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{{Short description|Community television channel in Melbourne}}
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{{Infobox television channel
| name = C31 Melbourne
| logo =
| logo_size = 200px
| logo_caption =
| launch_date = {{Start date and age|1994|df=
| picture_format = [[576i]] ([[Standard-definition television|SDTV]]) [[Anamorphic widescreen|16:9]]
| network =
| owner = Melbourne Community Television Consortium
| type = Community television
| country = [[Australia]]
| language = English
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| replaced =
| replaced_by =
| sister_channels = [[Channel 44 (Adelaide)|Channel 44 Adelaide]]
| headquarters = 2/4 Douglas Street<br>[[Southbank, Victoria]]
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| terr_serv_1 = DVB-T
| terr_chan_1 = 32 ([[Melbourne]])<br />42 ([[
| terr_serv_2 = [[Freeview (Australia)|Freeview]] ([[virtual channel|virtual]])
| terr_chan_2 = 44
}}
'''C31 Melbourne''' is a free-to-air [[community television]] channel in [[Melbourne]], Victoria, Australia. Its name is derived from [[UHF]] 31, the frequency and channel number reserved for [[analogue television|analogue broadcasts]] by metropolitan [[community television in Australia|community television stations in Australia]].
==History==
Its signal is transmitted from [[Mount Dandenong, Victoria|Mt. Dandenong]] and Como Centre, [[South Yarra]], reaching much of the Greater [[Melbourne, Victoria|Melbourne]], [[Geelong, Victoria|Geelong]] and [[West Gippsland]] areas on free-to-air television.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.acma.gov.au/licplan/defmaps/documents/maps/la_250.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=1 August 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100602041558/http://www.acma.gov.au/licplan/defmaps/documents/maps/la_250.pdf |archive-date=2 June 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>▼
The station began broadcasting officially on 6 October 1994. The [[Australian Broadcasting Authority]] had granted [[Melbourne Community Television Consortium]] (MCTC) with a temporary open-narrowcast licence on 5 March 1993. The framework of [[community television in Australia]] can be traced back to 1992, when the Government asked the ABA to conduct a trial of community television using the vacant sixth television channel 31. On 30 July 2004, the Australian Broadcasting Authority granted the station a full-time community broadcasting licence.
C31 began broadcasting in [[Digital Television|digital]] during June 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.c31.org.au/about|title=About C31|access-date=5 July 2015}}</ref>
C31 is primarily funded through sponsorship, grants, sale of airtime and member donations. The station does not receive any regular Government funding.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.c31.org.au/producers/documents/CTVCodeofPractice.pdf
The C31 website was completely remodelled in 2009,
C31 announced to its digital service provider and officially began simulcasting from 2010 on logical channel number 44. C31 officially started broadcasting in Digital on 28 May 2010<ref>{{cite web|url=http://whatsonthetube.net/video-3d-tv-channel-trials-begin/|title=Miralax dosage|access-date=5 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100525104958/http://whatsonthetube.net/video-3d-tv-channel-trials-begin
▲C31 officially started broadcasting in Digital on 28 May 2010<ref>{{cite web|url=http://whatsonthetube.net/video-3d-tv-channel-trials-begin/|title=Miralax dosage|access-date=5 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100525104958/http://whatsonthetube.net/video-3d-tv-channel-trials-begin#|archive-date=25 May 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref> with the official launch date on 11 June.<ref name="mctcltd.org.au">{{cite web|url=http://www.mctcltd.org.au/digital/|title=C31 Melbourne and Geelong - Digital TV Information|access-date=5 July 2015}}</ref>
On 27 June 2010, the community TV programming was rebranded "C31" with new logo, identities, schedule and watermark.{{citation needed|date=July 2021}}▼
On 1 March 2012, C31 ceased broadcasting its analogue signal, and
▲On 27 June 2010, the community TV programming was rebranded "C31" with new logo, identities, schedule and watermark.
