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Channel 54, also known as 54 WA or Ch-54, is a television channel in Western Australia. It is jointly owned by Seven West Media and WIN Corporation and broadcasts free-to-air on digital terrestrial transmitters in regional and remote areas of the state. The channel has been associated with various networks since its inception, including Network 10, Nine Network, and Southern Cross Austereo. As of 2021, it has returned to Network 10, broadcasting a direct feed of NEW-10 Perth. The channel number for the main 10 channel is 5, with 10 Bold Drama and 10 Peach Comedy available on channels 50 and 55, respectively.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Name | Channel 54 WA or Ch-54 |
| Owner | Jointly owned by Seven West Media and WIN Corporation |
| Type | Digital television network |
| Area Served | Regional and remote areas of Western Australia |
| Channels | 10, 10 Bold Drama, 10 Peach Comedy |
| Availability | Free-to-air on digital terrestrial transmitters and free-to-view on the Viewer Access Satellite Television service |
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What You'll Learn
- 'Ch-54' is named '54 WA' on terrestrial TV
- '54 WA' is fed with 9's main programming
- West Digital Television operates four stations in Western Australia
- West Digital Television is jointly owned by Seven West Media and WIN Corporation
- West Digital Television is available in digital terrestrial and digital satellite formats
'Ch-54' is named '54 WA' on terrestrial TV
Ch-54 is named 54 WA on terrestrial TV. The channel has been relayed terrestrially across WA on the Nine West mux since its inception in November. Nine West, along with Imparja, Nine Griffith, Nine Mildura, Nine SA, and Nine Tasmania, were warned by ACMA for not broadcasting enough Australian content as required by law. This is because some of Nine's Aussie shows have moved to 9Life and are no longer shown on Nine, 9Go!, or 9Gem.
West Digital Television (WDT) is an Australian digital television network jointly owned by Seven West Media and WIN Corporation. It broadcasts free-to-air on digital terrestrial transmitters in regional and remote areas of Western Australia, as well as free-to-view on the Viewer Access Satellite Television service. The network began as an affiliate of Network 10 until 1 July 2016, when it switched to the Nine Network. On 12 March 2021, Nine announced that it would return to WIN Television as its regional affiliate in most markets, including Western Australia, beginning 1 July 2021, in a deal lasting at least seven years.
West Digital Television operates four television stations in regional and remote areas of Western Australia: SDW in the South West, VDW in the Goldfields, GDW in the Mid West, and WDW for the remaining areas of the state. The stations are based on GWN7's separate license areas and broadcast free-to-air digital television channels 10, 10 Bold Drama, and 10 Peach Comedy. Terrestrial transmissions are available in many regional cities and towns, including Albany, Broome, Bunbury, Carnarvon, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Karratha, and Merredin, among others.
The network is similar to other joint ventures already available in Tasmania, Mildura, Darwin, and Central and Eastern Australia. As GWN7 consists of three different stations licensed in Albany/Bunbury, Kalgoorlie, and Geraldton, and a fourth licensed for the rest of the state as part of the Remote Commercial Television Licence scheme, West Digital Television's network is composed of four separate stations.
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'54 WA' is fed with 9's main programming
Channel 54 WA is a television channel in Western Australia. As of the morning of an unspecified date, the channel has been fed with 9's main programming (WA time). The channel has been relayed terrestrially across WA on the Nine West mux since it began in November. It is named "Ch-54" on terrestrial instead of "54 WA".
Nine West, along with Imparja, Nine Griffith, Nine Mildura, Nine SA, and Nine Tasmania, were given notice by ACMA for not broadcasting enough Australian content as required by law. This is because some of Nine's Aussie shows have moved to 9Life and are no longer seen on Nine, 9Go!, or 9Gem. Nine SA and Nine Tasmania have since launched 9Life.
On 1 July 2016, WIN's Nine Network-affiliated stations switched to Network Ten, displacing WDT's affiliation and requiring the station to negotiate a switch to Nine Network. WDT failed to reach an affiliation deal with Nine, with the co-owners stating that Nine had been actively rejecting offers. On the evening of 2 July 2016 at around 7:30 pm WST, WDT began to carry Nine programming, joining its federal election coverage already in progress.
On 12 March 2021, Nine announced that it would return to WIN Television as its regional affiliate in most markets, including Western Australia, beginning 1 July 2021, in a deal that lasts at least seven years. This will include WIN paying half of its regional advertising revenue to Nine Entertainment Co. and providing advertising time for Nine's properties on WIN's radio and television outlets.
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West Digital Television operates four stations in Western Australia
West Digital Television is jointly owned by Seven West Media and WIN Corporation. It operates as a free-to-air digital television network in regional and remote areas of Western Australia. The network is similar to other joint ventures in Tasmania, Mildura, Darwin, and Central and Eastern Australia.
West Digital Television's network is made up of four separate stations. Three of these stations are licensed in Albany/Bunbury, Kalgoorlie, and Geraldton. The fourth station is licensed to the rest of the state as part of the Remote Commercial Television Licence scheme.
