2012 is shaping up as a top year in TV with first-run drama, exclusive and local productions debuting in February – and it’s all for free.

See what the top 10 television programs on Freeview’s digital channels* in the five metro markets and regional Australia were for December 2011.

The top 10 television programs on Freeview’s digital multi-channels* in the five metro markets for November 2011 were:
Rank Program Channel Average Audience
1 2012 -EV Network GO! 441,000
2 ARIA AWARDS 2011 -EV Network GO! 378,000
3 THE BIG BANG THEORY -EV TX1 Network GO! 350,000
4 HEARTBEAT-WED (R) Network 7TWO 345,000
5 HEARTBEAT (R) Network 7TWO 339,000
6 QUEEN: DAYS OF OUR LIVES-LE Network ABC2 337,000
7 HEARTBEAT-SAT EP.2 (R) Network 7TWO 324,000
8 MR.& MRS.SMITH -EV Network GO! 321,000
9 NEIGHBOURS Network ELEVEN 313,000
10 THE BIG BANG THEORY Network GO! 303,000
Source: OzTAM

The top 10 programs on Freeview’s digital multi-channels in regional Australia for November 2011 were:

Rank Program Channel Average Audience

1 HEARTBEAT-WED (R) Network 7TWO 206,127
2 HEARTBEAT (R) Network 7TWO 191,319
3 HEARTBEAT-WED EP.2 (R) Network 7TWO 187,164
4 HEARTBEAT-SAT EP.2 (R) Network 7TWO 184,814
5 THE BIG BANG THEORY Network GO! 163,477
6 KEEPING UP APPEARANCES-TUE Network 7TWO 158,720
7 DAD'S ARMY Network 7TWO 155,541
8 2012 -EV Network GO! 154,720
9 THE BIG BANG THEORY Network GO! 154,497
10 THE ROYAL Network 7TWO 152,302
Source: Regional TAM
* Figures are for Freeview’s 10 digital channels, excluding the five primary channels (ABC1, Seven, Nine, TEN, SBS ONE)
(R) = Repeat
(EV) = Evening or overnight re-run of earlier transmission (same-day)
(TXI) = First transmission
About Freeview
Launched in 2008, Freeview is the free digital television service in Australia. It comprises all the
channels from Australia’s free-to-view broadcasters. Freeview encourages Australians to switch
to free-to-view digital television by promoting its benefits including more channels, more
moments, better picture and superior sound, for free. Freeview is not-for-profit and owned by
ABC, SBS, Seven Network, Nine Network, Network Ten, Prime7, Southern Cross and WIN.

As you wind down for some Christmas leisure time, there’s plenty to keep you stimulated, entertained and laughing out loud in December on Freeview; and it’s all for free.

See what were the top 10 television programs on Freeview’s digital multi-channels*in the five metro markets and regional markets for October 2011 were.

With the festive season in sight, Freeview has a wealth of new and exclusive content across its 16 channels this month, with some of the most entertaining and insightful programs of the year coming to your screens during November; and it’s all for free.

See what the top 10 television programs on Freeview’s digital multi-channels* in the five metro markets and regional Australia were for September 2011.

Freeview has a raft of new and exclusive content across its 16 channels this month, with some of the most highly anticipated programs of the year gracing our screens during October; and all for free.

See what the top 10 television programs on Freeview’s digital multi-channels* in the five metro markets and regional Australia were for August 2011.

More than eight in 10 Australian households, or 82 per cent, have made the switch to Freeview digital television, with the most impressive increase coming from Sydney, despite having a higher penetration of pay television than other areas.

Put a spring in your step this month on Freeview with exciting programs across all of its 16 channels – and all for free!

See what the top 10 television programs on Freeview’s digital multi-channels* in the five metro markets and regional Australia were for July 2011.

Freeview will warm up the whole family this August with some exciting new programs across its 16 channels – and all of it for free!

Freeview Chairman Kim Dalton today announced that the organisation has appointed Fairfax Trade Marketing & Insights Director Liz Ross as its new General Manager, following an extensive search.

Freeview, Australia’s free digital television service, has notched up a major milestone, with its new free digital channels winning a bigger audience share over the first six months of 2011 than all pay TV channels combined.

See what the top 10 television programs on Freeview’s digital multi-channels* in the five metro markets and regional Australia were for June 2011.

