Remembering the ABC’s Studios at Gore Hill (1955-2002)
The ABC studio at Gore Hill, near St Leonards, produced iconic and groundbreaking television programs from 1956-2002 before relocating to Ultimo. Learn about its rich history and legacy that continues to this day.
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s former television studios operated on the Gore Hill site from 1956 to 2002 and was a cornerstone of Australia’s cultural, social and media life.
Prime Minister Robert Menzies launched the ABC’s first television broadcast, ABN-2 on 5 November 1956 with the opening of the Gore Hill studios. Michael Charlton and James Dibble read the ABC’s first television news broadcast.
The Gore Hill studios forged Australia’s national identity through pioneering and award-winning television broadcasts in news, current affairs, drama, comedy, documentary and children’s programs. ABC TV programs like 7.30 Report, Four Corners, Australian Story, Play School continue to play a vital role in Australian civic and cultural life. The ABC continues to build on its rich Gore Hill TV studio legacy.