3 October 1976: Graham Kennedy
3 October 1981: Wallas Eaton and Vivean Gray (The Sullivans)
3 October 1992: Elle Macpherson
3 October 2009: Zoë Ventoura and Hugh Sheridan (Packed To The Rafters)
3 October 1966: ABC premieres afternoon series Be Our Guest, a curious mix of drama, music and interviews, with a cast including Jacki Weaver, Lorraine Bayly, Gordon Glenwright, Jack Allan and Sean Scully. Guests in the first episode include pop star Normie Rowe and French singer Jean Sablon — Be Our Guest [2019]
3 October 1991: ABC’s coverage of the 1991 Rugby World Cup, being held in France and the United Kingdom, begins with late-night coverage of the opening ceremony and the first match between England and New Zealand.
3 October 1993: The Nine Network premieres three-part documentary series Beyond Highway Number One, featuring adventurer Malcolm Douglas‘ journey around Australia on the road.
3 October 1998: ABC and the Nine Network present a full evening of Federal Election coverage from the National Tally Room in Canberra. The Seven Network presents an hour of coverage late in the evening, hosted by Paul Barry and Glenn Milne, and Ten News‘ late bulletin includes an election report. SBS‘ World News At Nine presents a special Saturday night edition.
3 October 2001: Network Ten presents the special Big Brother’s Starlight Challenge. Big Brother contestants star in a pantomime at Sydney’s Lyric Theatre, narrated by Gretel Killeen. Includes guest appearances by Bert Newton, Rove McManus and cast members of Neighbours and The Secret Life Of Us. The Nine Network presents the 15th ARIA Awards from Sydney’s Capitol Theatre, hosted by David Campbell.
3 October 2003: Pre-school children’s series Hi-5 celebrates its 200th episode.
3 October 2004: The 2004 NRL Grand Final — Sydney Roosters versus Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs — is live on the Nine Network with replays on Fox Sports 2.
