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Established in 2001, Australia Network is Australia's international television service, beaming 24/7 to more than 44 countries across Asia, the Pacific and Indian subcontinent. We are part of ABC International, a group that facilitates cross-cultural communication, encouraging awareness of Australia and building regional partnerships. Alongside Radio Australia, International Projects and International Relations, Australia Network keeps our audience connected with the world around them. 'From our world to yours' reflects our aspiration to offer a bridge between the many cultures and faces of this dynamic region. Our mission is to provide a television and digital service that informs, entertains and inspires our audience with a uniquely Australian perspective.
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NAICS Code Radio Stations: 515112
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Girls warned playing didgeridoo could cause infertility
- 2008-09-02
SYDNEY AFP — Australian girls were warned Wednesday that playing the Australian Aboriginal didgeridoo could lead to infertility as a consequence of messing with "men's business". Debate about whether women should play the didgeridoo has been sparked by the publication of the Australian edition of "The Daring Book for...
FORA.tv and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation Announce Content Partnership
- 2008-08-18
Through the Groundbreaking International Partnership ABC and FORA.tv will Share Content Across Each Network's Broadcast and Online Platforms SAN FRANCISCO -- FORA.tv, (www.FORA.tv) the brilliant ideas network for video discourse and debate, and the Australian Broadcast Corporation (www.abc.net.au), Australia's national public broadcaster, announced today a groundbreaking international licensing agreement...
Australian journalist charged in Singapore with drug trafficking
- 2008-07-21
SINGAPORE, July 18 Kyodo An Australian broadcast journalist has been charged in Singapore with drug trafficking and possession, for which he faces up to 20 years in jail and five to 15 strokes of the cane if convicted, Singapore officials said Friday. Peter Lloyd, 41,...
Indiana Jones a great hero but awful archaeologist, says expert
- 2008-05-23
SYDNEY AFP — Indiana Jones may provide great entertainment but he's an ethical nightmare as an archaeologist, the head of the World Archaeological Congress said Friday. Professor Claire Smith from Australia's Newcastle University said the fourth instalment in the adventure series, "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal...
Australian TV comics escape trial over bin Laden prank
- 2008-04-27
SYDNEY AFP — Australian television comics who breached security at a global summit by posing as part of a Canadian motorcade carrying an Osama bin Laden look-alike Monday had all charges against them dropped. The team from The Chaser's War on Everything show came within metres of US President...
1,000 evacuated after Sydney explosion: officials
- 2008-02-03
SYDNEY AFP — A powerful explosion tore through a building in inner-city Sydney on Monday, injuring two men and forcing the evacuation of 1,000 others, Australian officials said. Police said they were investigating the blast at the Quadrant Building in Ultimo which left a ground floor chicken shop ablaze...
Disgraced Aussie kayaker faces new drugs charges
- 2007-11-21
SYDNEY AFP — Disgraced former world champion kayaker Nathan Baggaley appeared in court Thursday charged with manufacturing and supplying a chemical used to make the drug ecstasy, national radio reported. The Olympic silver medallist was arrested with his brother on Wednesday, less than a month after he failed in...
Australian meatworks beefs up security after gallstone thefts
- 2007-10-05
SYDNEY AFP — An Australian abattoir has beefed up security because thieves in its slaughterhouse were stealing cattle gallstones, which are worth almost their weight in gold, a report said Friday. The Borthwicks Meatworks in Queensland state will cut the pockets off its employees' overalls and conduct random searches...
Australian comedians arrested for stunt at Bush hotel
- 2007-09-06
SYDNEY AFP — Two stars of a hit Australian comedy show were arrested on Thursday as they carried out a prank outside the hotel where US President George W. Bush is staying, their network said. Julian Morrow and Chas Licciardello, from the satirical program "The Chaser's War on Everything,"...
Australia cautious on Indian doctor's 'Al-Qaeda links'
- 2007-08-01
SYDNEY AFP — Australian authorities have seen no evidence linking an Indian doctor who was detained here over a British car bomb plot to the Al-Qaeda terror organisation, police chief Mick Keelty said Thursday. Australia's SBS television late Wednesday said it had obtained an unsigned and undated "dossier," apparently...
Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| John Jacobs | Producer |
| Michael Fullilove | Commentator |
| Philip Williams | Senior Reporter |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Steven M. Skala | Board of Directors |
John Jacobs has been working as a radio sound engineer/producer for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation for 18 years. Now specializing in features and documentaries, with a personal preference for socially progressive issues, Jacobs enjoys the opportunity to work with voices in a rhythmic/melodic way.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Broadcasting Corporation | Producer | Current |
| Third Coast Festival | Radio Sound Engineer, Producer for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Lowy Institute | Program Director for Global Issues | Current |
| Australian Broadcasting Corporation | Commentator | Current |
| Lowy Institute | Board of Directors | Current |
| Lowy Institute | Consultant | Former |
| University of Oxford | Rhodes Scholar | Former |
Philip Williams is a senior reporter for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Since joining the ABC in 1984, Williams has covered many violent and tragic stories around the world, including: the Beslan school siege; the December 2004 South Asian tsunami; the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks; the Bali bombings; the Madrid bombings; the 1995 Kobe earthquake in Japan; the fall of President Suharto in Indonesia; and the events following the 1999 referendum in East Timor.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Broadcasting Corporation | Senior Reporter | Current |
| Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma | Senior Reporter for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Media & Gaming Pty Ltd | Chairman | Current |
| Max Capital Group Ltd. | Vice Chairman, Deutsche Bank, Ag, Australia and New Zealand | Current |
| Max Capital Group Ltd. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Australian Broadcasting Corporation | Board of Directors | Current |
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