DALTON GETS CHANNEL 7 BACK ON AIR

Independent Member for Murray, Helen Dalton, has brokered a deal between WIN TV and Channel 7 returning programming to air this evening. 

The change in programming is due to Mrs. Daltons intervention, having met with executives from WIN TV and Seven West Media to help resolve the dispute that resulted in Seven programs suddenly taken off the air.  

Mrs. Dalton said: “This is a big win for the people of Griffith, Leeton and surrounds.” 

“I’m glad when the two networks were pushed, they quickly came to realise the gravity of their decisions.” 

It’s understood that popular programmes such as the AFL, Home and Away, 7 News and The Chase Australia will continue to be broadcast on WIN after they reached an agreement this afternoon. 

“It just goes to show how quickly things can get done when the importance of issues is pointed out>” Mrs. Dalton said. 

Yesterday WIN CEO Andrew Lancaster told Ms Dalton the breakdown in negotiations was not expected, or wanted, by WIN.   

Seven executives say both parties were keen to come to a resolution. 

The deal between WIN television and Seven West Media to share programming collapsed on the 1st of July. This has meant shows such as Sunrise, Seven News and the AFL were no longer broadcasted into Griffith, Leeton and South Australia. 

Mrs. Dalton said: “Free to air TV still plays a very important role in the lives of many people in regional Australia and the networks need to respect that fact.” 

“Free to air TV is vital and should never be forgotten,” Mrs. Dalton added.