Headlines:

August 31, 2010

Curtain falls too soon for Victoria Longley

“SYDNEY'S theatre community has been shocked and saddened by the death of the actress Victoria Longley at age 49. She died early yesterday at Royal North Shore Hospital after succumbing to breast cancer, her second bout with the disease.”
www.smh.com.au
August 30, 2010

The more local drama, the merrier: Nine

“The more local drama, the merrier: NineAccording to the Nine's head of drama Jo Horsburgh, the network's slate is one of its busiest ever, even in the face of increasing production costs.”
www.encoremagazine.com.au
August 28, 2010

Suburban drama still sells the lucky country

“After 25 years and 6000 episodes, Neighbours remains one of Australia's greatest cultural exports. Karl Quinn ponders the secrets of its success and wonders how long it can last. ”
www.smh.com.au
August 26, 2010

Ten shifts Neighbours to channel Eleven

“The Ten Network will shift its long running soap Neighbours onto its new digital channel, Eleven.”
www.smh.com.au
August 25, 2010

A Spirited chat with Claudia Karvan

“She is one of the superstars of the Australian screen, even though such a title feels awkward to her, and she talks about her journey from Kings Cross to small screen.”
www.abc.net.au
August 22, 2010

Drama king hit from Edwards

“This week a most remarkable achievement takes place on Australian television as no fewer than four Australian dramas by Producer John Edwards grace our screens.”
www.tvtonight.com.au
August 21, 2010

Aussie TV actresses in the spotlight

“IT is a boom time on TV for our top Aussie actresses with more than a dozen currently starring in major shows.”
www.heraldsun.com.au
August 18, 2010

Almighty character building

“Screenwriter and actor Tim Balme tells Nicola Russell how he juggles acting and writing - and what he's learnt about fatherhood along the way. ”
www.stuff.co.nz
August 13, 2010

Neighbours celebrates 6000th episode

“ONE of Australia's oldest TV soaps is pulling out all the stops to celebrate its 6000th episode.”
www.news.com.au
August 11, 2010

Chaos is all relative

“The creative engine of commercial drama these days, with a handful of exceptions, is largely driven by cops, doctors and lawyers. Producer John Edwards is the first to admit the science of television drama is elusive but his body of work ... tells another story.”
www.smh.com.au
August 09, 2010

Jonathan Shiff announces children's series

“Producer Jonathan Shiff has announced his new children's series Lightning Point
www.encoremagazine.com.au

Updates:

August 31...
Rescue Special Ops episode guide updated
City Homicide guide updated
Packed to the Rafters guide updated
August 24 - 30
Rescue Special Ops episode guide updated
Rush episode guide updated
Packed to the Rafters guide updated
City Homicide guide updated
Stingers series 7 guide upgrade complete
2010 AWGIE award winners added
Outrageous Fortune guide updated
Spirited episode guide updated
Tangle episode guide completed
This Is Not My Life guide updated
Cops L.A.C. episode guide started

previous updates

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Ratings:

August 08 - 12, 2010
2.139m - Packed to the Rafters
1.706m - Seven News - Sun
1.621m - Gruen Nation
1.540m - Spicks and Specks
1.481m - Top Gear
1.473m - Nine News Sunday
1.456m - World's Strictest Parents
1.421m - Seven News
1.411m - Yes We Canberra!
1.396m - Dancing With The Stars

source: OzTAM

birthdays:

August
1 - Les Hill (1973)
2 - Sam Worthington (1976)
4 - Jamie Croft (1981)
5 - John Jarratt (1951)
6 - Melissa George (1976)
7 - Sophie Lee (1968)
9 - Eric Bana (1968)
11 - Chris Hemsworth (1983)
12 - Christopher Stollery (1965)
14 - Kate Ritchie (1978)
16 - Brendan Cowell (1976)
16 - Jeremy Kewley (1960)
17 - Noni Hazlehurst (1953)
17 - Shane Porteous (1942)
18 - Brooke Harmon (1985)
22 - Catherien Wilkin (1945)
22 - Shane Withington (1958)
23 - Rowena Wallace (1947)
24 - Rachael Carpani (1980)
30 - Kimberley Joseph (1973)
31 - Jack Thompson (1940)