2006 in Australian television

Events

1 January – Mildura Digital Television, a joint venture between WIN Television Mildura and Prime Television, goes on air in the Mildura area of Victoria as a Network Ten digital-only affiliate.
2 January – The Seven, Foxtel and Ten Networks outbid Channel Nine and are awarded the rights to broadcast the AFL from 2007 to 2011 for a record $780 million. Also around this time, Seven announce that they have won the rights to broadcast the V8 Supercars from 2007 to 2014.
30 January, 6am – Channel Nine launches a new logo and a major revamp, dropping the famous dots and replacing it with a stand-alone nine in a blue box.
9 February – The Nine Network announces Eddie McGuire in his new role as the network's new CEO.
20 February – Television Sydney formally launches after three months of testing, giving Sydney community television for the first time in almost two years.
1 April – The final season of Blue Heelers goes to air now on Saturday Nights, pitting it against ABC's The Bill and Network Ten's AFL coverage.
3 April – After weeks of poor ratings Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? airs for the final time on Monday Nights. It returns for a short period following an 18-month break due to McGuire's role as CEO for the Nine Network.
9 May – Then Sunrise weather presenter and future Family Feud host Grant Denyer and his partner Amanda Garner win the fourth season of Dancing with the Stars.
21 May – Brant Webb and Todd Russell speak to new A Current Affair host Tracy Grimshaw about their time underground in Beaconsfield in a 2-hour special called The Great Escape. They are paid a reported $2.6 million by Channel Nine for the right to talk to them.
4 June – After 12 years and a record-breaking 510 episodes, the last episode of the Seven Network show Blue Heelers goes to air.
30 June – Australian soap opera Neighbours Broadcasts its 5000th episode, which sees Paul Robinson trapped in a mineshaft by his son Robert.
7 July – Children's fantasy drama series H₂O: Just Add Water starring Claire Holt, Phoebe Tonkin and Cariba Heine premieres on Network Ten.
9 July – BBC Nature Documentary series Planet Earth narrated by David Attenborough premieres on the ABC.
18 July – Australian kids program Play School celebrates 40 years on air.
31 July – Jamie Brooksby wins the sixth season of Big Brother.
29 August – Model Jake Wall and his professional skating partner Maria Filippov win the first season of Torvill and Dean's Dancing on Ice.
14 September – Today Tonight host Naomi Robson is deported from Indonesia after doing a story on a West Papuan boy called Wa Wa who, supposedly, was going to be eaten by cannibals. This sparks a war of words between Seven and Nine, who ran the original story on Wa Wa in May on 60 Minutes. Naomi presents her final edition of Today Tonight on 1 December.
16 September – Television in Australia turns 50. The next day, this is commemorated with a live TV special from Star City, Sydney on the Seven Network.
29 September Backyard Blitz finishes its 6-year run on the Nine Network. Jamie Durie leaves Nine and signs up with the Seven Network, the next year, he dances his way on Dancing with the Stars.
30 September – The Fox Footy Channel ceases broadcasting then later revived as Fox Footy in 2012. It is replaced by Fox Sports 3 and Fox Sports News on 1 October.
18 October – PBL announces the sale of 50% of the Nine Network, including its 50% stake in ninemsn and ACP to CVC Asia Pacific for $4.5 billion.
26 November – Irishman Damien Leith defeats 17-year-old Jessica Mauboy to be based only on Sony BMG after being crowned the title of Australian Idol 2006 at the Sydney Opera House.
28 November – AFL player Anthony Koutoufides (Kouta) and his partner Natalie Lowe win the fifth season of Dancing with the Stars.
10 December – Network Ten and Fox Sports broadcasts V8 Supercars for the final-ever time, before handing the television rights to the Seven Network from 2007 to 2014. Ten and Fox Sports later revived the V8 Supercars coverage 9 years later.
Voiceover artist Robbie McGregor leaves SBS after 17 years. He is replaced the next year by Lani John Tupu.

Ratings

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New channels

1 October – Fox Sports 3
1 October – Fox Sports News
15 November – Al Jazeera English^[1]
1 December – Sci Fi Channel^[2]