In September 2014, Australian federal communications minister [[Malcolm Turnbull]] announced that licensing for community television stations would end in December 2015.<ref>{{cite web|title=Community TV: Malcolm Turnbull confirms licensing for stations will end in 2015 |url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-10/community-television-kicked-off-air-by-federal-government/5733690 |publisher= Australian Broadcasting Corporation |date=10 September 2014 |access-date=26 January 2016}}</ref> In September 2015, Turnbull, then [[Prime Minister of Australia|Prime Minister]], announced an extension of the deadline to 31 December 2016.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2015/09/community-tv-lifeline-extended-to-2016.html |last=Knox |first=David |title=Community TV lifeline: extended to 2016 |publisher=TV Tonight |date=17 September 2015 |access-date=26 January 2016 }}</ref>
C31, like other community television stations,
▲On 1 March 2012, C31 ceased broadcasting its analogue signal, and is now available only as logical digital channel 44.
==Transmission quality==▼
▲C31, like other community television stations, is moving operations online, and streams its channel live on their website which allows access to viewers outside of its traditional broadcast area. In April 2016, C31 became the first community station to offer a mobile app that offers live streaming and [[video on demand]] catch up television.<ref>{{cite news |last=Turner |first=Adam |date=20 April 2016 |title=Community TV: shift to online begins |url=http://www.smh.com.au/technology/mobiles/community-tv-shift-to-online-begins-20160412-go45mw.html |newspaper=The Sydney Morning Herald |location=Sydney |access-date=20 November 2016}}</ref>
▲Its signal is transmitted from [[Mount
▲==Transmission quality==
C31 is available on digital via [[Ultra high frequency|UHF]] 32 in Melbourne & Geelong and UHF 66 in South Yarra.<ref name="mctcltd.org.au"/>
Prior to 1 March 2012, C31's signal was available in analog UHF at a lower power than Melbourne's other television stations (it was, for example, one quarter of [[Special Broadcasting Service|SBS]]'s output power). Nevertheless, viewers with good line-of-sight to the main transmitter on [[Mount Dandenong]] could receive a usable signal from as far away as [[
▲Prior to 1 March 2012, C31's signal was available in analog UHF at a lower power than Melbourne's other television stations (it was, for example, one quarter of [[Special Broadcasting Service|SBS]]'s output power). Nevertheless, viewers with good line-of-sight to the main transmitter on [[Mount Dandenong]] could receive a usable signal from as far away as [[Geelong, Victoria|Geelong]], [[Castlemaine, Victoria|Castlemaine]] and [[Moe, Victoria|Moe]]{{Citation needed|date=February 2007}}.
==Programming==
{{further|List of programs broadcast by Channel 31}}
C31 broadcasts a vast array of locally produced content including news, sport, youth, arts, and entertainment
===FishCam===
<!-- Image with inadequate rationale removed: [[File:C31melb-fishcam.jpg|thumb|''Fishcam'', arguably the best-known programme on C31.]] -->
''[[Fishcam]]'' is arguably C31's best-known
The station has previously made [[VHS]] tapes of ''Fishcam'' available for purchase. After having its timeslot continually cut back over the years to make room for more traditional programming, ''Fishcam'' finally ceased broadcasting on 4 March 2007.<ref>[http://www.c31.org.au/shows/fishcam.php C31 : Our Shows: Show Guide<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080407024526/http://www.c31.org.au/shows/fishcam.php |date=7 April 2008 }}</ref> On 13 October 2014 FishCam returned at the new time of 9pm hosted by Luis from Lessons with Luis.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2014/10/fishcam-returns-to-channel-31.html|title=Fishcam returns to Channel 31|work=TV Tonight|date=13 October 2014 |access-date=5 July 2015}}</ref> The return of FishCam coincides with the station's twentieth anniversary.
===Other programs===
* The NEMBC Multicultural AFL Football Panel Show. A weekly Multicultural and diversity look at AFL Footy, hosted by Vanessa Gatica with Harbir Singh Kang and Gabriel d'Angelo, Exec Producer/ Director: Fiv Antoniou. Supported by the Australian Football League (AFL) and the Community Broadcast Foundation.
