Northern Access Television News

2011 NAT AGM - September 25th

2011-09-01T23:36:00.000+10:00

Apology for no news updates

2010-12-09T10:31:00.002+11:00

We apologise that no NAT news updates are being posted.

Michael Costello who used to post here is no longer on the Management Committee, and therefore no longer has access to group information. So far, no-one in the current committee has shown any interest in posting news here.

So sorry about that, but.......

Annual General Meeting held

2010-09-28T21:53:00.003+10:00

The 2010 Annual General meeting was held on Sunday 26/9/2010.

A new Committee was elected for the new financial year with a number of members coming on to the Committee for the first time.

The new Office Bearers for NAT are:-
Simon Moore: President also Public Officer
Paul Spanos: Secretary, MCTC Board Representative & Assembly Representative
Poppie Athinis: Treasurer
Jon Petropoulos: Assembly Representative

NAT Annual General Meeting

2010-09-05T19:29:00.004+10:00

The Annual General Meeting of Northern Access Television will be held at the Noise Bar, 291 Albert St Brunswick from 2pm on 26th September 2010.

All members and anyone interested in joining the group are urged to attend.

C31 starts on Digital

2010-06-02T13:41:00.001+10:00

C31 has started broadcasting on Digital.

You will need to do a re-scan of your Digital TV or Set Top Box to tune in the new channel. After that, you can watch C31 on Digital Channel 44.

Interstate Developments in Community TV

2010-03-17T00:49:00.003+11:00

TVS - Television Sydney

TVS in Sydney is now broadcasting a Digital Community TV Service! To receive the new channel in Sydney, do a re-scan on your set top box or digital TV and then tune to Digital Channel 44. See http://www.tvs.org.au for more details.

WTV- West Television, Perth

WTV will soon commence it's brand new Digital Community TV Service (on Digital TV only - no Analog service) Try a rescan of your digital TV or set top box to pick up the new channel on Digital Channel 44. More information on the new station at http://www.wtvperth.com.au

INLINE PLUS TO GO TO AIR IN PERTH!

NAT's Inline Plus TV is set to air on Perth's new Community TV service from mid April - More details soon!

This is the 7 episode series that was seen in Melbourne, Brisbane & Adelaide in mid 2008.

Extra Time TV - Starts 10th March

2010-03-08T12:29:00.003+11:00

Visit the Extra Time TV site and Video Portal

Extra Time is a new magazine football show in production which will be featuring games from all parts of Victoria including VPL, WPL, Futsal and branching out to other states. It will have profiles, trivia and a round up of the league

With the co-operation of participating clubs, all footage to be supplied to Extra Time will be re-packaged in highlights packages. A minimum of 3 VPL games will be shown every week with the focus of featuring ALL games every week.

No need to keep on a lookout... The show is gong on with our great friends at C31 !

WEDNESDAY'S AT 8:00PM

First Episode Screens on Wednesday 10th March 2010

We're back (well almost!)

2010-02-20T14:56:00.004+11:00

The NAT website is back online with a new look.

Sadly, in the last few months, we were hacked. As a result, we had to clear our our whole web hosting account, as they hid files in almost every corner of our online home.

At this time, the NAT Chat and Email Lists sites are offline, but we will work on getting them back online soon.

Because the NAT Chat site had a lot of half hour video files, these will take quite a while to put back. But when we have them all uploaded again, we will put the site back for you to view

In the meantime the latest episode of NAT Chat is available at the C31 Website and some other episodes and highlights are available at the NAT Chat YouTube Channel.

If you notice any dead links or other bugs, please email us at michcos@nat.org.au and let us know.

Enjoy our new look home!

Fundrasing Day Postponed

2010-01-28T20:14:00.001+11:00

Please note that the Fundrasing Day for 7th Feburary has been postponed.

We will post further news when the NAT Committee meets again in February.

SkatePace TV in action at the Speed Skating Nationals

2010-01-23T23:16:00.003+11:00

These are shots of the NAT SkatePace TV setup at the National Speed Skating Championships held at Dandenong Showgrounds. NAT & SkatePace provided a video projecton system at the event, where timing information, live race vision from our camera and race replays from the finish line camera were mixed for the Indoor Track Events.

Thanks to NAT crew members John Stewart and David McLauchlan for their help during the 5 days of competition over the last week.

Projector system in Time Trial mode at the Indoor Track events

Main Vision Control Desk for the Projector Display

New Look for NAT Chat!

