OUTBACK TERROR: THE FALCONIO MURDER PREMIERING TUESDAY, JULY 14, AT 8:30PM ON CHANNEL 9 AND 9NOW**
Witness one of Australia’s most infamous cold cases transform into a live investigation when Outback Terror: The Falconio Murder premieres Tuesday, July 14, at 8.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Twenty-five years after the shocking murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio and the ambush of his girlfriend Joanne Lees on a remote stretch of highway in the Northern Territory, a haunting mystery remains.
In this gripping documentary, world-renowned geoforensic specialist, Dr Mark Harrison MBE, and former FBI behavioural profiler, Kathy Canning-Mello, combine geoforensics, environmental analysis and behavioural science in the hope of answering the lingering question: where is Peter?
Battling the unforgiving terrain of the vast Australian Outback, the pair re-examine the evidence and get inside the mind of the murderer, Bradley John Murdoch, to pinpoint the most likely location of Peter’s body.
Narrated by Australian actress Marta Dusseldorp, Outback Terror: The Falconio Murder features accounts from those who were on the frontlines of the case, including Senior Sergeant Erica Gibson, who took Joanne Lees’ initial statement on the night of the crime, and retired Detective Geoff Carson, who helped to bring Murdoch to justice.
The series also features journalist Meni Caroutas, who was on the ground in Alice Springs as the global media storm unfolded, and an exclusive interview with Libby Andrew, the former police officer who was Joanne’s chaperone in the aftermath of the 2001 murder.
Dr Mark Harrison MBE said: “This isn’t simply a documentary looking back at an infamous crime. It’s an active investigation using enhanced behavioural and geoforensic techniques that have evolved dramatically over the past two decades, with success in locating victims.”
Kathy Canning-Mello said: “As a behavioural profiler, my role is to understand the decisions an offender makes before, during and after a crime. Those choices leave patterns, and patterns leave clues. By re-examining this case with fresh eyes and modern investigative methods, we hope to bring new understanding to one of Australia’s most enduring mysteries.”
Beyond revealing the advancements in science and technology, the documentary also revisits the media scrutiny of Joanne Lees, and challenges aspects of the narrative that have endured for decades to reveal her extraordinary courage and resilience.
Outback Terror: The Falconio Murder is produced by Prospero Productions for the 9Network and UKTV. Principal production funding from Screen Australia, in association with Screenwest and Lotterywest. International sales by Sphere Abacus.
I agree. Poor form. Perth have a repeat of Taronga: Who’s Who in the Zoo so easily could have aired Wimbledon. Harry Potter just needed to move to a 7pm start in Melbourne instead of a repeat of The Nanny.
Sunday 19 July Sydney, Brisbane
11:50 AM NRL Women’s Premiership Titans v Eels
01:45 PM NRL Women’s Premiership Broncos v Tigers
03:30 PM NRL Sunday Footy Dolphins v Cowboys
Melbourne
05:30 PM Postcards 2026 E22
Adelaide
05:30 PM Hello SA S05 E24
Perth
01:30 PM NRL Sunday Footy Dolphins v Cowboys
05:30 PM Destination WA S17 E22
Network 06:00 PM 9News - Sunday
07:00 PM Lego Masters Bricktacular S08 E03
08:30 PM 60 Minutes
09:30 PM 9News Late
10:00 PM The First 48 S24 E06
11:00 PM Love Cheats S01 E05
11:50 PM Murder In The 21st Series Premiere
12:40 AM 2026 Gold Coast Marathon Rpt
