31 Jan 2017

ABC ends Pacific shortwave service

From , 4:03 pm on 31 January 2017

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation has ended its shortwave service to the region today Tuesday saying it's not viable and too expensive to maintain.

The chop has been greeted with dismay in many parts of the region, particularly in remote parts of Melanesia.

Sally Round reports.

Many remote communities in Pacific island countries rely on shortwave radio

Many remote communities in Pacific island countries rely on shortwave radio Photo: RNZI