Australia Faces TV Blackout: Channels Dwindling Fast

Thousands of viewers in country areas across Australia will

Programs like , ...Get Me Out of Here! and Deal or No Deal will be dropped from regional broadcaster WIN's free-to-air schedule.

The areas impacted include the Mount Gambier and Riverland districts of , and Griffith in .

It is estimated that 90,000 viewers will no longer see some of their favourite shows once the change takes place.

The channels losing transmission in the targeted regions include Channel 10, 10 Drama, 10 Comedy and Nickelodeon, reported Media Week on Tuesday.

Viewers will still be able to access Channel 10 content via the network app.

A spokesperson from Channel 10 told the publication that they were 'disappointed' with WIN's decision.

'We know this change is a real and unfair disruption for many regional viewers, especially those with limited internet access or less familiarity with streaming technology,' they said.

'We are disappointed by WIN's decision to stop broadcasting Network 10 in the Riverland, Mount Gambier and Griffith markets. 

'As more advertising shifts to digital platforms, it is important for the Government to continue to support regional broadcasters so that essential local services communities rely on can be maintained.'

WIN has previously had deals with Channel 10, and Channel Nine and Channel Seven to transmit their content via free-to-air in regional markets.

According to reports, WIN is withdrawing Channel 10's content because it is no longer financially viable.

Previously, WIN had

WIN had originally signed a Program Supply Agreement with Channel 10 in 2016, which was supposed to end after five years.