TVW-7

Channel Seven Perth (callsign TVW-7) is a television station broadcasting in Perth, Australia, wholly owned by Seven Network. It was the first television station in Western Australia, commencing service on October 16, 1959. It broadcasts analogue on VHF 7 and digital on VHF 6. The TVW callsign stands for TeleVision Western Australia.

Related Topics:
Perth, Australia - Seven Network - Western Australia - October 16 - 1959 - VHF

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It is a member of the Seven Network, whose principal shareholder is Perth-based Kerry Stokes.

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Each year, the station devotes one weekend to a live telethon in which is seeks to raise funds for the Princess Margaret Hospital for Children, aiding research into children's diseases. This event is recognised as the most successful fund-raising event of its kind in the world.

Related Topics:
Telethon - Princess Margaret Hospital for Children

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