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[Via Satellite 10-03-13] Optus has signed a five-year contract with the State Government of Western Australia to deliver an enhanced satellite service through the Optus Aurora Digital Viewer Access Satellite Television (VAST) platform.

Under the new agreement, Optus will continue to support the Department of Regional Development in the carriage of regional television through Westlink. Broadcasting via the Optus Aurora Digital platform, Westlink hosts a range of vital public health and education television broadcast services throughout the state of Western Australia.

“We’re proud of our role in continuing to support the State Government of Western Australia with our satellite capabilities,” Robert Parcell, managing director, Optus wholesale and satellite said. “We have worked closely with the department since 1992 to provide satellite communications services. Today’s announcement represents a major upgrade to an enhanced, digital-quality health and education service on the Optus Aurora Digital platform.”