TV Channel Overview
Channel 31 Melbourne & Geelong (C31) is a nonprofit, open-access community
television station serving the Greater Melbourne and Geelong areas of Victoria,
Australia. It is operated by the Melbourne Community Television Consortium,
which holds the community television broadcasting license for the region.
C31 provides a platform for independently produced and community-based programs, with content reflecting local interests, cultural communities, nonprofit organizations, and special-interest groups. Its schedule includes local news and issues, multicultural programming, lifestyle and arts content, community affairs, sports, and other niche subjects. Programs are contributed by member groups, independent producers, and the station itself, giving community participants opportunities to take part in television production and broadcasting.
Regular broadcasting began in 1994. Since then, C31 has remained part of Australia's community broadcasting sector, with a focus on local voices, cultural diversity, and community participation. Its programming includes both English-language and multilingual content, reflecting the diverse communities of Melbourne and Geelong.
Basic Information
- Genre
- Community (Local, Multicultural, Culture, Lifestyle)
- Language
- English
- Country / Location
- Home > Oceania > Australia
- Headquarters
- Melbourne, Victoria
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