Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation, or ABC, is like Australia's very own super storyteller for TV, radio, and the internet! It's a special place that makes shows and shares news for everyone across the whole country. Think of it like a giant playground of information and entertainment, built just for Australians.

It's funded by the government, so it can make sure everyone gets to watch and listen, no matter where they live.

The ABC started way back in 1932, even before your grandparents were born! It was first called the Australian Broadcasting Commission. It was created to make sure people all over Australia could hear radio programs.

At first, people paid a little bit of money, like a small fee for a toy, to help pay for it. But Australia is so big, that didn't work for long, so now everyone helps pay for it through taxes.

The ABC makes tons of different things! They have TV channels with fun shows, cartoons, and important news. They also have lots of radio stations that play music, tell stories, and talk about what's happening in Australia. Plus, they have a super cool app called ABC iview where you can watch shows whenever you want! It's like having a library of entertainment right at your fingertips.

Here's a super cool secret! The ABC has a special address for mail in every big city in Australia. It's PO Box 9994. Why 9994? It's a special number that honors a famous Australian cricket player named Sir Donald Bradman. He had an amazing batting average, which is how many runs he scored, and it was a record that lasted a very, very long time!