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Photos: Celebrating Aussie Television: A Night of Glamour and Glory at the 2025 Logie Awards

The 65th TV Week Logie Awards lit up The Star Gold Coast on Sunday night (August 3, 2025), as the brightest names in Australian television came together for an evening filled with glamour, laughter, emotion, and well-deserved recognition.

The event was hosted for the third consecutive year by the ever-charismatic Sam Pang, the ceremony blended sharp wit with touching moments, delivering a true celebration of the industry’s finest.

First held in 1959 and named after John Logie Baird, the Scottish inventor of the television, the Logies have grown into the ultimate symbol of excellence in Aussie TV. They honour achievements across drama, comedy, news, reality, entertainment, and children’s programming — as voted by the public and industry peers alike.

Key Moments & Major Wins

ABC’s quirky legal comedy Fisk swept the comedy categories, proving itself a fan and critic favourite

Best Lead Actor in a Comedy: Aaron Chen

Best Lead Actress in a Comedy: Kitty Flanagan

Best Supporting Actor: Glenn Butcher

Best Supporting Actress: Julia Zemiro

Best Scripted Comedy Program: Fisk

With five wins, Fisk was undoubtedly the standout of the night.

Gold Logie Glory

Aussie soap royalty Lynne McGranger, known for her decades-long portrayal of Irene Roberts on Home and Away, received the Gold Logie for Most Popular Personality — a moment met with a standing ovation. She also took home Best Lead Actress in a Drama, marking a double victory for a beloved TV veteran.

Gold Logie: Lynne McGranger (Home and Away)

Best Lead Actress (Drama): Lynne McGranger (Home and Away)

Drama, Documentary, and Reality Shine

Best Lead Actor (Drama): Sam Neill (The Twelve)

Best Drama Program: Return to Paradise (ABC)

Best Miniseries/Telemovie: Apple Cider Vinegar (Netflix)

Best Factual/Documentary Program: Unbreakable: The Jelena Dokic Story (Nine)

Best News/Public Affairs Report: “Betrayal of Trust” (Four Corners, ABC)

Presenters & Newsroom Royalty

Bert Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter: Todd Woodbridge

Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular New Talent: Guy Montgomery (The Guy Mont Spelling Bee)

Ray Martin Award for Most Popular News Presenter: Ally Langdon (A Current Affair)

Other Notable Winners

Best Entertainment Program: The Voice (Seven Network)

Best comedy Entertainment Program: Have You Been Paying Attention? (Ten)

Best Competition Reality Program: Lego Masters Australia (Nine)

Best Structured Reality Program: Muster Dogs: Collies & Kelpies (ABC)

Best Lifestyle Program: Travel Guides (Nine)

Best Sports Coverage: Olympic Games Paris 2024 (Nine)

Best Children’s Program: Bluey (ABC) — marking its fourth consecutive win

Hall of Fame: A Touching Tribute

Comedy icon Magda Szubanski was inducted into the Logies Hall of Fame, becoming only the fifth woman to receive the honour. Due to ongoing cancer treatment, she accepted the award remotely, delivering a heartfelt speech that moved the audience to tears — a powerful reminder of the strength and vulnerability behind her decades of unforgettable performances.

The red carpet shimmered with elegance and bold fashion choices. Gold, red, and deep jewel tones dominated the night. Celebrities like Sophie Monk, Sonia Kruger, and Julia Morris turned heads, while Bluey made a special appearance to delight younger fans (and plenty of grown-up ones too).

Complete Winners List

Category           Winner & Production

Gold Logie       Lynne McGranger (Home and Away)

Bert Newton Award (Presenter)         Todd Woodbridge

Graham Kennedy Award (New Talent)           Guy Montgomery

Ray Martin Award (News Presenter)               Ally Langdon (A Current Affair)

Best Lead Actor (Drama)        Sam Neill (The Twelve)

Best Lead Actress (Drama)   Lynne McGranger (Home and Away)

Best Lead Actor (Comedy)    Aaron Chen (Fisk)

Best Lead Actress (Comedy)              Kitty Flanagan (Fisk)

Best Supporting Actor (Comedy)      Glenn Butcher (Fisk)

Best Supporting Actress (Comedy) Julia Zemiro (Fisk)

Best Scripted Comedy Program        Fisk (ABC)

Best Drama Program Return to Paradise (ABC)

Best Miniseries/Telemovie   Apple Cider Vinegar (Netflix)

Best Entertainment Program               The Voice (Seven Network)

Best Current Affairs Program              Australian Story (ABC)

Best Comedy Entertainment Program          Have You Been Paying Attention? (Ten)

Best Competition Reality Program   Lego Masters Australia (Nine Network)

Best Structured Reality Program       Muster Dogs: Collies & Kelpies (ABC)

Best Lifestyle Program             Travel Guides (Nine Network)

Best News Coverage/Public Affairs Report “Betrayal of Trust” (Four Corners, ABC)

Best Factual/Documentary Program             Unbreakable: The Jelena Dokic Story (Nine)

Best Sports Coverage              Olympic Games Paris 2024 (Nine Network)

Best Children’s Program         Bluey (ABC)

The 2025 Logies showcased not just the best of Australian television, but also the power of storytelling, community, and resilience. With crowd-pleasing favourites like Bluey and Fisk, and powerful contributions from drama and current affairs, this year’s awards reminded us why Aussie TV continues to punch above its weight on the global stage.

Until 2026 — long live Aussie TV!

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