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ABC NewsRadio is an Australian Broadcasting Corporation
radio service devoted to delivering live and 24-hour news updates and information. The service is available on a number of broadcasts right around Australia, including AM/FM radio, some pay-TV platforms and online via the Internet.
Originally called the Parliamentary and News Network
(PNN), the AM/FM radio network is charter
ed to broadcast live the proceedings of parliament
, either the House of Representatives or the Senate, as specified by the standing orders. Also broadcast, at the end of each day's sitting, is a recording of Question Time for the chamber that was not broadcast live that day. These restrictions do not apply to the other broadcasts of Newsradio (nor to newly-commissioned rural and regional transmitters in 2006 (see below), although this is not exploited).
Parliamentary broadcasting was commenced by Ben Chifley
's government on 10 July 1946, on ABC Radio. These broadcasts received their own frequencies in the 1980s as PNN. The PNN/ABC NewsRadio service was introduced in August, 1994 to utilise the Parliamentary broadcasting frequencies which were not being used when Parliament was not in session.
ABC NewsRadio has a 24-hour news format, including extensive finance, science and IT reports, as well as extended reports from the ABC's local and international news sources. NewsRadio also rebroadcasts international programming from the BBC
, DW-Radio
, Radio Netherlands
and All Things Considered
from NPR
. On AM
and FM
radio, NewsRadio also broadcasts Australian Football League
matches on weekends in New South Wales
and Queensland
, where the National Rugby League
is the more popular football competition and thus is broadcast on ABC Local Radio
services in those two states.
ABC NewsRadio callsigns for stations on the AM radio band are always xPB, where x is the number denoting the particular state or territory
and PB stands for Parliamentary Broadcasting. ABC NewsRadio stations on the FM radio band use callsigns of the format xPNN.
ABC NewsRadio also uses resources from around the world such as news bulletins and programs from the BBC.
From September 2001, live audio streaming of the 24-hour news format was extended so that when Parliament is in session, listeners who have Internet
access may still receive the NewsRadio service even when the NewsRadio network is broadcasting Parliamentary proceedings over the air. From 2004, this was extended to FTA digital satellite and subscription TV services. In 2009, separate standard and parliamentary feeds were launched on digital terrestrial (DAB+) radio.
FM transmission was expanded greatly during a 2006-2009 program. It planned to increase the AM/FM coverage from 78% of the population to 95%.
, when parliament is in session.
Australian Football League
broadcasts may also interrupt news coverage in NSW, Queensland and the ACT.
ABC News Radio services are expected to commence transmission in Wollongong and the Illawarra region, NSW and Bendigo, Ballarat and Horsham in Victoria in the near future when more frequencies become available for use in these regions.
Podcasts of regularly recorded segments are also available at NewsRadio Podcasts.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation, commonly referred to as "the ABC" , is Australia's national public broadcaster...
radio service devoted to delivering live and 24-hour news updates and information. The service is available on a number of broadcasts right around Australia, including AM/FM radio, some pay-TV platforms and online via the Internet.
Originally called the Parliamentary and News Network
Parliamentary and News Network
Parliamentary News Network was an Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio network dedicated to broadcasting the Australian Parliament's "Question Time" sessions. It was established in the 1960s, parliamentary broadcasts previously being carried by contracted stations.It was taken over by the...
(PNN), the AM/FM radio network is charter
Charter
A charter is the grant of authority or rights, stating that the granter formally recognizes the prerogative of the recipient to exercise the rights specified...
ed to broadcast live the proceedings of parliament
Parliament of Australia
The Parliament of Australia, also known as the Commonwealth Parliament or Federal Parliament, is the legislative branch of the government of Australia. It is bicameral, largely modelled in the Westminster tradition, but with some influences from the United States Congress...
