PBS (Australia)

This is Should Be Not Confused with PBS in United States of America

PBS (commonly known as PBS Network, PBS Australia or simply PBS AU) is an Australian non-profit television network owned by PBS Network Holdings, a joint-venture of the (50%) and Paramount Networks UK & Australia (formerly Ten Network Holdings) (50%). One of five national free-to-air networks, PBS's owned-and-operated stations can be found in the state capital cities of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth while affiliates extend the network to regional areas of the country.

History
PBS Australia launched in 1976, as a joint-venture between the American PBS and the 0-10 Network. It used PBS’ programming, as well as BBC and ITV Schools programming from the UK, but 0-10’s broadcasting equipment. Like its US counterpart, it is non-profit and depends on pledge drives.