60 Minutes is a popular Australian current affairs program based on the U.S. version of the same name. Featuring many noted Australian journalists over the years, the current presenters include Liam Bartlett, Tara Brown, Liz Hayes and Peter Overton.
On 60 Minutes Amelia Adams reports on the Australian children removed by Italian authorities from their family living off the grid.Catherine Birmingham and Nathan Trevallion want only the very best for their three children. For these loving parents that means bringing up their two young daughters and son without the stresses and distractions of modern life. A few years ago, the Australian family bought a tiny, crumbling house in the Italian countryside. It boasted no connected power, no running water, not even a flushing toilet. It was their idea of nirvana. And of course, for the kids, there was no formal schooling. However, bliss for this family was anything but for Italy's welfare authorities, which last November decided to save the children from their parents, by taking them away, and placing them in a locked-up foster care facility. Now Catherine and Nathan are in a desperate battle to have their family reunited. As Amelia Adams reports from the beautiful Abruzzo region of Italy, this case has attracted widespread media attention as people all over the world debate whether the family's off-the-grid lifestyle is idyllic, or idiotic.Reporter: Amelia AdamsProducers: Natalie Clancy, Nichola Younger
60 Minutes returns to Nine this Sunday for 2026 with a special by Dimity Clancey on hero Ahmed Al Ahmed, who wrestled with one of the terrorists at Bondi Beach in December.The 14th of December 2025 is a date now seared in Australian history forever. What happened at Bondi Beach on that awful day was the deadliest terrorist attack on our shores. Fifteen innocent people were killed and 40 more injured when two gunmen unleashed evil. But out of the devastation, accounts of incredible bravery emerged. And of the many people who showed courage under fire, Ahmed Al Ahmed's story is especially significant. Video beamed around the world proved how, without any regard for his own safety, he confronted and overpowered one of the attackers.For the premiere of its 48th season, Dimity Clancey presents a special edition of 60 Minutes as Ahmed Al Ahmed returns to Bondi for the first time and reveals in extraordinary detail his role in saving countless lives. Mr Al Ahmed tells Clancey what possessed him to tackle one of the alleged terrorists, Sajid Akram, and the words he screamed as he disarmed the gunman. He also answers the question many have asked: Why, when he had the chance, did he not shoot Akram? Mr Al Ahmed provides a gripping explanation of his actions in the Bondi attack; a moment in time Australians wished had never happened, but are so thankful that people like Ahmed Al Ahmed were there to provide help.Reporter: Dimity ClanceyProducers: Anne Worthington, Sheree Gibson
On 60 Minutes Amelia Adams reports on the Australian children removed by Italian authorities from their family living off the grid.Catherine Birmingham and Nathan Trevallion want only the very best for their three children. For these loving parents that means bringing up their two young daughters and son without the stresses and distractions of modern life. A few years ago, the Australian family bought a tiny, crumbling house in the Italian countryside. It boasted no connected power, no running water, not even a flushing toilet. It was their idea of nirvana. And of course, for the kids, there was no formal schooling. However, bliss for this family was anything but for Italy's welfare authorities, which last November decided to save the children from their parents, by taking them away, and placing them in a locked-up foster care facility. Now Catherine and Nathan are in a desperate battle to have their family reunited. As Amelia Adams reports from the beautiful Abruzzo region of Italy, this case has attracted widespread media attention as people all over the world debate whether the family's off-the-grid lifestyle is idyllic, or idiotic.Reporter: Amelia AdamsProducers: Natalie Clancy, Nichola Younger
60 Minutes returns on Sunday with a story which centres around the tragic deaths of tourists, including two Australians, following methanol poisoning at a backpacker hostel in Vang Vieng, Laos.Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles knew each other their entire lives. They grew up as the very best of best friends. Last November, the two 19-year-old women from Melbourne did what hundreds of thousands of young people over the world do every year. They went backpacking through Asia. But in communist Laos, they struck trouble. Adventure turned to tragedy when Bianca and Holly inadvertently consumed alcohol tainted with deadly methanol. Days later they lost their lives. And so did four other travellers who drank from the same batch of bad spirits: three young women from Denmark and England, and an American man. In the 2025 season premiere of 60 Minutes the heartbroken parents of the Australian, Danish and English victims tell Tara Brown of their determination to do all they can to expose the dangers methanol-laced alcohol poses to travellers around the world. They also reveal their frustration with authorities in Laos who have been less than transparent in sharing information about how this tragedy happened, and who is responsible.Reporter: Tara BrownProducers: Serge Negus, Sheree Gibson
THE MONSTER OF MAZANOn 60 MINUTES a story so deplorable it redefines the meaning of immorality. Mazan used to be an unremarkable little village in southern France. Today it's better described as a place of evil because it's now known that among its residents lived a monster. Dominique Pelicot pretended he was a loving family man when in fact he was a sexual deviant. His victim was his unsuspecting wife Gisèle, who he repeatedly secretly drugged and raped. That's horrific enough, but Pelicot also recruited more than 70 other men to join his criminal depravity that went on for almost ten years before it was discovered. However, while Gisèle Pelicot suffered terribly, there was no way she going to let the torture she endured ruin her life. At her husband's trial, she bravely agreed to waive her right to anonymity so the full extent of his nefarious behaviour would be exposed. Caroline Darian is the daughter of Gisèle and Dominique Pelicot, and in an exclusive interview with Dimity Clancey, she gives an insider's account of the case that shocked the world. Reporter: Dimity ClanceyProducer: Natalie ClancyBIG DEALWhat makes Luke Combs such a big deal is that he's not. Sure, he's a country and western megastar, but as Adam Hegarty discovered, when you meet him off stage he's so disarmingly normal it's just like having a natter with a neighbour over the back fence. It's no wonder millions of people around the world love this bloke from North Carolina. For the past few weeks Luke has been touring Australia, playing to record crowds in packed-out stadiums. Seeing the joy he brings to his fans is, well, a joy to behold.Reporter: Adam HegartyProducer: Garry McNab
