C31 Melbourne and Geelong

09/01/2025

For a special limited time, Sunday nights on C31 are Classic Aussie Film nights!

Watch iconic Australian cinema including Ginger Meggs, Les Patterson Saves the World, The Club and more, Sunday nights from 9:30pm.

Many thanks to Umbrella Entertainment for the opportunity to share these films with you. For more great Australian cinema, follow Brollie or go to brollie.com.au.

07/01/2025

You can now stream all of season one of the C31 Originals production “Field To Feast”, presented and co-produced by Thanh “Fruitnerd” Truong, on SBS On Demand.

Check it out here - https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/tv-series/field-to-feast

With thanks to the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

02/01/2025

Starting on SBS Food and SBS On Demand from Jan 6th, be sure to catch our very own C31 Originals co-production with Fruit Nerd Thanh, "Field To Feast".

Series one made possible with the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

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24/12/2024

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24/12/2024

To everyone who's tuned in and watched Season 1 of BTS with Jess this year - thank you so much for supporting my project, and local TV! I’m incredibly grateful to have such a supportive community watching and engaging with my show, and getting behind youth arts. 📺🩷

I'd also like to extend a huge thanks to the University of South Australia for going above and beyond to support my show! 🎥

I've had the chance to connect with some incredible people and tell some truly awesome stories on this program, and I’m beyond excited for what’s to come next year. Keep an eye out on Channel 44, C31 Melbourne, CTV Plus and Face TV for new episodes about youth arts in SA, and how you can get involved. 💙🎥🎨

But for now, I'd like to wish everyone a very safe and enjoyable Christmas and a happy new year!🎄🎅🏼

Keep on creating! 🫶🏻🎨🧑‍🎨

15/12/2024

MEDIA RELEASE: Community TV Secures Historic $3 Million Funding Boost

Community television (CTV) stations will receive access to $3 million over the next three years from the Albanese Government—the largest financial support in its history. This landmark investment highlights the vital role CTV plays in amplifying local voices, fostering cultural diversity, and nurturing emerging talent in Australia’s media landscape.

“This funding will ensure CTV can continue delivering essential local content, providing training opportunities for future media professionals, and transforming for a digital future,” said Joseph Matina, Chair of C31 Melbourne and Geelong.

Dr. Tom Young, Chair of Channel 44, added, “Community TV is a platform for uniquely Australian stories. This investment supports passionate creatives and strengthens the sector’s ability to connect with diverse communities.”

The future of CTV lies in innovation. The CTV Plus streaming platform already provides live access to both C31 & C44, on-demand access to over 150 programs and will soon expand with a Smart TV app launching in 2025. These developments ensure that community content remains accessible to both local and national audiences.

This $3 million boost is part of the Albanese Government’s $180.5 million media strategy, which supports public interest journalism, strengthens media diversity, and promotes sustainability in grassroots broadcasting.

Communications Minister Michelle Rowland MP said, “Local news and community broadcasting are at the heart of our communities. This funding ensures community TV continues to make a vital contribution to media diversity and national identity.”

We thank Minister Rowland, her team and the Federal Government for their commitment to grassroots media. This funding secures a sustainable future for CTV, enabling us to continue amplifying local voices, fostering creative talent, and telling the stories that matter most.

To read the full announcement visit - https://minister.infrastructure.gov.au/rowland/media-release/charting-course-diverse-and-sustainable-news-sector

13/12/2024

Join rambling man Michael Zeitz on his adventures around the world, from Kangaroo Island to Bali, Tokyo, Greece, San Francisco and more, for lots of shady travel advice.

| Sundays 7pm watch on C31 Melbourne and Geelong (Digital 44) and CTV Plus

12/12/2024

On location at Munari Wines for another episode of ‘The Cellar Door Australia’ with Lee - coming soon to C31 and CTV Plus!

12/12/2024

We're partnering with Regional Arts Victoria to further expand our reach into regional Victoria. If you're interested in producing content for Community TV (either via C31 TV or CTV Plus), register for this free session and find out more!

Want to know about community broadcasting? Ever wondered what it takes to produce content for community tv or streaming?This session will cover topics such as getting started with your own self produced content, technical requirements (it's easier than you think!), support and opportunities, what Ch...

11/12/2024

Set in 2079, in a world overrun by zombies where survival is anything but guaranteed, Wasteland Wonders invites you to join host Sabrina and her crew as they uncover the secrets to not only surviving but thriving in a post-apocalyptic world. 🧟‍♂️💥

| Fridays 9:30pm watch on C31 Melbourne and Geelong (Digital 44) and CTV Plus

11/12/2024

Grab your popcorn! 🍿🎬

Whether you're a casual viewer or a dedicated cinephile, Movie Night dives into a diverse selection of movies, from timeless classics to recent flicks celebrating the art of storytelling through captivating discussions and funky episode segments for you to watch!

| Fridays 8:30pm watch on C31 Melbourne and Geelong (Digital 44) and CTV Plus

11/12/2024

THIS FRIDAY 🗓📚 tune in for a special presentation - Oscar: A Literary Love Affair.

Hosted by La Trobe in 2024, this panel discussion explores Oscar Wilde’s influences, his impact on future generations of artists, and how La Trobe and The Australian Ballet brought his story to the stage with Oscar©.

Oscar: A Literary Love Affair | Friday 7pm watch on C31 Melbourne and Geelong (Digital 44) and CTV Plus

06/12/2024

FYI - CTV Plus will be back online from 9pm tonight!

03/12/2024

We were featured in the latest episode of the Powerd Media series: Access Community Media. "C31 - training future media superstars" focuses on the collaboration between C31, Powerd and Attitude Foundation Limited through the TV program 'All In'.

WATCH BELOW:

A hands-on training ground for the future.

03/12/2024

This is incredibly sad news! We love the team at Lance TV and will miss having them on the airwaves every Friday night. Big shoes (or moustaches) to fill!

Catch the last ever Lance TV Ballarat this Friday night at 9pm - LIVE!!

It’s the end of an era as the multi-award-winning variety show Lance TV airs its final episode this week. Since 2017, Lance TV has been connecting communities across Victoria and beyond. Streaming weekly, Lance TV has grown thanks to the drive of drag king Lance DeBoyle. It started when Lance move...

02/12/2024

Tonight at 7pm, tune in for a brand new series hosted by Faye Waterman - 'Conversations with Faye'.

29/11/2024

That's a wrap on series one! Co-produced with Powerd & Attitude Foundation Limited, 'All In' is a show that celebrates the incredible world of disability arts and culture, where creativity knows no bounds and voices are amplified.

Catch the final episode next Thursday at 6:30pm or on-demand via CTV Plus!

https://ctvplus.org.au/series/all-in/