Premieres

Free-to-air television

Program	Channel	Debut date
RAN – Remote Area Nurse	SBS TV	Script error: No such module "sort".
9am with David and Kim	Network Ten	Script error: No such module "sort".
The Biggest Loser^[3]	Network Ten	Script error: No such module "sort".
Bert's Family Feud	Nine Network	Script error: No such module "sort".
Bondi Rescue	Network Ten	Script error: No such module "sort".
The Chaser's War on Everything^[4]	ABC TV	Script error: No such module "sort".
Head 2 Head^[5]	ABC TV	Script error: No such module "sort".
Clever	Nine Network	Script error: No such module "sort".
Magda's Funny Bits	Nine Network	Script error: No such module "sort".
Where Are They Now?	Seven Network	Script error: No such module "sort".
Thank God You're Here	Network Ten	Script error: No such module "sort".
Hello/Goodbye	Nine Network	Script error: No such module "sort".
It Takes Two	Seven Network	Script error: No such module "sort".
What's Good For You	Nine Network	Script error: No such module "sort".
The Wedge	Network Ten	Script error: No such module "sort".
Can We Help?	ABC TV	Script error: No such module "sort".
Wine Me, Dine Me^[6]	Nine Network	Script error: No such module "sort".
Mortified	Nine Network	Script error: No such module "sort".
H₂O: Just Add Water	Network Ten	Script error: No such module "sort".
Torvill and Dean's Dancing on Ice	Nine Network	Script error: No such module "sort".
Honey, We're Killing the Kids	Network Ten	Script error: No such module "sort".
Quizmania	Nine Network	Script error: No such module "sort".
jtv	ABC TV	Script error: No such module "sort".
First Tuesday Book Club	ABC TV	Script error: No such module "sort".
Cybershack^[7]	Network Ten	Script error: No such module "sort".
Yasmin's Getting Married	Network Ten	Script error: No such module "sort".
You May Be Right Axed after four episodes	Seven Network	Script error: No such module "sort".
Two Twisted	Nine Network	Script error: No such module "sort".
The Master Axed after one episode but returned later in the year	Seven Network	Script error: No such module "sort".
David Tench Tonight^[8]	Network Ten	Script error: No such module "sort".
The Force: Behind the Line	Seven Network	Script error: No such module "sort".
Real Stories	Network Ten	Script error: No such module "sort".
Police Files: Unlocked	Seven Network	Script error: No such module "sort".
Good Game^[7]	ABC2	Script error: No such module "sort".
What a Year	Nine Network	Script error: No such module "sort".
The Real Seachange	Seven Network	Script error: No such module "sort".
Operatunity Oz^[9]	ABC TV	Script error: No such module "sort".
Big Questions	Nine Network	Script error: No such module "sort".
Tripping Over^[10]	Network Ten	Script error: No such module "sort".
Do It	Nine Network	Script error: No such module "sort".
Speaking in Tongues	SBS TV	Script error: No such module "sort".
Food Safari	SBS TV	Script error: No such module "sort".
Puzzle Play	Network Ten	Script error: No such module "sort".

Subscription television

Program	Channel	Debut date
Crown Australian Celebrity Poker Challenge^[11]	FOX8	Script error: No such module "sort".
An Aussie Goes Barmy^[12]	FOX8	Script error: No such module "sort".

New international programming

Program	Channel	Debut date
Template:Flagicon Garth Marenghi's Darkplace	SBS TV	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Prison Break	Seven Network	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi	Nine Network	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon One Piece (4Kids version)	Network Ten	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Mew Mew Power	Network Ten	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Doc Martin^[13]	ABC TV	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Roobarb and Custard Too	ABC TV	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon The Gnoufs	ABC TV	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon The Buzz on Maggie	Seven Network	25 February
Template:Flagicon / Template:Flagicon Pinky Dinky Doo	ABC TV	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon A Town Called Panic	ABC TV	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon The Amazing Adrenalini Brothers (TV series)	ABC TV	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon / Template:Flagicon Edgar and Ellen	ABC TV	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon / Template:Flagicon Zombie Hotel	ABC TV	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon / Template:Flagicon Skyland	ABC TV	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon New Captain Scarlet	ABC2	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Lunar Jim	ABC TV	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Samurai Champloo	SBS TV	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Bratz	Network Ten	Script error: No such module "sort".
Worst Week of My Life, TheTemplate:Flagicon The Worst Week of My Life^[14]	ABC TV	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Help! I'm a Teenage Outlaw	ABC TV	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Class of the Titans	ABC TV	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Animal Jam	ABC TV	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon / Template:Flagicon Gerald McBoing-Boing	ABC TV	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Delilah & Julius	ABC2	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon ATOM	Seven Network	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Dr. Dog	ABC TV	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon / Template:Flagicon Jane and the Dragon	ABC TV	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon / Template:Flagicon Bernard	ABC TV	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon All Grown Up!	Network Ten	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss	ABC2	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon The New Adventures of Old Christine	Nine Network	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon My Life as a Teenage Robot	Network Ten	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Planet Earth	ABC TV	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Bleak House^[15]	ABC TV	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon City of Men	SBS TV	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon The Emperor's New School	Seven Network	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Dora the Explorer	Nine Network	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon / Template:Flagicon Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs	ABC TV	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Yu-Gi-Oh! GX	Network Ten	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Avatar: The Last Airbender	ABC TV	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Naughty, Naughty Pets	ABC TV	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Monkey Dust	ABC2	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Princess Natasha	ABC TV	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon / Template:Flagicon Miss BG	ABC TV	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Stuart Little: The Animated Series	Network Ten	Script error: No such module "sort".
Sensitive SkinTemplate:Flagicon Sensitive Skin^[16]^[17]	ABC TV	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Jericho	Network Ten	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon The Batman	Nine Network	Script error: No such module "sort".
IT Crowd, TheTemplate:Flagicon The IT Crowd^[18]	ABC TV	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon The Secret Show	ABC TV	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Time Warp Trio	ABC TV	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Biker Mice from Mars (2006)	Network Ten	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon / Template:Flagicon Staines Down Drains	Seven Network	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Curious George	ABC TV	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon The Unit	Seven Network	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Those Scurvy Rascals	ABC TV	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Code Lyoko	Network Ten	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Dougie in Disguise	ABC2	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon / Template:Flagicon PollyWorld	Seven Network	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Little Princess	ABC TV	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Louie	ABC TV	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Russian Dolls: Sex Trade	SBS TV	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Wild at Heart^[19]	Network Ten	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon SCU: Serious Crash Unit	Seven Network	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Life As We Know It	Seven Network	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Top Gear	SBS TV	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon / Template:Flagicon Erky Perky	Seven Network	Script error: No such module "sort".