Freeview has a massive month of fantastic programming in store throughout July, with superb viewing across its 16 channels offering something for everyone – and all for free.

See what the top 10 television programs on Freeview’s digital channels* in the five metro markets and regional Australia were for May 2011.

The programs on Freeview during June are guaranteed to kick start your winter and warm you up with some of its best programming on offer across its 16 channels – and all for free.

See what the top 10 television programs on Freeview’s digital channels* in the five metro markets and regional Australia were for April 2011.

In a first for Australia’s free-to-air television industry, Freeview has gathered together more than 40 on-air talent from across the TV networks to shoot the new Freeview advertising campaign, which also features a new positioning for Australia’s free digital television service.

Freeview, Australia’s free digital television service, has scooped the pool at the 53rd Annual TV Week Logie Awards, with Freeview celebrities and programs carrying off Logies for all 23 award categories.

In one of the sensational high points of the Awards Ceremony last night at Crown in Melbourne, Karl Stefanovic (Today, Nine Network) won the TV Week Gold Logie - Most Popular Personality on TV for the first time, while Asher Keddie and Hugh Sheridan each won a Silver Logie for Most Popular Actress and Most Popular Actor respectively.

Freeview will have you glued to your TV screens during May with some of this year’s hottest programming kicking off the month!

See what the top 10 television programs on Freeview’s digital channels* in the five metro markets and regional Australia were for March 2011.

April is set to be the biggest month yet of free to view television with some of the best shows coming to viewers’ screens. Freeview’s 16 channels will bring you the best in comedy, documentary, drama and live and exclusive programming, and all for free.

In just over 40 days’ time, regional Victoria will switch to digital-only TV broadcasting.

From May 5, TV transmission will switch from analogue to digital across all of the State (with the exception of Melbourne). Regional Victoria will be the third region in Australia to switch to digital (Mildura switched in June 2010 and regional SA followed in December 2010).

See what the top 10 television programs on Freeview’s digital channels* in the five metro markets and regional Australia were for February 2011.

For the first time ever, all of Australia’s capital city community TV channels are now available on Freeview, Australia’s free digital television service.

Exactly a year ago, Television Sydney (TVS), the community television service for Greater Sydney, became the first Australian community TV station to begin simulcasting both digital and analogue signals.

March is set to be a massive month of television with Freeview’s 16 channels bringing you all the action across live, exclusive and first run television programming, and as always on Freeview, it’s free!

Freeview, Australia’s free digital television service, is delighted to announce that it is a proud Partner of the 53rd Annual TV Week Logie Awards.

Freeview is confident its partnership with the TV Week Logie Awards will help to further boost awareness and understanding among Australians of the fantastic benefits of Freeview’s 16 channels of free digital TV.

The NELUNE Foundation Royal Sovereign Stakes Race Day is proudly supported by Freeview. The event, which features seven races on an eight-race program, will be held at Royal Randwick Racecourse in Sydney on February 12, 2011.

Freeview, Australia’s free digital television service, has packed a popular punch over the summer viewing season, with ratings and audience share figures eclipsing pay TV.

February is going to be a blockbuster month of television right across Freeview’s 16 channels, with a fantastic array of free, top-quality live, exclusive and first run programs coming up that have something fresh, new and irresistible for every viewer.

Freeview is thrilled to welcome the launch of Network Ten’s ELEVEN, Australia’s newest free digital television channel which begins broadcasting today in Network Ten’s five capital city markets.

Magic TV is today delighted to announce the launch of its new High Definition Digital TV Recorder (PVR) featuring the new Freeview Electronic Program Guide (Freeview EPG).

Freeview will launch its summer television advertising campaign with a suite of commercials, including one for its new Electronic Program Guide (EPG), this Sunday, December 5th across the free-to-air TV networks.

It has been a massive year of fabulous TV viewing on Freeview and it will continue to excite during December in the lead up to the festive season, with a range of programs for your TV viewing pleasure across Freeview’s 16 channels, and all for free.

As the weather heats up, so too does the content on Freeview! During November there will be something for everyone with a line-up packed full of live, exclusive and first-run programs across Freeview’s 16 channels, and all for free.

In December 2010, Oprah will land on Australian shores. Here for just over a week, Oprah will record three shows in Australia, including one at the Sydney “Oprah” House and another following Oprah and her audience as they travel to some of the country’s most iconic locations.

