Stateline (TV program)
| Company type | Brand |
|---|---|
| Industry | Broadcasting, News media |
| Founded | February 16, 1996 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Local and state news coverage, Interviews |
| Parent | Australian Broadcasting Corporation |
Stateline represents a brand under the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, specializing in comprehensive coverage of local and state news stories alongside interviews. Selected segments are featured in a monthly broadcast titled Stateline, which airs on the ABC News Channel and ABC iview, with James Glenday serving as host.
Initially launched as a weekly current affairs program on Friday evenings, Stateline concentrated on analyzing state and local government politics through interviews with political figures and reports on significant regional matters.
The show first aired on 16 February 1996 at 6 pm, later shifting to a 7:30 pm slot in February 2001, taking over the Friday timeslot previously held by The 7.30 Report.
In December 2010, the ABC revealed plans to merge Stateline into the redesigned 7.30 program starting March 2011. This change expanded 7.30 to a five-night schedule, dedicating Fridays to state-specific issues. However, these Friday editions were discontinued by December 2014.
Format
Stateline is presented on ABC TV, ABC News, and ABC iview every Sunday within state-focused news bulletins, offering eight distinct editions tailored to each state and territory. Following its debut in March 2005, it was also broadcast on the digital channel ABC2.
With the introduction of ABC News 24 in 2010, all local versions of Stateline were made available nationwide via the channel during weekends.
As of 2024, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation has reinstated the use of the Stateline brand. Episodes are hosted by local news bulletin presenters specific to each state.
The roster of former presenters up to 2011 includes:
| State/Territory | Presenter |
|---|---|
| New South Wales | Quentin Dempster |
| Victoria | Josie Taylor |
| Queensland | Jessica van Vonderen |
| Western Australia | Eliza Blue |
| South Australia | Ian Henschke |
| Tasmania | Airlie Ward |
| Australian Capital Territory | Chris Kimball |
| Northern Territory | Laetitia Lemke |