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'Neighbours' may be gone - but Australian drama production spending is up

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The cast attend the Neighbours finale event in Melbourne, after 37 years on air Source: Getty / Sam Tabone

Spending on Australian drama production has topped more than 2-billion dollars for the first time. Streaming services have significantly boosted the local screen industry according to a new report by Screen Australia


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By Lin Evlin

Source: SBS News


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Spending on Australian drama production has topped more than 2-billion dollars for the first time. Streaming services have significantly boosted the local screen industry according to a new report by Screen Australia



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