The 2009

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for live performance in Australia were presented on 27 July 2009 at the

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. The ceremony was hosted by

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and

Julia Zemiro Julia Zemiro () (born 14 April 1967) is a French-born Australian television presenter, radio host, actress, singer, writer and comedian. She is best known as the host of the music quiz and live performance show '' RocKwiz''. Zemiro is a fluent ...

and was broadcast live on Bio. (

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's biography channel).Knox, David
2009 Helpmann Awards: Presenters
''TV Tonight'', 21 July 2008.

Nominees and winners

Winners are listed in bold type.

Theatre

Musicals

Opera and Classical Music

Dance and Physical Theatre

Contemporary Music

Other

Industry Awards

References

External links

Helpmann Awards official site
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