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:3.5 of 5Total number of episodes:654
Last broadcast:14/08/2022 at 12:30

Season 2022

Season 2022, Episode 27

14/08/2022 4.5 41 x

New ways to reduce food waste; the farm growing Christmas magic all year round; and donkeys taking on the role of livestock guardians.

Season 2022, Episode 26

13/08/2022 3.0 10 x

High rise buildings made from timber; and livestock gene banks to preserve rare breeds.

Season 2022, Episode 26

07/08/2022 4.0 29 x

High rise buildings made from timber; a livestock gene bank to preserve rare breeds; plus the distinctive designs of fruit and vegetable cartons.

Season 2022, Episode 25

06/08/2022 3.0 15 x

What rising dairy prices mean for farmers amidst industry boom; plus one man's determination to breed a better lamb.

Season 2022, Episode 25

31/07/2022 3.0 21 x

What rising dairy prices mean for farmers amidst industry boom; A shortage of truck drivers slowing supply chains across the country; plus one man's determination to breed a better lamb.

Season 2022, Episode 24

30/07/2022 4.5 14 x

Using overlooked fish species to aid sustainability; plus pollination plans as beekeepers deal with the deadly bee parasite Varroa mite.

Season 2022, Episode 24

24/07/2022 4.7 33 x

Finding a future for a coal mining town when the power plants close; Using overlooked fish species to aid sustainability; plus pollination plans as beekeepers deal with the deadly bee parasite Varroa mite.

Season 2022, Episode 23

23/07/2022 3.0 18 x

A not-for-profit group offering community and support to connect young people to farming; plus the quest to find new and better ways to harvest wool.

Season 2022, Episode 23

17/07/2022 3.0 32 x

A not-for-profit group offering community and support to connect young people to farming; The quest to find new and better ways to harvest wool; New South Wales' most sustainable fishery, the Eastern Rock Lobster.

Season 2022, Episode 22

16/07/2022 4.0 23 x

How the merino sheep breed kick-started Australia's wool industry; Using mules to move livestock in feedlots; Plus the world's tiniest tomatoes burst onto the market.

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