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Here’s something my friend, ChatGPT made,

Network Name: Southern Cross Gold (SCG)

Southern Cross Gold - Program Schedule for Monday, December 30, 2024

(All times are local)

6:00 AM – Gold Sunrise

Kickstart your day with live news, weather, and fun segments.

9:00 AM – Morning Gold

Light entertainment, celebrity interviews, and lifestyle tips with hosts Lisa Ward and Jason Taylor.

11:00 AM – Outback Kitchen

Chef Kate Dawson shares hearty Australian recipes inspired by the bush.

12:00 PM – Gold News at Noon

Comprehensive news coverage with a focus on regional Australia.

12:30 PM – Coastal Homes

Discover Australia’s most stunning coastal properties with host Maddie Carter.

1:00 PM – Aussie Movie Matinee: The Castle

Laugh out loud with this Australian classic about family and fighting for what’s yours.

3:00 PM – Bush Kids Adventures

A fun and educational show for children exploring rural Australian life.

4:00 PM – Backyard Blitz

Transform everyday backyards into outdoor paradises with Jamie and the team.

5:00 PM – SCG News: Regional Roundup

Focused news coverage for rural and regional Australians.

5:30 PM – Gold Sport Highlights

Catch up on the latest local, national, and international sports action.

6:00 PM – Southern Cross News

National and international news with experienced anchor Greg Hill.

6:30 PM – Gold Weather Report

Detailed weather forecasts for cities, towns, and regional areas.

7:00 PM – Aussie Gold Hour: Home in the Valley

An Australian drama about a small farming community and their everyday struggles and triumphs.

8:00 PM – Monday Night Movie: Red Dust Horizons

A modern Australian drama about family, heritage, and land, starring Sarah Lawson and Hugh Porter.

10:30 PM – Gold Late News

The latest news updates and in-depth analysis.

11:00 PM – Aussie Crime Files

An investigative series diving into Australia’s most infamous crimes.

12:00 AM – Gold Overnight

Music videos, classic Australian TV reruns, and news updates throughout the night. Network Name: Southern Cross Gold (SCG)

Southern Cross Gold - Program Schedule for Monday, December 30, 2024

(All times are local)

6:00 AM – Gold Sunrise

Kickstart your day with live news, weather, and fun segments.

9:00 AM – Morning Gold

Light entertainment, celebrity interviews, and lifestyle tips with hosts Lisa Ward and Jason Taylor.

11:00 AM – Outback Kitchen

Chef Kate Dawson shares hearty Australian recipes inspired by the bush.

12:00 PM – Gold News at Noon

Comprehensive news coverage with a focus on regional Australia.

12:30 PM – Coastal Homes

Discover Australia’s most stunning coastal properties with host Maddie Carter.

1:00 PM – Aussie Movie Matinee: The Castle

Laugh out loud with this Australian classic about family and fighting for what’s yours.

3:00 PM – Bush Kids Adventures

A fun and educational show for children exploring rural Australian life.

4:00 PM – Backyard Blitz

Transform everyday backyards into outdoor paradises with Jamie and the team.

5:00 PM – SCG News: Regional Roundup

Focused news coverage for rural and regional Australians.

5:30 PM – Gold Sport Highlights

Catch up on the latest local, national, and international sports action.

6:00 PM – Southern Cross News

National and international news with experienced anchor Greg Hill.

6:30 PM – Gold Weather Report

Detailed weather forecasts for cities, towns, and regional areas.

7:00 PM – Aussie Gold Hour: Home in the Valley

An Australian drama about a small farming community and their everyday struggles and triumphs.

8:00 PM – Monday Night Movie: Red Dust Horizons

A modern Australian drama about family, heritage, and land, starring Sarah Lawson and Hugh Porter.

10:30 PM – Gold Late News

The latest news updates and in-depth analysis.

11:00 PM – Aussie Crime Files

An investigative series diving into Australia’s most infamous crimes.

