Freeview to launch EPG – but it could use a re-thinkAustralian digital TV service Freeview will launch a feature-rich electronic program guide later this year but it won’t be backwards compatible, meaning only a small portion of the population will be able to use it, writes Dan Barrett.
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Time for Conroy to deliver
Where is Labor’s media policy? It was promised before the party came to government, but has never emerged. Now we are being treated to yet another Rudd review and consult exercise.
Tips and rumours: Is Kevin Rudd clueless about Twitter?
That crucial question is raised today by an anonymous Crikey tipster who’s taken the time to work out where PM Kevin Rudd’s been tweeting from.
Freeview TV and ABC: uncomfortable bedfellows
Let’s be clear what Freeview is and why the ABC’s provision of support for it must be questioned.
Freeview launches phase two with some deja vu
Freeview launched the second phase of their campaign with a new-look website and roadblock TV ads, but there’s a striking similarity between the new Freeview ads and a previous Foxtel campaign.
Regional TV in SA: still stuck in the sixties
Do you get the impression that, as far as big business and politicians are concerned, regional South Australia doesn’t matter? asks regional TV veteran Chris Jeremy.
Shaun Brown: Get set for SBS Mark 2
The multicultural broadcaster has its hand out for more funds, says Managing Director Shaun Brown, and that could mean more channels like SBS2.
So who’s really behind Freeview?
So who really controls Freeview, and how quickly has it been thrown together, and why? asks Margaret Simons.
