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Regional Queensland switches off analog TV: Tue, 13 Dec 2011 04:05:35 +0000 - Analog TV was permanently switched off across areas of regional Queensland on 6 December, marking the start of a digital future for the region.
How to tackle poor reception: Tue, 13 Dec 2011 04:04:20 +0000 - Digital TV is already available to most households across Australia meaning that you don’t need to wait until analog TV is switched off to access the 16 free-to-air digital channels. To check the digital channels available in your area, visit www.digitalready.gov.au or call 1800 20 10 13.
Digital Switchover videos to help family and friends: Tue, 13 Dec 2011 04:00:17 +0000 - Did you know there are a series of video tutorials that step through many of the common queries Australians have about how to switch to digital TV?
Household Assistance Scheme still available in regional Queensland: Tue, 13 Dec 2011 03:59:12 +0000 - The Australian Government’s Household Assistance Scheme (HAS) is an important program that provides assistance to people that may require extra help switching to digital TV, particularly older Australians, veterans, people with disabilities and their carers.
Mental Health Week: Tue, 13 Dec 2011 03:57:38 +0000 - The Digital Switchover Taskforce took part in the Healthy Lifestyle Healthy Living celebrations during Mental Health Week in October. The celebrations, hosted by Townsville Intercultural Centre, were held at the Strand and attracted about 500 visitors from Townsville and surrounding areas.
Less than 50 days to go: Regional Queensland is on the countdown to switchover!: Sun, 16 Oct 2011 23:03:07 +0000 - In less than 50 days regional Queensland will make the historic transition to digital-only free-to-air television.
Southern and Central NSW, ACT and the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area next to switch: Tue, 11 Oct 2011 23:40:44 +0000 - On 9 September the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, announced analog signals across Southern and Central New South Wales, ACT and the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area will be switched off on 5 June 2012.
Early switchover in some towns in Southern and Central NSW, ACT and the MIA: Tue, 11 Oct 2011 23:39:47 +0000 - Although the majority of towns in Southern and Central New South Wales, ACT and the MIA will be switching off their analog TV signals on 5 June some towns across the region will be making the switchover even earlier.
Rugby league legend David Peachey declares digital TV a knockout: Tue, 11 Oct 2011 23:38:51 +0000 - The Head of the Digital Switchover Taskforce, Nerida O’Loughlin has welcomed the support of rugby league legend David Peachey, who attended the Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout in Bathurst on Saturday 1 October to promote the switch to digital TV in Southern and Central New South Wales, the ACT and MIA.
50,000 households helped with the Household Assistance Scheme: Tue, 11 Oct 2011 23:37:54 +0000 - On 1 September the Digital Switchover Taskforce completed the 50,000th Household Assistance Scheme (HAS) installation at the home of Sidney and Yvonne Sanderson in Rockhampton. The milestone event was attended by the local MP and Member for Capricornia, Kirsten Livermore, and the head of the Digital Switchover Taskforce, Nerida O’Loughlin.