50 Years of Colour Television

Celebrating 50 Years of Colour

On March 1st, 1975, NBN Channel 3 Newcastle Television launched its permanent colour broadcasts, bringing a vibrant ‘colour burst’ to local screens.

NBN Special Broadcast – 50 Years of Colour TV

Here is a news story from NBN Television (1 March, 2025) about the introduction of colour television in the region, includes interviews with former employees Glenn ‘Cookie’ Cook (cameraman) and Ray Dineen (News presenter). NBN television archive is currently being digitised at the GLAMx Lab, Auchmuty Library by a dedicated team of industry professional and volunteers.

NBN Television crew - Natasha Beyersdorf and Grant at the Auchmuty Library filming on 26th February 2025 — NBN Television crew – Natasha Beyersdorf and Grant at the Auchmuty Library filming on 26th February 2025. With Phillip Lloyd and Mark Gollmeer.

NBN Television news crew at GLAMx Lab, Auchmuty Library 26th February 2025

Blast From The Past

This day, 1 March 2025, coincides with the 50th anniversary of Australia’s official transition to colour television, often called ‘C-Day,’ a landmark event that saw all major networks nationwide embrace and broadcast in colour. Check out this ephemera from the archives—it’s bursting with colour and life!