Taken for a RideAlong with politicians, real estate agents and journalists, taxi drivers are much-criticised. Like those employed in the other professions though, more cabbies are honest and hard-working than not. But the ratbags take rorting to a new level. In a 60 Minutes, The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald investigation, Nick McKenzie has uncovered shocking cases of taxi drivers not only ripping off their customers financially, but also physically abusing them. The story includes McKenzie's own frightening run-in with an angry cabbie after he queried a fare, with the footage of the incident being enough to make anyone thinking about jumping into a taxi think again.Reporter: Nick McKenzieProducer: Amelia BallingerAt Home with the DuttonsUnfriendly. Unlikeable. Unelectable. For those who oppose Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, he's easy to characterise. If you believe recent polls though, being unpopular isn't all bad. And that's because what was once thought impossible has now happened. Dutton has overtaken Anthony Albanese as preferred Prime Minister. With a federal election looming, it's a very good position to be in. But for someone who is all too regularly making headlines, Peter Dutton remains a mystery to many Australians. On 60 MINUTES, Karl Stefanovic travels to the Dutton family home in Queensland to get the lowdown on the man aspiring to our highest office from those who know him best: his wife Kirilly and children Rebecca, Harry and Tom.Reporter: Karl StefanovicProducer: Hannah Bowers
Facing our ThreatsAs our top spy, ASIO boss Mike Burgess prefers to do his work away from the public gaze. But so concerned has he become about the increasing threats to Australia's security that he has a message he wants all Australians to see and hear. Speaking to Nick McKenzie, Burgess says now is the most dangerous time our country has experienced in the last 50 years. He warns our enemies are everywhere, and unless we all start taking the nation's security seriously, we're in for a world of pain.Reporter: Nick McKenzieProducer: Laura SparkesTargeting AustraliaThe plot was as sophisticated as it was evil. ISIS terrorists had decided to target Australia. It was eight years ago and their nefarious ambition was to inflict maximum fear and loss of life by planting a bomb on a packed passenger plane and detonating it over New South Wales. If they'd succeeded, hundreds of people in the air, and probably more on the ground, would have been killed. On 60 Minutes, Amelia Adams investigates just how close their plan came to succeeding, and frighteningly, why Australians still need to be alarmed. Speaking from a death-row prison cell in Iraq, the terrorist mastermind of the plot issues a chilling warning that ISIS remains a deadly threat and is inspiring a new generation of radicalised zealots, ready to once again reign terror on the west.Reporter: Amelia AdamsProducers: Laura Sparkes, Toni AmbrogettiWhere there's a WillForget the palaces, the priceless jewels and all those forever-fussing servants. Being the King is not an easy job. In the two and a half years Charles the Third has been monarch, royal watchers say he's been impressive, especially considering he has been fighting cancer for much of that time. But although the thought is dreaded, King Charles' illness is a reality check for the Firm, as the royal family is known. It means there is added impetus to ensure Prince William, 42, is match-fit for a possible call-up to the top job. So how would he wear the crown? In London, Dimity Clancey speaks with some of the Prince of Wales' closest confidants to find out if he is really ready to reign.Reporter: Dimity ClanceyProducer: Natalie Clancy
Where There's Smoke, There's FirebombingWhere there's smoke, there's firebombing is now an unwelcome reality for tobacconists, predominantly in Victoria, but increasingly elsewhere around the country too. In the last 18 months, as many as 200 of their shops have been destroyed as criminals try to wrest control of the lucrative illegal tobacco market. What's worrying though is not only the level of violence, but why this thuggery started in the first place. As Nick McKenzie reports in this joint 60 Minutes, The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald investigation, by taxing cigarettes so exorbitantly in an attempt to stop people smoking, the Federal government has inadvertently created a thriving black market worth five billion dollars a year.Reporter: Nick McKenzieProducer: Serge NegusAlbo & JodieIn Canberra the distance between the Prime Minister's home, the Lodge, and the Governor-General's residence at Yarralumla is about four kilometres. Anytime now, in the next few days or weeks, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will be taking the five-minute trip to visit Sam Mostyn to officially call this year's federal election. Of course, unofficially, the campaign has been pretty much in full swing for months. Two weeks ago, Opposition leader Peter Dutton and his family talked to Karl Stefanovic about the highs and lows of a life in politics. Now it's the turn of Albo and his soon-to-be bride, and possible secret weapon, Jodie Haydon.Reporter: Karl StefanovicProducers: Natalie Clancy, Hannah BowersMH370: Third Time Lucky?In a few days there will be another grim anniversary for the families of the 239 passengers and crew who were aboard Malaysia Airlines flight MH370. On March 8, it will be 11 years since the Boeing 777 disappeared, somewhere in the vast expanse of the Indian Ocean. But now there is renewed cause for hope for some long-awaited answers. As Dimity Clancey reports, another search for the aircraft is currently underway. However, unlike the previous two failed searches, this one is using much more advanced technology to map a comprehensive picture of the ocean floor. Could it be third time lucky in the attempt to solve one of the greatest aviation mysteries of all time?Reporter: Dimity ClanceyProducers: Sammi Taylor, Nichola Younger
The crimes of Jeffrey Epstein and Harvey Weinstein are well known. The two rich and powerful men inflicted horrendous abuse on young and vulnerable women who had had the misfortune of entering their orbits, both voluntarily and not. Now, however, a new name can be added to this roll call of despicable abusers, Mohamed Al Fayed. Until now he's been better known as the father of Dodi, who died alongside Princess Diana in 1997. At the time, Al Fayed senior revelled in baseless conspiracy theories that Dodi and Diana were murdered at the behest of the Royal Family. What wasn't known back then though was that Al Fayed, the formidable billionaire owner of department store Harrods, was a serial sexual predator. And as Tara Brown reports in a special edition of 60 Minutes, among the hundreds of women he preyed on there were at least 14 Australians.Reporter: Tara BrownProducer: Anne Worthington
60 Minutes Nick McKenzie revisits the CFMEU saga, revealing new information.Building WorseEight months ago, in a series of award-winning stories, 60 Minutes, The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald, exposed endemic corruption and criminality at Australia's most powerful construction union, the CFMEU. Nick McKenzie's reports, "Building Bad", so horrified federal and state governments that immediate action was promised. Police investigations were launched, an administrator was appointed to take over the running over the union, and influential union figures, including bikies who'd wheedled their way into the organisation, were sacked. It looked like the rot was finally over. However, as McKenzie now discovers, that's far from the case. In fact it's business as usual for many of thugs associated with the CFMEU as they continue bullying and ripping off anyone who stands in their way.Reporter: Nick McKenzieProducers: Amelia Ballinger, Hannah BowersWhy I Killed My MotherYou're unlikely to encounter anyone sweeter than Gypsy-Rose Blanchard. She really is charming. But she's also a convicted murderer. With help from a so-called boyfriend she met online, she killed her own mother. The brutal crime – Clauddine "Dee Dee" Blanchard was stabbed 17 times – happened ten years ago, and Gypsy-Rose was imprisoned. But now she's free. On 60 Minutes, Amelia Adams meets a controversial young woman very determined to let the world know why she did what she did.Reporter: Amelia AdamsProducers: Nichola Younger, Sheree Gibson
