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Tonight's TV in Wollongong: Free Channels & Schedules

Find what's on tonight across ABC, SBS, Prime7 and WIN in Wollongong. Your local Illawarra TV guide.

By Wollongong Daily · Published 3 July 2026 at 9:37 pm · Updated

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Tonight's TV in Wollongong: Free Channels & Schedules
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Free-to-Air TV Guide for Wollongong

Wollongong and the Illawarra receive free-to-air television through regional affiliates, with five networks available across the region. Here is your complete guide to what's on TV in Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama and the wider Illawarra tonight.

Wollongong Channels at a Glance

Prime7 — Seven Network Affiliate

Prime7 serves the Illawarra and South Coast NSW as the Seven Network affiliate, broadcasting Sunrise, national Seven entertainment and live sport alongside regional news. The 6pm regional news bulletin covers Wollongong and Illawarra stories alongside Southern NSW content. Browse the Seven program guide on 7plus for today's full schedule.

WIN Television — Nine and Ten Network Affiliate

WIN Television operates as both the Nine Network and Ten Network affiliate in Wollongong and the Illawarra. WIN broadcasts a local Illawarra news bulletin at 6pm alongside A Current Affair, Today and national Nine programming. Ten content including The Project and national entertainment also airs via WIN. Check the 9Now TV guide and 10Play guide for national schedules.

ABC — Australian Broadcasting Corporation Illawarra

ABC Illawarra provides dedicated Wollongong and South Coast journalism including local news, weather and community stories. The national ABC television schedule airs with local NSW content integrated. Wollongong and the Illawarra are covered as a distinct regional area within ABC's NSW operations. Additional ABC channels include ABC Kids, ABC Me, ABC Comedy and ABC News 24. Check the ABC iview guide.

SBS — Special Broadcasting Service

SBS serves Wollongong with its national lineup including SBS World News at 6:30pm, NITV, SBS Food and SBS Movies. View the full SBS guide for tonight's listings.

Wollongong Prime Time TV — What to Expect Tonight

Wollongong follows Eastern Standard Time (AEST) and observes daylight saving (AEDT) in summer, aligned with Sydney. Typical weeknight schedule:

  • 5:00pm — WIN News Illawarra (Ten programming)
  • 6:00pm — Prime7 News Illawarra, WIN News Illawarra (Nine programming)
  • 6:30pm — The Project (WIN/Ten), SBS World News
  • 7:00pm — Home and Away (Prime7/Seven), A Current Affair (WIN/Nine), ABC 7:30
  • 7:30pm — Prime time programming across all networks

Find the Full Wollongong TV Guide

Streaming TV for Wollongong Viewers

Free streaming platforms are a great option for Illawarra viewers wanting access to the full metropolitan schedule. 7plus, 9Now, 10Play, ABC iview and SBS On Demand are free and available on any internet-connected device across the Wollongong region.

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