Melbourne's digital TV landscape changed significantly in late 2025, and many homeowners still haven't completed a full retune. This 2026 guide lists every Free-to-Air channel currently broadcasting in Melbourne, their UHF frequencies, transmitter locations, and exactly how to retune your TV for crystal-clear reception. If you're missing channels or seeing duplicates, this guide will fix it.
Melbourne Free-to-Air Channel List 2026
Melbourne currently receives over 25 Free-to-Air channels including ABC, ABC HD, ABC Kids/Comedy, ABC ME, ABC News; SBS, SBS HD, SBS Viceland, SBS Food, NITV, SBS World Movies; Seven, 7HD, 7TWO, 7mate, 7Bravo, 7flix; Nine, 9HD, 9Gem, 9Go!, 9Life, 9Rush; and 10, 10 HD, 10 Bold, 10 Peach, 10 Shake. All transmit primarily from Mt Dandenong with infill from Mt Macedon and Selby for fringe areas.
Why a Full Retune Matters
A full retune deletes outdated channel info and rescans the entire UHF band. Quick scans miss new or moved channels — which is why so many Melbourne households still don't see all available channels. Each TV brand has slightly different menu paths but the option is usually under Settings → Channels → Auto-tune / Full retune.
Why You Might Still Be Missing Channels
If your antenna only points to Mt Dandenong, you'll receive all main channels. Homes pointing at the wrong transmitter (a common error in Werribee and Point Cook where Mt Macedon is closer) may miss several channels. Antenna polarisation also matters — Melbourne transmits horizontally polarised signal.
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