Most excitedly for older fans, the iconic ABC TV News Theme, which was used from 1986 through to 2005, will be returning, with an updated arrangement and remix from the original 24-track master tapes.

After a hiatus of nearly two decades, the old ABC News theme — with a fresh lick of paint — will once again herald the start of bulletins.

ABC NEWS, Australia’s most trusted news source, will launch a new design, features and functionality for the ABC NEWS website for all audiences next Monday 19 August as well as unveiling a new ...