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'''STW''' is a [[television station]] broadcasting in [[Perth, Western Australia]], that is owned by the [[WIN Corporation]]. The [[call sign]] STW stands for '''S'''wan '''T'''elevision, '''W'''estern Australia. STW-9 broadcasts from a transmitter mast located in [[Walliston, Western Australia|Walliston]] in the Perth Hills beyond [[Kalamunda, Western Australia|Kalamunda]]. Its operational base and studios are located at 9 Gay Street, [[Dianella, Western Australia|Dianella]], across the road from [[TVW-7|Seven's]] studios with approximately 150 staff working at the station. |
'''STW-9''' is a [[television station]] broadcasting in [[Perth, Western Australia]], that is owned by the [[WIN Corporation]]. The [[call sign]] STW stands for '''S'''wan '''T'''elevision, '''W'''estern Australia. STW-9 broadcasts from a transmitter mast located in [[Walliston, Western Australia|Walliston]] in the Perth Hills beyond [[Kalamunda, Western Australia|Kalamunda]]. Its operational base and studios are located at 9 Gay Street, [[Dianella, Western Australia|Dianella]], across the road from [[TVW-7|Seven's]] studios with approximately 150 staff working at the station. |
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In March 2007, STW-9 Perth was wholly owned by [[Sunraysia Television]], which was 45%[http://www.smh.com.au/news/business/sunraysia-cancels-vote-on-pbls-offer/2007/04/18/1176696913888.html] owned by Nine Network affiliate [[WIN Television]]. STW-9 was one of only two independently-owned metropolitan affiliates of the Nine Network; the other was [[NWS-9]] [[Adelaide]], owned by [[Southern Cross Broadcasting]]. Between February and April 2007, [[Sunraysia Television]] received takeover offers for STW-9 from both the [[Nine Network]] & [[WIN Television]]. On the 21st of April the board of Sunraysia Television endorsed WIN's revised offer |
In March 2007, STW-9 Perth was wholly owned by [[Sunraysia Television]], which was 45%[http://www.smh.com.au/news/business/sunraysia-cancels-vote-on-pbls-offer/2007/04/18/1176696913888.html] owned by Nine Network affiliate [[WIN Television]]. STW-9 was one of only two independently-owned metropolitan affiliates of the Nine Network; the other was [[NWS-9]] [[Adelaide]], owned by [[Southern Cross Broadcasting]]. Between February and April 2007, [[Sunraysia Television]] received takeover offers for STW-9 from both the [[Nine Network]] & [[WIN Television]]. On the 21st of April the board of Sunraysia Television endorsed WIN's revised offer |
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STW-9 is a television station broadcasting in Perth, Western Australia, that is owned by the WIN Corporation. The call sign STW stands for Swan Television, Western Australia. STW-9 broadcasts from a transmitter mast located in Walliston in the Perth Hills beyond Kalamunda. Its operational base and studios are located at 9 Gay Street, Dianella, across the road from Seven's studios with approximately 150 staff working at the station.
In March 2007, STW-9 Perth was wholly owned by Sunraysia Television, which was 45%[1] owned by Nine Network affiliate WIN Television. STW-9 was one of only two independently-owned metropolitan affiliates of the Nine Network; the other was NWS-9 Adelaide, owned by Southern Cross Broadcasting. Between February and April 2007, Sunraysia Television received takeover offers for STW-9 from both the Nine Network & WIN Television. On the 21st of April the board of Sunraysia Television endorsed WIN's revised offer [1]. On 8 June2007 Sunraysia Television shareholders voted to accept the Win offer.[2]
STW-9 generally rates as the number 2 station in Perth, behind Seven Perth, with a limited number of ratings weeks won every year (winning two ratings weeks in 2005, one ahead of Ten Perth). It also arguably shows some of the best 1080i High Definition digital programming in Australia, hosting a 15.25 Mbit/s bandwidth compared to 12.5 Mbit/s for the PBL-owned networks, which gives the station high praise in digital TV communities.