Freeview, Australia’s free digital television service, today announced the addition of three digital community TV channels to the Freeview Electronic Program Guide (EPG).

Freeview, Australia’s free digital television service, will tonight host an exclusive event to preview the brand new Freeview EPG set-top-boxes and PVRs that will carry the new Electronic Program Guide(EPG).

October is set to be a massive month for TV on Freeview, with a sensational line-up of quality live, exclusive and first-run programs across Freeview’s 16 channels, including the newest digital channels, 7mate and GEM. There is something fresh, new and exciting for everyone – and all for free.

Freeview, Australia’s free digital television service, today welcomed confirmation from Southern Cross Television that it will commence broadcasting 7mate, Australia’s newest digital television channel, in Tasmania and Darwin from October 24.

Freeview, Australia’s free digital television service, has warmly welcomed the WIN Network’s announcement that it will launch its third new channel, GEM, on September 26th - the same day that the Nine Network launches GEM.

Freeview, Australia’s free digital television service, has warmly welcomed Nine Network’s announcement that its new channel, GEM, will be officially launched on September 26th.

There’s a sensational line-up of programs in store for September on Freeview, with a fantastic array of quality live, exclusive and first-run programs across Freeview’s 16 channels, with something exciting for everyone – and all for free.

Freeview, Australia’s free digital television service, today welcomed Network Ten’s announcement of its plans to launch ELEVEN, its new digital channel with programming aimed at what Ten describes as the “distinctly youthful” market.

Freeview, Australia’s free digital television service, has welcomed the announcement from PRIME that it will commence broadcasting 7mate, Australia’s newest digital television channel, across regional Australia from September 25.

Freeview, Australia’s free digital television service, today welcomed the Seven Network’s announcement that it will launch its new digital channel, 7mate, on September 25.

7mate will mark the first time a commercial TV network in Australia has launched a “third channel”, and will provide Australian viewers with more great quality programs on digital TV - for free.

Three in four Australian households have made the switch to digital television, with the most impressive increases coming from the two largest cities of Sydney and Melbourne.

Freeview has welcomed the latest digital TV conversion figures released by the Federal Government’s Digital Switchover Taskforce, which show the largest quarterly increase for the second consecutive time in the number of Australian homes that are able to receive free-to-view digital television.

August is going to be a fantastic month of television right across Freeview’s 16 channels, with an unmatched range of free top-quality live, exclusive and first-run programs coming up that have something fresh and exciting for everyone.

Freeview today welcomed the launch of ABC News 24, the first free-to-view 24-hour digital television news service in Australia, which will start broadcasting nationwide this evening at 7.30pm AEST.

There’s something for everyone on Freeview in July, with a great range of free top-quality live, exclusive and first-run programs set to make it a memorable month of television.

Freeview, Australia’s free digital television service, has announced that transmission of its new Electronic Program Guide (EPG) begins today, a key milestone in the development of free digital TV in Australia.

On June 30 Australian television history will be made when Mildura Sunraysia becomes the first region in Australia to switch over from analogue to digital transmission.

Freeview Chairman Kim Dalton and Freeview CEO Robin Parkes will attend the official ceremony in Mildura, hosted by the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Stephen Conroy, and the Federal Government’s Digital Switchover Taskforce.

It’s going to be a spectacular month on Freeview in June, with history-making 3D broadcasts of major sporting events, plus a huge variety of quality programs across many genres, sure to offer something for every viewer – and it’s all available for free on Freeview.

SBS and Nine Network are pioneering the 3D TV movement, bringing viewers the first-ever free live 3D broadcasts - the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ and the Harvey Norman State of Origin series.

May is shaping up as a great month for Australian television viewers thanks to a fantastic assortment of free new first-run, live and exclusive programs on Freeview’s 16 digital channels.

With so much variety and quality across a range of genres available throughout May on Freeview, there’s no reason any Australian viewer needs to pay for TV when they can watch so much on Freeview - for free.

Freeview has welcomed the latest figures released by the Federal Government’s Digital Switchover Taskforce, which show the largest quarterly increase to date in the number of Australian homes that are able to receive free-to-view digital television.

Freeview, Australia’s free digital television service has a huge variety of free first run, live and exclusive programming for viewers across its 16 digital channels throughout the rest of April.

