Network 10 acquires WIN’s Northern NSW TV licence
Network 10 has secured an agreement to acquire WIN Network’s television licence for Northern New South Wales, expanding its reach across key regional markets.
www.marketing-interactive.comHere’s what’s emerged about Network 10’s win deal ending, based on recent reporting.
Direct answer
- Network 10’s deal with WIN Television is ending in mid-2026, which will result in Network 10 and related channels (10, 7plus/7two equivalents in the region) exiting three regional markets from around July 2026. The exact timing cited across sources points to June 30, 2026 for the expiry of the agreement, with viewers in Mount Gambier, the Riverland, and Griffith losing free-to-air access soon after if no new agreement is reached. This development has been reported by multiple outlets in May 2026. [multiple sources cited below]
Context and key details
- Affected regions: Griffith in New South Wales, and Mount Gambier plus Riverland in South Australia. These three markets are described as losing access to Network 10’s main channel and associated networks if the deal isn’t renewed. [ABC News Australia; Art Threat summaries; Media industry outlets][1][4]
- What ends: Free-to-air access to Network 10’s main channel and complementary channels (such as 10 Drama and 10 Comedy) is slated to cease in these regional markets from July 1, 2026, pending negotiations. [MediaWeek report; ABC News][2][4]
- Broker/partner change: WIN Television acts as the regional distributor for these markets and has indicated the current agreement is not being renewed, prompting the withdrawal in those regions. [ABC News; MediaWeek; Art Threat][4][1][2]
- Broader context: Network 10 has been expanding regional operations through acquisitions of regional licences in recent years, part of a broader regional strategy that includes licences in Northern NSW and other markets. The ending of these specific affiliate arrangements in these three markets aligns with a period of consolidation and tougher economics for regional broadcast, as reported by industry outlets. [TV Blackbox; C21Media; ABC News; Art Threat][3][9][1][2]
What this means for viewers
- If you are in Mount Gambier, the Riverland, or Griffith, you may lose access to Network 10’s linear channels, as well as related 7 network affiliates, on free-to-air unless a renewed deal or alternative distribution is agreed. Viewers’ access may shift toward streaming options where available, depending on local internet access and service availability. [ABC News; MediaWeek][2][4]
Illustrative note
- This situation is part of a broader wave of regional broadcast realignments as networks reassess affiliate deals and the economics of regional television. For stakeholders and viewers, the outcome will hinge on whether a new distribution arrangement is reached or if alternative platforms (streaming, on-demand) fill the gap. [Art Threat; TV Blackbox; C21Media][9][1][3]
Cited sources
- ABC News Australia, Network Ten to go off air in country SA and NSW as WIN Television deal lapses[2]
- WIN to drop Network 10 services in three regional markets, MediaWeek[4]
- Network 10 leaves 3 regional areas as deal with WIN Television ends June 30, Art Threat[1]
- Network 10 to acquire WIN’s Northern NSW TV licence, TV Blackbox[3]
If you’d like, I can pull more up-to-date local context (e.g., what streaming options exist in your specific area in Valletta, Malta) or summarize how this compares with other regional network shifts in Australia.