AUSTRALIA’S LEADING NEWS AND CURRENT AFFAIRS
Australia’s most watched news service, 7NEWS, continues to evolve its offering across multiple platforms, reaching audiences through 19 capital city and regional evening bulletins, 7NEWS.com.au, digital platforms with 28 million social media followers, and premium content, including 7NEWS Spotlight, which has seen its 7plus BVOD audience up 60% and its national total TV audience up 11% year-on-year.
The weekday 7NEWS 6.00pm bulletin reaches 9.6 million people a month and has increased its average national total TV audience 3% this year, including a 60% jump on 7plus.
Seven’s morning television is where Australia starts its day. Sunrise, The Morning Show and Weekend Sunrise shape the national conversation and are first with the news that matters: from breaking stories to headline-making interviews.
Sunrise , Weekend Sunrise and The Morning Show have been #1 every single week of the year. All three programs have recorded strong audience growth in 2025, with the winning margins over their nearest competitors also widening.
Sunrise ’s national total TV audience has increased 6% so far this year, while Weekend Sunrise is up 5% and The Morning Show is up 7%. The number of people watching Sunrise on 7plus has surged 55% this year; Weekend Sunrise is up 62% on the platform and The Morning Show is up 56%.
Sunrise with Natalie Barr and Matt Shirvington has reigned as Australia’s favourite breakfast program for 22 years, with an unbeatable lead across 2025. The Morning Show with Larry Emdur and Kylie Gillies has achieved the same impressive result, scoring its 18th year at #1 in the mornings, also winning every day.
Weekend Sunrise , co-hosted by Monique Wright and David Woiwod, has remained the first choice for viewers every Saturday and Sunday, continuing its winning streak as Australia’s #1 weekend breakfast show, a position it has held since 2006.
THE WEST
Seven West Media is a key player in Australia’s economically strongest state. The West Australian is an influential voice in Western Australia and an important contributor to the national debate. Seven also publishes 19 regional papers across the state and the leading websites perthnow.com.au and thewest.com.au.
The Nightly is Seven’s national digital and publishing brand, with a monthly audience of three million and a remarkable influence on political and business decision-makers. Launched in February 2024, it has quickly built a large and growing East Coast audience, skewing female and younger.
The Nightly On magazine is a quarterly deep dive into the ideas, industries and individuals shaping Australia’s future. It speaks to leaders, innovators and professionals who influence the national conversation. Distributed digitally and in print across Qantas lounges and boardrooms, it provides a high-value platform for advertisers targeting Australia’s most discerning audience.
This year Seven launched ROAM, a premium travel brand from The Nightly, led by former GQ and Robb Report editor Richard Clune. Published every Saturday to The Nightly’s readers, ROAM targets modern explorers seeking authentic experiences.