"Competition for ratings among the three Australian commercial networks is extremely fierce and the advertising market remains volatile in the short term," he said. Mr Asper said Ten was well positioned to capitalise on market improvements as it was the only network to post audience gains in all major demographics, including its core demographic of 16 to 39-year-olds. CanWest said third-quarter revenue declined 24 per cent at Ten to $C149 million from $C194 million last year. CanWest received $C102 million from its Australian operations in fiscal 2006.