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2025 Logies nominations: Sonia Kruger, Hamish Blake, Julia Morris, Lynne McGranger in the running for gold

2025 Logies nominations: Sonia Kruger, Hamish Blake, Julia Morris, Lynne McGranger in the running for gold

West Australian7 days ago

The full list of nominees for the 65th TV Week Logie Awards has been revealed, and an exciting new category has been announced.
Among those vying for the night's top accolade, the coveted Gold Logie for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television, are Home and Away star Lynne McGranger and television host Sonia Kruger, known for fronting The Voice and Dancing with the Stars.
Julia Morris and Hamish Blake have also been nominated for the title alongside some first-time nominees, including Ally Langdon, Lisa Millar, and Poh Ling Yeow.
'Looking at the list of nominations, it's always thrilling to see the diverse range of Australian stories being told on our screens,' TV Week's Editorial Director Amber Giles said.
'It's especially pleasing to see the breadth of original Australian content on both free-to-air and streaming services. If you see a show or star on the list that you've watched and enjoyed, then don't be shy – get voting.'
The nominees for the 65th TV WEEK Logie Awards were revealed on Monday morning at the Sydney Opera House ahead of the awards ceremony that will be held at The Star in Sydney on August 3.
McGranger, who concluded her nearly 33-year run as Irene on
Home and Away
earlier in 2025, is the only Gold Logie nominee who will not be attending the event, as she is currently overseas.
The Logies has also introduced the Ray Martin Award for Most Popular News or Public Affairs Reporter, which will sit alongside the Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular New Talent and the Bert Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter.
7 News' Michael Usher is nominated in the inaugural category, alongside 9News Peter Overton, 7.30s Sarah Ferguson, 60 Minutes' Tara Brown, A Current Affairs' Ally Langdon, and Insiders' David Speers.
The beloved awards ceremony will be broadcast live on Seven and 7Plus with comedian and TV personality, Sam Pang, returning as host.
Gold Logie for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television
Bert Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter
Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular Talent
Ray Martin Award for Most Popular News or Public Affairs Presenter
Silver Logie for Best Lead Actor in a Drama
Silver Logie for Best Lead Actress in a Drama
Silver Logie for Best Lead Actor in a Comedy
Silver Logie for Best Lead Actress in a Comedy
Silver Logie for Best Supporting Actor
Silver Logie for Best Supporting Actress
Best Drama Program
Best Miniseries or Telemovie
Best Entertainment Program
Best Current Affairs Program
Best Scripted Comedy Program
Best Comedy Entertainment Program
Best Competition Reality Program
Best Structured Reality Program
Best Lifestyle Program
Best News Coverage or Public Affairs Report
Best Factual or Documentary Program
Best Sports Coverage
Best Children's Program

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