Boomerang (Australian TV channel)
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| Company type | Subscription television channel |
|---|---|
| Industry | Children's television |
| Predecessor | Boomerang (US programming block) |
| Founded | March 14, 2004 in Australia |
| Fate | Closed; programming moved to Max streaming service |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Area served | Australia |
| Owner | Warner Bros. Discovery International |
| Website | www |
Boomerang was an Australian subscription-based children's television channel operated by Warner Bros. Discovery International, functioning as a companion channel to Cartoon Network.
History and branding
Originally, Boomerang launched in 1995 in the United States as a programming segment showcasing classic Hanna-Barbera cartoons. The Australian version debuted on 14 March 2004, coinciding with the Foxtel Digital launch, primarily featuring vintage animations from Warner Bros., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and Hanna-Barbera. Gradually, the channel broadened its offerings to include modern series such as Poochini. From 26 January 2017, Boomerang was accessible on Fetch TV through a free trial period.
On 1 December 2012, the channel refreshed its visual identity to mirror the UK and European editions and transitioned to broadcasting in a 16:9 format. A worldwide rebranding effort introduced a redesigned logo and overall aesthetic on 3 November 2014, created by Art&Graft, which was implemented across Asia, Oceania, the United States, and EMEA regions by 2015.
Boomerang ceased availability on Fetch TV on 22 April 2021, becoming exclusively offered via Foxtel. Subsequently, on 4 July 2022, a preschool-oriented Cartoonito programming block was introduced alongside its Asian counterpart.
The channel discontinued operations on 13 May 2025 following its removal from Foxtel's lineup. Warner Bros. Discovery announced that Boomerang’s programming is now accessible through their streaming service Max, which is included with Foxtel subscriptions.
Final programming
- Bunnicula
- Roger
- Mini Beat Power Rockers
- Tom & Jerry Kids
Cartoonito programming
- Alice & Lewis
- Baby Looney Tunes
- Batwheels
- Bugs Bunny Builders
- Esme & Roy
- Lucas the Spider
- Mecha Builders
- Mittens and Pants
- Petronix Defenders
- Tangranimals
- Toad & Friends
- Vida the Vet
Former programming
- The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky
- ALF: The Animated Series
- Alice and Lewis
- Angelo Rules
- A Pup Named Scooby-Doo
- Astro Boy
- The Banana Splits
- Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures
- The Batman
- Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!
- Ben 10
- Ben 10: Omniverse
- Best Furry Friends
- Cake
- Captain Caveman
- Care Bears: Adventures in Care-a-lot
- The Care Bears Family
- Care Bears: Welcome to Care-a-Lot
- Casper's Scare School
- Cow and Chicken
- Codename: Kids Next Door
- Dexter's Laboratory
- Doraemon: Gadget Cat from the Future
- DreamWorks Dragons
- Duck Dodgers
- Dynomutt, Dog Wonder
- Ed, Edd n Eddy
- The Flintstones
- Fraggle Rock
- Franklin
- The Garfield Show
- Grizzy & the Lemmings
- Help!... It's the Hair Bear Bunch!
- Hong Kong Phooey
- Horrid Henry
- Horseland
- Huckleberry Hound
- Inspector Gadget (1983 TV series)
- Inspector Gadget (2015 TV series)
- The Jetsons
- Jimmy Two-Shoes
- Johnny Bravo
- Josie and the Pussycats (TV series)
- Justice League
- Krypto the Superdog
- Lab Rats Challenge
- LEGO Friends
- Legion of Super Heroes (TV series)
- Lippy the Lion and Hardy Har Har
- Looney Tunes
- The Looney Tunes Show
- Madeline (TV series)
- Magilla Gorilla
- Matt's Monsters
- Monchhichi Tribe
- Mr. Bean: The Animated Series
- Mush Mush & the Mushables
- My Knight and Me
- My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic
- My Little Pony: Pony Life
- The New Adventures of Tom and Jerry
- New Looney Tunes
- Oggy and the Cockroaches
- Out of Jimmy's Head
- Ozie Boo!
- Pat the Dog
- The Perils of Penelope Pitstop
- Pingu in the City
- The Pink Panther Show
- Pink Panther and Pals
- Pixie and Dixie and Mr. Jinks
- Popeye
- Postman Pat
- The Powerpuff Girls
- Powerpuff Girls Z
- Quick Draw McGraw
- Sabrina: The Animated Series|Sabrina the Teenage Witch
- Sabrina's Secret Life
- Samurai Jack
- The New Scooby and Scrappy-Doo Show
- Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?
- Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
- The Scooby-Doo Show
- Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!
- Sheep in the Big City
- The Smurfs (1981 TV series)
- Snagglepuss
- Strawberry Shortcake (2003 TV series)
- Strawberry Shortcake's Berry Bitty Adventures
- The Sylvester & Tweety Mysteries
- Thomas & Friends** (series 12–13 only)
- Time Squad**
- Tricky TV**
- Tom and Jerry**
- Tom & Jerry Kids**
- The Tom and Jerry Show (2014 TV series)**
- Tom and Jerry Tales**
- Top Cat**
- Transformers: Rescue Bots**
- We Bare Bears**
- Winx Club**
- Xiaolin Showdown**
- Yabba Dabba Dinosaurs**
- Yogi Bear**