Lynne McGranger has announced shocking career news after winning Gold at the 65th TV WEEK Logie Awards, following the end of her three-decade-long career on Home and Away.

Lynne McGranger has no plans to retire, a move many expected her to announce after winning Gold at the 65th TV WEEK Logie Awards.

McGranger took home the gong at Sydney’s The Star on Sunday evening, marking a celebrated end to the 72-year-old’s three-decade-long role playing Irene Roberts on the famed Australian soap Home and Away.

The actress announced her departure from the show in February and filmed her final scenes in March, with her exit airing in the coming days.

Now, McGranger has traded Summer Bay for standing ovations and even could make a return to TV for the right role.

She is on the road touring with the play, The Grandparents Club in which she plays modern grandmother Liz, who is navigating family complexities.

“I’m not retiring, absolutely not,” McGranger told The Daily Telegraph on Monday.

“If I had the opportunity to come back to television at some point, of course I would consider it depending on the role and the show…but not another 33 years because otherwise I’d be very, very old.”

She described the momentous last few weeks as “the world’s colliding” with Irene’s storyline ending, a shift to live acting and now a Logies win.

Lynne McGranger accepts Gold Logie Award for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television during the 65th TV WEEK Logie Awards ceremony at The Star in Sydney, Australia. Picture: James Gourley/Getty Images for TV WEEK Logie Awards

Lynne McGranger as Irene on Home and Away. Picture: Supplied
Reflecting on her time on Home and Away, she said she is very comfortable with her decision to leave the show given her record as the longest-serving female cast member of a TV soap in Australia.

McGranger on Sunday evening won the Gold Logie for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television over stars Julia Morris, Poh Ling Yeow, Allison Langdon, Hamish Blake, Lisa Millar and Sonia Kruger.

“Thirty-three years, I’ve done this amazing show,” she said when accepting her award, dressed in a stunning gold gown.

“I’m thrilled and honoured.

“Before I forget, this is going to be pride of place next to my 1974 Wagga Wagga Drama Festival Best Actress (award).

“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’.”

Earlier in the evening, McGranger won the Silver Logie for Best Lead Actress in a Drama for the same role.

“I know I’ve only got 30 seconds, but I’m old,” she said at the time.

“I want to thank the beautiful cast of Home and Away, who have just been my family and my friends.

“I love you all.”

Lynne McGranger poses with Gold Logie Award for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television the 65th TV WEEK Logie Awards at The Star in Sydney, Australia. Picture: Hanna Lassen/Getty Images for TV WEEK Logies Awards

Lynne McGranger during final scenes on Home and Away. Picture: Supplied
McGranger, on her final day on the Home and Away set, went out with a heartfelt farewell and was gifted flowers by her emotional co-stars.

“I’ve had the ride of my life,” she said in a statement.

“And I love each and every one of you so much: The cast – Ray, Georgie, Emily, Shane, Ada, James, all the young’uns.

“The art department, the writers, everybody – there are so many unsung heroes. This show is made up of so many parts.

“You’re all amazing, and it’s been my great privilege to work with each and every one of you.

“I’m touched, I’m humbled, and I’m so honoured. Thank you so much.”