C31 Melbourne and Geelong

14/09/2025

Miss an episode of our brand new local news program Laneway: CTV News

Fear not, you can catch up anywhere and anytime via CTV Plus - download it today!

11/09/2025

THE 2025 ANTENNA AWARDS – CELEBRATING COMMUNITY TV, EMERGING TALENT & THE LAUNCH OF CTV+ ON SMART TVs

The Antenna Awards return in 2025 to recognise the very best of Australian community television – honouring the creativity, diversity, and resilience of the sector at a time of major growth and innovation.

This year’s ceremony will take place Saturday 15 November 2025 at Cathedral Hall in Fitzroy, hosted by one of Australia’s sharpest comedy talents – Nath Valvo.

Nath’s hilariously physical, high-energy comedy has taken him from Adelaide Fringe to Edinburgh, Montreal, and back to Australian screens. Known for his cheeky charm and witty insights, Nath has appeared on The Project, Question Everything, and hosted Just for Laughs Australia and ABC’s Comedy Up Late. His return to community television is particularly special – having first appeared on C31’s cult sketch comedy program The Shambles.

The 2025 Awards attracted over 350 entries across 19 categories, judged by an independent panel of more than 70 screen and media industry experts. This year includes over 35 nominations from outside Melbourne, more than 60 first-time nominees, and features over 100 nominees from programs already available to stream via CTV Plus.

This year’s celebration also marks the official launch of CTV+ on Smart TVs, making community television available to households nationwide at the push of a button.

“The Antennas are a chance to celebrate the new era of community television – one that’s built on both our broadcast heritage and our digital future,” said Shane Dunlop, General Manager of C31 Melbourne. “With CTV+ soon to be available on Smart TVs, our programs are set to be more accessible than ever, and the Antennas will showcase exactly why our content matters.”

A highlight of the evening will be the induction of a new group of legends into the CTV Hall of Fame – including but not limited to beloved comedy duo Hamish & Andy and cult film-reviewers-turned-comedians The Bazura Project.

“It’s so exciting to be celebrating the Antenna Awards for 2025, and to see such an excellent showcase of South Australian nominations,” said Lauren Hillman, General Manager of Channel 44 Adelaide. “The Antennas are a vital reminder of the important role community TV plays in nurturing new voices, telling local stories, and creating pathways for the next generation of screen and media talent.”

The ceremony will not be broadcast live this year but will rebroadcast across CTV stations the following weekend and be available to stream on-demand via CTV+.

Tickets are now on sale at c31.org.au/antennas25/

This is a fully accessible event. See 👇 for a full list of finalists.

11/09/2025

Looking forward to this year's Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Conference in Hobart. CTV Plus is a proud sponsor of the Excellence in Community Engagement award - good luck to all the finalists!

🎉Excellence in Community Engagement 🎉

This award is kindly sponsored by CTV+ (a joint effort between C31 Melbourne and Geelong and Channel 44), and recognises stations that have achieved meaningful engagement with their communities of interest through their activities. Note that this year more stations than usual are tied in scoring, hence the greater number of finalists.
..and the finalists are:

RTRFM 92.1 - Reconciliation Action Plan
2MFM - Muslim Community Radio
Noosa FM 101.3 Community Organisation
PBAFM 89.7 - Northern Voices
2nurfm
JOY 94.9 - Bendigo Pride Festival 2025
89.9 TheLight - Community Transformation

Well done to the finalists, and everyone who nominated this year. Your entries all highlighted achievements in meaningful engagement with your community. Whether you're a finalist, friends of finalists or community radio lovers, if you are thinking of joining us to celebrate you'll find everything you need in the comments below.

09/09/2025

We’re thrilled to announce the nominees for Program of the Year for the 2025 Antenna Awards!

🏆 Finalists:
Into The Night
Cash 4 Trash
The Cellar Door: New Zealand
Couch 44
Be Curious (Channel 44)
The Struggle
Wasteland Wonders
New Game Plus TV on Tour

Join us as we celebrate community TV’s best and brightest at the 2025 Antenna Awards, happening on Saturday 15th November at Cathedral Hall, Melbourne.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now: c31.org.au/antennas25

👏 Huge congratulations to all nominees — we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

09/09/2025

✨ Strengthening Community TV, Amplifying Voices ✨

Channel 31 is excited to welcome four new members to our Board of Directors:
• Rebecca Durso – legal professional with expertise in corporate and commercial law.
• Steve Spangaro – content producer and media innovator in immersive and convergent digital media.
• Luis Gaitan – award-winning digital producer and storyteller with 25+ years in film, television, and education.
• Vasan Srinivasan – multicultural leader and community advocate with decades of service and policy experience.

