On 5 June 2012 areas of southern and central New South Wales (NSW), the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area (MIA) will switch off their analog TV signals and switch to digital-only TV.
Switchover timetable
Griffith / Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area
Griffith and Hay
5 June 2012 |
South West Slopes & Eastern Riverina
Wagga Wagga
5 June 2012 |
Illawarra and the South Coast
Wollongong, Ulladulla and Eden
5 June 2012 |
Central Tablelands & Central Western Slopes
Dubbo and Orange
5 June 2012 |
ACT & Southern Tablelands
Canberra, Thredbo and Cooma
5 June 2012 |
North West Slopes & Plains
Tamworth, Armidale and Inverell
1 July – 31 December 2012 |
Richmond / Tweed
Byron Bay, Tenterfield and Lismore
1 July – 31 December 2012 |
Northern Rivers
Coffs Harbour, Forster and Grafton
1 July – 31 December 2012 |
Hunter
Newcastle, Port Stephens
1 July – 31 December 2012 |
Sydney
Sydney and Gosford
31 December 2013 |
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Early switchover towns
Switch off may occur earlier in some towns relying on a self-help transmission tower. Enter your address in mySwitch to find out if your area is switching early or for a list of early switchover towns in southern and central NSW, the ACT and MIA see link below.
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Reception
If your current analog reception is good, in most cases your digital reception should be fine as well. If you have concerns regarding your digital TV reception you may wish to use mySwitch to find information regarding your predicted coverage and your nearest endorsed antenna installers.
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Household Assistance Scheme
Applications for early switchover areas in southern and central NSW, the ACT and MIA opened 10 October 2011.
Applications for other areas of southern and central NSW, the ACT and MIA opened 5 December 2011.
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Satellite Subsidy Scheme
A satellite subsidy is available for eligible households who currently rely on a self-help TV retransmission tower to switch to the new Viewer Access Satellite Television (VAST) service.
Applications for the Satellite Subsidy Scheme for southern and central NSW, the ACT and MIA open in January 2012^.
The following towns may be eligible for the subsidy:
Berridale
Berry
Burra Creek
Darbys Falls
Euabalong
Glen Davis
Gundagai |
Hartley
Hillston
Kangaroo Valley
Lake Cargelligo
Mannus
Nymagee
Portland Town |
Tottenham
Tullamore
Tullibigeal
Wellington
Wyalong
Wyangala |
^If you live in any of the above towns, you are not automatically eligible for the subsidy. After you apply, your address and registration details will be verified by the Digital Switchover Taskforce before your eligibility can be confirmed.
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VAST
The Central and Eastern VAST (Viewer Access Satellite Television) service offers free-to-air satellite TV to regional and remote areas of Northern Territory, Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania.
To check your eligibility, enter your full address in mySwitch.
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Special events
For residents in Mudgee
Where: Mudgee Library, 64 Market Street
When: Wednesday 23 November, 12pm - 6pm
For residents in Eastgrove
Where: Goulburn East Public School, Eleanor Street, enter via May street
When: Wednesday 30 November, 12pm - 6pm
For residents in Mount Kembla, Cootamundra, Gunadgai, Junee, Batlow and Narrandera
Information sessions were held in your area during the month of November. If you need help to switch to digital TV call the Digital Ready Information line on 1800 20 10 13.
Good news stories
Discover how our programs and services have helped people convert to digital TV.
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Local help is available
Five digital switchover liaison officers are working with local councils and community organisations in the southern and central NSW, the ACT and MIA to help people get ready for digital TV. The best way to find out if there is a liaison officer in your area is to call the Digital Ready Information Line on 1800 20 10 13.
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Digital advisors
Approved digital advisors at participating stores and can provide advice on digital TV and recording equipment and help you understand your digital TV options. Enter your address into mySwitch to find your nearest approved digital advisor.
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Endorsed antenna installers
Endorsed antenna installers can help you with cabling, antenna, satellite and reception issues. Enter your address into mySwitch to find your nearest endorsed antenna installer.
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Multi-dwelling units, apartments and townhouses
Some units and townhouses may require an upgrade or installation of a new shared antenna system to get ready for digital TV. Installing or upgrading an antenna system can take time as often there needs to be agreement from all owners, so you need to start planning now. If you own or rent and are unsure if your building is ready for digital TV, speak to your landlord or property manager. If you own and rent out a property, speak with the owners' corporation or body corporate.
For more detailed information, use our Antenna Systems eToolkit (ASeT) to assess your building, reception issues and options for becoming digital ready.
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