Pride & PrejudiceIt can't be understated just how momentous January the 6th 2021 was for American democracy. It was the day rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol building. The lead up to this dark moment in history began two months earlier when Donald Trump lost, but claimed he won, the 2020 Presidential election. The lie became Trump's mantra and the catalyst for the attack on America's most important institution. One of the instigators of the violence that day in January was Enrique Tarrio, the leader of the far-right, neo-fascist group, the Proud Boys. He ended up being imprisoned for 22 years for seditious conspiracy. One thousand five hundred others were also sent to prison. But remarkably, now they're all free, beneficiaries of Trump Presidential pardons. And as Amelia Adams reports, armed with their ‘get out of jail' cards, Tarrio and his Proud Boys are not only empowered, they say they're invincible.Reporter: Amelia AdamsProducer: Garry McNab
Mismatch of the DayAccording to Rebecca Loos, soccer superstar David Beckham was not only a player on the field, off it he was one as well. Back in 2004, when she was his 26-year-old personal assistant, she publicly admitted they had a torrid affair. At the time, and unusually for such an attacking footballer, Beckham was defensive. He pleaded it was ludicrous to suggest he was unfaithful to his Spice Girl wife, Victoria. The denial infuriated Loos because she felt it implied she had lied. Eventually her anger gave way to resignation, but two years ago a rather vainglorious David Beckham obliquely referenced the liaison in a Netflix documentary. As Rebecca tells Dimity Clancey, his comments were an own goal that has given her a free kick to strike back.Reporter: Dimity ClanceyProducer: Sammi TaylorTragedy in TamworthThe pain is unbearable and the frustration immense. Baylen Pendergast's father, Luke, can't fathom how 11 years on from his toddler son's mysterious death, no one has been held responsible. There have been no arrests and no charges laid. That's despite overwhelming medical evidence suggesting the 21-month-old boy suffered horrific, non-accidental injuries. It's a tragedy that has stunned the country New South Wales community of Tamworth where Baylen lived. On 60 Minutes, Adam Hegarty investigates why, after more than a decade, there are still no answers for his dad.Reporter: Adam HegartyProducers: Laura Sparkes, Toni AmbrogettiOopsIt's easy to understand why actress Madeleine West is so committed to protecting children, and not just because she's a mother of six. As 60 Minutes reported last year, when she was a young girl Madeleine was the victim of a serial paedophile. For 40 years she kept the abuse secret, but then, in the performance of her life, she helped police collect the evidence they needed to charge the perpetrator. Peter Vincent White was subsequently imprisoned for 15 years for crimes against seven children. Now there is a new chapter for Madeleine West. She has a remarkable and wonderful surprise she wants to share – one that started with oops.Reporter: Tara BrownProducer: Nichola Younger
ENOUGH IS ENOUGHAustralians know John Singleton as a no-nonsense, super-successful business titan, always confident and in control. But on 60 MINUTES this week, a very different John Singleton. Not the businessman but a broken father consumed with despair over the death of his beautiful daughter Dawn. A year ago, almost to the day, Dawn and five others were stabbed to death at the Westfield Bondi shopping centre. The perpetrator was 40-year-old Joel Cauchi, a mentally ill man who, somehow, had fallen through the cracks of the health system. Now a coronial inquest is set to examine what happened and why. But in an exclusive television interview with Nine's Tracy Grimshaw, John says enough is enough. He doesn't believe the inquest will achieve anything, and the prospect of reliving the day he lost his daughter fills him with horror.Reporter: Tracy GrimshawProducer: Garry McNabTHE FIRST BUDDYBy announcing aggressive tariffs on goods coming into America, President Donald Trump has lost a lot of friends around the world. Not that he probably cares. And anyway, he has the world's richest man, his so-called "first buddy", for company if he gets lonely. As chief of Trump's Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk has proven to be a very loyal functionary, and one who's more than happy to do his boss's dirty work. In a few short months in the role, Musk has overseen the decimation of the American bureaucracy, as well as the sacking of tens of thousands of federal workers, all in the name of eliminating waste and fraud. But as Amelia Adams reports, Musk too is paying a hefty price for his vigour.Reporter: Amelia AdamsProducers: Garry McNab, Nichola Younger
Private ShameAustralia has one of the best health care systems in the world. If anyone gets sick or injured and needs emergency care, they expect to be in safe hands at most hospitals. But that certainly has not been the situation for some patients who ended up at facilities run by Healthscope. It's a private company that operates 38 hospitals and emergency departments around the country, but has a growing list of shameful failings that have led to needless patient deaths. One recent case was the tragedy of two-year-old Joe Massa who died after waiting hours for care at the emergency department of Northern Beaches Hospital in Sydney. On assignment for 60 MINUTES, Nine's Christine Ahern reveals another equally terrible case of a patient receiving inexcusable medical treatment. And like Joe Massa, Melbourne teenager James Tsindos would probably be alive today if he hadn't put his trust in Healthscope.Reporter: Christine AhernProducer: Natalie ClancyWhen Stars CollideWorkplace feuds are not uncommon but they rarely receive worldwide attention. However, when the clashing parties are two high-profile Hollywood celebrities, headlines are guaranteed. The dispute between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni centres on what did, or didn't, happen on the set of the feature film It Ends With Us, and it has well and truly turned the supposed on-screen lovers into off-screen haters. In fact, as Adam Hegarty reports, the claims and counter claims being thrown around are now so serious the lawyers have been called in, and multiple court cases are being prepared.Reporter: Adam HegartyProducer: Sammi Taylor
Barbie's Dirty SecretsHer full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts, but everyone knows her simply as Barbie, the world's most iconic fashion doll. She's been around since 1959 and just gets better with age. In fact, the last few years have been Barbie's best ever. A blockbuster movie and a makeover by toy manufacturer Mattel has not only turned her into a lauded 21st century feminist, it has transformed her into a multi-billion-dollar brand. However, it has now emerged that there's a dark side to Barbie's glittering success. In this hidden camera investigation, award-winning reporter Isobel Yeung from Britain's Channel 4 exposes what really goes on in Mattel's Chinese factories where the famous doll is produced.Reporter: Isobel YeungProducer: Alasdair Glennie