* The NEMBC All About A-League Show -weekly Australian soccer program hosted by Gabriel D'Angelo with Bernd Merkel and Alex Anifantis. Directed by: Santina Cotela, Exec. Producer: Fiv Antoniou supported by the Community Broadcast Foundation (CBF)
* ''Melbourne Musos
*''More Amore'' was a popular dating-game show, hosted by Jason Allen and Julia Zass and produced through RMITV
* ''YouFishTV'' is a popular program hosted by Brendan Wing which highlights the fishing experiences of everyday Australians. The show features a soundtrack produced by the Australian outfit, BabyAtom.
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*''Fusion Latina'' is a magazine-style show that explores the passion of the Spanish and Latin American culture in Australia.
*''[[The Bazura Project]]'' is a movie show featuring film news, feature stories, interviews, and reviews. It is hosted by Shannon Marinko and Lee Zachariah.
*''The Gig Bag'' is a
*''A Green House Around the Corner'' is a show about [[Learn Local]] Centres adding sustainable practices to their facilities produced by Eastern Regional Access Television which was one of the founding groups of Channel 31 Melbourne in 1994.
*''AnimeLab On-air'' is a block of anime produced by [[Madman Entertainment]] which shows anime titles from its producer.
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*''Barnaby Flowers'' is the collective of Melbourne writers, directors and producers behind the popular C31 shows, Barnaby Flowers Comeback Special & Barnaby Flowers Bumper Bonanza a live hour-long sketch show and "Barnaby Flowers A Time to Talk", a satirical mock interview show.
*''Chartbusting 80s'' one of C31's most popular and resource-intensive studio shows.
*''Boob Tube'' hosted by [[Jo Stanley]] and Jodie J Hill<ref>{{cite web|url=
*''[[Darren & Brose]]'' C31's very first live, nightly program.
*''Damon Dark'' is an indie science fiction
* ''[[Eastern Newsbeat]]'' is a
*''Gasolene'' is a
*''Good Evening Melbourne/Extra Edition'' is a local
*''Gridiron Victoria TV'' is a program that covers all the action of the Victorian American Football League, previously hosted by Eric Williams, Alison Deane & Daniel Ratanapintha.
*''[[The Inquiry]]'' is a news program with a youth-oriented comedic spin.
* ''Kidz in the Kitchen is a television show produced by Eastern Regional Access Television that has currently finished its 8th season. Featuring chef Gabriel Gate, the kids learn to cook quick meals from fresh ingredients. Produced, directed and hosted by Tricia Ziemer.
*''[[Planet Nerd]]'' is a variety show for, and about, nerds and geeks. It is hosted by
*''In Pit Lane'' is C31's weekly motor sports program that has run for 18 years.
*''Level 3'', a [[video game review]] show with over 200 episodes<ref>{{Cite web |title=Level up to 200 |work=The Sydney Morning Herald |date=2010-11-22 |url=https://www.smh.com.au/technology/level-up-to-200-20101123-184gp.html |language=en |access-date=2022-07-26 |df=mdy-all }}</ref>
* ''[[Live on Bowen]]'', a live variety and talk show broadcast from the [[RMITV]] studios in Bowen Lane, hosted by Melbourne TV personality [[Aaron Mccarthy]].
*''[[The Loft Live]]'' which was hosted by [[Rove McManus]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.crikey.com.au/2010/03/24/hamish-andy-rove-and-pete-go-missing-on-channel-31-effort/|title=Hamish, Andy, Rove and Pete go missing on Channel 31 effort - Crikey|date=24 March 2010 |access-date=5 July 2015}}</ref> and later Kim Hope
*''Magic Dudes: As Seen on TV'' The made-for-television series show cases the sleight-of-hand magic of the performing duo, the Magic Dudes. The series was filmed in front of a live audience and was based on a pilot that first was shown on C31 Adelaide in 2004.
*''No Limits'' is a talk show about living with disability. It is a high-profile and popular show. Its 'politically correct' content gives support to C31's raison d'etre.
*''Pinoy TV'' is a television
*''Racing Fashion TV'' is a series hosted by Anna Mott which focuses on fashions on the field at various horse racing events and functions around Australia.
*''Scoop tv'' is a weekly Melbourne comedy/talk show covering topical and entertainment news. [https://web.archive.org/web/20110713033215/http://www.weeklyscoop.com.au/ Website]
*''Sightsee TV'' A travel show visiting small towns, primarily in Victoria.
