Overview
- WIN Television switched off Seven West Media’s free-to-air channels in Riverland, Griffith and Mount Gambier on July 1 after failing to renew their broadcast agreement.
- Seven West Media CEO Jeff Howard said the network continues to supply content and is directing viewers to its free 7plus streaming platform for live news, sport and entertainment.
- Communications Minister Anika Wells and the Australian Communications and Media Authority have initiated talks to broker a resolution and address potential licence breaches.
- Federal Barker MP Tony Pasin warned that failing to broadcast major sporting events free-to-air could violate anti-siphoning rules and risk licence revocation.
- The sale of Southern Cross Media Group’s regional television assets to Seven West Media was completed July 1, expanding Seven’s footprint in regional and remote markets.