Monday 20 July
07:00 PM A Current Affair
07:30 PM Travel Guides S10 E04 Rio
Sydney, Brisbane
08:40 PM 100% Footy
09:40 PM 9News Late
10:10 PM Outback Opal Hunters S07 E20 Season 7 Final
11:10 PM Footy Classified
12:10 AM Tipping Point Rpt
01:05 AM Hello SA S05 E24
Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth
08:40 PM Footy Classified
09:40 PM Players
10:40 PM 9News Late
11:10 PM 100% Footy
12:10 AM Tipping Point Rpt
01:05 AM Hello SA S05 E24
Tuesday 21 July
07:00 PM A Current Affair
07:30 PM The Hundred With Andy Lee S09 E12 Season 9 Final
Sydney, Brisbane
08:30 PM Clarkson’s Farm S04 E08 Season 4 Final
09:35 PM Freddy And The Eighth
10:35 PM 9News Late
11:05 PM The Grand Tour S05 E02
01:10 AM Destination WA S17 E22
Melbourne, Adelaide
08:30 PM Clarkson’s Farm S04 E08 Season 4 Final
09:35 PM Footy Classified
10:35 PM 9News Late
11:05 PM The Grand Tour S05 E02
01:10 AM Destination WA S17 E22
Perth
08:30 PM The Grand Tour S05 E02
10:45 PM Footy Classified
11:45 PM 9News Late
12:15 AM Tipping Point
01:10 AM Destination WA Rpt
Wednesday 22 July
07:00 PM A Current Affair
07:30 PM Tipping Point: Celebrity Families Premiere
08:45 PM Movie: The Dish (2000)
10:45 PM 9News Late
Sydney, Brisbane
11:15 PM The First 48 Rpt
12:05 AM Tipping Point Rpt
01:00 AM Golfbarons Rpt
Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth
11:15 PM Bad Blood S01 E05
12:05 AM Tipping Point
01:00 AM Golfbarons Rpt
Thursday 23 July
07:00 PM A Current Affair
Sydney, Brisbane
07:30 PM NRL Thursday Night Footy Eels v Panthers
09:55 PM NRL Thursday Night Footy Post-Match
10:40 PM 9News Late
11:10 PM Bad Blood S01 E05
12:10 AM Tipping Point Rpt
01:00 AM Next Stop Rpt
Melbourne, Adelaide
07:30 PM RBT Rpt
08:30 PM Emergency Rpt
09:30 PM A+E After Dark Rpt
10:30 PM Chicago Med S11 E10
11:20 PM 9News Late
11:50 PM Tipping Point Rpt
12:40 AM Pointless Rpt
Perth
07:30 PM RBT Rpt
08:30 PM Emergency Rpt
09:30 PM A+E After Dark Rpt
10:30 PM 9News Late
11:00 PM Chicago Med S11 E10
11:50 PM Tipping Point Rpt
12:40 AM Pointless Rpt
Friday 24 July
07:00 PM A Current Affair
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
07:30 PM NRL Friday Night Footy Rabbitohs v Storm
09:55 PM NRL Friday Night Footy Post-Match
10:45 PM Movie: Death Wish V (1994)
12:40 AM Resident Alien Rpt
Adelaide, Perth
07:30 PM Find My Country House Australia S08 E03
08:00 PM Find My Country House Australia S08 E04
08:30 PM Movie: Spectre (2015)
11:25 PM Resident Alien Rpt
12:10 AM Tipping Point Rpt
01:00 AM Next Stop Rpt
Saturday 25 July Sydney, Brisbane
12:30 PM NRL Women’s Premiership Raiders v Sharks
02:30 PM NRLW Wrap
03:15 PM NRL Women’s Premiership Bulldogs v Dragons
Sydney. Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth 06:00 PM 9News - Saturday
07:00 PM A Current Affair
07:30 PM Movie: Legally Blonde (2001)
09:30 PM Movie: Crazy Stupid Love (2011)
11:50 PM Movie: If I Stay (2014)
01:50 AM My Way Rpt
Brisbane 06:00 PM 9News - Saturday
07:00 PM A Current Affair
07:30 PM My Way Outback Queensland Special / Nine Gold Coast News - Celebrating 30 Years (Gold Coast)
08:30 PM Movie: Legally Blonde (2001)
10:30 PM Movie: Crazy Stupid Love (2011)
12:40 AM Space Invaders Rpt
01:30 AM Great Australian Detour Show Rpt
Murder In The 21st
Sunday 19 July 11:50 PM
A Deadly Post - 19-year-old Natalie Bollinger vanishes without a trace in Broomfield, Colorado. After her body is found dead on an isolated road, a frenzy of theories and suspicion takes detectives down a web of confusion until the truth is revealed.
