Landline

Landline is an Australian national television program about rural issues that is presented by Australian journalist and television personality Pip Courtney. In the show a variety of rural issues are discussed every episode, ranging from farming and mining to fisheries and other commodities. Each episode is ended with an overview of the current commodity prices (for mining and livestock), and with a series of detailed national weather reports. Landline has garnered a very loyal audience in Australia since the premiere of the first episode in March of 1991. Earlier seasons were presented by different people, including Australian journalists Deborah Knight (Weekend Today, Nine News) and Sally Sara (ABC's first female Africa Correspondent between 2000 and 2005).

Rating:3.3 of 5Total number of episodes:245Last broadcast:23/07/2017 at 11:59

July 2017

Season 2017, Episode 24

23/07/2017 4.0 9 x

A care farm with some unusual livestock helps people living with dementia; The country rockers back on the farm in Tasmania; Tough competition at the National Yard Dog Championships. #Landline

Season 2017, Episode 23

22/07/2017 3.0 13 x

Season 2017, Episode 23 of Landline was broadcast by ABC News 24 on Saturday 22 July 2017 at 6:01.

Season 2017, Episode 23

16/07/2017 4.0 22 x

The health properties of linseed could lead to a farming boom; Australian frozen berries taking on the imports; Cleaner drinking water for livestock; The Mongolian photographer studying rural Australia. #Landline

Season 2017, Episode 22

15/07/2017 3.0 11 x

Season 2017, Episode 22 of Landline was broadcast by ABC News 24 on Saturday 15 July 2017 at 6:01.

Season 2017, Episode 22

09/07/2017 4.0 40 x

A controversial new future for Cape York farming; Australian ingenuity turning the age-old tradition of sawmilling on its head; Back to nature - the abandoned mine pits evolving into wetlands. #Landline

Season 2017, Episode 21

08/07/2017 3.0 14 x

Season 2017, Episode 21 of Landline was broadcast by ABC News 24 on Saturday 8 July 2017 at 6:01.

Season 2017, Episode 21

02/07/2017 4.0 43 x

Gina Rinehart's ambitions for the historic Kidman cattle empire; Melbourne's community garden growing sweet potatoes for charity; A world-first wine blend; and the monthly weather outlook from experts at the BOM. #Landline

Season 2017, Episode 20

01/07/2017 3.0 19 x

Season 2017, Episode 20 of Landline was broadcast by ABC News 24 on Saturday 1 July 2017 at 6:01.

June 2017

Season 2017, Episode 20

25/06/2017 4.0 36 x

A new weapon in the war against cane-toads; 'Shear-jitsu' helping top shearers remain in peak condition; The Betoota Boys on assignment in Queensland's Channel Country. #Landline

Season 2017, Episode 19

24/06/2017 3.0 16 x

Pip Courtney & a team of Landline reporters around the country bring you up to date with the issues affecting rural & regional Australia. From farming, agriculture, food, economics, innovation, climate, infrastructure & more.

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