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Welcome to the ABC

The ABC's purpose is to deliver valued services that reflect and contribute to Australian society, culture and identity.

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Why the ABC is important

The ABC's purpose is to deliver valued services that reflect and contribute to Australian society, culture and identity.

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Governance

The values of integrity, respect, collegiality and innovation are the foundation of the ABC's activities.

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Plans, reports and submissions

Read the latest plans, reports and submissions from the ABC.

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Our Leadership

Learn about the ABC Board and Leadership Team.

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ABC History

Since our launch in 1932 the ABC has become a much loved part of Australian society.

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Latest Updates

ABC wins seven awards at 2025 Melbourne Press Club Quill Awards

Congratulations to all the ABC finalists at the Melbourne Press Club Quill Awards. ABC journalists and teams won seven awards and nine more were highly commended.
Quills 2025 event host Karina Carvalho presents ABC Journalist Danny Tran with the award for best sports news

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Budget Night 2025: Full coverage on the ABC Tuesday 25 March from 7pm

The 2025 Federal Budget will be handed down on Tuesday 25 March with Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivering his fourth budget on the eve of a federal election campaign. 
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Election fever drives audiences to ABC podcasts

As anticipation grows for the 2025 federal election, audiences are already turning to the ABC, delivering record audiences for our news and current affairs podcasts. 

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Applications are now open for early career PhD researchers

Applications are now open for early career PhD researchers in Science, Arts & Humanities. ABC Radio National is once again searching for Australia’s next generation of inspiring research communicators across Science, the Humanities, and the Arts. 
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ABC and AFL commit for another 3 years

The ABC and the AFL are delighted to announce an extension of our partnership for audio rights to the AFL and AFLW for the next 3 years while launching the ABC’s 2025 season coverage plans.
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Creative Types with Virginia Trioli returns in April

Virginia Trioli is back with a brand-new season of CREATIVE TYPES with Virginia Trioli, premiering Tuesday 1 April at 8.30pm on ABC TV, with all episodes available to stream on ABC iview. 
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Fresh Blood pilots premiere on the ABC this April

ABC and Screen Australia are thrilled to announce Fresh Blood pilots, Urvi Went to an All Girls School and Westerners, will premiere Wednesday 9 April on ABC iview. 
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Bluey’s Big Play set to premiere this April

The ABC is thrilled to announce Bluey’s Big Play is making its way to screens this Easter.
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Space Nova blasts off for season two this April on ABC

The ABC, SLR Productions, Screen Australia and the ACTF are pleased to announce that Space Nova returns for season two at 6am on Thursday 24 April on ABC iview.
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Melbourne International Comedy Festival brings nonstop laughs to the ABC

The ABC is thrilled to partner once again with the Melbourne International Comedy Festival to present two of the most anticipated nights on the Australian comedy calendar.

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