsmax Australia[52]

Closed channels

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Programming changes

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Changes to network affiliation

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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
General Hospital 1 January 10Play W United States [53]

Free-to-air premieres

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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
Beyond Paradise 4 January ABC TV BBC First United Kingdom [54]
The Ex-Wife 21 January Network 10 Paramount+
Elsbeth 22 January United States [55]

Subscription premieres

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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

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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 [23]
First Dates TBA 2016-2020
2022 		Network 10 Seven Network [25]
Healthy, Wealthy and Wise 1992–1998 [56]
Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation 2009–2012
2018–2019 		Reboot Nine Network Network 10 [23]

Endings

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List of domestic television series endings
Program End date Network(s) Start date Source
Nine News Darwin 21 January 2025 Nine Darwin 18 October 1982 [11]

Deaths

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Name Date of death Age Broadcasting notability Source
Ron Challinor 3 January aged 80 Actor, choreographer and writer. Appeared on The Henderson Kids as Rutt Jones, featured in Cop Shop and other television shows. [57]
Mike Rinder 5 January aged 69 Australian-born former senior executive of Church of Scientology International. Co-hosted documentary series Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath, alongside former Scientologist Leah Remini. [58]
Ken Randall 6 January aged 88 Veteran political correspondent and National Press Club president. [59]
Simon Townsend 14 January aged 79 Journalist and television presenter, best known as the host of Simon Townsend's Wonder World. [60]
Leila Hayes 19 January[61] aged 85 Actress best known for her role as Beryl Palmer in Sons and Daughters [61]
Nicholas Eadie 22 January aged 67 Actor, known for his role as Constable Sam Phillips on Cop Shop and other shows and films such as A Country Practice and Vietnam. [62]

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