Yep it was, a lot of the staff in the building moving over.
Quite a lot of it was empty or sub let out to other companies in the last 5 years. The facility wasn’t needed in 2025 compared to the advances and status of the industry in 2000.
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The virtual fundraiser starts next Monday (March 24) and finishes next Sunday (March 30). Click on the link above to see the money-can’t-buy auction items.
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I think that will be the first time since 2018 that Seven show the morning session live.
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Unbelievable…. About bloody time 
New management at HSV7 pulling some stings this year.
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If they could just reformat the 7pm-11pm night session to resemble something closer to a UK-style telethon—incorporating sketches, appeal-focused episodes of popular shows, and other engaging segments—they might have a real chance of retaining an evening audience.
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Indeed something closer to Red Nose Day style programming.
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They’ve become so focused on utilising their own talent (not that they never didn’t but more so in the 2010s) and cross-promoting their slate of shows, the tie-in AFL match has also made things challenging in a way.
Could it ever end up on Nine? It definitely is due for a fresh overhaul. They’d already have big audience exposure with top-rating Today, Tipping Point, news, ACA and Married for lead-up promotion and no AFL that night as competition. Unless Seven forced the AFL’s hand and became a prime time match.
The Good Friday Appeal barely has a budget as it is. I can’t them ever having the budget or resources to doing bespoke episodes, etc.
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A move to Nine would create many more opportunities for the Appeal.
Since 3AW is already a long-standing supporter and partner, it would make perfect sense for GTV to eventually join in covering the telethon. Partnering with the Appeal could also allow GTV to leverage its rich history of producing variety and event television to enhance the broadcast.
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Given the AFL has started to schedule some games on Good Friday Night in addition to the GFA match, I think Seven will just air a match in the primetime slot.
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Mmm I wouldn’t be looking at the GFA production budget to fund it but you could run special editions of Seven programmes maybe a Home and Away comedic special etc. Front Bar GFA edition. So it’s not just stuff from the appeal centre but more broader programming that is raising money in the evening. You could air this content nationally too.
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Doubt Seven will broadcast free to air another match on Good Friday night after the twilight GFA match, usually that game is exclusive to Fox Footy.
It’s only exclusive to Fox Footy because Seven already do the GFA match
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According to Sunday Herald Sun’s Fiona Byrne, Shane Crawford will be on the Good Friday Appeal panel for the first time.
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Stars unite for Good Friday Appeal
Seven’s spectacular telecast set to raise millions for sick kids
Some of Australia’s biggest names in television and entertainment come together this Friday, 18 April for the annual Good Friday Appeal on Seven and 7plus, raising vital funds for The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne and Victorian regional health services.
Celebrating its 68th year on Seven, Good Friday Appeal 2025 sees prime time host Larry Emdur and 7NEWS Melbourne’s Peter Mitchell, Rebecca Maddern, Jane Bunn, Mike Amor and Karina Carvalho, joined by a galaxy of stars from Sunrise, Home and Away, The Chase Australia, Australian Idol, The Voice, Better Homes and Gardens, 7NEWS and 7SPORT, plus some of the country’s most-loved musicians, athletes and comedians, for the iconic telecast.
The day kicks off with an extended edition of Sunrise, with weather man Sam Mac live from The Royal Children’s Hospital, ahead of the Good Friday Appeal from the new time of 10.00am on Seven in Melbourne and streaming live nationally on 7plus.
The annual Good Friday AFL SuperClash takes centre stage from 3.00pm, when North Melbourne meets Carlton at Marvel Stadium. Football’s #1 commentary team will bring fans all the gameday action live and free, including the Half-Time Legends Kick for the Kids where two former club greats go head-to-head to raise funds for the Appeal, plus $1,000 will be donated by McDonald’s for every goal kicked throughout the game.
Following 7NEWS at 6.00pm, the Good Friday Appeal returns at 7.00pm with 2024 TV WEEK Gold Logie winner Larry Emdur hosting a jam-packed evening show, featuring celebrity panels, a huge line-up of entertainment, and all the action from the phone room as donations build.
Special guests throughout Seven’s telecast of the Good Friday Appeal include Sunrise stars Natalie Barr, Mark Beretta and Katie Brown; 7SPORT favourites Hamish McLachlan, Mel McLaughlin, Abbey Holmes, Dale “Daisy” Thomas, Matthew Richardson and Jason Richardson; Dancing With The Stars co-host Dr Chris Brown; Home and Away’s Lynne McGranger, Jessica Redmayne and Stephanie Panozzo; Matt Parkinson aka Goliath and Brydon Coverdale aka The Shark from The Chase Australia; The House of Wellness co-host Shane Crawford; Better Homes and Gardens’ DIY expert Adam Dovile; and popular comedian and radio presenter Joel Creasey.
The night show will feature performances by award-winning Australian country singer-songwriter Lane Pittman; Eddie Perfect and Karis Oka from the highly anticipated Beetlejuice The Musical; soul and blues powerhouse Mahalia Barnes from the global musical phenomenon Jesus Christ Superstar; 2025 Australian Idol winner Marshall Hamburger; The Voice finalist and Melbourne Cup-winning jockey, Robbie Dolan; and violinist Evangeline Victoria.
Host of The Chase Australia and co-host of The Morning Show, Larry Emdur, said: “The Good Friday Appeal is such a special event and I can’t wait to host it once again. Remarkably, it keeps gaining momentum each year, changing millions of lives for Victorian children and families.
“We’ve got an incredible line up of talent and entertainment, so please tune in to the coverage on Seven, and give what you can.”
7NEWS Melbourne anchor Peter Mitchell said he is looking forward to marking his 38th consecutive year with the iconic event.
“Helping sick children and supporting Victorian families is what it’s all about for me, and I’m so proud to be aligned with the Good Friday Appeal for what will be my 38th year,” he said.
“The generosity of volunteers who donate their time to fundraise, and everyday Australians and wider business communities has helped make The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne one of the leading paediatric hospitals in the world.”
Seven’s Victorian Managing Director and Sales Director, Peter Charles, said: “The Good Friday Appeal is close to the hearts of all Victorians. The Royal Children’s Hospital’s cutting-edge technology and equipment, and leading research truly changes lives, and it’s a privilege to celebrate Seven’s 68th year of broadcasting this incredible event.”
Good Friday Appeal Executive Director, Rebecca Cowan, said: “With its iconic telethon, Seven has been an incredible supporter of the Good Friday Appeal for 68 years. We are grateful to Larry Emdur, Peter Mitchell, Rebecca Maddern and all the other on-air guests, reporters, performers and behind-the-scenes teams who dedicate their time to share the remarkable stories and impact of The Royal Children’s Hospital.
“We look forward to seeing the Telethon celebrate the generosity of the community, who are committed to making a difference for sick children and their families.”
Last year, the Good Friday Appeal raised a record $23,368,724 for The Royal Children’s Hospital, with the money funding ground-breaking research, state-of-the-art equipment and technology, education and family-centred care programs.
Good Friday Appeal 2025
From 10.00am Friday on Seven Melbourne and streaming live nationally on 7plus
Good Friday Appeal broadcast times:
10.00am The Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal 2025
3.00pm 7AFL Good Friday SuperClash: North Melbourne v Carlton
6.00pm 7NEWS at 6.00pm
7.00pm The Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal 2025
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I’m wondering it the Midday News bulletin will be a local edition this year?
I’m pleased to see Seven return to a 10.00am start time for this event. The new Seven Management in Melbourne seem to be able to pull a few more strings this year.
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Does anyone know if the Appeal will be broadcast into other states?
As per the article just above your post, you can watch it nationally on 7Plus.
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