1 January 1999; 25 years ago (1999-01-01) (Austar) December 2002; 21 years ago (2002-12) (Foxtel)
Former names
Weather 21 The Weather Channel (until 25 January 2013)
SNWC runs on a 15-minute menu of local, national, regional, dam level and rainfall forecasts, as well as continuous coverage of extreme weather if required.
Sky News Weather Channel also simulcasts live the Sky News Regional-produced breakfast program Sky News Breakfast (formerly Headline News) along with that channel on weekdays from 6am to 8:30am.
The Weather Channel logo prior to the Sky News Weather Channel rebrand in 2013Sky News Weather logo prior to July 2019
Sky News Weather Channel started broadcasting on 1 January 1999 under the name "Weather 21": channel 21 on the Austar channel line-up. Weather 21 was set up by Cox Inall Communications and the meteorological firm The Weather Company and was owned by Austar.[1] The programming was pitched to Austar's largely rural and regional audience. Initial presenters on the channel were Allan Humphries, Lyndal Davies, and meteorologist Mark Hardy, broadcasting live from 6am to 10pm daily, with the overnight programming consisting of an automated loop of forecasts, satellite, and radar, accompanied by music.
In early 2000, no longer located at 21, the name was changed to "The Weather Channel". As the hours of live presentation were extended, presenters Tracey Malmborg, Jaynie Seal, Rebecca LeTourneau and Garry Youngberry were added.
In 2003 Austar sold the channel to XYZ Networks and TWC appeared on the Foxtel network, morphing to better suit the now largely metropolitan audience. Foxtel's Digitals platform extended its distribution with an Open TV interactive weather application, Weather Active.
Major changes in 2004 included logo, graphics, programming line-up and a new version of Weather Active for Foxtel Digital.
In the middle of June 2008, the Weather Channel again had a major change with its graphics as its programming line-up grew.
Weather content on the channel is provided by Metra Information Limited and the Australian Bureau of Meteorology.
Change of management and re-brandingedit
In the wake of the 2012 merger of Foxtel and Austar, and the subsequent dissolution of XYZ Networks, it was announced that from 30 November 2012 management and operational responsibility for The Weather Channel would be assumed by Sky News Australia,[2][3] with The Weather Channel to be re-launched as Sky News Weather in 2013.[3][4] The rebrand took place on 25 January 2013.[4]
Digital servicesedit
On Foxtel and Austar digital services, an interactive weather service is available. It provides local weather information, such as current conditions, marine and surf reports, dam information, 28-day rain forecast, capital city forecast and forecasts for the user's postcode. It also provides a state radar, national satellite and national lightning tracker.
^Knox, David (29 November 2012). "SKY News to take over Weather Channel". TV Tonight. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
^ ab. Media Research Asia.com. Media Research Asia. 29 November 2012. Archived from the original on 20 May 2013. Retrieved 7 December 2012.
^ abKnox, David (1 December 2012). "The Weather Channel to rebrand as Sky News Weather". TV Tonight. Retrieved 7 December 2012.
