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AUSTRALIA NETWORK OFFERS MALAYSIA A DIFFERENT VIEW
April 10, 2008: Australia Network today launched in Malaysia on Astro offering viewers credible news and current affairs, world class documentaries, unique entertainment, sporting and children’s programs as well as the Network’s renowned English language learning programs.
Bruce Dover, Chief Executive, Australia Network, commented: “We are truly excited about launching Australia Network in Malaysia with Astro and being able to offer local audiences informative, entertaining and stimulating content. Australia Network represents an enormous opportunity to establish a credible, authoritative Australian voice in the region as well as bring the very best of Australian television to audiences living and working in the most dynamic economies of the world today.”
Providing ‘a different view’ for television viewers in Asia, Pacific and the India subcontinent, Australia Network will offer Malaysian viewers a broad range of Australian-made content from award winning dramas – such as McLeod’s Daughters, All Saints and Home and Away – to Super 14s Rugby, Study English, an acknowledged leader in its category, and news and current affairs.
Available on Channel 514, the Australia Network’s flagship news program will be NewsHour with Jim Middleton. Hosted by one of Australia’s most experienced journalists, the show will focus on events of the day, in-depth panel discussions with key commentators and experts exploring the issues and perspectives of Australian and Asia Pacific region
“We strive to produce news and current affairs programs which provide more than the headlines – with quality world class journalism we are able to offer a different view from the London and US-centric networks,” added Dover.
Malaysia will enjoy television programs only available exclusively on Australia Network including:
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Home and Away: The longest-running series on Australian television which focuses on the lives of the residents at Summer Bay.
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Nexus: Each Monday to Friday, the Nexus program presents stories on a range of subjects, from science to the arts, the environment, business, and history – all with a focus on Australian culture and society, and with a view to relevance for our region.
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Bananas in Pyjamas: a delightful Australian pre-school TV series for 0-5 year olds.
About Australia Network
Australia Network offers news, views, current affairs, drama, documentaries, English learning and sport to 43 countries in the Asia-Pacific region. Screening programs specifically produced for regional audiences, Australia Network draws on the vast inventory of programming available from both the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and Australian commercial television networks and independent production houses from around the world.
For more information and a complete program guide, visit australianetwork.com.