The 2025 Logie Awards celebrated the best in Australian television on March 15, 2025, with standout performances recognized across various categories. This year, Lynne McGranger of *Home and Away* took home the prestigious Gold Logie, marking a significant achievement in her career. She also won the award for Best Lead Actress in a Drama, further highlighting her impact in the industry.
In the drama category, Sam Neill garnered the award for Best Lead Actor in a Drama for his compelling role in *The Twelve*, which is available on BINGE and FOXTEL. The comedy scene was equally vibrant, with Kitty Flanagan winning Best Lead Actress in a Comedy for her role in *Fisk*, while Aaron Chen received the award for Best Lead Actor in a Comedy, also for his performance in *Fisk*.
The ceremony, hosted by the Australian television industry, showcased a range of talent across different genres. Among the notable winners was Guy Montgomery, who was named Most Popular New Talent for his show *Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee*, aired on ABC.
Major Awards and Highlights
The Best Drama award went to *Return To Paradise*, also from ABC, while *The Voice* claimed the title of Best Entertainment Program, showcasing the continued popularity of talent competition shows in Australia. For children’s programming, *Bluey* won the award for Best Children’s Program, reflecting its broad appeal among younger audiences.
In the supporting categories, Julia Zemiro was awarded Best Supporting Actress for her work in *Fisk*, and Glenn Butcher won Best Supporting Actor, also for *Fisk*. The Bert Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter went to Todd Woodbridge from 9Network, acknowledging his longstanding contribution to the Australian media landscape.
Other notable awards included Best Lifestyle Program for *Travel Guides* (9Network), Best Structured Reality Program for *Muster Dogs: Collies & Kelpies* (ABC), and Best News Coverage or Public Affairs Report for *Betrayal of Trust* from Four Corners (ABC). The Best Miniseries or Telemovie award went to *Apple Cider Vinegar* from Netflix, while *Unbreakable: The Jelena Dokic Story* (9Network) won Best Factual or Documentary Program.
The evening also celebrated achievements in competition reality programming, with *LEGO Masters* winning the award for Best Competition Reality Program, and *The Olympic Games Paris 2024* recognized for Best Sports Coverage by both 9Network and Stan Sport.
Recognition and Legacy
The Best Current Affairs Program award was given to *Australian Story* (ABC), and *Fisk* continued its winning streak with the title of Best Scripted Comedy. The Best Comedy Entertainment Program award went to *Have You Been Paying Attention?* on Network 10.
The final honor of the night, the Logie Hall of Fame, was awarded to Magda Szubanski, recognizing her significant contributions to the Australian entertainment industry over the years.
This year’s Logies not only celebrated individual achievements but also reflected the rich diversity and talent within Australian television, making it a memorable event for the industry and its fans alike.
