Welcome to our last edition of Access ABC for 2008. In this months' newsletter we are pleased to announce that ABC TV has just received its best ratings results ever. We take a look at how the numbers stack up. We meet inspiring South Australian based journalist Nance Haxton, who has been chosen to be part of a new online exhibition of Australian Women in Journalism. And we learn how ABC Radio around the country is doing their part to spread the joy this Christmas. Plus links to essential TV, radio and online content. Have a great festive season, and we'll see you again in 2009!

2008 has been its most successful ratings year ever, with ABC1 achieving a prime time free-to-air (FTA) share of 17% - a 2% growth on 2007 (weeks 7-48). Dylan Brookes take a closer look.

South Australian based journalist Nance Haxton has been chosen to be part of a new online exhibition of Australian Women in Journalism. 'The Women's Pages: Australian Women and Journalism since 1850' was launched at the Australian Press Club in Canberra by Maxine McKew.

The spirit of Christmas is alive and well around the country thanks to ABC Local Radio. From Giving Trees to Christmas Concerts to Can Drives. We take a look at how ABC Radio will be helping make a difference, and sharing the joy around Australia this Christmas.

ABC Sports Commentator Tim Gavel was last week announced as the ACT's Local Hero of the Year in the Australian of the Year Awards 2009. Nicknamed 'Tireless Tim' because of his ability to work 24 hours a day, seven days a week, Tim is highly regarded in his role as a sports journalist for Canberra's ABC Radio Grandstand program.