Veteran news anchor Peter Mitchell is ushering in a brand-new era for Seven Melbourne as the network relocates its operations to a modern facility at Melbourne Quarter Tower on Collins Street. The strategic move marks only the third chapter for Mitchell during his long tenure with the network, following previous headquarters in South Melbourne and Docklands.
The transition sees Seven Melbourne leaving behind its long-time home at Broadcast Centre Melbourne (BCM) in Docklands, a facility adjacent to Marvel Stadium that served as the network's broadcast hub since opening. While the historic location held decades of television history, the iconic "big red Seven" sign at Docklands is reportedly being dismantled for scrap metal as part of the redevelopment.
The new Collins Street headquarters brings Seven into a vibrant precinct, positioning the network almost directly opposite rival broadcaster Nine's Bourke Street home near Southern Cross railway station. Sharing its new building with other major corporate tenants like Medibank, the workspace shifts away from traditional private offices in favor of open-plan workstations and shared newsroom dynamics for presenters and production staff alike.
Viewers tuning in to watch Mitchell present the bulletin from the new studio will experience state-of-the-art screens and crystal-clear graphics, though the core news presentation remains unchanged. The expansive new facility also includes advanced secondary studio spaces and dual control rooms, offering the network increased flexibility for cross-platform broadcasting and visiting programs.
