Public TV Channel
ABC News
Australia
Station Profile
ABC News is an Australian 24-hour television news network owned and operated by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Formally tracing its origins back to November 5, 1956, the 24-hour news service commenced broadcasting under the ABC News division to deliver continuous national and international reporting.
The majority of channel content is produced at the ABC studios in Ultimo, Sydney, featuring a news presentation studio visible to the public through an atrium. Key weekday broadcasts, including News Breakfast, Afternoon Briefing, and The World, are produced at the ABV facilities in Southbank, Melbourne.
Originally launched in MPEG-2 high definition after taking over the former ABC HD channel space, the broadcast format was adjusted to standard definition in December 2016 alongside broader network relaunches. Online news streams and updates are delivered via the official ABC news portal.
- Continuous 24-hour Australian news channel owned by the ABC
- Primary production studios situated in Ultimo, Sydney and Southbank, Melbourne
- Delivers national news, current affairs broadcasts, and online streaming
Source: ABC News Channel. This overview is compiled from public encyclopedia entries and directory records; we do not own or operate this channel.
About ABC News
Originating in Australia, ABC News is listed under News programming.
Initial operations for ABC News started on November 5, 1956.
Ownership records attribute ABC News to Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
ABC News forms part of ABC.
The directory documents 6 feeds for ABC News, including Sydney formatted in 576i.
This page is an informational directory entry. We do not operate, host, or transmit any channel broadcasts.
Channel Details
- Country
- Australia
- Categories
- News
- Languages
- English
- Launched
- November 5, 1956
- Owners
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- Network
- ABC
- Format
- 576i
- Channel ID
- ABCNews.au
Broadcast coverage
The intended broadcast area for ABC News is AU-NSW, operating in Australia/Sydney.
Broadcasting in English, ABC News provides 6 regional feeds: Adelaide, Brisbane, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney.
Broadcast Feeds
| Feed | Broadcast area | Timezone | Languages | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | AU-SA | Australia/Adelaide | English | 576i |
| Brisbane | AU-QLD | Australia/Brisbane | English | 576i |
| Hobart | AU-TAS | Australia/Hobart | English | 576i |
| Melbourne | AU-VIC | Australia/Melbourne | English | 576i |
| Perth | AU-WA | Australia/Perth | English | 576i |
| SydneyMain Feed | AU-NSW | Australia/Sydney | English | 576i |
Publicly Listed Streams
| Stream | Quality | Notes | Watch Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC News | 720p | — | Watch Stream |
| ABC News | 720p | — | Watch Stream |
How to Access This Channel
Review the ABC News entry details, including country of origin (Australia) and available broadcast feeds (6 listing: Sydney).
Visit the official broadcaster portal for ABC News at abc.net.au to check regional programming schedules and source info.
Select Watch to load the stream for ABC News in an external web player; broadcast availability may vary by region or broadcaster status.