The ShallowsFor a lot of Australians the best way to cool down after a busy week is a dip at the beach. It was certainly Mani Zhang's thinking one Friday afternoon last month. The weather was perfect, warm and sunny, but as Mani swam in the shallows, just a few metres off shore, out of nowhere a massive bull shark attacked her. Her leg was mauled so savagely, and there was so much blood loss, that she should have died. But as Dimity Clancey discovers, a remarkable will to live, as well as the unbelievable bravery of a passer-by, means Mani is now one very thankful survivor.Reporter: Dimity ClanceyProducers: Nichola Younger, Sheree GibsonDeath of a LegendIn Hollywood, Gene Hackman was a titan. A truly great actor, he captivated audiences, starring in 80 movies and winning two Oscars. But Gene was also smart enough to know when to call time on his career. Twenty years ago, battling health issues, he and his wife Betsy moved to New Mexico for a more private and peaceful life. In typical Hackman style he faded from view with little fanfare. That is until two months ago when he and Betsy were found dead inside their home under mysterious circumstances. Speaking with some of the couple's closest friends, Tara Brown reports that the tragedy of what happened, along with the final weeks of Gene's life, is wrenching. Even though he could never know it, it's also one of the most important stories Gene Hackman was ever involved in.Reporter: Tara BrownProducers: Serge Negus, Sheree Gibson
Wrong Place, Wrong TimeLook at any photo of Audrey Griffin and you see a beautiful, smart young woman. The 19-year-old navy recruit had plenty of friends and plenty of life ahead of her. Until the unthinkable. Six weeks ago, in a crime that has outraged Australia, she was murdered as she walked to a friend's place after a night out. Audrey didn't know her attacker, she was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. The killer, Adrian Torrens, was a violent man who opportunistically decided to cause maximum harm. On 60 Minutes, Torrens' wife, Michelle, gives a chilling insight into this evil man, and tells Dimity Clancey why this crime should never have happened.Reporter: Dimity ClanceyProducers: Natalie Clancy, Sheree Gibson, Toni AmbrogettiLove BytesIt's hard to know whether to be excited or frightened. Maybe a bit of both. Artificial intelligence, already changing human behaviour in so many ways, is now trying to charm its way into our love lives. And, as strange as it might sound, it's succeeding. Millions of people around the world are ditching the traditional concept of boyfriends, girlfriends, even husbands and wives, and hooking up instead with AI companions. As Adam Hegarty reports, while computer chatbots can be very kind and charismatic, people also need to be warned: Just like in the real world, AI relationships can – and sometimes do – end in disaster.Reporter: Adam HegartyProducer: Sammi Taylor
Labor of LoveThere's a very good reason why the House of Representatives in Canberra is about to become a better place. Ali France. She won for the Labor Party the Queensland seat of Dickson, previously held for 24 years by the now former Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. That alone means she's history-making, but it's not what makes her truly remarkable. In a freak car accident 14 years ago, she almost died trying to save the life of one of her sons. Then, early last year, she lost her other son after he succumbed to cancer. For many people there would be no coming back from tragedy like this. But as Tara Brown discovers, Ali France is not one of them. She's inspired by the love of her boys to be the best member of parliament she can be.Reporter: Tara BrownProducer: Laura Sparkes Trade WarsA long time ago, 21 years to be exact, in a capital far, far away, Washington DC, Australia and the United States signed an historic free trade agreement. At the time it was a new hope for shared prosperity. Everyone was pleased, especially the Americans who, truth be told, probably got the better end of the deal. But now that pact seemingly counts for nothing. Donald Trump says he's sick of America being ripped off by other nations, including Australia, and has decreed his empire will strike back. Negotiating with the undeniable force of the U.S. President won't be easy for Australia's re-elected prime minister, Anthony Albanese. However, as Dimity Clancey reports, it's a mission he has no option but to get right.Reporter: Dimity ClanceyProducers: Garry McNab, Toni AmbrogettiVirginia's FightSex abuse survivor Virginia Giuffre first appeared on 60 MINUTES six years ago. Back then she was in combat mode, determined to bring to account the notorious trio of Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and Prince Andrew. Tragically though, her brave crusade for justice and an end to human sex trafficking took a heavy toll, and two weeks ago, haunted by physical and emotional scars, she died at her home north of Perth, aged 41. As Tara Brown reports, those closest to Virginia will always be awed by her strength and the hope she gave to so many.Reporter: Tara BrownProducer: Sammi Taylor
Date With DisasterIt used to be relatively easy. When love was in the air, those lucky enough to be touched by it simply got on with working out its wonder. Now though, love is just as likely to be searched for on a computer or smart phone, and while there are many, many success stories, this is not one of them. That's because online match-making has been well and truly hijacked by evil. Internet dating has led to an unprecedented rise in sexual violence. As Amelia Adams reports, it's a wave of crime so extensive and so serious that experts are likening it to a second global pandemic.Reporter: Amelia AdamsProducer: Sandra OdorisioDon't Try This at HomeMischievous doesn't begin to describe identical twins Danny and Michael Philippou when they were growing up. Too full of naughty energy, they made their parents' lives hell with their silly – and often dangerous – pranks. As they got older, the little ratbags turned into bigger ratbags. And guess what? They figured out there were rewards to be had with tomfoolery. Big rewards. First it was going viral and entertaining millions of subscribers on YouTube. Now it's making it even bigger in Hollywood. The brothers are just about to release their second feature film, and like everything else they do, this one comes with a warning. Don't try this at home!Reporter: Dimity ClanceyProducers: Sandra Odorisio, Anne WorthingtonEvil SpiritWhen, last November, 19-year-old best friends from Melbourne, Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles, died in Laos after consuming drinks laced with methanol, Australians were shocked. For the girls' families, six months on the heartbreak continues, as does the anger they feel towards Lao officials who still haven't directly contacted them to explain what happened and why. But on 60 Minutes, Tara Brown reveals now, finally, there may be a significant development in the investigation.Reporter: Tara BrownProducer: Sheree Gibson
On 60 Minutes this Sunday, Sean "Diddy" Combs' former former executive assistant speaks out, plus how Chinese money has been buying plenty of friendship in the South Pacific.Facing The MusicDishonest. Violent. Horrible. A promiscuous swinger who lied to, and cheated on, multiple partners. Incredibly, that's how Sean "Diddy" Combs' own lawyers describe the billionaire music mogul, who is facing serious sex trafficking charges in a New York court. The defence tactic seems to be to try to convince a jury that while Combs might be extremely unlikeable, it doesn't mean he's guilty of criminal offences that could see him locked up for the rest of his life. It's clearly a risky strategy, especially as more and more accusers come forward with information. One of them is Phil Pines, Diddy's former executive assistant, who in an exclusive interview with Nine's Christine Ahern, reveals startling allegations about the rapper's vile behaviour.Reporter: Christine AhernProducer: Sammi TaylorPower PlaysIn the increasingly less-than-delicate dance for dominance in our region, there's no denying China boasts superior force compared with our military. It's an advantage the People's Liberation Army love to show off, like they did earlier this year when Chinese warships provocatively sailed a lap of Australia. But while Beijing's sticks are impressive, their carrots are also proving to be effective weapons, particularly when it comes to influencing our near neighbours. From Tonga, Amelia Adams reports how Chinese money has been buying plenty of friendship in the South Pacific. Adams also speaks with Australia's Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Mark Hammond, to gauge the next steps Canberra is taking as China moves closer and closer to our shores.Reporter: Amelia AdamsProducer: Serge Negus
