THE CHECKOUT is a new satirical consumer affairs series presented by Julian Morrow and Craig Reucassel from The Chaser team, Hungry Beast’s Kirsten Drysdale and Kate Browne from CHOICE.
Each week, The Checkout will aim to explain and expose the ways consumers like you and me are being taken advantage of. It’s a no-holds-barred, irreverent and entertaining approach to the subject that would have Helen Wellings turning in her grave, if she wasn’t still alive. Continue reading »
ABBA: Bang A Boomerang- Thursday, January 30 – 8.30pm – ABC1
ABBA became a phenomenon in Australia during the mid-late 70s, with hysteria not seen since The Beatles. Continue reading »
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 »
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.
Sunday, 8 July 2012
6:00pm – Antiques Master
Amateur antiques enthusiasts compete to win the coveted crown of Antiques Master in this intelligent and dramatic contest. It’s a title every antiques expert will aspire to win! Continue reading »
Press Release. iview steals a march on rivals: “THE ABC’s iview player is on track to overtake piracy, which is illegal, as Australia’s preferred source of streamed and downloaded video content, a study has found.” SMH.com.au, February 20, 2012
From ABC iview and online streaming to social TV, ABC TV is changing the game. Continue reading »
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.
ABC1 star Marieke Hardy has paid an out of court settlement to a man she accused of writing a hate blog against her. Hardy claimed that Joshua Meggitt had posted ‘ranting’ and ‘violent’ things about her, however it was later proven that he was innocent.
In a confidential arrangement, Hardy paid Meggitt and his lawyers $13,000 and posted an apology on her Twitter feed stating “I accept that Joshua is not the writer and I sincerely apologise to him and his family for any upset caused,”.
The message was also posted on her website. Mr. Meggitt’s lawyer Stuart Gibson told News Limited that Meggit was ‘happy’ with the outcome however were in the process of further court action against ABC1.
“The government broadcaster’s coverage of this affair has piqued the interest of my client,” said Mr Gibson.
Hardy has declined to comment further on the issue.
Are you looking for an extreme challenge? One that involves restraining 1,000 kgs of pure, meat-eating muscle?
The producers of a new documentary series CROC COLLEGE on ABC1 are looking for men and women to take on the most nail-biting training course this country has to offer – the management of the world’s largest living reptile – the saltwater crocodile.
CROC COLLEGE, a 6 x 30-minute factual series follows the men and women selected for a five-week course learning how to manage saltwater crocodile.
Led by Queensland croc legend John Lever, the six successful applicants will gain enough practical experience to secure their own jobs in the crocodile industry. They will learn how to restrain large crocodiles; how to safely raid nests and remove eggs; how to treat sick and injured crocodiles and how to interpret crocodile behaviour.
Some students will also help John in a world first conservation initiative being run by the University of Queensland. The project aims to collect and store sperm from wild male crocodiles caught in the Northern Territory in the hope of artificially inseminating female crocodiles on John’s Queensland farm.
The producers are looking for six applicants to take part in this once-in-a-lifetime series, people can come from all walks of life but do need to be interested in a new challenge. They may want a career change, be searching for a new lease of life or simply wanting to step out of their comfort zone and prove to themselves that they can accomplish anything if they put their mind to it.
Interested applicants should visit: http://www.abc.net.au/tv/programs/croccollege.htm to apply.
Please note applications close at 5pm on Friday (Sydney/Eastern Standard Time), 2 December 2011, so make sure that you get your application in before then!
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