, either the House of Representatives or the Senate, as specified by the standing orders. Also broadcast, at the end of each day's sitting, is a recording of Question Time for the chamber that was not broadcast live that day. These restrictions do not apply to the other broadcasts of Newsradio (nor to newly-commissioned rural and regional transmitters in 2006 (see below), although this is not exploited).
Parliamentary broadcasting was commenced by Ben Chifley
Ben Chifley
Joseph Benedict Chifley , Australian politician, was the 16th Prime Minister of Australia. He took over the Australian Labor Party leadership and Prime Ministership after the death of John Curtin in 1945, and went on to retain government at the 1946 election, before being defeated at the 1949...
's government on 10 July 1946, on ABC Radio. These broadcasts received their own frequencies in the 1980s as PNN. The PNN/ABC NewsRadio service was introduced in August, 1994 to utilise the Parliamentary broadcasting frequencies which were not being used when Parliament was not in session.
ABC NewsRadio has a 24-hour news format, including extensive finance, science and IT reports, as well as extended reports from the ABC's local and international news sources. NewsRadio also rebroadcasts international programming from the BBC
BBC World Service
The BBC World Service is the world's largest international broadcaster, broadcasting in 27 languages to many parts of the world via analogue and digital shortwave, internet streaming and podcasting, satellite, FM and MW relays...
, DW-Radio
Deutsche Welle
Deutsche Welle or DW, is Germany's international broadcaster. The service is aimed at the overseas market. It broadcasts news and information on shortwave, Internet and satellite radio on 98.7 DZFE in 30 languages . It has a satellite television service , that is available in four languages, and...
, Radio Netherlands
Radio Netherlands
Radio Netherlands Worldwide is a public radio and television network based in Hilversum, producing and transmitting programmes for international audiences outside the Netherlands...
and All Things Considered
All Things Considered
All Things Considered is the flagship news program on the American network National Public Radio. It was the first news program on NPR, and is broadcast live worldwide through several outlets...
from NPR
NPR
NPR, formerly National Public Radio, is a privately and publicly funded non-profit membership media organization that serves as a national syndicator to a network of 900 public radio stations in the United States. NPR was created in 1970, following congressional passage of the Public Broadcasting...
. On AM
Amplitude modulation
Amplitude modulation is a technique used in electronic communication, most commonly for transmitting information via a radio carrier wave. AM works by varying the strength of the transmitted signal in relation to the information being sent...
and FM
Frequency modulation
In telecommunications and signal processing, frequency modulation conveys information over a carrier wave by varying its instantaneous frequency. This contrasts with amplitude modulation, in which the amplitude of the carrier is varied while its frequency remains constant...
radio, NewsRadio also broadcasts Australian Football League
Australian Football League
The Australian Football League is both the governing body and the major professional competition in the sport of Australian rules football...
matches on weekends in New South Wales
New South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
and Queensland
Queensland
Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...
, where the National Rugby League
National Rugby League
The National Rugby League is the top league of professional rugby league football clubs in Australasia. The NRL's main competition, called the Telstra Premiership , is contested by sixteen teams, fifteen of which are based in Australia with one based in New Zealand...
is the more popular football competition and thus is broadcast on ABC Local Radio
ABC Local Radio
ABC Local Radio is a network of publicly owned radio stations in Australia, operated by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.ABC Local Radio stations broadcast across the continent using terrestrial transmitters and satellites...
services in those two states.
ABC NewsRadio callsigns for stations on the AM radio band are always xPB, where x is the number denoting the particular state or territory
States and territories of Australia
The Commonwealth of Australia is a union of six states and various territories. The Australian mainland is made up of five states and three territories, with the sixth state of Tasmania being made up of islands. In addition there are six island territories, known as external territories, and a...
and PB stands for Parliamentary Broadcasting. ABC NewsRadio stations on the FM radio band use callsigns of the format xPNN.
ABC NewsRadio also uses resources from around the world such as news bulletins and programs from the BBC.
