WIN Network to acquire NBN Television – WIN Network has entered into an agreement with Nine Entertainment Co (NEC) to acquire NBN Television, a leading regional broadcaster serving northern New South Wales.
The acquisition aligns squarely with WIN’s long-term strategy to deepen its presence across regional Australia through a strategic expansion of its long-standing affiliation with Nine. Under the agreement, WIN will continue to broadcast Nine’s signal across the northern New South Wales licence area – the television markets of Newcastle, Central Coast, Port Macquarie & Taree, Tamworth, Coffs Harbour, Lismore and the Gold Coast.
WIN has been a trusted Nine affiliate partner of Nine for decades and this transaction consolidates that relationship while ensuring regional audiences continue to receive high-quality national programming, complemented by strong local regional content.
WIN is widely recognised as Australia’s leading regional broadcaster and a logical home for NBN. The Network currently produces 16 local news bulletins across Australia and understands first-hand the critical role local news plays in informing, connecting and supporting regional communities.
WIN Network CEO Andrew Lancaster said the acquisition reflects WIN’s commitment to regional Australia, supporting local communities and delivering trusted local news.
“NBN is a highly respected regional broadcaster with a proud history of informing and entertaining northern NSW and the Gold Coast. WIN is deeply embedded in the regional communities in which we work and live, now broadcasting into 29 markets across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia and the ACT.
“As the largest provider of regional television news in Australia, underpinned by significant investment in newsrooms, journalists and production and broadcast infrastructure, WIN understands the importance of strong, independent local news and a voice for regional communities. This acquisition of WIN reinforces our commitment to providing that local voice, while continuing to deliver Nine’s leading national news, sport and entertainment content to audiences across the northern New South Wales region.
“Along with our deep connection to the communities where we broadcast, WIN’s record of delivering trusted, high-quality local news while complementing Nine’s national programming remains unmatched.”
The transaction is subject to customary conditions, including approval of NEC shareholders and the ACCC.
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WIN Network to acquire NBN Television
