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'Cheaper to buy everyone new TVs' as regions lose terrestrial channels

Josh Brine and Aiden McNamara · ABC News (AU)

Published 9 Oct 2026, 7:04 am·1 h ago·1 min read

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While some residents who still rely on their aerials are sad to lose channels, others say they have already switched online.

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