In Home and Away, Alf Stewart's anxiety escalates when his daughter Roo fails to return home and her whereabouts remain unknown. After receiving a suspicious text message allegedly from Roo, Alf, with Leah and Justin's assistance, reports her missing to Yabbie Creek Police. Sergeant David Langham's investigation uncovers Roo's abandoned, burnt-out vehicle in a remote area, with damning evidence found in the boot. The discovery raises grave concerns about Roo's fate, leading to a distressing revelation for Alf. The popular soap opera continues to air weeknights on Channel Seven.
Avid Theatre and The 1812 Theatre are presenting Patrick Marber's drama Closer as a co-production at bakery@1812 in Upper Ferntree Gully. The play runs from October 28 to November 7. It follows four strangers whose lives collide amid attraction, desire, betrayal and honesty, as each character confronts uncomfortable truths about themselves and others. An original soundtrack features independent artists Freya Magee, Lollxy and Timby. Bookings are available through the 1812 Theatre website.
The ABC has announced its 2027 content line-up, with a strong focus on workplace dramas and crime series. Kitty Flanagan returns to the lead role in the fourth season of the office comedy Fisk, which she wrote with her sister Penny Flanagan. Hugo Weaving stars in The Great White as a disgraced barrister who takes on a dangerous dog case. Rebecca Gibney fronts the rural crime drama Rural Crime Unit, alongside Morgana O'Reilly and Philip Lynch. Other returning shows include You Can't Ask That, Race Around the World and Hard Quiz, which begins its 12th season.
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Hudson Williams is starring in a new supernatural mystery thriller, Yaga, which moves away from his role in Heated Rivalry. The series follows a private investigator who arrives in a small Canadian fishing town to look into the disappearance of a wealthy fishery heir, played by Williams. The show is based on a stage play by Kat Sandler that reimagines the Slavic folklore figure Baba Yaga. The first two episodes will be available on Binge from October 23, with new episodes released weekly on Fridays and a finale on November 27.
Former Blockheads Britt and Taz Etto say watching from home is different now they have lived through the experience. They say they have great respect for this year's contestants, who face physical and emotional pressure. Emma and Ben Cox say the drama is natural, given stressed couples, tight budgets and long filming days. They believe social media has simply become louder, not that this season has more drama than before.
The second season of the legal drama All’s Fair, starring Kim Kardashian, Sarah Paulson, Niecy Nash-Betts, Glenn Close, Teyana Taylor, and Naomi Watts, premieres on November 4. Drag superstars Bob the Drag Queen, Monét X Change, Lady Bunny, and others will appear as guest stars. The series follows a group of divorce attorneys navigating high-stakes cases and personal turmoil. Season one broke Hulu streaming records with 3.2 million global views in three days, marking its biggest scripted series premiere in three years.
Jolene discovers Courtney and Sev have applied for council permission to build a rooftop terrace. She is upset, claiming she was told the idea had to go to council and she never received a response. Meanwhile, Chantel and Wyatt show little concern when their pool tiles turn out brown and white instead of blue. Courtney and Sev face a potential setback with their deck construction, but their landscaper suggests a solution. Jolene and Adam plan to install a wine cellar in their house. The episode also features segments with Hamish Blake and a private showing of Cirque du Soleil.
