[LINK] China takes over Radio Australia frequencies after ABC drops shortwave

[JLWhitaker]

On 22/06/2018 11:31 PM, Stephen Loosley wrote:
> Radio Australia switched off its shortwave transmissions to remote parts of northern Australia and across the Pacific in January 2017.
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> The ABC insisted at the time the shortwave technology was out of date and it would save $1.9 million by cutting the service, which it said would be reinvested in expanding content and services.
To be honest, it's a surprise Rupert didn't take it on. Unless Sky 
already has a presence there?
$1.9 million. Out of a $1Billion budget. Is it anyone wonder China 
scoffs at us? :;sigh::

Jan

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