Sunday 26 July Sydney, Brisbane
12:00 PM NRL Women’s Premiership Eels v Warriors
01:30 PM NRL Women’s Premiership Broncos v Knights
03:30 PM NRL Sunday Footy Sea Eagles v Sharks
Melbourne
05:30 PM Postcards 2026 E23
Adelaide
05:30 PM Hello SA S05 E25
Perth
01:30 PM NRL Sunday Footy Sea Eagles v Sharks
05:30 PM Destination WA S17 E23
Network 06:00 PM 9News - Sunday
07:00 PM Lego Masters Bricktacular S08 E04 Season 8 Final
08:30 PM 60 Minutes
09:30 PM 9News Late
10:00 PM The First 48 S24 E07
11:00 PM Black Widow Series Premiere
11:50 PM Murder In The 21st S01 E02
12:40 AM For The Love Of Pets Rpt
Monday 27 July
07:00 PM A Current Affair
07:30 PM Travel Guides S10 E04 Outback Queensland
Sydney, Brisbane
08:40 PM 100% Footy
09:40 PM 9News Late
10:10 PM Outback Opal Hunters Season 8 Premiere
11:10 PM Footy Classified
12:10 AM Tipping Point Rpt
01:05 AM Hello SA S05 E25
Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth
08:40 PM Footy Classified
09:40 PM Players
10:40 PM 9News Late
11:10 PM 100% Footy
12:10 AM Tipping Point Rpt
01:05 AM Hello SA S05 E25
Tuesday 28 July
07:00 PM A Current Affair
07:30 PM Live Aid: When Rock ‘N’ Roll Took On The World Rpt
Sydney, Brisbane
09:25 PM 9News Late
09:55 PM A Killer Makes A Call Rpt
10:55 PM Footy Classified
11:50 PM Tipping Point Rpt
12:40 AM Pointless Rpt
Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth
09:25 PM Footy Classified
10:25 PM 9News Late
10:55 PM Outback Opal Hunters S07 E15
11:50 PM Tipping Point Rpt
12:40 AM Pointless Rpt
Wednesday 29 July
07:00 PM A Current Affair
07:30 PM Live Aid: When Rock ‘N’ Roll Took On The World Rpt
09:25 PM TBA
10:25 PM 9News Late
Sydney, Brisbane
10:55 PM Freddy And The Eighth
11:50 PM Tipping Point Rpt
12:40 AM Pointless Rpt
Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth
10:55 PM Bad Blood S01 E06 Season 1 Final
11:50 PM Tipping Point
12:40 AM Pointless Rpt
Thursday 30 July
07:00 PM A Current Affair
Sydney, Brisbane
07:30 PM NRL Thursday Night Footy Cowboys v Roosters
09:55 PM NRL Thursday Night Footy Post-Match
10:40 PM 9News Late
11:10 PM Bad Blood S01 E06 Season 1 Final
12:05 AM Tipping Point Rpt
01:00 AM Next Stop Rpt
Melbourne, Adelaide
07:30 PM RBT Rpt
08:30 PM Emergency Rpt
09:30 PM A+E After Dark Rpt
10:30 PM Chicago Med S11 E11
11:20 PM 9News Late
11:50 PM Tipping Point Rpt
12:40 AM Pointless Rpt
Perth
07:30 PM RBT Rpt
08:30 PM Emergency Rpt
09:30 PM A+E After Dark Rpt
10:30 PM 9News Late
11:00 PM Chicago Med S11 E11
11:50 PM Tipping Point Rpt
12:40 AM Pointless Rpt
Friday 31 July
07:00 PM A Current Affair
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
07:30 PM NRL Friday Night Footy Storm v Bulldogs
09:55 PM NRL Friday Night Footy Post-Match
10:45 PM Movie: Rush Hour (1998)
12:40 AM Resident Alien Rpt
Adelaide, Perth
07:30 PM Find My Country House Australia S08 E05
08:00 PM Find My Country House Australia S08 E06
08:30 PM Movie: No Time To Die (2021)
11:40 PM Resident Alien Rpt
12:30 AM Tipping Point Rpt
Saturday 1 August Sydney, Brisbane
11:30 AM NRL Women’s Premiership Sharks v Tigers
01:25 PM NRL Women’s Premiership Dragons v Roosters
03:15 PM NRL Women’s Premiership Raiders v Cowboys
Network 06:00 PM 9News - Saturday
07:00 PM A Current Affair
07:30 PM Movie: Legally Blonde 2: Red, White And Blonde (2003)
09:30 PM Movie: New Year’s Eve (2011)
11:50 PM Wild Cards Rpt
12:40 AM Space Invaders Rpt
01:30 AM Next Stop Rpt
Black Widow
Sunday 26 July 11:00 PM
The Deception Begins - Introduces Dena Thompson and her early tactics of fraud. It covers how she manipulated the men in her life, luring them into her web of lies.
