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Australia's Nine network has finally announced details of its new digital channel, which is to be launched on August 9th, 2009. The station will be named "GO!" and will be pitched at people aged 14-39 years old, a direct attack on the rival Ten network, which targets a youthful audience.

The station will be available on digital only, on channel 99 in metropolitan areas. In regional areas in Australia's eastern states, the new station is expected to be carried by the WIN and NBN networks on channel 80.

Earlier this year, the Ten network commenced broadcast of its ONE-HD sports channel. The third Australian network, Seven, has not yet provided any details of what it plans to do on its second standard definition digital channel.