Seven Network facts for kids
The Seven Network is one of the three main television networks in Australia. It's a big TV channel that many people watch. In recent years, it has grown into a larger media company, meaning it does more than just TV, like online content. The main owner of Seven Network is a person named Kerry Stokes.
The main offices for the Seven Network are in a changed warehouse at Jones Bay Wharf in Pyrmont, Sydney. This is where many important decisions are made. The offices for their news team are in Martin Place, Sydney. This is where they create the news programs you see. Seven's main places for making TV shows are in Epping, a northern suburb of Sydney. The Seven Network plans to move these production places to a new, special building at the Australian Technology Park in Redfern.
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What is the Seven Network?
The Seven Network is a free-to-air television network. This means you don't have to pay to watch it. It started broadcasting in 1956. Over the years, it has become one of the most-watched channels in Australia. It shows a variety of programs, including news, sports, and entertainment.
Who Owns Seven Network?
The main owner of the Seven Network is a company called Seven West Media. This company is led by a person named Kerry Stokes. He is a very important shareholder, which means he owns a large part of the company. Being a shareholder means you own a piece of a company.
Where are Seven's Main Locations?
The Seven Network has several important locations in Sydney:
- Headquarters: The main offices are at Jones Bay Wharf in Pyrmont. This is like the central office where the company is managed.
- News Department: The news team works from Martin Place. This is a busy part of Sydney, good for gathering news.
- Production Facilities: The places where TV shows are made are currently in Epping. These are big studios with lots of equipment. Seven Network plans to move these to a new, modern site in Redfern.
What Does Seven Network Show?
The Seven Network broadcasts many different types of programs. They show popular TV series, movies, and reality shows. They are also well-known for their news coverage and sports broadcasts.
Seven News and Current Affairs
Seven News is a major part of the network. They provide daily news updates from Australia and around the world. They have reporters in many places to bring viewers the latest information. Programs like Sunrise also provide morning news and interviews.
Sports on Seven
Sport is a big part of the Seven Network. They often broadcast major sporting events. For example, they have shown the Olympic Games and other big competitions. This makes them a popular choice for sports fans.
Entertainment Programs
The network also shows many entertainment programs. These include drama series, comedy shows, and reality TV. They aim to have something for everyone in the family to watch.
Images for kids
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Seven News Sydney and Sunrise reporter Jessica Ridley reporting outside the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's Ultimo studios in Sydney.
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Telecast to 6.5 million Australians via the Seven Network – The Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics.
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PLUS7 logo (2010–2017)
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Seven's five colour variant logos used from 1 January 2000 to 13 September 2003
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ATN-7: 1968 – 5 October 1969
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ATN-7: 1 March 1975 – 23 January 1989, HSV-7: 1 March 1975 – 23 January 1989, ADS-7: July 1976 – 26 December 1987, BTQ-7: July 1976 – 23 January 1989, TVW-7: October 1977 – 23 January 1989, SAS-7: 27 December 1987 – 23 January 1989
See also
In Spanish: Seven Network para niños
