Bert Newton

Albert Watson Newton was an Australian media personality. He was a Logie Hall of Fame inductee, quadruple Gold Logie award-winning entertainer and radio, theatre and television personality and compere. Newton hosted the Logie Awards ceremony on 19 occasions. Newton was known for his collaborations opposite Graham Kennedy and subsequently Don Lane on their respective variety shows as well as appearances with his wife, singer Patti Newton. Their two children are actor Matthew Newton and TV personality Lauren Newton. Newton started his career in radio broadcasting, primarily as an announcer before becoming a star and fixture of Australian television since its inception in 1956, and was considered both an industry pioneer, icon and one of the longest-serving television performers in the world. Newton was known for his association with both the Nine Network and Ten Network on numerous shows including In Melbourne Tonight, New Faces, Good Morning Australia, 20 to 1 and Bert's Family Feud.

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Bert Newton's granddaughter Lola Welsh, 11, makes her acting debut

Bert Newton's widow Patti shares details of her husband's final days

Melbourne artist captures Bert Newton's adoration for wife Patti in Archibald Prize 2022 entry

Bert Newton's daughter Lauren reveals how the family are managing to cope after the TV icon's death

Bert Newton's daughter Lauren shares a heartbreaking post about loss

Lauren Newton pays emotional tribute to late father Bert Newton

2021 AACTA awards: Rove McManus calls Bert Newton 'the last of the true old-school all-rounders'

Bert Newton's wife Patti struggling with grief following TV icon's death

The mystery surrounding Bert Newton's missing Logies

Bert Newton waited for his wife Patti to leave the hospital room before he took his last breath

Molly Meldrum is seen walking again at Bert Newton's state funeral after a number of health setbacks

Bert Newton's son Matthew will play a key role at his late father's funeral in Melbourne

Eddie McGuire says he's 'deeply honoured' to read the eulogy at Bert Newton's state funeral

Bert Newton's widow Patti puts on a brave face ahead of the TV legend's funeral

Billionaire James Packer shares moving tribute to family friend Bert Newton

Details of Bert Newton's state funeral revealed

Channel 10 to broadcast the state funeral of Bert Newton live

Gogglebox Australia stars remember beloved TV legend Bert Newton

Heartfelt tribute from Bert Newton's son Matthew will be read out at the TV icon's funeral

Bert Newton's final Logies appearance in 2018 proved to be his most controversial