From September 2001, live audio streaming of the 24-hour news format was extended so that when Parliament is in session, listeners who have Internet
Internet
The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standard Internet protocol suite to serve billions of users worldwide...
access may still receive the NewsRadio service even when the NewsRadio network is broadcasting Parliamentary proceedings over the air. From 2004, this was extended to FTA digital satellite and subscription TV services. In 2009, separate standard and parliamentary feeds were launched on digital terrestrial (DAB+) radio.
FM transmission was expanded greatly during a 2006-2009 program. It planned to increase the AM/FM coverage from 78% of the population to 95%.
Frequencies
The following carry parliamentary services, including Question TimeQuestion Time
Question time in a parliament occurs when members of the parliament ask questions of government ministers , which they are obliged to answer. It usually occurs daily while parliament is sitting, though it can be cancelled in exceptional circumstances...
, when parliament is in session.
Australian Football League
Australian Football League
The Australian Football League is both the governing body and the major professional competition in the sport of Australian rules football...
broadcasts may also interrupt news coverage in NSW, Queensland and the ACT.
- Adelaide SA 5PB 972 AM
- Airlie Beach QLD 4PNN 93.9 FM
- Alice Springs NT 8PNN 104.1 FM
- Bairnsdale VIC 3PNN 107.9 FM
- Ballarat VIC 3PNN 94.3 FM
- Batemans Bay/Moruya NSW 2PNN 100.5 FM
- Bathurst NSW 2PNN 98.3 FM
- Bendigo VIC 3PNN 89.5 FM
- Brisbane QLD 4PB 936 AM
- Broken Hill NSW 2PNN 104.5 FM
- Broome WA 6PNN 106.9 FM
- Burnie TAS 7PNN 90.5 FM
- Cairns QLD 4PNN 101.1 FM
- Cairns North QLD 4PNN 96.3 FM
- Canberra ACT 2PB 103.9 FM
- Carnarvon WA 6PNN 106.1 FM
- Central Agricultural WA (Brookton, Corrigin, Northam, Quairading and surrounds) 6PNN 99.7 FM
- Central Western Slopes NSW (Dubbo, Coonabarabran, Gilgandra and surrounds) 2PNN 106.3 FM
- Colac and surrounds VIC 3PNN 104.7 FM
- Darwin NT 8PNN 102.5 FM
- East Devonport TAS 7PNN 102.1 FM
- Emerald QLD 4PNN 89.1 FM
- Esperance WA 6PNN 103.1 FM
- Geraldton WA 6PNN 101.3 FM
- Gladstone QLD 4PNN 96.7 FM
- Gold Coast QLD 4PNN 95.7 FM
- Gosford NSW 2PNN 98.1 FM
- Goulburn NSW 2PNN 99.9 FM
- Gympie QLD 4PNN 94.5 FM
- Hobart and South East Tasmania TAS 7PB 747 AM
- Horsham VIC 3PNN 89.3 FM
- Inverell NSW 2PNN 93.5 FM
- Jabiru NT 8PNN 102.1 FM
- Kalgoorlie WA 6PNN 100.3 FM
- Karratha WA 6PNN 104.1 FM
- Katherine NT 8PNN 105.3 FM
- Latrobe Valley VIC (Bairnsdale, Morwell, Sale, Traralgon, Yarram and surrounds) 3PNN 95.1 FM
- Lithgow NSW 2PNN 91.3 FM
- Mackay QLD 4PNN 104.3 FM
- Melbourne VIC 3PB 1026 AM
- Mildura/Sunraysia VIC 3PNN 100.3 FM
- Mount Gambier and South East SA 5PNN 105.7 FM
- Mount Isa QLD 4PNN 104.9 FM
- Mudgee NSW 2PNN 101.1 FM
- Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area NSW (Griffith, Narrandera, Leeton, Lake Cargelligo and surrounds) 2PNN 98.1 FM
- NE Tasmania (Launceston and surrounds) TAS 7PB 92.5 FM
- Newcastle NSW 2PB 1458 AM
- Perth WA 6PB 585 AM
- Port Hedland WA 6PNN 94.9 FM
- Port Stephens NSW (Nelson Bay, Salamander Bay and surrounds) 2PNN 95.1 FM
