Prime Minister Anthony Albanese officially opens Seven's new Melbourne HQ in Docklands
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has officially opened Seven's brand new, purpose-built Melbourne headquarters, which is one of the most advanced broadcasting centres in Australia.
Melbourne Quarter Tower (MQT), which is one of the most advanced broadcasting centres in Australia, is now home to Seven's entire Melbourne operation.
This includes 7NEWS Melbourne bulletins, Seven's AFL, cricket and horse racing teams, and the popular 7AFL shows Sunday Footy Feast and The Wash Up.
There is also a dedicated studio space for Sunrise to broadcast from Melbourne.
Among the other attendees at the official opening on Wednesday night were Premier of Victoria Jacinta Allan, the Minister for Communications and Sport Anika Wells, Seven West Media Chairman Kerry Stokes AC, SGH Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Ryan Stokes AO and Seven West Media Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Jeff Howard.
'Seven is part of the fabric of Australian life — informing us, entertaining us, and helping shape the national conversation,' Anthony Albanese said of the achievement.
'This new purpose-built Melbourne headquarters is a major investment in the future of Australian media. It's not just a home for journalism and unforgettable sporting moments, but also a symbol of innovation and ambition.
'Congratulations to everyone involved. From suburbs to stadiums, Seven continues to play an ongoing role in telling our stories. And this world-class facility makes sure Melbourne remains at the heart of it.'
Jacinta Allan said: 'This new studio will be a state-of-the-art home to those who tell the stories of our city and state. Whether it's footy, breaking news or the moments that bring us together — they'll be told from Australia's sports and major events capital — here in the heart of Melbourne.'
Australia's most respected sports broadcaster Bruce McAvaney and 7NEWS Melbourne presenter Rebecca Maddern hosted the evening, which was also attended by 7NEWS Melbourne presenters and members of Seven's AFL and cricket teams.
'Our new Melbourne headquarters is more than just a state-of-the-art facility. It's a reflection of the city's important role in our national sporting and media landscape, and our commitment to delivering world-class content to all Australians,' Kerry Stokes AC said.
'Every day and night, millions of Australians watch Seven, both on free to air television and on 7plus. They trust us to deliver the breaking news events and the unmissable sporting moments that matter most to them. Our new Melbourne studio strengthens our ability to tell those stories with even greater impact and in more innovative ways.'
After 23 years at Broadcast Centre Melbourne (BCM) in Docklands, 7NEWS Melbourne broadcast its first bulletin live from MQT on May 12.
The innovative studio space features a digital IP-based television facility, a full high definition LED based news set and non-linear file-based story capture and editing, and a large-scale sports control room for the production of major events.
'For nearly 70 years, Seven has been a trusted voice in Melbourne homes, delivering essential news from around the world and down the street, showcasing the sports Australians are passionate about and entertaining generations of viewers,' Jeff Howard said.
'Our new Melbourne home is without a doubt one of the most advanced broadcasting facilities in the country. It represents a significant investment in both our people and our technology, ensuring we continue to deliver the very best content to our viewers now and into the future.'
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