Subscription television

Program	Channel	Debut date
Template:Flagicon Entourage^[20]	Arena	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Hannah Montana^[21]	Disney Channel	Script error: No such module "sort".
Surreal Life, The Template:Flagicon The Surreal Life (Beginning with season 3, seasons 1^[22] and 2 aired later)^[23]	VH1	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Kept^[24]	VH1	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Emmerdale^[25]	UKTV	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Strange Love^[26]	VH1	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Supergroup^[27]	VH1	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon So NoTORIous^[28]	VH1	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon House of Carters^[29]	E!	Script error: No such module "sort".
Celebrity Fit Club Template:Flagicon Celebrity Fit Club^[30]^[31]	VH1	Script error: No such module "sort".

Programming changes

Changes to network affiliation

This is a list of programs which made their premiere on an Australian television network that had previously premiered on another Australian television network. The networks involved in the switch of allegiances are predominantly both free-to-air networks or both subscription television networks. Programs that have their free-to-air/subscription television premiere, after previously premiering on the opposite platform (free-to air to subscription/subscription to free-to air) are not included. In some cases, programs may still air on the original television network. This occurs predominantly with programs shared between subscription television networks.

Program	New network	Previous network	Date
Template:Flagicon Mopatop's Shop	ABC2	ABC Kids (now defunct)	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Fourways Farm	ABC2	ABC Kids (now defunct)	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Fireman Sam (Original series)	ABC2	ABC Kids (now defunct)	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon / Template:Flagicon / Template:Flagicon Anthony Ant	ABC2	ABC Kids (now defunct)	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Teletubbies	ABC2	ABC Kids (now defunct)	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon / Template:Flagicon Yakkity Yak	ABC TV	Network Ten	Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon / Template:Flagicon Sonic X	Seven Network	Network Ten	Script error: No such module "sort".

Subscription premieres

This is a list of programs which made their premiere on Australian subscription television that had previously premiered on Australian free-to-air television. Programs may still air on the original free-to-air television network.

International

Program	Subscription network	Free-to-air network	Date
Template:Flagicon Lost^[32]	Fox8	Seven Network	Script error: No such module "sort".

Television shows

1950s

1960s

Four Corners (1961–present)

1970s

1980s

Wheel of Fortune (1981–1996, 1996–2003, 2004 –2006)
Neighbours (1985–present)
Home and Away (1988–present)
The Movie Show (1986–2008)
Rage (1987–present)

1990s

Hotline (1990–2007)
Australia's Funniest Home Videos (1990–present)

2000s

2001

Big Brother (2001–2008, 2012–2014)

2002

2003

Australian Idol (2003–2009)
Deal or No Deal (2003–2013)

2004

Border Security: Australia's Front Line (2004–present)
Dancing with the Stars (2004–present)

2005

Medical Emergency (2005–present)

Ending this year

Date	Show	Channel	Debut
21 January	headLand	Seven Network	15 November 2005
23 January	Speaking in Tongues	SBS TV	7 November 2005
4 June	Blue Heelers	Seven Network	18 January 1994
28 July	Wheel of Fortune	Seven Network	21 July 1981
27 August	Business Sunday	Nine Network	2 March 1986
4 September	You May Be Right	Seven Network	13 August 2006
21 October 2006	Midnight Zoo	Seven Network	31 July 2006
29 October 2006	Operatunity Oz	ABC TV	8 October 2006
18 November 2006	So Fresh TV	Nine Network	6 September 2003
26 November	Sportsworld	Seven Network	1987
29 November	The Glass House	ABC TV	10 August 2001
9 December	Head 2 Head	ABC TV	18 February 2006
20 December	In the Box	Network Ten	21 December 1998
27 December 2006	An Aussie Goes Barmy	FOX8	29 November 2006

TV movies

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References

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2006 in Australian television

Contents

Events

Ratings

New channels

Premieres

Free-to-air television

Subscription television

New international programming

Subscription television

Programming changes

Changes to network affiliation

Subscription premieres

International

Television shows

1950s

1960s

1970s

1980s

1990s

2000s

Ending this year

TV movies

See also

References

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2006 in Australian television

Events

Ratings

New channels

Premieres

Free-to-air television

Subscription television

New international programming

Subscription television

Programming changes

Changes to network affiliation

Subscription premieres

International

Television shows

1950s

1960s

1970s

1980s

1990s

2000s

Ending this year

TV movies

See also

References

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