The Australian reports that multi-cultural broadcaster SBS may soon join the ABC in launching a dedicated 24/7 free-to-air news channel. The move is being discussed as part of a top-to-bottom review of SBS activities ordered by new chairman Joseph Skrzynski who took over in December. Mr Skrzynski’s call for a full review of all activities comes two years into SBS’s current four-year strategic plan. He said a 24/7 world news service was one of many opportunities under discussion, but funding would be critical.