Settling the ScoreIn a series of award-winning stories, 60 Minutes, The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald exposed widespread corruption and criminality within Australia's most powerful and militant union, the CFMEU. Plenty has been said about the far-reaching investigation, but until now there's been a deafening silence from the gangland figures at the core of the scandal. A fortnight ago, investigative reporter Nick McKenzie took a call from a man with a fearsome underworld reputation, who had previously threatened him. This time, though, it was an offer he couldn't refuse. Former bikie enforcer, Jonny "Two Guns" Walker, wanted an interview to clear the air and settle the score. Not just with McKenzie, but with the union bosses he once regarded as brothers, that he now accuses of betrayal.Reporter: Nick McKenzieProducer: Amelia BallingerAngel of DeathIt is a crime as shocking as it is evil. The murders of seven babies, and the attempted murder of seven others, by a British nurse who preyed on the infants in her care. The audacity and magnitude of the horrors inflicted by 35-year-old Lucy Letby are striking. Officially, she is one of the most prolific child killers of modern times. But growing doubts could turn this case on its head. Letby's backers claim concerns about the reliability of complex medical and circumstantial evidence used to convict her have been turbocharged by new information that raises serious questions about her guilt. The implications could not be starker. Either Lucy Letby is a sadistic monster, or she is the victim of the greatest miscarriage of justice in British history.Reporter: Tara BrownProducer: Anne Worthington
Crunch TimeSince the very start, the harrowing 18-year mystery of Madeleine McCann has been a rollercoaster of high hopes and devastating realities. But right now it's crunch time for the most high-profile child abduction case in history. This week, acting on information from German investigators, police have swarmed on a stretch of Portuguese coastline, close to where the British toddler vanished from her parents' holiday apartment in 2007. They've been desperately searching for evidence, in a race against the clock to prevent the looming freedom of the prime suspect in the case, German paedophile and rapist Christian Brueckner. And, as Tara Brown reports, in this special 60 Minutes investigation, they're not the only ones determined to keep this vile predator behind bars.Reporter: Tara BrownProducer: Nichola YoungerInvisible LadyIt is one of the most curious questions being asked of Donald Trump's second term in office. Where on Earth is Melania? While the US President has barely been out of the news, the First Lady has been utterly conspicuous by her absence. Since her husband's inauguration five months ago, Melania has largely given Washington DC a body-swerve, appearing at just a handful of official public engagements. Her defiance of presidential protocol and longstanding White House traditions has been met with head-scratching, scorn and plaudits in equal measure. So where has the First Lady gone? And what does her disappearing act mean for her 20-year marriage with the world's most powerful man?Reporter: Dimity ClanceyProducers: Anne Worthington, Nichola Younger
On Sunday's 60 Minutes Tara Brown looks to the legacy of unmarried pregnant women in Australia in the 1950s - 1970s and what many of them sadly endured.Bitter PillIt's a scandal that's hard to believe. In the 1950s, 60s and 70s as many as one hundred and fifty thousand young Australian women were coerced into giving up their babies. The reason? They weren't married. For the vast majority it was a heartbreaking torment. But as Tara Brown reveals in this 60 Minutes special report, there was worse to come. Tens of thousands of these teenage mothers, maybe more, were then made to take a drug to stop their supply of breast milk. What they weren't told, despite it being widely known at the time, was that Stilboestrol, also called DES, was linked to cancer and other serious diseases. It's a bitter pill that has not only wreaked havoc on the women, but they now fear they've passed on its terrible curse to their subsequent children and grandchildren.Reporter: Tara BrownProducer: Laura Sparkes
60 Minutes looks to the stabbing death of Australian Jason Rigby in Fiji and a family's search for answers, plus another look at the Titan submersible disaster.Murder in ParadiseThe words Fiji and murder are rarely used in the same sentence. Similarly, five-star luxury resorts are seldom the scene of violent crimes. Tragically though, the stabbing death of Australian man Jason Rigby in the tourist town of Nadi last December combines all three elements. But this murder in paradise is also one that, so far, hasn't been investigated properly. In fact, if it wasn't for the perseverance of Jason's family, who were forced to hire a private detective to conduct their own inquiries, his killing would probably have been dismissed as not even suspicious. On assignment for 60 Minutes, Nine's Christine Ahern travels to Fiji to report on his family's frantic mission to discover the truth.Reporter: Christine AhernProducers: Laura Sparkes, Toni AmbrogettiRush of EgoTwo years ago, almost to the day, the United States Coast Guard was tasked with leading the search for the Titan, the submersible missing on an expedition to the wreck of the Titanic. At first there was hope the experimental craft could be rescued, but as is now well known, 90 minutes into its journey and three kilometres below the surface, Titan imploded. All five men on board were killed instantly. Among them was Stockton Rush, the boss of OceanGate, the company which designed, built and operated the doomed sub. Not surprisingly he has been a main focus of the Coast Guard's investigation into what went wrong. Its official report is expected to be released imminently, but as Amelia Adams reports, already this disaster seems to be a case of ego overruling expertise.Reporter: Amelia AdamsProducer: Serge Negus
In a 60 Minutes special report, hospitality workers speak out about the culture and conduct at some of Australia's best known restaurants.Out of OrderThe hospitality industry in Australia is worth one hundred billion dollars. It employs a million people, many of them young Australians. There's no question it's a big deal for our economy. But in some of the best-known venues, behind the welcoming smiles of restaurant maître d's and the brilliance of barmen and women concocting cocktails, things are completely out of order. In fact, what's really going on in these places is shocking and disgraceful. There are accusations of sexual harassment, assaults, rampant drug abuse and staff being ripped off by bosses. In a joint investigation by 60 Minutes, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, Eryk Bagshaw reveals damning allegations from inside the empires built by three of Australia's highest-flying restaurateurs.Reporter: Eryk BagshawProducers: Natalie Clancy, Clare Sibthorpe, Bianca Hrovat
