Magda Szubanski moves Logies to tears as she's inducted into Hall of Fame

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Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here The standout moment of Australian television's night of nights has been claimed by someone who wasn't even at the ceremony. Magda Szubanski was beamed into the 2025 Logie Awards on Sunday night as she was inducted into the Hall of Fame, and the beloved comedian and actress shared a message that left not a dry eye in the house. "I want to say first of all – let's get this out of the way – I have not been awarded this honour because I have the cancer," Szubanski quipped at the start. Magda Szubanski teared up as she thanked the Australian public for their overwhelming support throughout her cancer diagnosis. (Getty Images for TV WEEK Logie A) "The cancer" was in fact the reason for the 64-year-old's absence from the awards ceremony. She has been isolating whilst undergoing treatment for stage four mantle cell lymphoma, a rare and fast-moving blood cancer, which she announced earlier this year she had been diagnosed with. The honour of being inducted into the Hall of Fame recognises 40 years of work that has made Szubanski one of the most beloved Australian stars, best known for her role as Sharon Strzelecki in Kath & Kim as well as for characters on shows like Fast Forward , The D-Generation , and Big Girl's Blouse . "I am getting this because of 40 years of hard work: lobbying, bribing, threatening, whatever it took, whatever it took," she joked. "Finally it has all paid off, so I don't feel like an imposter, I feel like I have earned it and I am thrilled. "But honestly, I do want to say thank you so much for this honour." Allison Langdon accepts the Ray Martin Award for Most Popular News or Public Affairs Presenter - presented by Ray Martin himself. (Getty Images for TV WEEK Logie A) She teared up at the end of her speech, thanking the Australian public for their overwhelming support as she fights cancer. "The love and support that I have felt, like a tsunami, from the Australian public, it has been overwhelming," she said, wiping away tears. "When I go online and look at those messages, every time, my heart lifts, and I feel that much stronger to deal with the cancer. "So thank you for the love that you are pouring my way." The Gold Logie for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television went to Home and Away veteran Lynne McGranger, who beat out a field of women nominees and Hamish Blake. A Current Affair 's Ally Langdon had been in the running for the gold, but she didn't leave empty handed, receiving the Ray Martin Award for Most Popular News or Public Affairs Presenter. She also accepted the award for Best Sports Coverage for the Paris Olympic Games, won by Nine and Stan Sport. Travel Guides continued its winning streak, receiving its fourth consecutive Logie for Best Lifestyle Program. (Getty Images for TV WEEK Logie A) Blake – who always insisted he was a reluctant nominee for the Gold Logie in a field filled with women – accepted the award for Best Competition Reality Program for LEGO Masters Australia . Travel Guides continued its winning streak, receiving its fourth consecutive Logie for Best Lifestyle Program. Earlier in the night, Jelena Dokic won Best Factual or Documentary Program for Unbreakable: The Jelena Dokic Story . The former tennis star spoke directly to "every single girl and woman" watching. "Never allow anyone to take your worth or happiness or smile away. Believe in your goals and dreams," she said. She ended with a moving moment and her biggest thanks for fellow tennis legend Todd Woodbridge, who she referred to as "my person". Jelena Dokic accepts the Logie Award for Best Factual or Documentary Program. (Getty Images for TV WEEK Logie A) "This makes me cry so much because I sat down with you at the table 11 years ago when I retired and you said to me that I can be a commentator and bring my story to life," Dokic said. "I looked at you and I said to you, 'I don't know who you are talking about but you are not talking about me'. "I was a person who couldn't string two sentences together and had no social skills, but you believed in me. "I hope everyone finds a Todd like I did. "You're a massive reason why I'm here. "You love to remind me every single day how right I am and I still need to listen to you. So I will. Todd Woodbridge won his first Logie - the Bert Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter. (Getty Images for TV WEEK Logie A) "I say if everyone can have a father and mentor like Todd, they would be very fortunate. Thank you everyone." It was a winning night for Woodbridge too, who collected his first ever Logie: the Bert Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter for his long list of credits that includes Tipping Point , the Australian Open, and the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris last year. national
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Robert Irwin stars in new Tourism Australia campaign to lure American visitors Down Under

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Robert Irwin stars in new Tourism Australia campaign to lure American visitors Down Under

