Younger Audiences

Recommendation R1/2/01 - Director of Television and Director of Radio
The ABC Advisory Council welcomes the changes to the early evening timeslot with cartoon series such as Angela Anaconda and Johnny Bravo which appeal to a younger audience. Council sees the programming in the 6.00pm timeslot as a step in the right direction but notes that there is no regular drama programming which would appeal to 10 to 16 year olds or early evening programs which provide a satisfactory alternative to a younger audience which is presently being diverted to quiz programs on commercial stations.

Council commends the drama programs, Love is A Four Letter Word and Headstart and would like to see these programs be given a longer time to establish with the targeted audience. Council has concerns as to whether the timeslots for these programs are appropriate for younger audiences. The work on cross promoting these programs on local radio is recognised however given the target audience Council suggests the cross promotion of these television programs should also be on Triple J.

Studio 22 is another program which has good bands with appeal to a younger audience. Council would like to see this program put to better use in a time-slot which would attract a younger audience. This program could also be cross promoted on Triple J.

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Science Programming

Recommendation R2/2/01 - Director of Television
The ABC Advisory Council is of the view that Quantum is missed. Aftershock has been disappointing and does not satisfy an audience looking for a program which contains scientific discovery or scientific information. Council recommends the development of a program about recent scientific developments which shows science for the layperson.

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E-Mail Services

Recommendation R3/2/01 - Director of New Media
The ABC Advisory Council commends the excellent service provided by e-mail lists from the website and recommends that this service be resourced so that it can be extended to as many areas as possible.

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The Comfort Zone

Recommendation R4/2/01 - Director of Radio
The ABC Advisory Council commends The Comfort Zone and recommends that this program be in a more accessible timeslot.

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Mt Newman Memorial Service

Recommendation R5/2/01 - Director of Radio
The Western Australian based member of the ABC Advisory Council commended ABC Perth local radio for the excellent and moving coverage of the memorial service from Mt. Newman following the aircraft accident there.

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The Deakin Lectures

Recommendation R6/2/01 - Director of Radio
The ABC Advisory Council commends the coverage of the Deakin Lectures.

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Australians At War

Recommendation R7/2/01 - Director of Television
The ABC Advisory Council commended the Australians at War series.

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Centenary of Federation Stories on Radio

Recommendation R8/2/01 - Director of Radio
The ABC Advisory Council commended the Centenary of Federation stories broadcast on ABC Radio.

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Sound Quality

Recommendation R9/2/01 - Director of Radio
The ABC Advisory Council commended Sound Quality and recommended investigation of this program being carried on Triple J.

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Micallef

Recommendation R10/2/01 - Director of Television
The ABC Advisory Council would like to see the return of Micallef.

• Ms Deborah Klika (Convenor)
• Ms Anita Turner
• Mr Jeff Heath
• Mrs Carole Miller
• Sir John Yocklunn
• Mr Ryan Honschooten
• Mr Steven Mavrigiannakis
• Dr Edmund Sweeney
• Ms Francesca Beddie
• Mrs Lorna Condie
• Mrs Rosemary Champion
• Ms Nicholas Moraitis