On Friday July 1st Nine and TEN programming in many regional markets will change channels, following a landmark affiliate deal.
In most areas, Nine programming will move from WIN to Southern Cross, while TEN programming switches from Southern Cross to WIN.
Seven / Prime programming is unaffected.
Breaking News: Nine has signed affiliate deals with WIN Corporation in regional South Australia and Griffith in NSW.
Why is this happening?
Nine announced the end of its 28 year affiliate arrangements with WIN in late April. The corporate relationship between the two organisations had been frosty in recent years, with Nine seeking an increase in its affiliate fees once current deals expired. But WIN was refusing to budge and took Nine to court over its streaming service 9NOW moving into its markets (a case it lost but is appealing).
In the end Nine signed with Southern Cross which argues it can increase its ad rates with Nine content. The move left WIN and TEN to sort a deal, one both is claiming as a victory.
Some regional arears are still to be finalised (see below).
Overview:
TEN shows will now appear on channels 8 / 80s on WIN, and Nine shows will be on channels 5 / 50s on Southern Cross / Nine.
It is highly unlikely you will need to re-tune your TV, but there is a small possibility you may need to. If you find WIN or Southern Cross channels have gone missing, try an auto-scan on your TV to get them back. Please refer to the instructions from the manufacturer of your television. You may need to delete all the channels first.
If you have a program being recorded and series link function, you will need to change the record setting for the new channels and you might have to reprogram your set top box.
Services not affected include:
National: ABC and SBS
Metropolitan commercial services: Seven, Nine, Ten
Regional services: Prime, 7Qld, GWN7, Southern Cross Tasmania, NBN Television
Remote services: Imparja.
Areas:
These changes in program line ups will occur in regional areas including:
Regional Queensland
Cairns, Townsville, Mackay Rockhampton, Bundaberg, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba
Gold Coast is not affected
Southern NSW and ACT
Canberra, Wollongong, Wagga Wagga, Orange, Dubbo and the South Coast
Regional Victoria
Albury/Wodonga, Shepparton, Ballarat, Bendigo and Gippsland
Griffith
Griffith
Mildura
Mildura
Parts of regional SA
Riverland and Mount Gambier
Not affected:
Adelaide, Brisbane, Darwin, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney
Northern NSW (Gosford, Newcastle, Lismore, Grafton, Coffs Harbour, Tamworth and Taree) and the Gold Coast
Broken Hill and Spencer Gulf (Port Augusta, Port Lincoln, Whyalla)
Remote Central and Eastern Australia (Alice Springs, Coober Pedy, Longreach, Mount Isa, Lightning Ridge)
Eastern VAST satellite service
Yet to be finalised:
Tasmania
All of Tasmania (Southern Cross 7 remains unchanged)
Regional WA
Mandurah, Bunbury, Albany, Kalgoorlie, Geraldton, Pilbara
VAST
Western VAST satellite services
These markets are Nine affected. A deal is expected at some point but it remains unclear how long it will take. Nine content can be accessed online at 9NOW.com.au
Check acma.gov.au/tvreception for updates.
WIN / 10
Before 1 July 2016
After 1 July 2016
8/81 WIN
8/88 WIN
80 WIN HD (MPEG-4)
80 WIN HD (MPEG-4)
82 GEM
81/86 one
83/88 GO
82 Eleven
84 Life (MPEG-4)
84 TVSN
85 eXtra (MPEG-4)
85 Gold (MPEG-4)
86 Gold (MPEG-4)
Will WIN still support community and sporting organisations and events?
Our commitment to the areas where we broadcast is unchanged. We remain committed to supporting regional areas to assist in creating vibrant communities for our viewers.
What time is the WIN local news broadcast?
WIN News will be broadcast at 6pm each weeknight on Channel 8 and on WIN’s HD Channel 80. Local news has always been an important and consistent part of WIN’s commitment to regional Australia.
What happens to Family Feud when the WIN local news moves to 6pm?
Family Feud can be seen at 6pm on Channel 81 and 82 and is broadcast simultaneously on these two channels. Where there isn’t WIN News at 6pm on channel 80, Family Feud will be seen at 6pm.
What about the National news, what time is this broadcast?
The National news will be broadcast at 5pm seven days a week and will be known as Ten Eyewitness News, First at Five.
Will I still be able to watch All Australian News, Fishing Australia and Alive and Cooking?
Yes, WIN will still broadcast All Australian News, Fishing Australia and Alive and Cooking.
Will programs be broadcast in HD?
Yes, if you have a HD TV you will still receive programs in HD on the HD channel numbers.
Who can I speak to about WIN Network programs?
You can contact your local WIN Network office or visit the web site wintv.com.au
SOUTHERN CROSS / 9
Before 1 July 2016
After 1 July 2016
5 Southern Cross
5/51 Nine
50 one HD
50 9HD (MPEG-4)
54 TVSN
52 9GEM HD
55 Eleven
53 9 GO
54 9Life (MPEG-4) Coming soon
56 Aspire
56 Aspire (MPEG-4)
Southern Cross market maps
What is happening in relation to Northern NSW where Nine/Win broadcasts the Nine channels?
We have renewed our affiliation agreement with Ten in relation to Northern NSW only and will continue to broadcast Ten in Northern NSW.
Is the first step towards a merger between Nine and SCA?
No. Our negotiations have been limited to affiliation issues.
Will I still get 9HD?
Yes you will get 9HD from 1 July.
Will I still get 9Gem, 9Go! and 9Life?
9Gem will be on channel 52 from July 1.
9GO! will be on channel 53 from July 1.
Southern Cross Austereo has ordered and awaiting delivery of the equipment to be able to broadcast 9Life. SCA is expecting that it will be broadcasting 9Life by mid-August.
Will SCA broadcast local programming?
In recent years, SCA has been broadcasting news updates but not bulletins to its markets.
Using the strong experience and content of Nine, we will be considerably boosting the local content we broadcast. The ability to provide this news will be built and rolled out over coming months. We will announce our new services when we are in a position to do so.
In the meantime, SCA will comply with its local content quota requirements.
Will I still get all the NRL games I have been getting?
You will get exactly the same NRL games you have been getting. The only difference is that they will now find them on channel 5 (and the 5 series) on your remote control.
Can I still get Nine programs streamed on my phone?
Yes, 9Now will continue unchanged.
Will catch-up still be available?
Yes, 9Now will continue unchanged.
Who can I speak to about Nine programs broadcast in my area?
General inquiries can be made at our website
http://www.southerncrossaustereo.com.au/contact-us/
Joint Ventures: Tasmania / Mildura
Mildura: Nine has agreed to an affiliate deal with a joint venture operated by WIN Corporation and Prime Media Group. Please contact Prime TV.
TDT Tasmania: A deal is yet to be reached for TDT. Nine content can be accessed online at 9NOW.com.au
Southern Cross 7 remains unchanged.
Further information
Australian Communications and Media Authority
Southern Cross
WIN Television
Prime (for Mildura changes only)
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