Viewers will be treated to a range of quality free digital TV entertainment across every genre that offers something for everyone in the household, without any fees or monthly subscriptions.

Freeview, Australia’s free digital television service, last night launched the next phase in its TV campaign that advises viewers that if they are still paying for TV, they don’t need to.

Freeview, Australia’s free digital television service, is delighted to announce the launch of an exciting competition for viewers in the lead-up to the 2010 TV WEEK Logie Awards.

The competition* begins on Monday, March 29th and will run for five weeks as part of Freeview’s partnership with this year’s TV WEEK Logie Awards.

Freeview, Australia’s free digital television service, has launched a comprehensive online TV Guide on the Freeview website to make it quick and easy for viewers to look up details of programs featured on free-to-view TV.

Freeview, Australia’s free digital television service, today moved to correct inaccurate reports in the media that it is planning an advertising campaign about the future of the VCR.

Freeview, Australia’s free digital television service, has welcomed the launch of digital broadcasting by community TV station TVS (Television Sydney).

Freeview, Australia’s free digital television service, is delighted to announce that it has become a proud Partner of the 52nd Annual TV Week Logie Awards.

Freeview is confident its partnership with the Logies will help to boost consumer awareness and understanding of the great benefits of free digital TV, and encourage further conversion to digital among Australian viewers.

Freeview today welcomed the latest Digital Tracker research from the Federal Government’s Digital Switchover Taskforce which shows the number of Australian homes able to receive
free-to-view digital television jumped by five percentage points in the October to December quarter of 2009.

Interview between Shane Emmett and Freeview CEO, Robin Parkes. Parkes explains what Freeview is; why viewers are being asked to switch from analogue to Freeview digital television; and the benefits of Freeview - including up to 6 more channels. Parkes also explains the different ways you can switch to digital

The new year is off to a flying start with even more great content coming for digital free-to-air television viewers, following the announcement yesterday of Australia’s first free-to-air 24 hour news channel by the ABC.

Watch this short video to learn all about the digital switchover in Australia, find out what Freeview is and what it will offer you. You can also learn HOW to convert to digital at your place and start enjoying the great new channels and content, for FREE!

Free-to-air television viewing in Australia surged in the latter part of 2009 with audience growth gathering momentum as a result of new digital channels launched on the Freeview
platform.

The picture was in stark contrast to pay TV, which posted a fall in viewing levels in the final months of last year.

Freeview today welcomes the announcement made by PRIME that their eagerly anticipated free-to-air digital channel, 7TWO on PRIME, will launch on Wednesday 23 December at 9.00am on digital Channel 62. PRIME will deliver the new channel in standard definition to regional homes in NSW, ACT and Victoria who currently receive a PRIME digital signal.

Freeview welcomed Australia’s new digital-only channel for kids last Friday 4 December. At precisely 6pm, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd officially switched on ABC 3 in front of a live studio audience at ABC TV studios, alongside ABC 3 channel hosts, Amberley Lobo and Kayne Tremills.

Freeview reached a massive national audience of more than five million viewers when its new television campaign debuted on Sunday night across every Australian free-to-air television network.

This Sunday night Freeview’s new television campaign debuts with a ‘roadblock’ across every Australian free-to-air television network.

At 6.29pm on November 29th, ABC, SBS, Seven, Nine TEN, Prime, WIN and Southern Cross will air the new Freeview TV spot.

Freeview tonight marked its first birthday and celebrated a number of achievements at Pink Salt, Double Bay.

Freeview today welcomed the launch of PlayTV™, a new device that connects to Sony PlayStation®3(PS3™) which will provide yet another way for consumers to switch to Freeview digital television.

Freeview is pleased to announce that TiVo now proudly displays the Freeview logo on its „home page‟ within TiVo's Central menu. This signifies TiVo‟s support for the Freeview digital TV platform.

Freeview has reached an important milestone in its development with the announcement that the Seven Network will launch its new digital channel 7TWO next month. In less than 12 months, all the free-to-air networks have launched digital channels as part of the Freeview initiative, giving consumers even more great content for free.

Freeview has launched a refreshed website (www.freeview.com.au) with several new features that will help consumers to find what they need to get digital TV channels and great content for free.

Freeview today stated that it has no association with manufacturer DViCO and its PVR product or the Australian distributor Also Technology.

