July 1, 2015
ABC Southern Queensland today began streaming “live” on the internet as part of a beta trial.
ABC Radio has rolled out streaming to an extra 14 regional services throughout Australia, including the Toowoomba-based ABC Southern Queensland which services the South Burnett.
ABC Southern Queensland broadcasts on 747AM.
An ABC spokesman said the streaming service would be refined and tested over the coming weeks.
It would then be offered through the ABC Radio App for mobile phones from August 1.
The ABC’s new Regional Division – a major management restructure – also began operating today.
The restructure aims to improve efficiency in the delivery of regional services, however ABC Managing Director Mark Scott has said it was not a cost-cutting exercise.
“The new Regional Division highlights our commitment in this area,” he said.
“It is not a cost-savings initiative. It recognises that with new digital technologies and better organisation, we can be smarter and more focussed in our approach.”
