Regional viewers in parts of South Australia are set to lose access to Network 10’s free-to-air channels following the collapse of negotiations between WIN Television and Network 10. The broadcast of channels 10, 10 Drama, and 10 Comedy will cease after the final transmissions on Friday, October 9.

This development affects audiences in areas including Mount Gambier and the Riverland, where viewers will no longer receive these channels via free-to-air television. The imminent shutdown comes after an extended period of uncertainty surrounding the future of Network 10 on WIN’s regional platform.

Earlier this year, WIN Television indicated that its existing agreement with Network 10, under which it retransmitted the broadcaster’s content, was scheduled to expire in July. Concerns were raised that the channels could be removed if a new deal was not reached. Network 10 then conceded to continue providing its feed without charge for an additional three months, offering a temporary extension while both parties sought to negotiate a long-term arrangement.

Despite the goodwill period, efforts to finalise a renewed contract reportedly failed, prompting WIN to confirm the upcoming discontinuation of Network 10’s channels in these South Australian regions. Viewers affected by the change may need to explore alternative platforms to access Network 10 content moving forward.

Neither WIN nor Network 10 has publicly detailed the specific reasons why negotiations could not be concluded. The cessation underscores ongoing challenges in commercial agreements between metropolitan networks and regional broadcasters, which can impact consumers’ access to free-to-air television services in regional areas.