Australian digital-first media company Totem Global has shifted into original production with the launch of its first fully funded and developed series, Outback Boys.

Production on season two of the ABC’s Return to Paradise, from BBC Studios and Red Planet Pictures, has been greenlit, with filming currently underway in New South Wales.

New Zealand broadcaster TVNZ has continued restructuring its executive team with three new appointments.

Australian multi-cultural broadcaster SBS has commissioned Indigenous-focused health documentary series Our Medicine from Karla Hart Enterprises and Periscope Pictures.

Australian national broadcaster the ABC has appointed Professor Jackie Huggins as its inaugural elder-in-residence following a critical report into racism at the organisation.

Australia’s Seven Network has appointed Annie Griffiths to the newly created position of director, commercial strategy and innovation.

Australian indie production company Orange Entertainment Co has bolstered its leadership team by promoting Diya Eid to head of content.

New Zealand television, digital and radio funding agency NZ On Air has invested NZ$14.9m (US$8.81m) in its latest round of support for scripted and documentary projects.

Australian studio Flying Bark Productions has confirmed it is working on the forthcoming Netflix-commissioned reboot of Ghostbusters.

Australian indie production company Magpie Pictures has accelerated development of its new slate and taken on two industry-leading advisors for its next stage of growth, which is being supported by Screen Australia’s Enterprise funding.