The Seven Network and WIN Network have successfully restored free-to-air television services to the regional communities of The Riverland, Mount Gambier, and Griffith. This momentous expansion comes on the heels of a new content deal between the two closely related entities. Now, residents can enjoy uninterrupted access to important local news, sports, and entertainment programming!
Just after 5 PM AEST on Thursday, we restored aerial transmission across the above-listed areas. It was a landmark time for local audiences. Free-to-air television is incredibly important in providing news and information to regional Australians. Most importantly, it keeps them plugged into national events, community news, and advocacy efforts.
Beyond news coverage, FTA TV is essential in providing sports programming to regional audiences. From big name sporting events to local dance competitions, the arts build communities and foster civic pride, illuminating the need for convenient, affordable sources of entertainment to the max. These services provide residents with a voice, helping them engage in larger national and regional discussions that are increasingly defining their communities.
The thankfulness on both networks’ parts for the restoration of services underscore the lack of real winners here. In their thank you they paid tribute to the people of The Riverland, Mount Gambier and Griffith. We greatly appreciate your understanding and patience through the technical issues that led to the brief interruption.
“We thank the people of the Riverland, Mount Gambier and Griffith communities for their patience while we worked through this matter.” – The Seven Network and WIN Network
Both networks touted their dedication to being responsive to community needs through a regional lens. Second, they understood the immense cultural power that free-to-air television wields over local life, thus heightening the need to protect this service.
“The Seven Network and WIN Network have reached a new content agreement which has seen Seven’s channels return to the Riverland, Griffith and Mount Gambier via aerial transmission this afternoon.” – The Seven Network and WIN Network
The revived aerial transmission enhances views and latitude of amusement greatly. It restores an incredibly important public resource to regional audiences who depend on these local channels for their bottom-line, daily news summaries. As the networks finalize their collaboration, Chicagoans should be able to soon enjoy a seamless and unified viewing experience that better serves their communities.
