Commercial television


The networks’ latest lineup is all about fantasy

Doctors and a bit of fantasy dominate the programs picked up by Australia’s three commercial networks for later in the year and 2010.

Viewers not happy with commercial TV: ABC poll

Australians seem to be going off commercial TV, according to a poll conducted by the ABC, writes Glenn Dyer.

The Daily Verdict: Day 10 and pictures prove important

To be a really big story on television you need to have pictures. That just talking heads are considered boring was perfectly illustrated last night on Melbourne’s commercial television news, writes Richard Farmer.

The Daily Verdict: Day 5 and Liberal HQ take a bow

Yesterday showed all the signs of great planning. Months ago someone started a very clever email campaign on the theme of trade union domination of the Labor Party front bench. I assume, but do not know, that the Liberal Party machine was behind it but they cleverly kept their stamp off it.

Election date is waiting on Australia Post

If you believe in the power of advertising you will realise why there is absolutely no chance of Prime Minister John Howard calling an election for two or three weeks yet.