The ABC’s budget will be cut by US$120 million over the next four years as a result of decisions made by the Federal Government. Operational funding cuts of close to US$40 million over four years will come on top of the termination of the US$220 million contract to deliver the international broadcasting service, Australia Network. The 2014-15 budget also foreshadows further significant funding cuts in the wake of the Lewis review into the operations of the ABC and SBS. “The funding … [Read more...] about ABC’s budget to be cut by US$120 million
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Australia Network strikes Indonesian television deal
Indonesians will have access to Australian television content like never before in a landmark deal struck between Indonesia's largest media company, the MNC Group, and ABC International's Australia Network television service. Similar to the reciprocal partnership Australia Network has with China's Shanghai Media Group, the Indonesian agreement will see a month of dedicated Australian coverage on three of MNC's free-to-air terrestrial channels during May, titled Window on Australia. Australian … [Read more...] about Australia Network strikes Indonesian television deal
ABC releases statement regarding negative coverage
The Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC) has released a statement from Managing Director Mark Scott, and Director of News, Kate Torney. This is in response to reports by The Australian that the ABC’s Australia Network Asian broadcasting service may be axed in the May budget, due to unhappiness in the Abbott government over perceived overly negative coverage of Australia in the region, in regards to the broadcaster’s claims that navy staff tortured asylum seekers. … [Read more...] about ABC releases statement regarding negative coverage
Australia Network expands its reach in India
Australia’s international television channel, the Australia Network, will be available to an additional 25 million viewers in the Indian sub-continent later in November 2013. Following an agreement recently signed between the ABC and India’s public broadcaster, Prasar Bharati, Australia Network will be delivered Direct-to-Home (DTH) via satellite on DD Direct, operated by the Doordashan television service – a division of Prasar Bharati. To mark the launch of the new service, … [Read more...] about Australia Network expands its reach in India
Australia Network acquires Endemol programming
Endemol announced that Australia Network had acquired 337 hours of programming for the Asia Pacific region. The deal was negotiated by Endemol Worldwide Distribution’s sales director for Asia, Daniel Edwards. The slate of programming includes Home and Away Seasons 21 & 22, Packed to the Rafters Seasons 1 & 2, Rescue Special Operations Seasons 1 & 2, Rush Season 1, Tangle Series 1 & 2 and Spirited. … [Read more...] about Australia Network acquires Endemol programming
Australia Network acquires Endemol programming
Endemol announced that Australia Network had acquired 337 hours of programming for the Asia Pacific region. The slate of programming includes Home and Away Seasons 21 & 22, Packed to the Rafters Seasons 1 & 2, Rescue Special Operations Seasons 1 & 2, Rush Season 1, Tangle Series 1 & 2 and Spirited. … [Read more...] about Australia Network acquires Endemol programming
