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What's On TV? Monday 23 August - Sunday 29 August
Aug 20, 2021
What's On TV? Monday 23 August - Sunday 29 August

Never miss a moment of your favourite Australian children’s television series. Visit our guide for more information about what’s on free-to-air and pay TV.

 

MONDAY: The Unlisted, 2:40PM on ABC ME

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Episode 4

Dru shares his knowledge of the Global Child Initiative with The Unlisted. Regan becomes the new school leader. The twins risk everyone’s safety when an outsider visits the hideout.

Also catch: Waabiny Time – Series 1, 8:22AM on NITV; WAC (World Animal Championships), 9:34AM on ABC ME; Bushwhacked! – Series 3, 9:34AM on NITV; Hoopla Doopla! 10:45AM on ABC 2; Bushwhacked! – Series 2, 3:26PM on NITV; Mustangs FC, 4:03PM on NITV, Little Lunch – Series 1, 4:46PM on ABC ME and Space Nova, 6:02pm on ABC ME.

 

TUESDAY: Mustangs FC, 4:03PM on NITV

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Episode 11
The Feels

The Mustangs have made it to the final eight, but Marnie’s in a slump.

Also catch:  Dogstar, 8:18AM on ABC ME, Waabiny Time – Series 1, 8:22AM on NITVBushwhacked! – Series 3, 9:34AM on NITV; WAC (World Animal Championships) 9:35AM on ABC ME; Hoopla Doopla! 10:45AM on ABC 2; The Unlisted, 2:41PM on ABC ME; Bushwhacked! – Series 2, 3:26PM on NITV; Little Lunch – Series 1, 4:44PM on ABC ME and Space Nova, 6:01pm on ABC ME.

 

WEDNESDAY: Waabiny Time – Series 1, 8:22AM on NITV

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Episode 7
Family and Friends

My Moort, my family make me djoorabiny, they make me happy.

Also catch:  Dogstar, 8:18AM on ABC ME; Bushwhacked! – Series 3, 9:34AM on NITV; WAC (World Animal Championships), 9:35AM on ABC ME; Hoopla Doopla! 10:45AM on ABC 2; The Unlisted, 2:43PM on ABC ME; Bushwhacked! – Series 2, 3:26PM on NITV; Mustangs FC, 4:03PM on NITV; Little Lunch – Series 1, 4:45PM on ABC ME and Space Nova, 6:02pm on ABC ME.

 

THURSDAY: Space Nova, 6PM on ABC ME

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Episode 26
Star Dust Aliens

The Novas locate another Alien rock ship and set off to make contact. But they're intercepted by Aubrina and left stranded. Will the Novas lose their chance to make real contact with the Star Dust Aliens forever?

Also catch:  Dogstar, 8:18AM on ABC ME; Waabiny Time – Series 1, 8:22 on NITV; Bushwhacked! – Series 3, 9:34AM on NITV; WAC (World Animal Championships), 9:35AM on ABC ME; Hoopla Doopla! 10:45AM on ABC 2; The Unlisted, 2:41PM on ABC ME; Bushwhacked! – Series 2, 3:26PM on NITV; Mustangs FC, 4:03PM on NITV and Little Lunch – Series 1, 4:45PM on ABC ME.

 

FRIDAY: Little Lunch – Series 1, 4:45PM on ABC ME

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Episode 15
The Oval

Trying to stay out of trouble for once, Rory wants the other kids to play with him so devises an elaborate and confusing ball game on the oval.

Also catch:  Dogstar, 8:17AM on ABC ME; Waabiny Time – Series 1, 8:22 on NITV; Bushwhacked! – Series 3, 9:34AM on NITV; WAC (World Animal Championships), 9:36AM on ABC ME; Hoopla Doopla! 10:45AM on ABC 2; The Unlisted, 2:42PM on ABC ME; Bushwhacked! – Series 2, 3:26PM on NITV and Mustangs FC, 4:03PM on NITV.

 

SATURDAY: Hoopla Doopla! 10:45AM on ABC 2

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Episode 50
Mimi’s Holiday

Mimi is so tired that she needs a holiday, but can't decide where to go. So, her friends take her on three pretend holidays to help her choose.

Also catch:  Waabiny Time – Series 1, 8:22 on NITV; Dogstar, 8:38AM on ABC ME; Bushwhacked! – Series 3, 9:34AM on NITV and Little Lunch – Series 1, 4:45PM on ABC ME.  

 

SUNDAY: Hardball – Series 2, 9:48AM on ABC ME

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Episode 9
We Can Rebuild Them!

Team Mahaki are no more. Will they reunite in time for Staties? Or is this the end of the best friends forever team?

Also catch:  Waabiny Time – Series 1, 8:22 on NITV; Dogstar, 8:41AM on ABC ME; Bushwhacked! – Series 2, 9:34AM on NITV, Hoopla Doopla! 10:45AM on ABC ME and Little Lunch – Series 1, 4:46PM on ABC ME.  

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ACTF Resources for CBCA Book Week

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DisRupted Films for the Classroom

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