Robert Irwin is the new face of the latest Tourism Australia campaign. Irwin will join a number of other celebrities bringing tourists Down Under, in adverts set to screen in the United States. British chef Nigella Lawson will be used to lure UK tourists to Australia. Meanwhile, Sara Tendulkar, who is the daughter of cricket legend Sachin, will be used in adverts in India. other versions of the commercial will feature actor Yosh Yu in China, and comedian Abareru-kun in Japan. In the hilarious advertisement, an American tourist loses his phone in the desert, only to then be rescued by Irwin. 'G'day mate, just going for a stroll?' Irwin says to the stranded tourist. Clearly down on his luck, the tourist replies: 'An emu took my phone.' 'Well, we better go find it,' Irwin replies. The pair then speed off across the sand dunes in a 4WD. The American tourist describes Australia as 'another world', as he later recalls the experience in a bar. This is the second instalment of Tourism Australia's global ad campaign, which builds on the 2022 tagline, 'Come and Say G'Day'. The campaign is already hailed a success with consideration for Australian holidays surging 10 per cent in key markets, including flight searches, which leapt 22 per cent, according to Tourism Australia. The marketing body is hoping to deliver more than 11 million international visitors to Oz by 2029. Tourism Australia chief marketing officer Susan Coghill told The Australian the mini campaigns were a new approach to tailor a message to tourists in individual markets. 'We're going from one global ad that kind of runs everywhere to a much more modular approach, both with our talent and with our experiences,' Coghill told the publication. 'We're still going to be telling the one global campaign, 'Come and say G'day', but the key switch is we're going to take really great talent in key markets, people that have resonance, they have an audience and a profile, and importantly, they have a connection to Australia.' On Monday, Sunrise reporter Georgia Cost spoke about the new campaign. 'I have to say I think my favourite is the one tailored to American visitors,' Costi said. Costi spoke about the advertisement which will be played to American audiences. 'It shows an American tourist stuck in the desert, but that's OK because none other than Robert Irwin races to his rescue. 'They go on a wild ride to the desert in a four-wheel drive.'

Lynne McGranger reveals her hilarious plan for her first-ever Gold Logie

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Perth Now

Lynne McGranger reveals her hilarious plan for her first-ever Gold Logie

In a fitting end to her 33 years starring in Home and Away, Channel Seven icon Lynne McGranger has won the coveted Gold Logie. The 72-year-old was in the running for the top gong at the 65th TV WEEK Logies alongside Sonia Kruger, Ally Langdon, Julia Morris, Hamish Blake, Lisa Millar and Poh Ling Yeow. It is her first Gold Logie nomination and an incredible one to win with her last Home and Away scene as Irene Roberts set to air in August. McGranger also took home the Silver Logie for best lead actress in a drama — her first Logie win. Lynne McGranger accepts Gold Logie Award for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television. Credit: James Gourley / Getty Images for TV WEEK Logie A It's the first time the Home and Away star has won. Credit: James Gourley / Getty Images for TV WEEK Logie A 'Wear a pretty dress they said, you will be fine, they said,' an emotional McGranger said, while accepting her Gold Logie. '33 years, I've done this amazing show and I am thrilled and honoured.' 'Before I forget, this is going to be pride of place next to my 1974 Wagga Wagga Drama Festival Best Actress. And it's true, it's absolutely true. That's when I went, 'This acting thing is kind of good!' maybe I will be better at it than I am at teaching. 'I want to acknowledge all of the other nominees, all the beautiful, fierce women of all ages. And I am the eldest! If you live as long as I do, it's fantastic. And of course, lovely Hamish. You are a brave man, darl, thank you. 'I don't know if any of you have caught my press lately — there hasn't been much. But I did promise that if I won the Gold Logie that I would carry it around in my handbag for a year ... which is better than burying my white ass on morning television, Larry! 'So I will do that. And I may regret it. But I also thought what I could do is in a few years' time when I die, I might chop the head off, scoop it out and put the ashes in there and screw the head back on and give it to Clancy, my beautiful daughter, who is here with me tonight, and she can put it on the mantelpiece. 'So there are more ways of using a Logie than just carrying them around in your bag. I want to thank you again my beautiful cast. The beautiful cast! Dear God! And my producers, Lucy and Julie, thank you. To the writers, the art department, the best crew in the art department, the best crew in the world, bar none. Lynne's cast members cheered her on. Credit: 7NEWS Close friend and co-star, Ada Nicodemou, was emotional. She attended with her partner, Home and Away star James Stewart. Credit: 7NEWS Lynne McGranger on stage at the 2025 Logies. Credit: 7NEWS 'Honestly, these guys work... I had to work, when I was finishing up, I had to work probably some 13 and 14 hour days and I whinged like a b*tch. These guys do this week in and week out and they whinge a little bit, but they are very good at their job. 'And this show has been kept afloat because of the wonderful writers and the wonderful production. 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. I want to acknowledge again the wonderful exit storyline but I also want to acknowledge the fantastic Jessica Mauboy, who wrote that beautiful song that has been overlaying Irene's exit story. 'And again to the fans, bloody hell! For all of you fans, and those of you who keep free-to-air television alive, please, keep on doing what you're doing, and watching what you watch. I want to thank Paul, Luke and Clancy. I've gone completely rogue with the idiot board. I love you Paul, Clancy, Luke — all my friends. I 'If you are in rural NSW or Victoria come and see me and my fabulous cast in The Grandparents Club. 'Thank you guys, it's a great honour. Thank you.'

ABC dominates at this year's Logie Awards

ABC News

3 hours ago

ABC News

ABC dominates at this year's Logie Awards

Home and Away stalwart Lynne McGranger has taken out the Gold Logie for 2025 while ABC comedy Fisk was the biggest winner for the night, taking home all five of the awards they were nominated for.