- Portland VIC 3PNN 97.7 FM
- Renmark/Loxton SA 5PNN 93.9 FM
- Richmond/Tweed NSW (Ballina, Lismore, Casino, Byron Bay, Tweed Heads) 2PNN 98.5 FM
- Rockhampton QLD 4PNN 105.5 FM
- Southern Agricultural WA (Albany, Denmark, Mount Barker, Tambellup and surrounds) 6PNN 92.1 FM
- Spencer Gulf North SA (Cowell, Port Augusta, Port Pirie, Peterborough, Wallaroo, Whyalla) 5PNN 102.7 FM
- SW Slopes/E Riverina NSW (Cootamundra, Gungagai, Temora, Wagga Wagga, West Wyalong, Young) 2PNN 91.5 FM
- Sydney NSW 2PB 630 AM
- Tamworth and surrounding towns NSW 2PNN 91.7 FM
- Townsville QLD 4PNN 94.3 FM
- Townsville North QLD 4PNN 93.5 FM
- Tuggeranong ACT 2PB 99.9 FM
- Tumby Bay SA 5PNN 91.5 FM
- Upper Hunter NSW (Scone, Muswellbrook, Aberdeen, Singleton and surrounds) 2PNN 104.9 FM
- Wagga Wagga NSW 2PB 105.1 FM
- Wagin WA 6PNN 96.3 FM
- Warrnambool VIC 3PNN 91.3 FM
- Western Victoria (Hamilton and surrounds) VIC 3PNN 91.7 FM
- Wide Bay QLD (Bundaberg, Maryborugh, Hervey Bay and surrounds) 4PNN 97.7 FM
ABC News Radio services are expected to commence transmission in Wollongong and the Illawarra region, NSW and Bendigo, Ballarat and Horsham in Victoria in the near future when more frequencies become available for use in these regions.
Other broadcasts
The following carry 24-hour news coverage, without parliamentary or sport interruption.- Webcast (except during Olympics Games periods) - ABC NewsRadio webcast
- Free digital radio (DAB+) - ABC Digital Radio
- Free satellite radio - ABC Self-Help Satellite
- Pay TV cable or satellite radio (FoxtelFoxtelFoxtel is an Australian pay television company, operating cable, direct broadcast satellite television and IPTV services. It was formed in 1995 through a joint venture established between Telstra and News Corporation....
and AustarAustarAustar is an Australian telecommunications company. Its main business activity is Subscription Television but it is also involved with internet access and mobile phones...
) - TV channel 875 / radio channel 43
Podcasts of regularly recorded segments are also available at NewsRadio Podcasts.
See also
- Al Jazeera LiveAl Jazeera LiveAl Jazeera Mubasher .Al Jazeera Mubasher is the first channel of its kind in the Arab world and is similar to the U.S. channel C-SPAN.-External links:* * at Lyngsat...
(Middle East) - ANTV (Venezuelan)
- BBC ParliamentBBC ParliamentBBC Parliament is a British television channel from the BBC. Its remit is to make accessible to all the work of the parliamentary and legislative bodies of the United Kingdom and the European Parliament...
(UK) - BBC Radio 5 Live (UK)
- C-SPANC-SPANC-SPAN , an acronym for Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network, is an American cable television network that offers coverage of federal government proceedings and other public affairs programming via its three television channels , one radio station and a group of websites that provide streaming...
(US) - CPAC (Canadian)
- The Knesset ChannelThe Knesset ChannelThe Knesset Channel is a public Israeli terrestrial channel that broadcasts the sessions of the Knesset as well as some other programs concerning the Israeli parliament....
(Israel) http://www.knesset.gov.il/