On June 8, 2007, Sunraysia Television announced its sale of STW-9 to WIN Television's parent company, WIN Corporation, for $163.1 million.[2]
History
STW-9 commenced broadcasting on 12 June1965 and was the second commercial television station in Perth. It became the first station in Perth to broadcast 24 hours a day on 17 April1984. In the late 1980s, the station came under the ownership of Bond Media, owned by infamous businessman Alan Bond, and became a Nine Network owned and operated station when Bond purchased the network. In 1989 Bond Media sold the station to Sunraysia Television for AU$95 million. The deal also involved Bond Media purchasing the Sunraysia owned STV-8 for AU$18 million. Bond Media was forced to sell due to the Federal cross-media ownership laws, which restricted the level of national reach for media owners.[3]
In January 2007, Sunraysia Television posted a profit warning, with an expected 12% drop in revenue over the past six months. The company cited a weak local advertising market and low ratings for the reduced revenue, despite a strong WA economy.[4] The profit warning lead to speculation of a potential takeover of STW-9, with PBL and regional network WIN Television indicated as potential bidders.[5] PBL Media announced in February 2007 that it would purchase STW-9 for AU$136.4 million, with the deal to be completed in late March or early April subject to shareholder approval.[6] After PBL Media bid for the station, 45% shareholder WIN Corporation wanted to buy out the station itself, it lodged two bids and in June 2007 shareholders approved the sale of the station to Win.
News & Current Affairs
Channel Nine Perth holds the distinction of broadcasting the most poorly performing Nine Network news bulletin in Australia, holding 3rd or 4th place most days. This may be attributable to the popularity of Seven News Perth, which regularly attracts more than double the viewers of Nine Perth's bulletin.
Perth's National Nine News bulletin remains the first and only Australian news bulletin to have two female anchors, Dixie Marshall and Sonia Vinci. These two anchors are also the faces of Nine Perth's general operations and promos.
Weekday Presenters: News: Dixie Marshall & Sonia Vinci Sport: Michael Thomson Weather: Natalia Cooper
Weekend Presenters: News & Weather: Sharlyn Sarac Sport: Mark Readings
Occasional Fill-Ins: Weekday Weather: Kate Gale Weekday Sport: Mark Readings Weekend News & Weather: Natalia Cooper Weekend Sport: Bob Harnett
The station also shows all of the PBL-produced Sydney-based news content, including Today, Nine Morning News, Nine's Afternoon News and Nightline. Also among the lineup is A Current Affair, which also loses to the local version of Seven's Today Tonight by over 100,000 viewers nightly.
Programming
Nine Perth's local productions [3] have a strong focus on WA-centric lifestyle, with most of it also shown on regional affiliate WIN Television WA. Programs include:
- Fishing Western Australia (Lifestyle - Local fishing) - Weekend afternoons
- Garden Gurus (Lifestyle - Gardening) - Saturdays 5:00 p.m. or 7:30 p.m.
- Golfing WA (Golfing) - Sunday afternoon
- Just Add Water (Perth summer lifestyle) - Sundays 7:30 p.m. (Summer specials only)
- Postcards WA (Travel) - Sundays 5:30 p.m.
- The Real Estate, Lifestyle and Investments Program (Real estate) - Saturday morning/afternoon
Appealathon
In its 30 years, Channel Nine Perth's Appealathon has raised in excess of $53.5 million. Since 1975, Appealathon has supported four specific charities with Appealathon funds: the Activ Foundation, Civilian Maimed & Limbless Association, Paraplegic/Quadriplegic Association and Rocky Bay. Many other organisations are helped as well on a yearly basis. The Appealathon is involved in over 50 fundraising events and projects across Perth each year.
Broadcasting details
Analogue frequency: VHF 9
Digital frequency: VHF 8
| LCN | Service | Resolution | Bit rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | SD | 720x576i | 5.55mbit video, 256kbit MP2, 256kbit AC3 audio |
| 90 | HD | 1920x1080i | 15.25mbit video, 448kbit AC3 audio |
Pre-Network Logos
STW-9 used two logos during its pre-network years. From 1979 onwards, STW-9 have used Nine Network logos.
| File:STW1956.png | File:STW1975.png |
|---|---|
| 1970 - 1974 | 1975 - 1978 |
Nine Network logos can be found at the following article; Nine Network.
See also
References
- ^ Sharples, Ben (2007-04-21). "WIN wins Perth station". Herald Sun.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Sunraysia favours Ch 9 Perth sale to WIN". AAP. theage.com.au. 2007-06-08. Retrieved 2007-06-08.
- ^ Webb, Richard (1989-04-20). "Sunraysia settles STW-9 purchase". Australian Financial Review.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Canning, Simon (2007-10-01). "STW profits hit by ad drop". The Australian. Retrieved 2007-10-01.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Murray, Lisa (2007-01-10). "WIN, Packer seen as rival bidders for Perth Channel 9". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2007-01-10.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "PBL Media buys Channel Nine Perth". The Age. 2007-02-21. Retrieved 2007-02-21.
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