2010-01-20T10:57:00.001+11:00

A new NATCH@T Segment Introduction Breaker designed by Matt O'Connor, the current Editor.NATCH@T is broadcast on Channel 31 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia @ 4pm Fridays & is a 30 minute chat show produced by Tom Bridgford.

(Website will be updated with the new look soon)

SkatePace TV at National Championships.

2010-01-20T10:43:00.004+11:00

SkatePace TV has been covering the National Inline Speed Skating Championships at Dandenong Showgrounds. The two days of Indoor Track Competition have been held, where we provided a Projector to show timing information, live pictures from our camera and that all important Finish Camera replay for those close finishes!

We are moving on to the road events today, but just shooting them for YouTube. Sadly Outdoor Screens are still beyond the reach of NAT right now, but who knows how the future will go!

For further details of the events, see http://www.skateaustralia.org.au

No Clean Feed

2009-12-16T04:31:00.004+11:00

The Internet is one of the few places where self expression can be done to the full. Web Videos allow people to spread their message to people all over the world. Northern Access TV and the Noise Bar believe in the future of online television, and have invested heaps of time and energy towards launching a Web TV channel in early 2010. But web speed has been an issue for the trial, both at the transmitting end and at the receiving end. An Internet filter is only going to make that problem worse, and could make Web TV unviable in Australia.

Have your say on Twitter! Join the online protest using the hash tag #nocleanfeed. The clean feed must be stopped, before our web slows to a crawl and video on the web is affected.

We set date for Fundraiser - Sunday 7th February. 2-6pm @ Noise Bar

2009-12-08T22:49:00.002+11:00

The date for the Fundraiser has been set. It will be on Sunday 7th February @ Noise Bar between 2:00pm and 6:00pm.

Various activities will be planned for the day, and the Bar will be open after the event as usual for people who want to stay on after the fundraiser.

Further details of the planned events will be posted here shortly.

NAT Web TV progress

2009-11-17T08:26:00.002+11:00

Work is underway to prepare for the introduction of NAT Web TV. A trial stream of pre-recorded content will commence very soon, starting with some of the Speed Skating Races from SkatePace.tv. We are interested in getting hold of some of our old programs to feature on the new channel. Please let us know if you have recordings of some of our old programs.

November issue of Northern Focus

2009-11-13T22:35:00.004+11:00

NAT has published another issue of Northern Focus. Our members & supporters will get it in the mail over the next few days.

The online edition is now available, please click here to download

Notice of Special General Meeting - Fundraising Day Planning Meeting

2009-11-11T13:25:00.002+11:00

Tuesday 8th December, 7:30pm at the Noise Bar
NAT will be holding a Fundraising Day early next year, and the Committee would appreciate all members input into planning the day, and what TV products we can do in the leadup to and after the fundraising day. It's not all about raising funds, it's also about raising NAT's profile. Please help us with this important step forward for the group. See you all there!

Goodbye GeoCities

2009-11-08T14:47:00.004+11:00

It was sad to see the GeoCities service from Yahoo! close down recently. As our long time members would know, our first NAT website was hosted by GeoCities, and had some really long address (I think it was http://www.geocities.com/TelevisionCity/3046 or something like that!). During times the group was a bit short of money (which is pretty much always!), we diverted our domain name back to our GeoCities one.

A few of our earlier programs also started off their websites on GeoCities, but later moved to paid hosting plans. If any of the links in Past Programs or on the links page are now dead, then sadly a lot of them will be lost because of the closure. I will try to update and/or remove the dead links as I get a chance.

Thanks to GeoCities and later Yahoo! for the service. It was a big help in our early days on the web!

ACTA welcomes allocation of digital spectrum for Community TV

2009-11-04T16:53:00.000+11:00

More information on launch dates will be forthcoming when available.

The Australian Community Television Alliance (ACTA) today welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to allocate digital spectrum for Community Television.

ACTA was formed primarily to coordinate the sector’s representations to Government and in particular to secure digital spectrum and funding support during the digital/analogue simulcast period that concludes at the end of 2013. Since the introduction of digital broadcasting to Australia in 2001 Community Television channels have been the only ones not available via digital set-top boxes.

