Channel 31 is the frequency currently reserved for free-to-air community television (CTV) stations in the major Australian capital cities. The stations broadcast in analogue only at present but have been assured by the Federal Government of a transition to digital transmission in the future.
Each station is a not-for-profit entity and is subject to specific provisions of the Broadcasting Services Act (1992). A Code of Conduct, registered with the Australian Communications and Media Authority, provides additional regulation of the sector.
The CTV stations operate independently so they are technically not a network (in the commonly held definition of the term). However, some programs are broadcast on multiple stations in the group, and they do co-operate with each other in various ways.
The stations act collectively through the Australian Community Television Alliance.
Stations
Former Stations
The Antenna Awards
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Main article: Antenna Awards
The Antenna Awards are the annual Channel 31 community television awards, held since since 2004 and traditionally hosted at a gala awards ceremony at Federation Square in Melbourne by C31 Melbourne.
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