Seven Network

Sir Frank Packer launched the first commercial television station in Australia on November 4, 1956. The Sydney-based outlet began broadcasting from a converted warehouse and quickly established itself as a central pillar of national media culture. Over the decades the network evolved from a single channel into a sprawling multimedia empire that reaches households across the continent through terrestrial signals and digital platforms.

Today the company operates under the parent umbrella of Seven West Media Limited. Its core assets include the flagship Seven channel alongside sub-brands like 7two, 7mate, and the streaming service 7plus. The lineup features long-running soap operas such as Home and Away, reality hits like I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, and the daily news program 7NEWS. Recent data shows the network pulling in 1.73 million viewers for the Rugby League World Cup opener in October 2026.

The organization manages its own production facilities and maintains a vast library of content while also acquiring international formats. In late 2026 the network renewed rights for NFL broadcasts ahead of a Melbourne game and secured the next season of I'm A Celebrity. Corporate shifts continue to shape the landscape with Gina Rinehart backing Bruce McWilliam's purchase of a stake in Southern Cross Media in May 2026. [edit]