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

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

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

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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

Sabra Lane farewells AM after nine years

Sabra Lane has this morning let listeners know she will be moving on from presenting current affairs flagship AM after an outstanding nine years in the role. 

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ABC Managing Director Hugh Marks: Statement on Laura Tingle and Sarah Ferguson

The Bondi terrorist attack was a shocking and traumatic event for Australia and especially for the Jewish community
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ABC Perth stations moving to FM in 2026

ABC Radio listeners in Perth can look forward to significantly improved audio quality when ABC Radio Perth, ABC NewsRadio and Radio National make the switch from AM transmission to FM in early 2026. 

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Belinda Drew appointed ABC Head of Marketing

The ABC has appointed Belinda Drew as Head of Marketing. Belinda joins the ABC from Droga5 (part of Accenture Song), where she was the Chief Client Officer ANZ. 
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Global Affairs, Arts and Science take centre stage on ABC Radio National in 2026

In the new year, Global Roaming will welcome author and journalist Latika M Bourke and foreign affairs journalist Kylie Morris who will join existing presenters Geraldine Doogue and Hamish Macdonald presenting episodes every weekday.

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ABC drama Goolagong takes centre court this January

The ABC, Screen Australia and VicScreen are pleased to announce the captivating three-part event mini-drama series Goolagong will premiere on Sunday 4 January at 8.20pm on ABC TV, with all episodes available to stream on ABC iview.
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Always Was Tonight delivers bold and blak news satire this January on the ABC

The ABC’s new sharp satirical special Always Was Tonight premieres Wednesday 21 January at 9.00pm on ABC TV and ABC iview. 
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ABC Local Radio’s annual Giveathon raises over $1.2 million for Australians in need

The incredible generosity of ABC Local Radio listeners helped the 2025 ABC Giveathon raise more than one million dollars for OzHarvest and Tasmania's ABC Giving Tree Appeal.
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The ABC delivers the best seat in the house this New Year’s Eve

Ring in 2026 with the ABC's annual New Year's Eve concert and fireworks celebration on Wednesday 31 December from 8.45pm on ABC TV and ABC iview.
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ABC’s new true crime podcast Unravel: Huntsman uncovers the secrets of killer pilot Greg Lynn’s dark past

ABC’s award-winning true crime podcast Unravel returns to investigate the past of convicted killer pilot Greg Lynn in Unravel: Huntsman, available to binge now on the ABC listen app.
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