The lack of digital spectrum has severely hampered audience growth for Community Television and in recent times has seen audience numbers in most cities begin to fall significantly. “As Community TV relies on sponsorship revenue to fund station operations, and sponsors want to know that people are watching, urgent action was required,” ACTA Secretary and TVS Chief Executive Laurie Patton said.

“Today’s announcement from Senator Conroy proves that ACTA’s campaign has worked,” Mr Patton added. “The Government clearly understood that without a digital pathway Community Television was destined for broadcasting oblivion”.

ACTA is pleased that the Government has accepted its arguments in favour of Community Television and its potential to play an important role in a developing digital multichannel world.

“Community TV stations provide a unique platform for the expression of the views and interests of a wide range of community groups and individuals that would otherwise go unheard. In addition to providing an outlet for local viewpoints and diverse opinions Community Television acts as a training ground for new entrants to the broadcast industry,” Mr Patton concluded.

C31 Digital Forum- show your support for Community TV

2009-11-02T20:09:00.000+11:00

C31 is holding a forum for the community to come together and discuss the Station's digital future. The Forum will be attended by Senator Stephen Conroy, Minister for Broadband, Communications and The Digital Economy, who has been invited to present the Federal Government's vision on the future of Community Television.

Join us to have your say!

When: Monday November 9, 2PM

Where: Multicultural Hub

Corner Therry & Elizabeth St. Melbourne City.

There is a limited capacity so register your interest to attend NOW by calling 03 9660 3131 or emailing info@c31.org.au with your name

LIVE WEBCAST! Halloween Showcase of Death! 31st October @ Noise Bar

2009-10-28T18:09:00.006+11:00

Courtesy of http://www.thataudioguy.net

Halloween Showcase of Death! 31st October @ Noise Bar - Brunswick - VIC AUS

Do yourself a favour, this gig is definitely a do not miss gig this year! The entire event will be live recorded and also live broadcast via the Internet on this site! we have viewers the world over watching this, checking out great Aussie talent as it happens!

This event will be WEBCAST LIVE from 6:30pm

To find out how to access the telecast, or you are local to Brunswick and would like to attend the gig, visit http://www.thataudioguy.net
This is a Ticketed Pre-sale Event - visit website for ticket details.

Annual General Meeting held

2009-09-21T11:26:00.003+10:00

The Annual General Meeting of Northern Access Television was held yesterday afternoon. Many issues were discussed regarding the running of the group, and on most issues, all in attendance were able to agree on future directions for the group.

Most of the Committee Members from the Previous Committee are continuing, and we have a couple of new Committee Members. Details of the 2009/10 Committee will be posted here shortly (and the Management Page updated). Reports from the AGM will be included in the next Northern Focus newsletter.

Newsletter Now Available Online

2009-09-03T22:12:00.001+10:00

The August issue of "Northern Focus" is now available - please download it here for all the latest news from Northern Access TV!

Story about C31 on ABC Stateline

2009-08-17T08:57:00.003+10:00

A story on C31's current fight for a licence was aired on ABC1's "Stateline" in Victoria on 14th August 2009. See the video below.

NAT Reunion - November 2010

2009-08-15T12:43:00.004+10:00

Northern Access Television turns 20 next year! To mark the milestone, we are looking for all our past members to come back to NAT for a night in November 2010.

For further details, please see http://www.nat.org.au/reunion

If you know a former NAT member, let them know about the event!

2009 NAT AGM

2009-08-12T10:38:00.001+10:00

The 2009 Northern Access Television AGM will be held on Sunday 20th September 2009 at 2pm at the Noise Bar, 291 Albert St, Brunswick.
All members of NAT, as well as anyone interested in joining the group are urged to attend.
The formal notice and nomination forms for the Committee will be sent out shortly to paid members.

NAT is now on MySpace

2009-07-23T13:31:00.003+10:00

NAT has arrived on MySpace - click here to join our MySpace group!

The Newsletter Reappears!

2009-07-06T20:10:00.002+10:00

Just when you thought it was safe to go to your e-mailbox - Northern Focus reappears! Yes, Northern Focus is coming back on an irregular basis from late this month.

If any members have any news for this issue, get it in now!

Volunteer Vacancies - SkatePace TV

2009-06-28T14:31:00.004+10:00

SkatePace.tv has vacancies for volunteers in the area of Presenting / Interviewing and Camera Operating. SkatePace covers Inline Speed Skating in Melbourne. For further details of the vacancies, please see http://www.skatepace.tv/volunteers.html

NAT Benefit - Coming Soon!

