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NO NEED FOR BORED KIDS THESE HOLIDAYS WITH THIS FUN SELECTION OF SMALL-SCREEN GEMS

We’ve all been there: the excitement of Christmas is over and the rest of the summer holidays loom large, the weather’s too hot (or more likely it’s raining these days), and you feel like you’ve completely run out of activities (and maybe dollars) to entertain the family.

Fortunately, with the plethora of streaming services at our disposal these days, there’s plenty of fun to be had within your own four walls.

FOR THE YOUNG-UNS Boomerang Holiday Marathon Weekends, all day, Foxtel

Your weekends will be sorted thanks to Boomerang’s all-day marathons of your favourite shows from 2022. Get your spook on as Scooby-doo and his mysterysolving pals go after ghosts and goblins; you can decide if you’re Team Grizzy or Team Lemmings as the cheeky critters tease the poor bear in Grizzy and the Lemmings, or go old-school with Looney Tunes.

Bluey’s New Year Eve Party Saturday, 4.30pm, CBeebies

Mum, Dad, Bluey and Bingo are throwing the ultimate party with a Bluey Marathon for real life. Cue all of the warm and fuzzy moments, the lessons with heart and all the laughs.

The Adventures of Puss in Boots Foxtel On Demand

The world’s favourite feline hero, lover (and milk connoisseur) dons his signature footwear and springs to action when he accidentally breaks the magical spell that protects the hidden city of San Lorenzo. Puss must do more than become a local hero as he protects the now-defenceless, wildly eclectic folk from all manner of villains – he must become a legend. Nothing can stop this swash-buckling daredevil … except a hairball.

Kangaroo Beach Weekdays, 8.10am, from Jan 23, ABC iview

Welcome back to Kangaroo Beach, a spectacular sunny paradise and summer home to four super-keen young lifeguard cadets, in this second season. Joey Pounce is a wannabe-hero lifeguard, platypus Gemma is a mini-marine biologist, wombat Neville is an expert sandcastle digger and worrier, and koala Frizzy is a performer extraordinaire. Every day is an adventure for the four friends, whether training to be lifeguards, mastering new water sports, discovering the marvels of the ocean or keeping others safe.

Mechamato Cartoon Network and Foxtel On Demand

Amato is a kind boy who becomes the master to a destroyer robot called Mechabot. Mechabot has the ability to mechanise objects and turn them into a hi-tech device. Together, they can combine into the titular armoured hero. With the help of his best friends, Mechamato is on a mission to defeat and capture bad robots before they cause more chaos in the city.

Another one to watch: Mort, ABC iview

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TEENS & TWEENS Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl Streaming now, Disney+

Step into Casa Madrigal for a spectacular concert as the original voice cast of the Oscar-winning movie reunites at the Hollywood Bowl. This is your front-row seat to watch as Stephanie Beatriz, Adassa, Carolina Gaitán, Jessica Darrow, Diane Guerrero, Mauro Castillo, Angie Cepeda and Olga Merediz, along with special guests including Colombian superstar Carlos Vives, transform the historic venue into the world of the animated film. Warning: you will probably have We Don’t Talk About Bruno on repeat.

Crazy Fun Park New Year’s Day, 6pm ABC ME and iview

This 10-episode horror comedy series tell the story of high school best friends Chester (Henry Strand) and Mapplethorpe (Stacy Clausen) who must grapple with life after death when tragedy strikes. A haunted adventure ensues as the ghoulish teens who reside in the old, abandoned theme park appear. The fun park offers Chester a reprieve from dealing with the loss of his best friend when he discovers Mapplethorpe now lives among the undead in the park. However, Chester and

Mapplethorpe must face the reality of life apart or deal with the deadly consequences.

Star Wars The Bad Batch Jan 4, Disney Plus

This animated Star Wars series is a spin-off of The Clone Wars. The Bad Batch follows “elite and experimental clones of the Bad Batch as they find their way in a rapidly changing galaxy in the immediate aftermath of the Clone War”. Each member of the Bad Batch has their own specific skill, and together, they make a formidable crew. Season 2 starts with a two-episode premiere.

Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan Streaming, Foxtel On Demand

This series comes from the mind of comedian, actor and filmmaker Tyler Perry and follows a family whose world is turned upside down when their nephew, hip-hop mogul-in-training Dylan, moves in unannounced. The Wilson family household is soon turned upside down as lifestyles clash between the aspiring hip hop star and his straight-laced cousins.

Cheer Streaming, Netflix

Cheer has exploded in popularity in Australia and this docuseries dives into the gripping and intense world of US competitive cheerleading. With behind-thescenes footage of practice and competitions, the series follows the Navarro College squad as they compete for a coveted national title. The second season also goes into the off-the-mat drama that happened in the wake of the publicity behind the first season.

Another one to watch: Chasing Waves, Jan 11, Disney+