Truth BombFor far too long senior leaders in the Australian military have been derelict in their duty to adequately combat a massive problem, the existence of enemies within. Specifically, they're the men in uniform, who for years, have perpetrated, and in many cases gotten away with sexual crimes against their female colleagues. On 60 Minutes, current and former servicewomen say they've had enough of the abuse and are refusing to suffer in silence any longer. They want Australia to know the full extent of the mistreatment and misogyny they've been forced to endure to serve their country. This joint 60 Minutes, The Age and Sydney Morning Herald investigation, reported by Nick McKenzie, is a truth bomb for the Australian Defence Force's top brass, and one that must prompt immediate action.Reporter: Nick McKenzieProducers: Garry McNab, Serge Negus
Millions of Australians love Bali. And why not? It's a stunning place. But a thirst for sun and fun in paradise can hide a sobering truth. The reality is that safety standards in Bali are not what they are here, and when things go wrong, they go really wrong. In March a group of 11 tourists, including Australians, took a boat trip to go snorkelling. No one had any reason to fear danger, until the vessel they were on suddenly capsized. Anna Blight, a 39-year-old Melbourne woman, died and many of the others onboard were injured. On 60 Minutes, Amelia Adams reveals graphic accounts of a tragedy that survivors say could – and should – have been avoided. In Bali, she also tracks down the boat owners and tour operators to get answers about how and why this disaster happened.Reporter: Amelia AdamsProducers: Natalie Clancy, Sheree Gibson
The Unlucky CountryWhen it comes to insuring our homes and businesses, Australia is fast becoming the unlucky country. According to the Climate Council, right now 750,000 properties are considered to be at high risk of damage or destruction from natural disasters. Another million and a half face a greater than moderate danger. The numbers are extraordinary, and extraordinarily distressing for homeowners. Many are now being refused insurance, and for those who can get cover, premiums are skyrocketing, often by tens of thousands of dollars a year. But while battling Australians face heartbreak and hardship, not so the insurance companies. On assignment for 60 Minutes, Nine's Christine Ahern reports how last year they collectively made more than six billion dollars in profits.Reporter: Christine AhernProducer: Sandra OdorisioLife of the PartyAfter near annihilation by the ALP at the federal election in May, who would now want to be Liberal Party leader? It's a job many say only a mug would take on. Sussan Ley however sees opportunity in failure. And as the first woman to lead the Libs, which also makes her Australia's first female Opposition Leader, she's probably right, because her party's current state is so grim that up is really the only direction to go. On Tuesday, parliament resumes for the first time since the election, with Ley preparing to battle a supremely confident Anthony Albanese. But the emboldened Prime Minister needs to remember that as a migrant, a mother and grandmother, a former farmer, a punk rocker and a pilot, Sussan Ley packs an arsenal that goes well beyond gender and politics.Reporter: Tara BrownProducers: Anne Worthington, Toni Ambrogetti
Toxic IconMost people would rail against being called a misogynist. But Andrew Tate is not one of them. Not only does he embrace the label, he actively promotes his hateful views about women to millions of social media followers. Hard as it is to fathom, Tate's business of monetising misogyny has made him rich beyond belief. This toxic icon's success is born from the fact he has tapped into a very impressionable constituency: young men, including thousands and thousands from Australia, who have fallen under his spell. But as Nine's Christine Ahern reports, a fightback is underway, one that prioritises the wellbeing of those so damaged by Andrew Tate and his appalling beliefs.Reporter: Christine AhernProducer: Sammi TaylorJust WriteAs a singer, Ed Sheeran's career statistics are extraordinary. Fourteen number one hits, billions of streams of his music, hundreds of millions of records sold, and packed-out arena concerts whenever he tours. But equally impressive is the ease with which he can write songs. For many performers, this is the hardest part of the business. Not for Ed, now 34, who in the last two decades has penned close to three and a half thousand. There's not only more on the way, Sheeran has also announced an Australian tour to showcase his new music.Reporter: Tara BrownProducer: Laura Sparkes
Crime Scene InvestigationAt more than 130,000 hectares, Palmerville Station in Far North Queensland is a massive cattle property. In area it is larger than all of Hong Kong. It's also, arguably, Australia's biggest crime scene. Thirteen years ago, 48-year-old gold prospector Bruce Schuler was gunned down on Palmerville. Husband and wife station owners, Stephen Struber and Dianne Wilson, were convicted of his murder and imprisoned. But now there are growing claims of a miscarriage of justice. Supporters of the killer couple want to know how they can be guilty when the victim's body has never been found and there is no DNA evidence linking them to the crime. As Dimity Clancey reports, on the other side of this confounding case Bruce Schuler's distraught family are in no doubt the right people are behind bars. They're demanding Wilson and Struber finally take responsibility for their actions, and reveal where they dumped the body of the good man they ruthlessly murdered.Reporter: Dimity ClanceyProducers: Anne Worthington, Toni Ambrogetti
The Rare EssentialsAt the very top of the world, Greenland is not only remote, it's breathtakingly stunning. Its beauty, though, is not why it is so attractive to Donald Trump. He says the island is vital for America's future security. But as well as being geopolitically significant, Greenland is also full of rare earth minerals. They're considered essential ingredients for modern life, critical in the manufacture of mobile phones, computers, electric cars, and even the latest military hardware and weapons. Currently, China controls the world market for these precious materials, so to counter that, President Trump wants to buy Greenland. And if that doesn't work, he has threatened to simply take it. Believe it or not, Trump's bluster is actually good news for a little-known Australian mining company with the exploration rights to Greenland's largest rare earth deposits. It's worth billions of dollars, but as Tara Brown discovers, the locals who stand to share in the riches aren't convinced any of this is beneficial to them.Reporter: Tara BrownProducer: Laura Sparkes
Weight and SeeThe wonder of the new group of weight loss drugs like Ozempic is well known. Excess kilos vanish, almost overnight. It's no surprise then that more and more people swear by them, including an increasing number of teenagers. In fact, in Australia these drugs have just become available via prescription for children as young as 12. But as Adam Hegarty reveals, while the immediate benefits seem extraordinary, what's not known are the long-term effects of these substances on young bodies. So here's the question. Is "waiting and seeing" an appropriate course of action if it ends up delivering bad news?Reporter: Adam HegartyProducer: Sandra OdorisioThe President and the PaedophileLike him or not, there's no denying Donald Trump has talents. One of the greatest is his ability to endure scandal. In the last five years alone, the President has faced 91 felony counts, four criminal indictments, two impeachment trials, and in a civil case has been found liable for sexual abuse. Yet last November a majority of Americans still voted for him to lead them. Now though, for the first time in his two presidencies, there are chinks in Trump's armour. As Amelia Adams reports, the reason is his bumpy handling of the so-called Epstein files; evidence that may or may not exist about the powerful connections of America's most despised paedophile, the now dead billionaire, Jeffrey Epstein.Reporter: Amelia AdamsProducer: Amelia Ballinger
