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Community TV returning to Perth

West TV, the community TV successor to the defunct Access 31, begins test broadcasts in Perth today.

West TV, the community TV successor to the defunct Access 31, begins test broadcasts in Perth today.

The digital-only channel will be available on Channel 44 ahead of its full launch on April 10th.

WTV was awarded a trial license for two years following the demise of Access 31 which was forced to declare voluntary administration.

The channel will provide coverage to 95% of metropolitan Perth as well as live web streaming and access via mobile phones.

In addition to local programmes including new singing show Perth Star, WTV will slate a mix of community programmes from interstate broadcasters. Select titles will also be seen on the Foxtel Aurora platform on CH 183.

The channel was originally aiming for a late 2009 start-up.

Source: WTV, ABC

6 Responses

  1. Same, I re-scanned and got nothing.

    Mind you there was nothing in today’s West about it … so I guess maybe the launch date is maybe when we will get something. There’s been no mention of programs either.

  2. According to their facebook page (facebook.com/pages/Perth-Australia/WTV/166032087368) the trial transmission has been delayed due to damaged equipment.

    Has anyone in Perth tried to see if they can obtain the channel?

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