Together, they bring deep expertise in media, governance, law, and community leadership — strengthening our vision to amplify voices and support local creators.

08/09/2025

We’re thrilled to announce the nominees for Best Interview Program for the 2025 Antenna Awards!

🏆 Finalists:
The Film Maker Studio
Mob Talks (Channel 44)
The New Joneses
Our Time
The Come Up Starter Kit
Legends with Bevo

Join us as we celebrate community TV’s best and brightest at the 2025 Antenna Awards, happening on Saturday 15th November at Cathedral Hall, Melbourne.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now: c31.org.au/antennas25

👏 Huge congratulations to all nominees — we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

08/09/2025

We’re thrilled to announce the nominees for Best Local Arts Program for the 2025 Antenna Awards!

🏆 Finalists:
Talking Urban
By Popular Demand
Futuration 2024
Couch 44
Rider TV
Foreign Influence TV

Join us as we celebrate community TV’s best and brightest at the 2025 Antenna Awards, happening on Saturday 15th November at Cathedral Hall, Melbourne.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now: c31.org.au/antennas25

👏 Huge congratulations to all nominees — we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

08/09/2025

We’re thrilled to announce the nominees for Best Outdoor, Sports or Recreational Program for the 2025 Antenna Awards!

🏆 Finalists:
Kamikaze Catch and Cook
Fishingmad
The Local Game
Cycle Adventures with Serafina & Gus
A Fishing Trip With Skip
Happy Fisherman Fishing Adventures

Join us as we celebrate community TV’s best and brightest at the 2025 Antenna Awards, happening on Saturday 15th November at Cathedral Hall, Melbourne.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now: c31.org.au/antennas25

👏 Huge congratulations to all nominees — we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

08/09/2025

We’re thrilled to announce the nominees for Best Lifestyle Program for the 2025 Antenna Awards!

🏆 Finalists:
Aussie Garage
Field To Feast
Classic Restos
Living On The Coast
The Feel Good Family
Bush Tv Australia

Join us as we celebrate community TV’s best and brightest at the 2025 Antenna Awards, happening on Saturday 15th November at Cathedral Hall, Melbourne.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now: c31.org.au/antennas25

👏 Huge congratulations to all nominees — we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

07/09/2025

We’re thrilled to announce the nominees for Personality of the Year for the 2025 Antenna Awards!

🏆 Finalists:
David Doherty - Couch 44
Carol O'Halloran - Over 50 So What
Jessica McCall - BTS with Jess
Billy Trash - Cash 4 Trash
Alan Bonnici - Fishingmad
Thanh Truong - Field To Feast
Molly Paynter - The Struggle
Aleisha McCormack - The Cellar Door Australia

Join us as we celebrate community TV’s best and brightest at the 2025 Antenna Awards, happening on Saturday 15th November at Cathedral Hall, Melbourne.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now: c31.org.au/antennas25

👏 Huge congratulations to all nominees — we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

05/09/2025

We’re thrilled to announce the nominees for Best Special Interest Program for the 2025 Antenna Awards!

🏆 Finalists:
Into The Night
Be Curious (Channel 44)
Chronicles X: Ghosts of Castlemaine Gaol
Melbourne Musos
The Hard Rock Show
Five or Eight

Join us as we celebrate community TV’s best and brightest at the 2025 Antenna Awards, happening on Saturday 15th November at Cathedral Hall, Melbourne.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now: c31.org.au/antennas25

👏 Huge congratulations to all nominees — we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

05/09/2025

We’re thrilled to announce the nominees for Best New Program for the 2025 Antenna Awards!

🏆 Finalists:
Field To Feast
Abilitv
Wasteland Wonders (Deakin University)
First Run (RMITV)
The Local Game
All In (Attitude Foundation Limited)

Join us as we celebrate community TV’s best and brightest at the 2025 Antenna Awards, happening on Saturday 15th November at Cathedral Hall, Melbourne.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now: c31.org.au/antennas25

👏 Huge congratulations to all nominees — we can’t wait to celebrate with you!