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The news happened on June 29, 2026, at 4:59 pm.

Network 10 will give its signal for free to keep broadcasting.

Here's a short summary:

WIN and Channel 10 made a three-month deal.

WIN had said it might stop Channel 10 in some areas.

What happens next?

Both sides will keep talking for a long-term deal.

Network 10 and WIN made a short-term deal to keep broadcasting.

WIN shows free TV in some areas, like South Australia's Riverland.

The old deal was ending, and WIN might stop some channels.

Network 10 will keep sending its signal until September 30.

WIN had said it would stop Channel 10 if no deal was made.

Network 10 wants to keep its shows on the air for viewers.

The company wants to work with WIN to keep its content available.

Network 10 will give its signal for free for three months.

There are problems with making deals.

A WIN spokesperson said there are big challenges in regional Australia.

This is not just a problem for WIN, but for all regional broadcasters.

It's about the money and how hard it is to broadcast in these areas.

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Free-to-air TV is still the most trusted way to get news.

Short-term deals are not enough to save regional broadcasting.

WIN wants to find a way to keep broadcasting in these areas.

WIN will work with the government to find a long-term solution.

It's hard for free-to-air services to survive in some areas.

Last year, the Seven Network was off the air for four days.

In Mildura, Channel 10 is not available anymore.

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The news happened on June 29, 2026, at 4:59 pm.

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