​Television

The Northern Territory Government has taken a keen interest in broadcasting throughout the Territory. The Northern Territory enjoys access to several different media formats including:

  • analogue and digital free to air (FTA) television (ABC, SBS, Nine Network, Southern Cross Broadcasting who provide Seven Darwin and Seven Central and Imparja and a number of digital only channels)
  • PAY-TV broadcast by AUSTAR
  • commercial and national FM radio broadcasts as well as some AM services
  • various direct to home satellite TV and radio services.

The key regulatory body, the Australian Communications and Media Authority, provide excellent advice on reception difficulties.

Community Radio

The NT Government is a proud sponsor of community radio stations: Radio Larrakia and Radio 8CCC.

TV Reception

Should you experience reception difficulties the following phone contact numbers may be useful.

  • ABC1, ABC2 and ABC3: 1300 139 994
  • Southern Cross Broadcasting: 1800 011 055
    (Seven, 7TWO, 7Mate, Ten and ONE)
  • Nine, Go and Gem: (08) 8981 8888
  • SBS: 1800 500 727