Hazel Hawke’s state memorial service, Celebrating Hazel, will be broadcast live on ABC News 24 on Tuesday, 25 June at 1.30pm (AEST). Presented by ABC Classic FM’s Margaret Throsby, the memorial service will be a musical celebration including performances by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and the Sydney Children’s Choir at the Sydney Opera House. Continue reading »
ABC News 24
In an Australian first, ABC News 24 is integrating the channel’s live news and other programs into YouTube, Facebook and Twitter, so viewers can watch live news within their favourite social network. It means users no longer need to leave these platforms to access the live ABC News 24 stream online.
From today, ABC News 24 can be watched live within YouTube, Facebook and Twitter with ‘YouTube live streaming’ at: http://bit.ly/abcnewsnow.
It’s set to be one of the closest US elections in decades – with a result possibly not likely to be known for many many hours after polls close in all states – unlike 4 years ago where the result was known in the afternoon our time, minutes after west coast polls closed. Plenty of coverage on both free to air and pay TV. Continue reading »
Here is the special event programming for the 10th anniversary of the Bali bombings on Friday October 12, 2012.
ABC1 and ABC News 24
Bali Remembered: Canberra Memorial Service
9.30am – 11am
The Governor General hosts a memorial Service in the Great Hall in Canberra to mark the tenth anniversary of the first Bali bombing. Continue reading »
A special Q&A event in conjunction with the Festival of Dangerous Ideas live from the Opera House - this Monday, 1 October (AEST) at 9.35pm on ABC1 and ABC News 24 (Live). Host Tony Jones will be joined by: Continue reading »
Just when you thought it was safe to watch free to air TV live without being bombarded with ads reminding you of what free to air TV is and why you should keep on watching it, FreeView are about to hit us with a new campaign spruiking “the best things in life are free” – or – in other words, the best TV you can watch is free.
Updated March 28, 2013
Here is the list of digital channels updated as at March 28, 2013. All channels in SD (standard definition), unless otherwise stated.
ABC
ABC1 – 2 & 21
ABC2 – 22
ABC3 – 23
ABC News 24 – 24 (HD Channel). Also on 20 is some areas.
ABC HD channel 20 phased out to make way for ABC News 24 on channel 24.
SBS
SBS ONE – 3 & 31
SBS TWO – 32
SBS ONE HD – 30 (HD Channel, simulcast of SBS ONE)
SBS also transmits channels 33 and 34 (until early December 2012) which are clones of SBS ONE
NITV – 34 from December 12, 2012
Seven
Seven – 7, 70 & 71
7TWO – 72
7mate – 73 (HD Channel)
7HD that used to be on 70 no longer exists.
74 – TV 4ME – Information / infomercial / paid program channel
Nine
Nine – 9
GO! – 99
GEM - 90 (HD Channel)
GEM replaced 9HD or Nine High Def ch 90.
Extra – 94 – Information / Infomercial / paid programming channel from March 26, 2012
Extra2 – 95 – appeared as part of Nine’s digital channel matrix March 28, 2013. So far, as I can only say it is the Sydney market only.
Ten
Ten – 10
ELEVEN – 11
ONE – 12 & 1
SD simulcast of ONE formerly on ch 12 was dropped to make way for ELEVEN
TVSN – Channel 14 (Home Shopping)
Community
Ch 31, TVS and the like now digital in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth on digital ch 44
Special / part time
TV 4ME – Essentially 24 hour infomercial channel launched December 2011 on channel 74 in 5 metro and regional QLD, part of Seven’s multi-plex
Extra – Essentially 24 hour infomercial channel launching March 26 2012 on channel 94 in at least the 3 eastern state capitals, part of Nine’s multi-plex
3D Channel – 40 (HD, used only for 3D trials in 2010, not currently on the air)
3D Channel – 95 (HD, used for London Olympics daily 3D highlights during the 2012 Olympics)
Extra2 – 95 – appeared March 28 (Sydney market).
Regional (eastern states).
Prime
Prime Main Channel – 6, 60 & 61
7TWO on Prime – 62
7mate on Prime – 63 (HD Channel)
Prime HD channel 60 no longer exists. Note: 7mate on ch 60 in some markets.
64 – TV 4ME. Regional NSW, VIC, ACT. Essentially same as 74.
NBN/WIN
Main Channel – 8
GO! – 88
GEM - 80 (HD Channel)
Extra – 84
SC10
SC10 Main channel – 5
ONE HD – 50 (HD channel).
Eleven – 55
Special
Television 4 / TV 4ME – 64. Launched September 18, 2011. Only those who are in Prime markets will get this channel.
Extra – 24 hour infomercial channel launched March 26 2012 on channel 84. Known as WIN GOLD in WIN markets.
Digital channel summary.
Main channels
Nine – 9.
Seven – 7, 70 & 71
Ten – 10
ABC1 – 2 & 21
SBS ONE – 3 & 31. Available in HD on ch 30.
Digital Channels (in launch order)
ABC2 – 22 Launched 2007
ONE – 1 & 11 (at the time, now 1 & 12) Launched March 27, 2009
SBS TWO – 32 Launched June 1, 2009 (replacing SBS News channel)
GO! – 99 Launched August 9, 2009
7TWO – 72 Launched November 1, 2009
ABC3 – 23 Launched December 3, 2009
ABC News 24 – 24 Launched July 22, 2010
7mate – 73 Launched September 25, 2010
GEM – 90 Launched September 26, 2010
ELEVEN – 11 Launched January 11, 2011
Community – 44 Various dates for various mator markets
TV4 – 74 – Launch December 2011. Five city metro and regional QLD
Extra – 94 – from March 26, 2012 – Syd / Melb / Bris
TVSN – 14 – September 24, 2012. Metro markets only
NITV – 34 – December 12, 2012.
