The Seven Network is a Australian television network, owne by the Seven Media Group. Seven dates back to December 2, 1956, when the first stations on the VHF7 frequency were established in Sydney and Melbourne. The network is currently the largest network in the country in terms of population reach. Seven has traditionally been the second highest rating television network in Australia, trailing its traditional rival the Nine Network, but just ahead of Network Ten. Seven have won the ratings year twice since 1978, in 2000 and 2007.