First Nations Broadcasting Australia
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Darwin |
| Headquarters | Unit 38 21-23 Cavenagh St Darwin, Northern Territory |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Picture format | 720p 576i |
First Nations Broadcasting Australia (officially known as First Nations Broadcasting Australia Ltd and formerly Aboriginal Broadcasting Australia) is an Australian television and radio network, based in Darwin.[1] The network is owned and controlled by Indigenous Australians.[2]
The network currently broadcasts eight different television channels, including four radio simulcasts.[3]
History and programming[edit]
First Nations Broadcasting currently airs four open narrowcast stations. They are First Nations TV (stylised as FiRST NATiONS TV), Darwin TV, First Nations Tourism TV (stylised as FiRST NATiONS TOURiSM TV) and Business TV.[4][5]
Business TV replaced Education TV around 2023, while TVNT went off-air around the same time.[2][4]
The broadcaster also has four radio stations - First Nations Radio, Darwin FM, First Nations Radio National and Palmerston FM88 - which are all simulcast on television.[6]
The stations air a mix of locally produced content, with some programming tailored to Indigenous Australians.[2]
List of television stations[edit]
| LCN | Service |
|---|---|
| 4 | First Nations TV |
| 41 | Darwin TV |
| 42 | First Nations Tourism TV |
| 43 | Business TV |
| 401 | First Nations Radio |
| 402 | Darwin FM |
| 403 | First Nations Radio National |
| 404 | Palmerston FM88 |
| Former stations | |
| 43 | Education TV |
| 44 | TVNT |
References[edit]
- ^ "FIRST NATIONS BROADCASTING AUSTRALIA LTD". Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission.
- ^ a b c "Aboriginal TV and radio stations". Creative Spirits.
- ^ "Television Services". First Nations Media Australia.
- ^ a b "DARWIN TV GUIDE". Nine Entertainment.
- ^ "Historical details for ABN 17 106 326 916". abr.business.gov.au.
- ^ "Radio". First Nations Broadcasting Australia.