2009-06-04T16:33:00.006+10:00

Northern Access Television will soon be holding a NAT Benefit at our home, the Noise Bar.

Funds rasied from the night will be put towards further development of the group that supports your favourite programs!

Stay Tuned to the NAT site for further details!

Visions on the way back

2009-05-27T15:16:00.004+10:00

As viewers may have noticed, Visions has been off air for various reasons, but we are happy to report that the show will be making it's way back with new episodes in September. A number of Northern Access TV members will be pulling together to help Producer, Judy Magassy put the show back into production.

Fair Go Kev - Give us Digital now!

2009-05-25T17:03:00.004+10:00

C31 still remains the only TV channel in Melbourne to not be allocated a Digital Licence. People who are buying the new Set Top Boxes and Digital TVs are finding that they can not pick up our Analog signal. Every new Digital viewer is often lost to us.

To continue to develop our station and our member groups, we need access to Digital TV.

All NAT programs are ready to shoot in Digital Widescreen format. All we are waiting for is the ability to broadcast a Digital signal. Help us catch up to modern standards. See http://www.c31.org.au/digital to find out how you can help.

SkatePace.tv

2009-04-30T20:52:00.004+10:00

SkatePace.tv is a unique concept from Northern Access TV, providing video coverage of Victorian Inline Speed Skating races run by Skate Victoria. We post the videos of the races to a YouTube channel, and keep the footage on file for possible use in a SkatePace.tv show.

Developments for the future will be posting profiles of each of the speed clubs over time on the channel, and the production of promotional material both for online and on-air.

Find out more at the SkatePace website.

New NAT Production Crew Shirts

2009-04-30T20:04:00.002+10:00

Since adopting the new NAT "5 triangles" logo, we continue to use it in many and varied ways!

The logo appears at the end of many of our popular C31 programs, on mugs, caps, stickers, and now on a new shirt for our Production Crew!

This new shirt design, based around our "triangles" was produced by Pinnacle Sportswear on the Gold Coast in Queensland, and the new shirts are designed to be comfortable and protective for our production crews on long outdoor location shoots. The shirts will mainly be seen by those who spot us doing shoots for Inline Plus and SkatePace, but more of them will be made available to crew on other shows soon.

Thank you to Pinnacle for the great design work on the shirts!

David McLauchlan wins an Antenna!

2009-04-30T19:54:00.000+10:00

David McLauchlan has received an Antenna Award for the Most Outstanding Individual Contribution to Community TV on Friday, 27th March.
As well as keeping his own programs ticking over, he spends a great deal of time with other NAT producers helping them along with their projects, and also a number of independent producers though his work in the C31 studio.
Congratulations David on a well deserved win!

Northern Access Television News

2011 NAT AGM - September 25th

Apology for no news updates

Annual General Meeting held

NAT Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting of Northern Access Television will be held at the Noise Bar, 291 Albert St Brunswick from 2pm on 26th September 2010.All members and anyone interested in joining the group are urged to attend.

C31 starts on Digital

Interstate Developments in Community TV

Extra Time TV - Starts 10th March

We're back (well almost!)

Fundrasing Day Postponed

SkatePace TV in action at the Speed Skating Nationals

New Look for NAT Chat!

SkatePace TV at National Championships.

No Clean Feed

We set date for Fundraiser - Sunday 7th February. 2-6pm @ Noise Bar

NAT Web TV progress

November issue of Northern Focus

Notice of Special General Meeting - Fundraising Day Planning Meeting

Goodbye GeoCities

ACTA welcomes allocation of digital spectrum for Community TV

C31 Digital Forum- show your support for Community TV

LIVE WEBCAST! Halloween Showcase of Death! 31st October @ Noise Bar

Annual General Meeting held

Newsletter Now Available Online

Story about C31 on ABC Stateline

NAT Reunion - November 2010

2009 NAT AGM

NAT is now on MySpace

The Newsletter Reappears!

Volunteer Vacancies - SkatePace TV

NAT Benefit - Coming Soon!

Visions on the way back

Fair Go Kev - Give us Digital now!

SkatePace.tv

New NAT Production Crew Shirts

David McLauchlan wins an Antenna!

The Annual General Meeting of Northern Access Television will be held at the Noise Bar, 291 Albert St Brunswick from 2pm on 26th September 2010.

All members and anyone interested in joining the group are urged to attend.