Seven Network

The Seven Network (commonly known as Channel Seven or simply Seven) is one of Australia's major free-to-air television networks and media platforms. Based in Sydney, NSW, the network broadcasts a range of local Australian and foreign English-language programming across Australia, including factual television (e.g. Seven News), sports, reality television and scripted television programming. From the 1970s to 2025, Seven was operated by media mogul Kerry Stokes as its Chairman and major stockholder, who retains a sizeable interest as of 2026. It is owned by media company Southern Cross Media Group since 2026. As of 2025, Seven Network is the first-rated television network and primary channel in Australia, ahead of the Nine Network, ABC TV, Network 10 and SBS TV.