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    Default Australia Network announces closing date and time

    Dear Partner,

    It is with much regret that, after many years of broadcasting into the region, I must inform you of the termination of the Australia Network TV service.

    As you may be aware, the ABC has been forced to terminate the service following the Australian Government’s withdrawal of its funding. The ABC has developed a new service to fulfil its obligations to broadcast internationally however, at this point in time, this does not include a widely available television channel.

    We will be terminating the Australia Network service at 12.00 midnight Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on Sunday, the 28th of September. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

    If you wish to know more about accessing blocks of our programming which we are making available for limited syndication to local networks then please address enquiries to Michael Bishay in our International Services department. Michael can be contacted at bishay.michael@abc.net.au

    Thank you for your support of Australia Network and the ABC over the years and we hope that one day in the future we may be able to partner with you again.

    Yours Sincerely,

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    Good riddance. I'm sure Asia has enough left-wing propoganda outlets of its own. Also, would be economic "refugees" will no longer be misled into thinking we want them and it is only our unreasonable government which does not. And best of all, taxpayers don't have to pay for this rubbish.

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    Bullshit DB44. I suppose you can't wait to see ABC dead a buried as well? I liked that we had our own international channel full of Aussie productions and sport. I only wish it was spread into more countries, particularly UK and USA.

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    looks like moves are afoot to back door morph Australia Network into Australia Plus

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    Quote Originally Posted by jonc View Post
    looks like moves are afoot to back door morph Australia Network into Australia Plus

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    Yup and as they have no landing rights in Taiwan I have been changing peoples dishes from 166e to 180e to get the new channel.
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    Im only new to the forum, and have a question.

    Since the changeover to intelsat 18, is this service still viewable in Australia. Specifically Victoria? I have a 2.4mtr solid with H/V lnb. I also have dilectric plate (not currently fitted)

    I too agree with Smacca, and think 'relocation' is a backward step. Thanks in advance for any help.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Smacca View Post
    Bullshit DB44. I suppose you can't wait to see ABC dead a buried as well? I liked that we had our own international channel full of Aussie productions and sport. I only wish it was spread into more countries, particularly UK and USA.
    Well, this is just a political stunt, blackmail if you like, by the ABC. They've been asked to improve efficiency by 1% per year (if I remember correctly) and instead have quite deliberately chosen to do this kind of cr@p.

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