1999 in Australian television

Events

*February 1 - QSTV becomes an affiliate of the Seven Network, becoming known as Seven Central.
*March - WIN Television WA commences broadcasting to regional & remote Western Australia, ending the long-time monopoly held by Golden West Network.
*The Seven Network becomes the first Australian television network to introduce a watermark on its programs, Prior to 2008, the watermark was not allowed to be broadcast on news or current affairs programs.
*November 27 - The last ever episode of "Hey Hey It's Saturday" goes to air.

Debuts

* "Hi-5" (Nine Network)
* "Ground Force" (Seven Network)
* "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" (Nine Network)

Television shows

ABC
* "Four Corners" (1961-present)

Seven Network
* "Wheel of Fortune" (1981-1996, 1996-2003, 2004-present)
* "Home and Away" (1988-2005, 2005-present)
* "Blue Heelers" (1994-2006)
* "The Great Outdoors" (1993-present)
* "Today Tonight" (1995-present)
* "All Saints" (1998-present)

Nine Network
* "Today" (1982-present)
* "Sale of the Century" (1980-2001)
* "A Current Affair" (1971-1978, 1988-2005, 2006-present)
* "Australia's Funniest Home Video Show" (1990-2000, 2000-2004, 2005-present)
* "The AFL Footy Show" (1994-present)
* "The NRL Footy Show" (1994-present)
* "Water Rats" (1996-2001)
* "Burgo's Catch Phrase" (1997-2001, 2002-2003)

Network Ten
* "Neighbours" (1985-1989, 1989-present)
* "GMA With Bert Newton" (1991-2005)

Ending / Resting this year