Golden night for leading ladies at Logies
Home and Away star McGranger appeared stunned as she accepted the coveted Gold Logie, capping off a milestone year for the 72-year-old.
The star earlier this year announced her retirement from her role as the legendary Irene Roberts on the cult-hit soap, after a decades-long chapter in Australian TV history.
"This show has been kept afloat because of the wonderful writers and the wonderful production," she said.
"Yeah, it is a soap but you know what? It gives Australia's 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. Fantastic."
Earlier in the night, McGranger won her first-ever Logie, taking out Best Lead Actress in a Drama.
It was an emotional ceremony, filled with both laughter and tears, which peaked when Szubanski was awarded the coveted Hall of Fame award.
The beloved comedian and actor, known for her portrayal of Sharon Strzelecki, in Kath & Kim, recently revealed her diagnosis of stage four blood cancer and was unable to attend the awards.
Szubanski joked her award was in no way due to her cancer.
"I am getting this because of 40 years of hard work. Lobbying, bribing, threatening, whatever it took, whatever it took. Finally it has all paid off," she said.
Kitty Flanagan's Fisk was one of the night's biggest winners, taking home five Logie Awards, including Best Scripted Comedy Program.
The show also swept the acting categories, with Silver Logies awarded to its cast for Best Lead Actress in a Comedy, Best Lead Actor in a Comedy, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Supporting Actress.
The awards celebrated not only iconic actors, but also acclaimed journalists and standout news programs.
Ally Langdon took home the inaugural Ray Martin Award for Most Popular News or Public Affairs Reporter, which recognises excellence and impact in television journalism.
Legendary journalist Ray Martin said he was honoured by the award tribute, as he handed the award of to the host of A Current Affair.
The news program although did fall short to ABC's Australian Story, who took out the Logie for Best Current Affairs Program.
Tennis star Jelena Dokic delivered an emotional acceptance speech after winning the Logie for Best Factual or Documentary Program.
The powerful documentary traces her journey from refugee to tennis champion, while confronting the trauma of her abusive relationship with her father.
Family favourite LEGO Masters took home the award for Best Competition Reality Program, while Travel Guides celebrated its fourth Logie win, securing Best Lifestyle Program.
Host Hamish Blake was also up for what would have been his third Gold Logie, but had been urging people not to vote for him, saying winning ahead of a strong category of women would not be "a great look".
From drama stars to comedy favourites, the red carpet was filled with the hottest looks and even had an appearance from Bandit and Chilli, stars of the beloved children's cartoon Bluey.
The hit series took out the Logie for Best Children's Program.
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ABC dominates at this year's Logie Awards
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