LG Electronics Australia and Sky News Australia are positioning their partnership to launch Sky News Now on LG Channels as a significant step in the Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) offering.

The new service will be available on channel 105 and will feature select content from channels produced by the network, including Sky News, Sky News Weather, Sky News Election Channel, and Fox Sports News.

With the addition of Sky News Now, LG Channels now offers over 90 FAST channels. Sky News, reaches more than 11 million Australians each month across its multiplatform assets. The new service will provide LG Smart TV users with 24/7 live access to breaking news coverage, weather updates, sports news, opinion programs, and documentaries.

The full suite of Sky News channels continues to be available via Foxtel and Flash, and viewers can stream four dedicated news channels produced by Sky News through the skynews.com.au Streaming Subscription service. LG Smart TV users can watch Sky News Now via the LG Channels app.

"The availability of Sky News Now on LG Channels highlights our commitment to providing free, high-quality content," said Tony Brown, General Manager, Home Entertainment & Content Business Marketing at LG Electronics Australia. "As connected TV viewership grows, we're excited to offer a new, streaming option that seamlessly integrates with our premium products, ensuring our customers can enjoy a wide range of news content on the ideal model for their needs.

"Our vision for connected TVs merges innovative technology with superior content accessibility. LG Channels delivers greater content variety at no extra cost, integrating the latest technological advancements to ensure our customers have access to a wide variety of news and entertainment. Our dedication to innovation and excellence in TV technology enhances every viewing experience, making it more enjoyable and engaging for our customers."

The Sky News Now streaming channel launched in 2023.

"With the Paris Games kicking off this weekend, plus the upcoming Australian state elections and US Presidential election later this year, Sky News’ unprecedented insight into the biggest events and issues as they unfold will be sought after now more than ever," added Tim Love, Head of Digital at Sky News Australia.