Postcards (Australian TV series)
| Company type | Television franchise |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television broadcasting, Travel |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Area served | Australia, New Zealand, South East Asia, Korea, China |
| Parent | Nine Network (original), WIN Television (from 2007 for some editions) |
Postcards is a television franchise from Australia focused on holiday and travel content, which has been broadcast on multiple Australian channels.
History
The franchise began with three distinct editions tailored to particular cities or audiences. The inaugural series premiered in 1995 on the Nine Network in Adelaide, highlighting travel spots in South Australia. Soon after, Nine Network Melbourne launched its own localized version, followed by the introduction of Postcards WA by Nine Network Perth in 1999.
In 2007, WIN Television took over the Nine Network stations in Adelaide and Perth. Following this acquisition, Postcards WA was renamed Postcards Australia, broadening its scope to cover destinations nationwide with correspondents stationed throughout the WIN network. The original Adelaide edition, Postcards SA, ceased production in 2011.
By March 2016, the program transitioned to a prime-time Friday evening slot, featuring a one-hour format catering to audiences in Perth, Adelaide, and Melbourne. The show was hosted by Rebecca Judd with a presenting team including Livinia Nixon, Lauren Phillips, Brodie Harper, Shane Crawford, Glen Moriarty, Scherri-Lee Biggs, Warren Tredrea, and celebrity chef Shane Delia.
Postcards Victoria
Broadcast on Sundays at 5:30 pm via the Nine Network across Victoria, Postcards Victoria features presenters such as Brodie Harper, Shane Delia, Lauren Phillips, Livinia Nixon, Madeline Spark, Kris Smith, and Todd Woodbridge.
Past hosts have included Shane Crawford, Rebecca Judd, Giaan Rooney, Bridget McIntyre, Suzie Wilks, and Geoff "Coxy" Cox.
Postcards
Produced by Melbourne’s Nine Network, this edition of Postcards was presented by Rebecca Judd alongside Livinia Nixon, Lauren Phillips, Brodie Harper, Shane Crawford, Glen Moriarty, Scherri-Lee Biggs, Warren Tredrea, and chef Shane Delia. It aired on Friday evenings at 7:30 pm across Perth, Adelaide, and Melbourne.
Postcards Australia
Created by WIN Television and WIN Digital Media, Postcards Australia highlights travel destinations throughout Australia and New Zealand. Hosted by Scott McRae, its second season is broadcast nationwide as well as on the Discovery Travel Channel across South East Asia, Korea, China, and New Zealand.
Postcards South Australia
Airing from 1995 until 2011 on Sundays at 5:30 pm on the Nine Network in Adelaide, Postcards South Australia was presented by Keith Conlon. The reporting team featured Lisa McAskill, Ali Carle, Michael Keelan, Chad Cornes, Mark Bickley, and Kym Dillon. Its final episode was broadcast on 20 November 2011.
Postcards Western Australia
Debuting in April 1998 on the Nine Network in Perth, Postcards WA was originally hosted by Philippa O'Connell and later joined by Paul Entwistle in 2003. Correspondents included Ryan Campbell, Teresa Spiniello, Craig James, Fiona Argyle, and Dan Paris. In 2009, a short-lived series featured Angela Tsun as host before the program expanded and rebranded as Postcards Australia.