The channel began transmission on 10 June 2010, rebroadcasting a direct feed of NEW-10 Perth. It was initially introduced in Kalgoorlie, Karratha, Mawson Trig, and Mingenew. In April 2011, it launched on the Viewer Access Satellite Platform, which is available to eligible viewers in the Western Australia TV3 license area, including the entire state of Western Australia, Christmas Island, and the Cocos/Keeling Islands.
West Digital Television has had several affiliations over the years. It began as an affiliate of Network 10 until 1 July 2016, when it switched to the Nine Network. On 12 March 2021, Nine announced that it would return to WIN Television as its regional affiliate in Western Australia, beginning 1 July 2021. West Digital Television returned to Network 10 on the same date, broadcasting a direct feed of NEW-10 Perth.
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West Digital Television is jointly owned by Seven West Media and WIN Corporation
West Digital Television is an Australian digital television network that is jointly owned by Seven West Media and WIN Corporation. It operates in regional and remote areas of Western Australia, broadcasting free-to-air on digital terrestrial transmitters and free-to-view on the Viewer Access Satellite Television service. The network's channels are available statewide in digital terrestrial and digital satellite formats.
West Digital Television was launched in June 2010 as part of the initial introduction of digital commercial television in Western Australia. The network began as an affiliate of Network 10, but switched to the Nine Network in 2016. In 2021, it returned to Network 10, broadcasting a direct feed of NEW-10 Perth. West Digital Television simulcasts the Perth edition of 10 News First, as well as the 5pm weekend news from TEN-10 in Sydney. The network does not produce any local programming.
Seven West Media owns the Seven Network, which is Australia's second-largest commercial television network by audience and advertising market share. It also owns various newspapers, including The West Australian and The Sunday Times. In recent years, Seven West Media has expanded its reach by acquiring additional television stations and forming partnerships with tech companies like Google and Facebook to provide news coverage.
WIN Corporation, the other joint owner of West Digital Television, also has several media ventures. In addition to its ownership of West Digital Television, WIN Corporation co-owns 10 affiliates WDT, Tasmanian Digital Television, and other television ventures across Australia.
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West Digital Television is available in digital terrestrial and digital satellite formats
West Digital Television is a free-to-air Australian digital television network jointly owned by Seven West Media and WIN Corporation. It is available in digital terrestrial and digital satellite formats. The network began as an affiliate of Network 10 and made the switch to the Nine Network in 2016. However, in 2021, it returned to Network 10, broadcasting a direct feed of NEW-10 Perth.
West Digital Television operates four television stations in regional and remote areas of Western Australia: SDW in the South West, VDW in the Goldfields, GDW in the Mid West, and WDW for the remaining areas of the state. These stations are based on GWN7's separate licence areas, and all broadcast free-to-air digital television channels 10, 10 Bold Drama, and 10 Peach Comedy. Terrestrial transmissions are available in many regional cities and towns, including Albany, Broome, Bunbury, Carnarvon, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Karratha, and Merredin, among others.
The network also broadcasts the same channels free-to-view on the Viewer Access Satellite Television service, which is provided by the free-to-view VAST satellite platform in areas not covered by terrestrial transmissions. West Digital Television was launched on this platform in April 2011, and it has since expanded its offerings. Multi-channels One and Eleven were launched for Regional WA viewers on 28 July 2011, coinciding with the commencement of digital commercial television in Bunbury.
West Digital Television has faced challenges with affiliation deals. In 2016, when WIN's Nine Network-affiliated stations switched to Network Ten, WDT was unable to negotiate a timely deal with Nine, resulting in a temporary suspension of transmission. Additionally, in 2021, with Southern Cross Austereo becoming the regional affiliate for Network 10 in certain markets, West Digital Television was set to shut down. However, the station received additional funding from the Albanese government, ensuring its continued operation.
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Frequently asked questions
Channel 54 in Western Australia, also known as "54 WA" or "Ch-54", is a television channel that is part of the West Digital Television network. It is jointly owned by Seven West Media and WIN Corporation and serves regional and remote areas of the state.
Channel 54 in Western Australia offers a variety of programming, including free-to-air digital television channels such as 10, 10 Bold Drama, and 10 Peach Comedy. It also broadcasts terrestrial transmissions in many regional cities and towns across the state.
Channel 54 is targeted towards viewers in regional and remote areas of Western Australia who may not have access to other television services. It provides a free-to-view service on the Viewer Access Satellite Television platform.
No, Channel 54 has changed affiliations over time. Initially, it was affiliated with Network 10 until 1 July 2016 when it switched to the Nine Network. On 1 July 2021, it returned to Network 10.
Yes, on 2 July 2016, Channel 54 temporarily suspended its transmission. During this time, viewers in Regional Western Australia saw a loop of scenic footage with a scrolling message indicating that programming was temporarily unavailable.