Extra2 – 95 – from March 28, 2013 (Sydney market only so far – subject to confirmation from other markets).
Still to come:
SBS THREE – 33 – possible for late 2013 / 2014.
Regional (NSW, VIC, ACT)
Main channels
WIN, NBN - 8.
Prime - 6, 60 & 61
SC10 - 5, 55
ABC1 – 2 & 21
SBS ONE – 3 & 31. Available in HD on ch 30.
Digital Channels
ABC2 – 22
ONE - 50
SBS TWO – 32
GO! - 88
7TWO – 62
ABC3 – 23
ABC News 24 – 24
7mate – 63
GEM – 80
ELEVEN – 55
TV4 – 64 Launched September 18, 2011. Prime regional markets only. Read more here.
Extra – 84 from March 26. NBN regionals, can’t confirm WIN at this point.
In 2012, Australia’s most popular news channel presents more live news, more business reporting, more sports coverage and new specialist programs.Have a look at what’s new on ABC NEWS 24 from this weekend.
WEEKEND BREAKFAST Saturday, 4 February at 8am
Andrew Geoghegan and Miriam Corowa present WEEKEND BREAKFAST, covering the latest news from around the globe, with in-depth analysis and lively interviews. Every Saturday and Sunday, the program will feature regular news updates, finance, sport, arts and weather. It will draw on the ABC’s unrivalled local, regional and international resources. Sit back, relax and stay informed with Andrew and Miriam on the weekends. The program will also be streamed live online at abc.net.au/news.
GRANDSTAND
Monday, 6 February at 7.30pm
GRANDSTAND is the only nightly free-to-air dedicated sports news and issues program, showing Monday-Thursday on ABC News 24, with Contact Sport continuing on Fridays. Peter Wilkins presents GRANDSTAND featuring the latest sports news, features and discussion with contributions from the ABC’s popular radio and television sporting commentators and leading sports figures. Streamed live online at abc.net.au/news.
PLANET AMERICA
Friday, 17 February at 6.30pm
In the lead-up to the 2012 US Presidential Election, ABC NewsRadio’s John Barron teams up with Chas Licciardello, to present the weekly discussion program PLANET AMERICA. They’ll follow and analyse the race to the White House, through the Republican primaries, the debates and the election campaign. Streamed live online at abc.net.au/news.
In 2012, Australia’s most popular news channel presents more live news, more business reporting, more sports and new specialist programs. Here is what is new on ABC NEWS 24 from February 2012.
Weekend Breakfast.
Andrew Geoghegan and Miriam Corowa present WEEKEND BREAKFAST, covering the latest news from around the globe, with in-depth analysis and lively interviews. The program features regular news updates, finance, sport, arts and weather. It will draw on ABC’s unrivalled local, regional and international resources. The program will also be satreamed online.
PLANET AMERICA
In the lead-up to the 2012 US Presidential Election, ABC NewsRadio’s John Barron teams up with Chas Lucciardello, to present the weekly discussion program PLANET AMERICA. They’ll follow and analyse the race to the White House, through the Republicn prmiaries, the debates and the election campaign.
GRANDSTAND
GRANSTAND is the only nightly free-tao-aor decicated sports news and issues program, showing Monday – Thursday on ABC NEWS 24, with Contact Sport continuing on Fridays. Peter Wilkins presents the show featuring the latest sports news, features and discussion with contributions from ABC’s popular radio and television sporting commentators and leading sports figures.
NEWS EXCHANGE
News Exchange is the program where television meets the web. Hosted by Matt Cargill, the show will take a look at the top stories at home, around the world and in business, sport and entertainment. This unique program will include elements focusing on social media and audience interaction.
Along with a host of new programs, popular shows returning to ABC NEWS 24 for 2012 include: TONIC, ONE PLUS ONE, THE DRUM, THE WORLD, FUTURE FORUMS and THE QUARTERS.
ABC NEWS 24 reaches more than 3 million Australians each week. The channel continues to grow expanding its ability to show key events live from across the country and the world and presenting informed discussion and debate on the big issues facing the nation.
ABC NEWS 24 is on FreeView channel 24, Foxtel channel 202 and online.
Starting this Sunday, 4th December, ABC News24 is launching live simulcasts of Al Jazeera Newshour beginning at 5.00am (AEDT).
Newshour is Al Jazeera’s flagship daily news program and ABC News24 will be simulcasting the two premier editions of the program seven nights a week, at 2.00am and 5.00am (AEDT).
The combination of Al Jazeera and BBC news on ABC News24 will give viewers live coverage of international news as it breaks throughout the night.
Al Jazeera Newshour provides live, breaking and in-depth news from Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas drawing on the strength of the Al Jazeera worldwide network.
“The Al Jazeera Newshour is another welcome addition to the ABC News24 schedule, giving viewers access to the most up-to-date news from around the world,” said ABC News24 Controller Gaven Morris.
The ABC News24 overnight schedule from our international broadcast news partners will be:
01:00 – 01:30: BBC News
02:00 – 03:00: Al Jazeera Newshour
03:00 – 03:30: BBC News
05:00 – 06:00: Al Jazeera Newshour
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