TV Guide Mildura: Schedules, Channels & Listings

Mildura residents lost free-to-air access to Channel 10, 10 Bold, and 10 Peach on June 30, 2024, marking Australia’s first digital TV shutdown. This guide covers what channels remain, where to find listings, and what the closure means for Sunraysia viewers.

TV Region: Mildura/Sunraysia · Free-to-Air Networks: ABC, SBS, Seven, Nine · Channel 10 Status: Closed in Mildura · Freeview Channel 74: 7mate · Major Guide Sites: YourTV, OurGuide, OnTVTonight

Five core facts shape the Mildura/Sunraysia TV landscape today—covering the region itself, the missing network, and where viewers find schedules now.

Why doesn’t Mildura have channel 10?

The Mildura Digital Television joint venture—which operated Network 10 channels across the region—ceased broadcasting at midnight on June 30, 2024. WIN Television and Seven West Media had run the venture at a loss since it launched on January 1, 2006, according to WIN Television’s official statement. After 18 years of operating in the red, the owners decided it no longer made commercial sense to carry the TEN signal at a loss.

The closure was unique in Australian broadcasting history. Mildura/Sunraysia had already been the first region to switch off analogue TV in 2010, and now it became the first to shut down a digital free-to-air signal entirely, according to Wikipedia. About 63,000 residents in the licence area lost access to Channel 10, 10 Bold, and 10 Peach.

“Over its entire history it has run at a loss and WIN and Seven have taken the decision to wind it up as it does not make commercial sense to carry the TEN signal at a loss.”

— WIN Television, official closure announcement

Mildura 10 Closure details

WIN Television and Seven Network jointly owned the Mildura Digital Television Pty Ltd entity that broadcast Channel 10 into the region. Colin Boyce MP, Federal Member for Flynn, criticized the Albanese Government’s response, stating the solution offered residents a satellite service costing nearly $1,000 to connect.

“Here we are in the middle of Labor’s cost-of-living crisis and the Government’s solution is to have people pay nearly $1000 to continue to watch the programs of one station.”

— Colin Boyce MP, Federal Member for Flynn

Regional TV advocacy groups have pushed for a three-year moratorium on the commercial broadcast tax, estimated at $46 million annually, warning that similar closures could affect other regional affiliates under the current economic conditions.

What are the free TV stations in Australia?

Australia’s free-to-air television landscape centers on five major commercial networks and two public broadcasters. In the Mildura/Sunraysia region specifically, residents still receive ABC, SBS, Seven, and WIN’s Nine multichannels following the Channel 10 shutdown.

Networks available in Mildura

Freeview Australia (the official free-to-air aggregator) confirms that regional viewers can access the following primary channels:

• ABC – Australian Broadcasting Corporation (public)
• SBS – Special Broadcasting Service (public)
• Seven – Seven Network and multichannels including 7mate (LCN 74)
• Nine – WIN Television carries Nine and its multichannels

WIN Television still operates its local station in Mildura, carrying Nine Network programming alongside sub-channels. Seven Network similarly maintains its Mildura presence through local affiliates.

What is channel 74 on Freeview?

Channel 74 on Freeview corresponds to 7mate, Seven Network’s secondary channel. The service launched to provide additional sports, reality, and entertainment programming outside Seven’s main channel schedule.

7mate programming

7mate carries a mix of acquired American programming, sports events, and classic Australian content. According to Wikipedia, the channel targets a male-skewing audience with programming including motorsport, rugby league, and imported drama series.

For Mildura viewers with functioning antennas, 7mate remains accessible through Freeview channel 74—it is one of the few additional channels that survived the Channel 10 closure intact. The channel is included in standard Freeview receivers and doesn’t require a paid subscription.

Are TV guides available as an app?

Yes—Australian viewers have access to several official and third-party TV guide applications. The Freeview Australia app serves as the primary free-to-air aggregator, while commercial platforms like YourTV and TV Guide Tonight offer broader listings including pay TV channels.

Popular TV guide apps

The Google Play Store lists multiple TV guide applications with varying coverage. Key options for Mildura viewers include:

• Freeview App – Official free-to-air listings with region-specific scheduling, On Demand links, and program reminders
• YourTV Guide – Comprehensive listings including regional channels with filtering by genre, time slot, and day
• TVGuides Australia – Aggregation from official broadcaster feeds with search functionality

These apps pull data from broadcaster schedules and present regional listings based on detected location or manual postcode entry.

What is the best app for watching free TV in Australia?

For viewers prioritizing free-to-air access, the Freeview app offers the most streamlined experience. It focuses exclusively on channels available via antenna without cluttering listings with subscription services.

Freeview app features

The Freeview Australia platform (freeview.com.au) positions itself as the official guide for free-to-air television. Its key features include:

• Region-specific channel listings based on postcode or GPS location
• On Demand links connecting to broadcaster streaming services
• Program reminders and favorites lists
• What’s On grid view organized by channel and time
• Search functionality across all available networks

Freeview’s regional selector specifically includes Mildura/Sunraysia, which means listings automatically adjust for the Channel 10 closure. Viewers see only available networks: ABC, SBS, Seven, and Nine channels through WIN.

For Network 10 content specifically, the 10 Play app remains available—but it requires internet broadband, making it a supplementary option rather than a replacement for free-to-air reception, according to WIN Television’s guidance.

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Viewers in nearby regional Victoria, such as Bendigo, can access a Bendigo TV guide with full schedules mirroring Mildura’s free-to-air and WIN channels.

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