See VAST News Services Information here
When is VAST going to be available in areas other than Remote Central & Eastern
Australia?
Viewers who are eligible to access VAST services outside the Remote Central & Eastern
licence area can do so from the following dates.
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Region
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Digital Switchover Date
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VAST Access Available From
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Mildura/Sunraysia
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30 June 2010
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Now
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Regional SA & Broken Hill
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15 December 2010
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Now
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Regional Victoria
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5 May 2011
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Now
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Regional Queensland
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6 December 2011
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Now
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Regional Southern NSW
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5 June 2012
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Now |
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Regional Northern NSW
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Date TBA in Second Half 2012
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6 Months before Switchover Date
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Tasmania
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Date TBA in First Half 2013
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6 Months before Switchover Date
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Perth
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30 June 2013
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6 Months before Switchover Date
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Brisbane & Gold Coast
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30 June 2013
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6 Months before Switchover Date
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Melbourne
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31 December 2013
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6 Months before Switchover Date
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Adelaide
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31 December 2013
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6 Months before Switchover Date
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Sydney
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31 December 2013
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6 Months before Switchover Date
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Darwin
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Date TBA in Second Half 2013
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6 Months before Switchover Date
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Remote Central & Eastern Australia
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Date TBA in Second Half 2013
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15 December 2010
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Remote Western Australia
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Date TBA in Second Half 2013
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TBA
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What channels are available on VAST?
Southern Cross Media and Imparja are broadcasting the full range of digital commercial
television channels in standard definition (with programming from the 7, 9 and 10
networks) and the high definition channels One HD, 7mate and GEM.
VAST also provides all the standard and high definition channels from ABC and SBS.
The local news content from regional broadcasters is also available on a dedicated
local news channels exclusive to VAST.
What Equipment do I need?
Anyone wishing to access VAST will need to purchase a VAST approved satellite set-top
box and a satellite dish of at least 65cm diameter. Access to this new satellite
service is managed by a smart card which is supplied with the satellite set top
box. To access VAST you will need to register your details including your address,
reception location and smart card number to enable access.
Satellite set-top boxes are now available from authorised distributors. Altech UEC
are the initial supplier and distributor of these boxes. Sales or technical enquiries
can be made directly to UEC by calling (02) 9425 5777.
Application Process
For help with the general VAST application process Click Here
If you are currently an "Out of Area" Aurora satellite viewer and need help with the application process Click Here
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