08:40 PM 60 Minutes
09:40 PM 9News Late
10:10 PM The First 48 S24 E08
11:10 PM Black Widow S01 E02
12:00 AM Murder In The 21st S01 E03
12:50 AM For The Love Of Pets Rpt
Monday 3 August
07:00 PM A Current Affair
07:30 PM The Block S22 E02
Sydney, Brisbane
08:40 PM 100% Footy
09:40 PM 9News Late
10:10 PM Outback Opal Hunters S08 E02
11:10 PM Footy Classified
12:10 AM Tipping Point Rpt
01:05 AM Hello SA S05 E26
Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth
08:40 PM Footy Classified
09:40 PM Players
10:40 PM 9News Late
11:10 PM 100% Footy
12:10 AM Tipping Point Rpt
01:05 AM Hello SA S05 E26
Tuesday 4 August
07:00 PM A Current Affair
07:30 PM The Block S22 E03
08:40 PM Banjo And Ro’s Grand Island Hotel Series Premiere
Sydney, Brisbane
09:55 PM 9News Late
10:25 PM The Teacher - Body In The Lake Series Premiere
11:25 PM Footy Classified
12:15 AM Tipping Point Rpt
01:10 AM Golfbarons Rpt
Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth
09:55 PM Footy Classified
10:55 PM 9News Late
11:25 PM Outback Opal Hunters S07 E16
12:15 AM Tipping Point Rpt
01:10 AM Golfbarons Rpt
Wednesday 5 August
07:00 PM A Current Affair
07:30 PM The Block S22 E04
08:40 PM The F Ward FTA Preview
09:40 PM TBA
Sydney, Brisbane
10:40 PM Freddy And The Eighth
11:35 PM 9News Late
12:05 AM Tipping Point Rpt
01:00 AM Destination WA S17 E24
Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth
10:40 PM 9News Late
11:10 PM The Teacher - Body In The Lake Series Premiere
12:05 AM Tipping Point Rpt
01:00 AM Destination WA S17 E24
Thursday 6 August
07:00 PM A Current Affair
Sydney, Brisbane
07:30 PM NRL Thursday Night Footy Titans v Cowboys
09:55 PM NRL Thursday Night Footy Post-Match
10:40 PM 9News Late
11:10 PM Ski Rescue Down Under Season 4 Premiere
12:05 AM Tipping Point Rpt
01:00 AM Next Stop Rpt
Melbourne, Adelaide
07:30 PM RBT Rpt
08:30 PM Emergency Rpt
09:30 PM A+E After Dark Rpt
10:30 PM Chicago Med S11 E12
11:20 PM 9News Late
11:50 PM Tipping Point Rpt
12:40 AM Pointless Rpt
Perth
07:30 PM RBT Rpt
08:30 PM Emergency Rpt
09:30 PM A+E After Dark Rpt
10:30 PM 9News Late
11:00 PM Chicago Med S11 E12
11:50 PM Tipping Point Rpt
12:40 AM Pointless Rpt
Friday 7 August
07:00 PM A Current Affair
Sydney, Brisbane
07:30 PM NRL Friday Night Footy Roosters v Bulldogs
09:55 PM NRL Friday Night Footy Post-Match
10:45 PM Movie: Rush Hour 2 (2001)
12:40 AM Resident Alien Rpt
Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth
07:30 PM Find My Country House Australia S08 E07
08:00 PM Find My Country House Australia S08 E08
08:30 PM Movie: Ocean’s Eleven (2001)
10:55 PM Resident Alien Rpt
11:45 PM Tipping Point Rpt
12:35 AM Pointless Rpt
Saturday 8 August Sydney, Brisbane
12:30 PM NRL Women’s Premiership Bulldogs v Cowboys
02:30 PM NRLW Wrap
03:15 PM NRL Women’s Premiership Sharks v Titans
05:00 PM 9News: First At Five
05:30 PM Getaway 06:00 PM 9News - Saturday
07:00 PM NRL Saturday Night Footy Rabbitohs v Eels
09:25 PM NRL Saturday Night Footy Post-Match
10:00 PM Movie: Honest Thief (2021)
11:55 PM Wild Cards Rpt
12:55 AM Space Invaders Rpt
01:55 AM Garden Gurus Moments Rpt
Melbourne
07:00 PM A Current Affair
07:30 PM NRL Saturday Night Footy Rabbitohs v Eels
09:25 PM NRL Saturday Night Footy Post-Match
10:00 PM Movie: Honest Thief (2021)
11:55 PM Wild Cards Rpt
12:55 AM Space Invaders Rpt
01:55 AM Garden Gurus Moments Rpt
Adelaide, Perth
07:00 PM A Current Affair
07:30 PM Movie: Lethal Weapon 3 (1992)
09:50 PM Movie: Exit Wounds (2001)
11:50 PM Wild Cards Rpt
12;50 AM Space Invaders Rpt
01:50 AM Garden Guru Moments Rpt
Further market variations will be posted later.
