Lynne McGranger, the Home and Away star, has won the Gold Logie for most popular personality on Australian television, capping her record 32-year run as Irene Roberts. The 72-year-old actor, the longest-serving female actor in any Australian drama, announced her departure in February and will air her final episode in mid-August.
McGranger thanked the show's writers and crew, saying: 'Yeah, it is a soap. But it gives Australian actors and crew so much work. And we are so proud of it. Thirty-eight years the bloody thing has been going for, it just won’t die.' She also paid tribute to her almost all-female competition, calling them 'beautiful, fierce women of all ages. And I am the oldest!'
The ABC comedy Fisk was the big winner of the night, taking home five awards including best scripted comedy, best lead actress in a comedy for Kitty Flanagan, best lead actor in a comedy for Aaron Chen, best supporting actress for Julia Zemiro and best supporting actor for Glenn Butcher. Flanagan thanked ABC and Netflix 'for the viewing bump' and said she was pleased families watched the show.
Streaming platforms dominated the best drama nominees but failed to win on the night, with Netflix winning only one award: best miniseries for Apple Cider Vinegar. The ABC had a strong night overall, with Return to Paradise winning best drama, Australian Story winning best current affairs, and Bluey winning the children's program category for a record fourth time.
Magda Szubanski was inducted into the Logie Hall of Fame, months after revealing she had been diagnosed with cancer. Unable to attend, she gave an emotional pre-taped speech, thanking the public for their support and saying: 'The love and support I have felt, like a tsunami, from the Australian public has been overwhelming.'
