Prior to becoming a standalone channel, Boomerang was its own block dedicated to older Hanna-Barbera cartoons launched in 1995 on the
U.S. television network. The Australian feed of the Boomerang Asia service was launched on 14 March 2004, as a part of the
Foxtel Digital launch with a line-up very similar to that of the
American and
British version. Originally devoted to classic animation from studios such as
Warner Bros.,
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and
Hanna-Barbera, the channel has since expanded to include more contemporary programming including
Poochini. This channel is available as a free trial in a subscription entertainment package on Fetch TV by some ISPs and was added 26 January 2017. On 1 December 2012, Boomerang launched a refreshed look, using the logo used by
Boomerang UK and other European countries, and converted to 16:9 aspect ratio. On 3 November 2014, Boomerang received a new logo and branding as part of a global rebranding effort. In late 2014, Boomerang had launched Art&Graft redesign which by 2015 came to
Asian and
Oceanian territories, the
United States, and later to
Europe, the Middle East and Africa. On 22 April 2021, the channel was discontinued on Fetch TV, alongside its sister channel
Cartoon Network. After that date, the channels became exclusive to Foxtel. A Cartoonito block launched on 4 July 2022, alongside its
Asia counterpart. The channel, along with Cartoon Network, were shut down on 13 May 2025 after the removal from
Foxtel. Regarding the closure of the channel, a
Warner Bros. Discovery spokesperson stated "The Cartoon Network and Boomerang channels have now closed. This much-loved content is now available on our streaming service
HBO Max, which Foxtel subscribers have included in their subscription". ==Programming==