Banjo And Ro’s Grand Island Hotel
Tuesday 4 August 8:40 PM
Interior designer Banjo and husband Ro arrive on Ulva to revive a derelict mansion, battling a tiny budget, island logistics and their first big test - the crumbling library.
The Teacher - Body In The Lake
Tuesday 4 August 11:20 PM Syd, Bri; Wednesday 5 August 11:10 PM Mel, Ade, Per
The Teacher - Season 2
Art teacher Dani, is dedicated to her students. Caught in a strained marriage, time alone with fellow teacher Jimmy seems just what’s needed. But the trip ends in tragedy when a student disappears.
The F Ward
Wednesday 5 August 8:40 PM
A group of interns are sent to the underfunded Pines Hospital in Sydney for one final chance to complete their medical training. They must battle personal demons and past failures while treating patients in life-or-death situations.
Sunday 2 August Sydney, Brisbane
10:00 AM Sunday Footy Show - AFL
03:15 PM NRL Women’s Premiership Eels v Knights
Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth AEST
11:00 AM Sunday Footy Show NRL
Melbourne, Adelaide AEST
11:30 AM NRL Women’s Premiership Bulldogs v Broncos
01:25 PM NRL Women’s Premiership Warriors v Titans
03:15 PM NRL Sunday Footy Tigers v Eels
Perth
09:30 AM NRL Women’s Premiership Bulldogs v Broncos
11:35 AM NRL Women’s Premiership Warriors v Titans
01:15 PM NRL Women’s Premiership Eels v Knights
Thursday 6 August Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth AEST
07:30 PM NRL Thursday Night Footy Titans v Cowboys
09:55 PM NRL Thursday Night Footy Post-Match
Friday 7 August Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth AEST
07:30 PM NRL Friday Night Footy Roosters v Bulldogs
09:55 PM NRL Friday Night Footy Post-Match
Saturday 8 August Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth AEST
12:30 PM NRL Women’s Premiership Bulldogs v Cowboys
02:30 PM NRLW Wrap
03:15 PM NRL Women’s Premiership Sharks v Titans
Sydney
03:00 PM Shute Shield Easts v Sydney Uni
Brisbane
03:00 PM Hospital Cup UQ v Brothers
Network AEST
05:00 PM NRL Women’s Premiership Warriors v Knights
Melbourne
07:00 PM NRL Saturday Night Footy Pre-Game Rabbitohs v Eels
Adelaide, Perth AEST
07:00 PM NRL Saturday Night Footy Rabbitohs v Eels
09:25 PM NRL Saturday Night Footy Post-Match
Sunday 2 August Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth AEST TBC
03:15 PM NRL Women’s Premiership Eels v Knights
I was wondering what was going to happen after this week. It feels like a very short season. I’m also pretty sure there is another episode to come that feature Mitch and Callum because on the episode of Tipping Point that they were on, they showed a scene where it looked like they were in the desert somewhere (plus I beleive the the NSW coast episode was actually the last episode filmed for this season and they have been talking like they had done something before that).
My guess is that it’s probably a 10 episode season and 9 might hold the last few for the end of the year (once The Block finishes)? They seem to be using it as schedule filler at the moment, like how they randomly aired the Irish episode with Lucinda a few weeks before the rest of the season aired.
