Sky News to launch its own online international channel as the ABC’s Australia Network wraps up

The Australian News Channel, which runs Sky News, has announced it will launch its own Australia Channel as a subscription over the top content service available internationally, as the ABC prepares to close the Australia Network.

The new online channel will be a partnership with Globecast Australia and comprise of five channels including news, politics, business and sports news and provide locally produced programming to international audiences.

“Australia Channel has a broad remit to provide a comprehensive service allowing subscribers to choose the content they want, and the format they want to watch it in,” said Sky News director of digital, Kylie Merritt, in a statement.

“While we are building a go-to news and information service for the expat community, Australia Channel is about much more than that. It will help promote Australian culture and with content from Australia’s only 24 hour business channel, showcase Australian industry and Australia as an investment destination.”