Freeview today announced the appointment of Matt Whitfield as their new Technical Director.

With a career spanning 12 years in commercial IT, ranging from global system integrators and management consultants to start-up companies in software product development, Matt also brings to Freeview his substantial experience in broadcast media and interactive TV technology.

Freeview today announced that digital technology manufacturer Altech UEC has joined its stable of manufacturers with Freeview-endorsed equipment. Altech UEC has concurrently struck an agreement with Australia Post to have its digital set-top boxes distributed through Australia Post retail outlets.

Freeview today announced the winner of its online Retailer Quiz as John Kang, from Bing Lee at Eastwood.

Freeview’s Marketing Director, Chelsea Wymer, presented Mr. Kang with his prize of a $10,000 Qantas Holidays voucher at the Eastwood store.

Freeview has welcomed today’s announcement from the Nine Network on the launch of its new free-to-air digital TV channel called GO!

GO!, which launches in August, will offer a range of entertainment programs for the young and young at heart.

Freeview CEO, Robin Parkes takes a walk down Australia's most well-known and loved street, Ramsay Street and explains what Freeview is, and how you can start accessing more great new channels, for FREE.

Freeview welcomes the announcement by Tasmanian Digital Television (TDT) that they will be bringing ONE to the viewers of Tasmania on the 30th of July, 2009 at 7pm.

ONE will be available to television viewers in Tasmania who currently receive TDT’s high definition service.

Freeview welcomes the announcement by the ABC today of its new digital free-to-air kid’s channel, with ABC3 set to launch before Christmas.

ABC3 is designed specifically for 6-15 year olds, with a core demographic of 8-12 year olds. ABC will offer quality programming both on-air and online across a range of genres including dramas, adventure series, music, wildlife, quiz shows, comedies, indigenous programs, news and sport. It will broadcast from 6am – 9pm daily.

Freeview today welcomes the announcement by Macquarie Media Group that they will be bringing ONE HD to regional viewers of Southern Cross Ten who currently receive their HD service in Regional New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and the ACT.

MCM has made a significant investment in digital equipment and facilities to enable HD programming to be delivered to viewers. ONE HD provides 24 hour sport coverage for viewers with HD televisions or HD set-top boxes in these areas, subject to digital coverage.

Freeview today welcomes SBS TWO to the collection of Australian free-to-view digital television services. The new channel launches tonight.

SBS TWO will offer quality, diverse content including documentaries, in-language programming, films, major sport, news and current affairs.

Interview with Freeview CEO, Robin Parkes - who explains what Freeview is, Freeview's endorsed product and how to convert from analogue to digital television to start watching more great new channels, for free.

Freeview is set to launch a national marketing campaign this Sunday night, spearheaded by a rare 60-second TV roadblock on all Australian free-to-air networks.

The roadblock will reach millions of Australian viewers across ABC, Nine, Prime, SBS, Seven, Southern Cross, Ten, WIN and their affiliate regional networks.

Australians will experience one of television’s rarest events this Sunday night – a total roadblock across every free-to-air TV network featuring a brand new 60-second promo.

At 6.29pm, a new Freeview promo for free-to-air digital TV will go to air across the country, featuring some of the most memorable and remarkable free-to-air TV moments that Australians have ever witnessed.

Freeview has announced it will pitch for an agency to partner with across all communication touch points.

Freeview CEO Robin Parkes, who was appointed in November 2008 has now named her marketing team. Until now, the marketing has been managed by a committee of members from the shareholder networks.

Chelsea Wymer has been appointed to the position of Marketing Director and Liz Howarth has been appointed as Marketing Manager.

The digital television revolution moves a step closer tonight with all of the nation’s major free-to-air broadcasters uniting for the launch of the Freeview brand.

Australia’s free-to-air broadcasters reach more than 99% of Australian homes. Freeview will offer viewers better picture quality and more program choices than ever – with access to 15 digital channels and an Electronic Program Guide on ABC, SBS, the Seven, Nine and Ten Networks, as well as regional broadcasters WIN, Prime Media and Southern Cross.

Robin Parkes, Chief Operating Officer of Sydney law firm Thomson Playford Cutlers, has been appointed to one of the most prestigious positions in the media – running the Freeview consortium to promote digital television for Australia’s free-to-air networks.