And the winner is…

MICHAEL Boughen had an inkling he might be one of the winners at this month’s 2025 TV Week Logie Awards when he was seated at the front of the audience.

Along with the team from Muster Dogs: Collies and Kelpies, the producer won the Logie for Best Structured Reality Program.

“I was seated next to Amanda Keller who I have known for many years,” he said. “She nudged me and said I must be a winner being so close to the front.

“It was a great night and we were thrilled with the win. The award is shared with everyone connected with the show.

“It comes as recognition for a lot of hard work by the farmers and the culmination of a great series.

“We were up against some great shows; every one of them wonderful programs.”

The other nominees were Farmer Wants A Wife on the Seven Network, Network 10’s Gogglebox Australia and Shark Tank Australia, Nine’s Married At First Sight, and The Real Housewives of Sydney on BINGE/FOXTEL.

Mr Boughen moved to Knowsley just before the COVID-19 pandemic.

“It’s a nice place to live,” he said. “We have gotten to know many of the locals and winemakers from Knowsley and Lady’s Pass.

“Now that the services have been extended at Bendigo Airport, it is an easy commute when I need to travel interstate.”

Mr Boughen has begun filming at Tooborac for a special to be screened later this year.