12:00 AM – Gold Overnight

Music videos, classic Australian TV reruns, and news updates throughout the night.

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I made a better version as well
Southern Cross Gold (SCG)

Weekly Program Schedule (Monday, December 30, 2024 – Sunday, January 5, 2025)

(All times are local)

Weekday Schedule (Monday to Friday)

6:00 AM – Gold Sunrise

Start your day with live news, weather, and lifestyle segments, hosted by Emma Porter and Dan Wallace.

9:00 AM – The Morning Chat

Live entertainment, lifestyle, and news with Sarah Connors and Jamie Trent.

10:30 AM – Judge Madeline

Courtroom drama where Judge Madeline White settles disputes with fairness and wit.

11:30 AM – Rural Table

A food show highlighting Australian produce and recipes, hosted by Patrick Ryan.

12:00 PM – Gold News at Noon

A 30-minute news bulletin focusing on regional, national, and international news.

12:30 PM – Selling the Dream

Real estate and lifestyle program featuring stunning Australian homes.

1:00 PM – Classic Movie Matinee

Enjoy timeless movies each weekday:

• Monday: The Sound of Music

• Tuesday: Crocodile Dundee

• Wednesday: Jurassic Park

• Thursday: The Castle

• Friday: The Wizard of Oz

3:30 PM – Kids Zone

Cartoons and children’s programs, including Bluey, Paw Patrol, and Thomas & Friends.

4:30 PM – Backyard Makeover

A DIY show featuring creative ways to transform gardens and outdoor spaces.

5:30 PM – Gold Sport Highlights

Daily updates and highlights from the world of sports.

6:00 PM – Southern Cross News

Comprehensive evening news with Greg Hill and Natalie Walker.

6:30 PM – Gold Weather Report

Detailed weather forecasts for all regions of Australia.

7:00 PM – Prime-Time Shows (Monday to Thursday)

• Monday: Coastal Heroes – A drama series about Australian surf lifesavers.

• Tuesday: Outback Patrol – Following the daily challenges of rural police officers.

• Wednesday: Frontier Farms – A reality show documenting families on Australia’s most remote farms.

• Thursday: The Hidden Truth – A gripping Australian true crime docuseries.

7:00 PM – Friday Night Movie (Friday)

Blockbuster films to end the workweek. (This week: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade)

9:00 PM – Late Night Drama (Monday to Thursday)

• Monday: The Heights (ABC Drama Series)

• Tuesday: Doctor Doctor (Nine Network Drama)

• Wednesday: Wentworth (Foxtel Drama)

• Thursday: Jack Irish (Australian Crime Drama).

10:30 PM – Gold Late News

Your nightly news and analysis to end the day.

11:00 PM – Crime Files: Australia’s Worst Criminals

Investigative program focusing on the country’s most infamous cases.

12:00 AM – Gold Overnight

A mix of classic TV series (Blue Heelers, Kath & Kim, Seachange) and music videos.

Weekend Schedule (Saturday and Sunday)

6:00 AM – Weekend Sunrise

Morning news and lifestyle program with Claire Rogers and Alex Dean.

9:00 AM – Australia Outdoors (Saturday)

A guide to camping, fishing, and exploring the great Australian outdoors.

9:00 AM – Sunday Kids Hour (Sunday)

Family-friendly cartoons and kids’ shows like Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom and Bluey.

10:00 AM – The Garden Shed

Gardening tips and tricks with an Australian twist, hosted by Grant Summers.

11:00 AM – Travel Oz

Discover Australia’s best travel destinations and hidden gems.

12:00 PM – Gold News: Weekend Edition

Weekend-focused news covering the biggest stories of the week.

12:30 PM – Selling the Dream (Weekend Edition)

Encore episodes of the weekday program featuring luxurious homes.