Care at all CostsThe fact there's big money to be made looking after little kids has broken the childcare industry. Its ethos should be to provide care at all costs, but instead, the cost of care seems to now dominate the thinking at many of the businesses that operate childcare facilities. In this 60 Minutes investigation, Dimity Clancey reveals how the desire for profits means centres are often understaffed, which in turn is leading to the mistreatment of innocent children. In some cases, the allegations of abuse and neglect simply beggar belief. Currently there are one and a half million little Australians in the childcare system and it's clear an enormous number deserve much better care than they're receiving.Reporter: Dimity ClanceyProducers: Anne Worthington, Toni AmbrogettiA Whale of a TimeOrdinarily, traffic jams cause headaches. But the ones happening off Australia's east and west coasts bring only awe. Right now, about a hundred thousand humpback whales are out there having a whale of a time. Their great migration, which seems to get bigger every year, is also an important reminder of what the world almost lost. Up until the 1960s humpbacks were hunted to the point of extinction. As few as 300 were left in our waters. How things have changed though, and as Adam Hegarty finds out, watching these magnificent creatures is guaranteed to make anyone smile.Reporter: Adam HegartyProducer: Serge Negus
4,000,000,000,000 Reasons to ScamThe superannuation industry in Australia is mostly a fabulous triumph. At last count the super savings pot was overflowing with more than four trillion dollars. That's a lot of zeroes, and guarantees prosperous retirements for millions of hard-working people. But superannuation here has also become a victim of its success. It's now so valuable, like moths to a flame, that it is attracting the unscrupulous, who are hellbent on getting their hands on the riches. On 60 Minutes, Adam Hegarty investigates a rogue super scheme affecting twelve thousand Australians who stand to lose not only a billion dollars plus, but also any hope for happy futures.Reporter: Adam HegartyProducers: Sammi Taylor, Sheree GibsonBelieve In It or NotWhen it comes to artificial intelligence, it seems there's little common ground for fans and foes. A.I. is either the greatest advance mankind has made since the industrial revolution, or a dangerous evil that's stealing intellectual property while assigning millions of workers to unemployment queues. So what's the truth? As Amelia Adams reports, it's probably both. However, believe in it or not, one thing is certain. Governments have a responsibility to act now to regulate it because A.I. can't and won't be stopped.Reporter: Amelia AdamsProducer: Nichola Younger
On Sunday's 60 Minutes, Karl Stefanovic speaks to Rosie O'Donnell about her ongoing feud with Donald Trump.Building BadNo one ever thought rebuilding the crime-riddled and corrupted CFMEU was going to be easy. In the 12 months since 60 Minutes, The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Australian Financial Review exposed a level of rottenness in the construction union that forced the Albanese government to take action, there have been significant wins though. Some good people are working hard to clean up the mess. But despite their efforts, incidents of violence, threatening behaviour and intimidation continue to occur. And the perpetrators are not just from within the union. Continuing his award-winning Building Bad investigation, Nick McKenzie reports how building companies, which once enjoyed cosy relations with the CFMEU's old guard, are now being implicated in allegations of serious law-breaking.Reporter: Nick McKenzieProducer: Garry McNabGet Out!For the first time in 80 years, last week the Australian government took the drastic decision to kick an ambassador out of the country. Iran's highest-ranking diplomat here, Ahmad Sadeghi, was declared "persona non grata". His expulsion came after an ASIO-led investigation found the Iranian regime was behind two terrifying anti-Semitic attacks on Australian soil last year. Tehran emphatically denies it was involved and on 60 Minutes responds in an exclusive interview with Nine News' National Affairs Editor, Andrew Probyn.Reporter: Andrew ProbynProducers: Anne Worthington, Sheree GibsonCommon KnowledgeSmart, fearless and super-quick with one-liners. They're assets that have made Rosie O'Donnell incredibly successful. And funny. Millions of people around the world think she's hilarious. But not everyone. In fact, none other than Donald Trump has become her "hater-in-chief". He's so irritated by the actress and comedienne that he sprays petty insults in her direction whenever he can. Rosie, in turn, gives pretty much as good as she gets, no doubt infuriating the President even more by using his nastiness as material in her one-woman show, Common Knowledge, which she's about to bring to Australia.Reporter: Karl StefanovicProducers: Serge Negus, Sheree Gibson
This week 60 Minutes is looking at the late Australian-American Virginia Giuffre and what it took to expose Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein.Virginia Giuffre was an incredibly courageous woman. She made global headlines for taking on and bringing down billionaire paedophile Jeffrey Epstein and his accomplice girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell. In the process she also sensationally revealed she had been trafficked to Prince Andrew. But despite the at-times-unrelenting media coverage her story attracted, few people knew of the private battle she endured. Virginia, who was living in Western Australia, died in April at the age of 41. Five months on, members of her family, along with her closest confidantes, reveal what was happening in her life. They tell reporter Tara Brown it was Virginia's final wish to inform the world about the agony of her last days.Reporter: Tara BrownProducers: Laura Sparkes, Sheree Gibson
Charlie Sheen sits down with Amelia Adams on 60 Minutes this Sunday.Person of InterestFor homicide detectives everywhere, there is no greater frustration than an unsolved murder, especially when there's an obvious person of interest, but not enough evidence to bring them to justice. A case in point is the killing of Prabha Arunkumar in a Sydney park ten years ago. The young wife and mother was stabbed to death as she walked home alone from work. At the time of the attack Prabha was on the phone to her husband in India. But even though he was more than 10,000 kilometres away, police say Arun Govindaraju knows more than he's letting on. On 60 Minutes, Dimity Clancey travels to India and confronts Govindaraju about the brutal death of his wife.Reporter: Dimity ClanceyProducer: Natalie ClancyMr. Sheen Comes CleanAt the height of his fame, Charlie Sheen was one of Hollywood's truly great actors. But off-camera he became an even more successful bad-boy. The one-time highest paid star on TV was a drug, alcohol and sex addict whose mishaps and meltdowns were as frequent as they were public. But eight years ago, something quite miraculous and unexpected happened. Sheen cleaned up his act. And now, as he tells Amelia Adams, instead of trying to hide his deepest, darkest and dirtiest secrets, he's owning up to them. No need to worry though, sobriety certainly hasn't made Charlie boring.Reporter: Amelia AdamsProducer: Amelia Ballinger
