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Australia TV

Television

Commercial TV

There are three main commercial networks in Australia. These stations can be viewed for free:

 

Seven Network

Available in: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide

In Hobart and Darwin the station is known as Southern Cross

 

Nine Network

Available in: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Darwin

In Hobart the station is known as WIN

 

Network Ten

Available in: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart

In Darwin the station is known as Southern Cross

 

All commercial stations provide suitable entertainment for those on a budget. Various programs are broadcast including news and current affairs programs, movies, drama series, documentaries, children’s programs and other general interest programs.

 

TV guides are available from each network website or the following websites:

E-Broadcast

Your TV

 

Public Broadcasters

Australia has two national public broadcasters. These stations can be viewed for free.

 

ABC - Australian Broadcasting Corporation

 

SBS – Special Broadcasting Service

 

Pay TV

Pay TV is a great option for those who like to watch TV and aren´t satisfied with Commercial TV stations.

Pay TV can be expensive in Australia and users may be asked to sign contracts for extended periods of time. It is best to talk directly to each provider to see if these services fit within your budget and viewing requirements.

Each provider will provide options for you to tailor the programs and channels you wish to subscribe to. The three major providers of Pay Television in Australia are:

 

Foxtel

Available in all captial cities except Hobart and Darwin

 

Optus Television

Only available in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide and where cable has been laid.

 

Austar

Hobart and Darwin and other regional areas of Australia

 

 

Newspapers

There are numerous national, state and local newspapers.

It is recommended that you familiarise yourself with the major newspapers in your state as you may find them useful when you are looking for accommodation, event information, employment and general services.

Printed newspapers in Australia are widely available in newsagencies, supermarkets, department stores, supermarkets and a range of other smaller retailers.

Major newspapers in Australia are also available online.

Below is a list of some of the major newspapers in Australia with their websites.

 

National Newspapers

The Australian

 

Australian Financial Review

 

Business Review Weekly

 

New South Wales

Sydney Morning Herald

 

The Daily Telegraph

 

Campus Review Sydney

(this newspaper is dedicated to education news)

 

Victoria

The Age

 

The Herald Sun

 

Queensland

Queensland Courier Mail

 

Western Australia

The West Australian

 

South Australia

The Advertiser

 

Australian Capital Territory

Canberra Times

 

Tasmania

Mercury

 

Northern Territory

Northern Territory News (Darwin)

 

 

 

Further reading on newspapers:

Australian Newspapers Online

Online newspapers

 

 

Radio

Australia has various radio stations ranging from music, news and community radio stations.

Most of the major radio stations in Australia now have ´live feed´ via the internet.

A full list of all Australian Commercial Radio stations can be found here.

Links to major radio stations can be found here.

 
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