1:00 PM – Weekend Movie Matinee (Saturday and Sunday)

• Saturday: Back to the Future

• Sunday: Finding Nemo

3:30 PM – Weekend Warriors

DIY and renovation show for weekend projects.

4:30 PM – Aussie Motors (Saturday)

Exploring Australian motoring history and showcasing classic cars.

4:30 PM – Wildlife Tales (Sunday)

Documentary series about Australian animals and their habitats.

6:00 PM – Southern Cross News: Weekend Edition

Evening news bulletin with weekend headlines.

6:30 PM – Gold Weather Report

7:00 PM – Weekend Prime-Time Shows

• Saturday Night: Gold Movie Premiere (Mad Max: Fury Road)

• Sunday Night: The Block: Gold Edition – A special episode of the hit renovation show.

9:30 PM – Nightline Weekend

Late-night news with an in-depth look at current events.

10:00 PM – Classic Aussie Drama (Saturday and Sunday)

Popular classic shows like McLeod’s Daughters, Packed to the Rafters, and The Secret Life of Us.

12:00 AM – Gold Overnight

Relax with reruns of old favorites and music programming.

Feel free to copy and paste this into your forum post for discussion!

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The idea of a local Southern Cross signal acting as a Community TV-like service is an interesting one, but the ‘Gold’ name would be difficult as WIN Gold already exists and may mislead viewers.

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Too much glitter from the Gold brand here. Perhaps it could be branded Platinum instead of Gold re the use of Gold by WIN. Or even investigate whether the Star Television name was available - a good tie in with the Southern Cross branding

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My dream TV network(s) is coming along nicely.

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Just need to put a 2 in there for the ABC and I’m replicating life in the Upper Hunter in the 90s. And yes, the channel numbers are based upon pre-aggregation. SBS might as well be all porn and soccer later on - one for channel 28. :joy:

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I would make the LCN SCG so for example “SCG Mount Gambier”

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Wouldn’t make any difference to the branding conflict that would arise with WIN though.

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Who are these people?

A half hour weather report?

Oh I should have scrolled to the top first and read that.

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They could drag out the weather I guess - Given most weather reports are 1-2 minutes and even if they set the regions something like

  1. FNQ/Capricornia,
  2. Darling Downs/Wide Bay/Sunshine Coast,
  3. Brisbane and Gold Coast,
  4. Nth NSW,
  5. Sth NSW,
  6. Sydney,
  7. Melbourne,
  8. Murray/Riverina,
  9. East Vic,
  10. West Vic,
  11. East SA,
  12. West SA,
  13. Adelaide,
  14. Nth Tas,
  15. Hobart/South Tas,
  16. Nth WA,
  17. Sth WA,
  18. Perth,
  19. Darwin,
  20. Outback NT,
  21. Outback QLD,
  22. Outback NSW

As ou can see if it could be spread out to the full half hour, average of 1 minute per region. Add in things like warnings it wouldnt take much to make it last half hour, but I am not sure you would include WA country weather on the east coast and vice versa. I think you would need 3 separate editions because I for one wouldnt sit through a whole half hour listening to other regions weather forecast unless I was travelling to that region.

Im surprised there isnt a statewide local news bulletin for each state

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yeah who’s gonna watch that in Primetime?

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who is going to watch either in primetime? I would record a statewide news and try and find the news relevant to my region, but i definately wouldnt want to see news stories for the New England region of NSW nor would I want to watch Riverina news stories - WINs AAN was atrocious and I believe this station would be more likely a brain child of a someone who cant see outside Wollongong

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or ChatGPT haha

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What about now,
Here’s an example of a daily listing for Network 1, featuring its mix of Aussie classics and original content:

Network 1 Daily Listings – Wednesday, January 15th

N1 Prime

6:00 AM – Wake Up Australia

Start your day with national and regional news, weather, and classic Aussie tunes.

7:00 AM – Humphrey B. Bear

Join Humphrey and his friends for some timeless fun and learning.