*''[[Sketchmen]]'' a Sydney-based sketch comedy show.
*''Thai Ties'' a show covering events from the Thai-
*''The Shambles'' Sketch comedy show starring Sos, Valvo & Lynchy.
*''TheatreGames LIVE'' is a program where a number of actors compete against each other playing improvisation and theatre games.
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* [[1700 (television program)|1700]] a live daily music show produced by [[Student Youth Network|SYN]], with sms interaction, video clips, music news and many segments [https://web.archive.org/web/20081024232654/http://syn.org.au/tv]
*''[[In Search of... (TV series)|In Search of...]]'' a weekly documentary series
*''Paranormal Investigators'' Television series which looks into the paranormal as a group of people go out to often secluded locations in search of the paranormal [http://www.paranormalinvestigators.com.au/
*''GolfZone TV'' Golf themed TV show, featuring golf instruction, golf rules, golf product reviews, course reviews and rule interpretation. [https://web.archive.org/web/20090122222748/http://www.golfzonetv.com.au/
*''4WD TV'' A weekly program focusing on Australian four-wheel-drive culture.
*''Russian Kaleidoscope'' is a weekly program for the Russian Community in Melbourne. The show includes local news, interviews and Russian documentaries. It is hosted by Dmitry Likane.
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*''The GDFL Footy Show'' is local Aussie rules football show from the Geelong region featuring Dick Philpott, Richard 'Grubby' Cations, Alex Tigani and former Geelong mayor John Mitchell. The show enters its 16th season in 2016.
*''The Local Footy Show'' is local Aussie rules football show across Victoria.
*''The Struggle'' is a satirical news show produced by students at Monash University and MOJO News
*''The Wrap'' is a weekly live-to-air news entertainment program produced by [[Student Youth Network|SYN]].
*''Local Knowledge'' is a weekly documentary series. It is hosted by Colette Werden
*''With Tim Ferguson''
*''[[Hound TV]]'' is a weekly program all about dogs
*''Underground Sounds'' is a weekly program all about metal music
*''[[Under Melbourne Tonight]]'' hosted by [[Stephen Hall (actor)|Stephen Hall]]<ref name=autogenerated1 /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://web.aanet.com.au/vfok/umt/umt.htm|title=UNDER MELBOURNE TONIGHT|access-date=5 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131113202325/http://web.aanet.com.au/vfok/umt/umt.htm
*''The Gorilla Position'' is a weekly program all about pro wrestling
*''[[The Rushed Behind]]'' is a weekly AFL commentary, analysis and variety panel show hosted by [[Nick D'Urbano]], [[Brooke Varney]], [[Chris Nice]] and [[Athos Siranos]].
*''Top Drop TV'' A beer and wine travel guide. Produced by Nicholas Isaacs and presented by Chris Yeend, Jarrod Geer and Nicholas Isaacs
*GCN Focus
*The Shtick – Australia's Only Jewish TV Show with Henry Greener, since 2004, producing over 700 episodes over 67 seasons. Online YouTube Channel TheShtick TV and Video Archive from www.theshtick.tv
==Personalities==
Many comedians, performing artists and producers worked at C31 before moving to mainstream television, these people include [[Rove McManus]], [[Amy Parks]], Greg Tingle, [[Hamish and Andy]]'s [[Hamish Blake]] and [[Andy Lee (comedian)|Andy Lee]], [[Adam Richard]], [[Peter Helliar]], [[Merrick and Rosso]]'s [[Merrick Watts]] and [[Tim Ross]], [[Jo Stanley]], [[Darren Chau]], [[Corinne Grant]], Jamie McDonald, [[Tom Ballard (comedian)|Tom Ballard]], [[Tommy Little (comedian)|Tommy Little]], [[Dave Thornton]], Jess Harris
==Logos==
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File:C31 Melbourne 1994-2004 logo.jpg|
File:C31melbournelogo.svg|2002 – 27 June 2010
File:C31 Melbourne logo 2010.png|27 June 2010 – present
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