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Newcastle and the Hunter Region receive free-to-air television through a mix of regional affiliates and national networks. Here is your complete guide to what's on TV in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the wider Hunter tonight.
Newcastle Channels at a Glance
Prime7 — Seven Network Affiliate
Prime7 is the Seven Network affiliate serving Newcastle and the Hunter Region. Prime7 broadcasts Seven Network programming including Sunrise, national entertainment and live sport, combined with local Hunter and Central Coast news in its regional bulletin. AFL coverage and national Seven content air in full. Browse the Seven program guide on 7plus for today's full schedule.
NBN Television — Nine Network Affiliate
NBN Television is the Nine Network affiliate for Newcastle and North Coast NSW, delivering the Newcastle local news at 6pm alongside national Nine programming including Today and A Current Affair. NBN has a strong history of local Newcastle journalism. For national Nine content, check the 9Now TV guide.
WIN Television — Ten Network Affiliate
WIN Television operates as the Ten Network affiliate in Newcastle, broadcasting Ten news, The Project and national Ten programming for the region. Find the Ten schedule on the 10Play guide.
ABC — Australian Broadcasting Corporation Newcastle
ABC Newcastle is one of the strongest regional ABC bureaus in Australia, providing dedicated Hunter Valley and Newcastle journalism across radio and television. ABC's national television schedule with local state content airs in Newcastle, including the 7pm news bulletin and Australian Story. Additional channels include ABC Kids, ABC Me, ABC Comedy and ABC News 24. Check the ABC iview guide.
SBS — Special Broadcasting Service
SBS serves Newcastle with its national lineup including SBS World News at 6:30pm, NITV, SBS Food and SBS Movies. View the full SBS guide for tonight's listings.
Newcastle Prime Time TV — What to Expect Tonight
Newcastle follows Eastern Standard Time (AEST) and observes daylight saving (AEDT) alongside Sydney. Typical weeknight schedule:
5:00pm — WIN News (Ten) Hunter
6:00pm — Prime7 News Hunter, NBN News Newcastle
6:30pm — The Project (WIN/Ten), SBS World News
7:00pm — Home and Away (Prime7/Seven), A Current Affair (NBN/Nine), ABC 7:30
7:30pm — Prime time programming begins across all networks
Free streaming platforms give Newcastle viewers direct access to metropolitan and national network schedules. 7plus, 9Now, 10Play, ABC iview and SBS On Demand are all free and available on smart TVs, phones and computers across the Hunter Region.
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