7:30 AM – Agro’s Cartoon Connection

Relive the laughs with Agro and Anne-Marie, alongside classic cartoons.

9:00 AM – Sale of the Century

A classic episode from the 90s with Glenn Ridge and Nicky Buckley.

9:30 AM – A Country Practice

Drama and heart in Wandin Valley. Today’s episode: The New Arrival.

10:30 AM – Blue Heelers

The team tackles a robbery in Mount Thomas. Episode: Partners in Crime.

11:30 AM – The Sullivans

Follow the story of the Sullivan family during WWII.

12:00 PM – News 1 Midday

Your lunchtime news roundup, with regional updates from across Australia.

12:30 PM – Neighbours (Classic)

Relive the drama and romance from Ramsay Street. Episode: The Wedding of Scott and Charlene.

1:00 PM – Totally Wild

Classic environmental stories and adventures from the early 2000s.

1:30 PM – Round the Twist

The quirky family adventures continue! Episode: Birdsdo.

2:00 PM – Skippy the Bush Kangaroo

Skippy helps solve a local mystery in Waratah National Park.

2:30 PM – Prisoner

Life inside Wentworth Detention Centre gets intense. Episode: Breakout Plans.

3:30 PM – Cheez TV

Blast from the past with Ryan and Jade hosting cartoons and games.

4:00 PM – Wheel of Fortune

Solve the puzzles with John Burgess and Adriana Xenides.

4:30 PM – The Ferals

Chaos continues with Rattus, Modigliana, and friends.

5:00 PM – The Flying Doctors

Adventures from the Australian outback. Episode: Sky Rescue.

6:00 PM – News 1 at Six

Australia’s best-loved news bulletin, covering national and local stories.

6:30 PM – Hey Hey It’s Saturday

Classic variety show highlights, with Daryl Somers and Red Symons.

7:30 PM – Blue Heelers Reborn (New)

The legacy continues in Mount Thomas with new and old faces. Episode: Crossroads.

8:30 PM – The Sullivans: Behind the Scenes (Special)

A documentary revisiting the beloved wartime drama with interviews and rare footage.

9:30 PM – Kingswood Country

Ted Bullpitt is back with his hilarious antics.

10:00 PM – Acropolis Now

The staff at the cafe deliver laughs in this Aussie sitcom.

10:30 PM – Mother and Son

Arthur struggles to care for his difficult mother, Maggie.

11:00 PM – News 1 Late Edition

Catch up on the day’s biggest stories.

11:30 PM – Countdown

Classic performances from Australian and international music legends.

12:30 AM – Late Night Movie: The Castle

Classic Australian comedy about a family defending their home.

2:00 AM – The Sullivans (R)

More wartime drama in a late-night rerun.

2:30 AM – Neighbours (Classic) (R)

Revisit Ramsay Street in this early morning rerun.

3:00 AM – Skippy the Bush Kangaroo (R)

Another chance to watch Skippy in action.

3:30 AM – Test Pattern

Resting until the morning lineup begins.

Would you like listings for the other channels (e.g., N1 Retro, N1 Kids) or any adjustments?

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How do you make good ones anyways

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Surveys continue to rank war documentaries, particularly WW2, as perennial favorites for men aged 25+.

Streamers like Netflix are offering more and more content in this growing market and it certainly provides an opportunity for a terrestrial broadcaster like SBS to launch my dream TV network.

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Make good dream networks? Well you come up with ideas for what your dream network would be, and right them down. Don’t just ask ChatGPT as that is always crap.

A network called Nazi Gold?

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Indeed. You can have UK Gold, Comedy Gold and then coming up tonight at 6, Finding Hitler, then at 7, brand new Nazi Megastructures, must see TV tonight on Nazi Gold.

440

You’re proposing a Nazi based TV channel?

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don’t forget Heil Honey I’m Home for comedic relief

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What about Dads Army and Allo Allo?