^Knox, David (15 August 2022). "Tom Saunders joins ABC News". TV Tonight. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
External linksedit
Official website
March 16, 2024
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For the United States weather TV channel that shares the former name for this article see The Weather Channel Sky News Weather Channel is an Australian satellite television channel owned by Australian News Channel a subsidiary of News Corp Australia Launched on 1 January 1999 the channel broadcasts weather forecasts and weather related news and analysis 24 hours a day Sky News Weather ChannelCountryAustraliaHeadquartersSydney AustraliaProgrammingLanguage s EnglishOwnershipOwnerAustralian News Channel News Corp Australia Sister channelsSky News AustraliaSky News ExtraHistoryLaunched1 January 1999 25 years ago 1999 01 01 Austar December 2002 21 years ago 2002 12 Foxtel Former namesWeather 21 The Weather Channel until 25 January 2013 SNWC runs on a 15 minute menu of local national regional dam level and rainfall forecasts as well as continuous coverage of extreme weather if required Sky News Weather Channel also simulcasts live the Sky News Regional produced breakfast program Sky News Breakfast formerly Headline News along with that channel on weekdays from 6am to 8 30am Contents 1 History 1 1 Change of management and re branding 2 Digital services 3 Notable presenters 3 1 Current 3 2 Former 4 References 5 External linksHistory edit nbsp The Weather Channel logo prior to the Sky News Weather Channel rebrand in 2013 nbsp Sky News Weather logo prior to July 2019Sky News Weather Channel started broadcasting on 1 January 1999 under the name Weather 21 channel 21 on the Austar channel line up Weather 21 was set up by Cox Inall Communications and the meteorological firm The Weather Company and was owned by Austar 1 The programming was pitched to Austar s largely rural and regional audience Initial presenters on the channel were Allan Humphries Lyndal Davies and meteorologist Mark Hardy broadcasting live from 6am to 10pm daily with the overnight programming consisting of an automated loop of forecasts satellite and radar accompanied by music In early 2000 no longer located at 21 the name was changed to The Weather Channel As the hours of live presentation were extended presenters Tracey Malmborg Jaynie Seal Rebecca LeTourneau and Garry Youngberry were added In 2003 Austar sold the channel to XYZ Networks and TWC appeared on the Foxtel network morphing to better suit the now largely metropolitan audience Foxtel s Digitals platform extended its distribution with an Open TV interactive weather application Weather Active Major changes in 2004 included logo graphics programming line up and a new version of Weather Active for Foxtel Digital In the middle of June 2008 the Weather Channel again had a major change with its graphics as its programming line up grew Weather content on the channel is provided by Metra Information Limited and the Australian Bureau of Meteorology Change of management and re branding edit In the wake of the 2012 merger of Foxtel and Austar and the subsequent dissolution of XYZ Networks it was announced that from 30 November 2012 management and operational responsibility for The Weather Channel would be assumed by Sky News Australia 2 3 with The Weather Channel to be re launched as Sky News Weather in 2013 3 4 The rebrand took place on 25 January 2013 4 Digital services editOn Foxtel and Austar digital services an interactive weather service is available It provides local weather information such as current conditions marine and surf reports dam information 28 day rain forecast capital city forecast and forecasts for the user s postcode It also provides a state radar national satellite and national lightning tracker Notable presenters editCurrent edit Jaynie Seal Kristie Lloyd Emma Ralph Samantha Chiari Rachel Raez Rob Sharpe Meteorologist Alison Osborne MeteorologistFormer edit Graham Creed Allan Humphries Mark Hardy Tracey Malmborg Sally Ayhan Christina Birtles Kyly Boldy Lee Brooks Lyndal Davies Samantha Dawson Amanda Duval Kenny Heatley later joining Seven Josh Holt Rose Jacobs Dave Kirwan Danielle Bowern Amy Greenbank Gavin Morris Reuben Mourad Ed Phillips Magdalena Roze Angela Tsun Jane Bunn Danielle Robertson Tom Saunders 5 Ben Domensino Richard WhitakerReferences edit Rain Hail amp Shine The Guide The Sydney Morning Herald 18 January 1999 p 51 Retrieved 9 January 2024 via Newspapers com Knox David 29 November 2012 SKY News to take over Weather Channel TV Tonight Retrieved 9 January 2024 a b Sky News To Manage Weather Channel in Australia Media Research Asia com Media Research Asia 29 November 2012 Archived from the original on 20 May 2013 Retrieved 7 December 2012 a b Knox David 1 December 2012 The Weather Channel to rebrand as Sky News Weather TV Tonight Retrieved 7 December 2012 Knox David 15 August 2022 Tom Saunders joins ABC News TV Tonight Retrieved 9 January 2024 External links editOfficial website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Sky News Weather Channel amp oldid 1199152770, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