Pop Star BluesTwenty-five years ago, Vanessa Amorosi wowed the world with her powerful performances at both the Opening and Closing ceremonies of the Sydney Olympic Games. Back then she was 19, starting out on what would become a brilliant career. Outwardly, Vanessa wore her success, along with the wealth that fame brought, with ease. But behind the scenes, not everything was shiny. For the past decade the pop star has been locked in a bitter financial dispute with her own mother. As Nine's Tracy Grimshaw reports, it's something Vanessa has not spoken about publicly, until now.Reporter: Tracy GrimshawProducers: Anne Worthington, Sammi TaylorNightmare on Alva BeachOne night. Five strangers. Many drinks. Two dead. What occurred seven years ago at the tiny settlement of Alva Beach in North Queensland simply shouldn't have. It began innocently enough with a small, impromptu beach party, but somehow, hours later, became a frantic search for an injured woman, which led to a home invasion that ended with a teenager stabbing two men to death. For the first police officers called to this nightmare, the scene that confronted them could not have been more chaotic or confusing. On 60 Minutes, Adam Hegarty meets one of those officers who reveals why, all these years later, he remains deeply troubled by what he believes was a flawed investigation into that bizarre and tragic night.Reporter: Adam HegartyProducer: Serge Negus
Too Much SpaceIn terms of living and working conditions, it couldn't have been more claustrophobic. For NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams though, there was actually too much space. Their mission, the first crewed flight aboard Boeing's Starliner capsule to the International Space Station, was planned for eight days. However, a combination of life-threatening mechanical malfunctions and logistic obstacles meant it ended up taking more than nine months. But as Adam Hegarty finds out, what an adventure they had as they waited for the return trip home: 400 kilometres up in space, and orbiting the earth every 90 minutes at 28,000 kilometres an hour. Butch and Suni handled their unexpectedly lengthy space odyssey with such composure that they well and truly proved they're made of the right stuff.Reporter: Adam HegartyProducers: Nichola Younger, Sheree GibsonPolicing MattersBy any measure, Krissy Barrett's rise through the ranks of the Australian Federal Police is impressive. Twenty-five years ago, she started in the AFP as an intern. Just over a week ago she became the Commissioner, the first woman in AFP history to hold the position. But gender is not the reason she got the job. Commissioner Barrett is a highly skilled police officer who, as she tells Nine's Tracy Grimshaw, fully understands the responsibility she has, and the significant challenges she faces to keep Australians safe.Reporter:Tracy GrimshawProducer: Amelia BallingerThe ConfessionFifty-five years ago, three-year-old Cheryl Grimmer was snatched from a Wollongong beach. It's presumed the little girl was murdered, even though her body has never been found. All these years later the crime remains unsolved. But there is a disturbing twist in this case. A man has disclosed to police that he mercilessly strangled Cheryl. When taken to court though, his confession was ruled inadmissible, meaning the self-proclaimed killer walked free. For the Grimmer family, not knowing where their precious girl is has meant more than half a century of torment. But as Tara Brown reports, they'll always keep searching for Cheryl, and for any clues to help police track down the person responsible for taking her.Reporter: Tara Brown
Look! No Hands (or Feet)It's not widely known yet, but a revolution is happening on our roads. Self-driving cars have arrived in Australia. They're Teslas fitted with updated software which means drivers can travel from A to B with their hands off the wheel and their feet off the pedals. There's no doubt the technology seems impressive, but as Amelia Adams discovers, that doesn't guarantee it's safe, or even that it works all the time. In America self-driving Teslas have been involved in serious crashes, a number fatal. So what are Australia's road and vehicle regulators doing to stop similar tragedies happening here? As it turns out, not much.Reporter: Amelia AdamsProducers: Toni Ambrogetti, Garry McNabNot So HeroicAnyone who looks up to the sky and sees a Westpac rescue helicopter flying by will quite likely spare a thought for the heroes onboard, dedicated to saving lives 24/7. While people often believe these famous choppers are all part of one operation, in fact there are a number of different rescue entities dotted around the country. Unfortunately, not all of them are as heroic as Australians think. In this joint 60 Minutes, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age investigation, the northern New South Wales Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service faces damning allegations of a toxic and hazardous work environment, relentless bullying, sexual harassment and, equally troubling, a lack of safety compliance.Reporter: Eryk BagshawProducers: Laura Sparkes, Patrick Begley
Building BadWhen 60 Minutes, The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald exposed the widespread rottenness in the construction wing of the CFMEU, the federal government was quick to promise to clean it up. And progress seemed to be made. Decent, hard-working unionists were identified and promoted, while the baddies were booted. Or so it seemed. What's emerging now though, 15 months on, is that some suspected corrupt union officials were not sacked, rather the exact opposite. And as Nick McKenzie discovers, believe it or not, they've even been given expanded leadership roles at the CFMEU.Reporter: Nick McKenzieLearning to be DifferentThe number of Australian children who don't ever enrol in mainstream education, or do attend school but then leave it, has doubled in the last five years. It means that more than 48,000 kids don't sit in a traditional classroom now. Instead, they're embracing a different kind of learning. It's mostly known as home-schooling, but now terms like un-schooling or, if you've got enough money, world-schooling, are also being added to the vocabulary. As Adam Hegarty reports, bullying and school refusal are some of the reasons for the increase in numbers, but so too are parents who defiantly think they know better than the teachers.Reporter: Adam HegartyProducer: Sandra OdorisioIn Need of CareUp until she was eight, Juliette Playford thought she was a normal kid living a normal, happy life. Then everything changed. To escape gambling debts and the fact he had lost his job, her father decided to murder his family and take his own life. Tragically, Stephen Playford succeeded in killing his youngest daughter Sidney, but failed in his attempt to kill Juliette, or her mother Maria. And he didn't die. Ever since that awful night, Juliette, now 18, has been trying to heal from the trauma she has suffered. What she's realised is that child survivors of domestic violence don't receive the care they need. As she tells Dimity Clancey, Australia needs to take urgent action to address this terrible situation.Reporter: Dimity ClanceyProducers: Anne Worthington, Toni Ambrogetti
Prince No MoreWhat shame Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has brought upon the royal family. His association with now-dead billionaire paedophile Jeffrey Epstein and accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell was clearly beyond the pale. But even worse, blinded by his own arrogance, he thought he could lie his way out of damning accusations made by Virginia Giuffre, that she was sex-trafficked to him when she was just 17. Leaked emails also subsequently exposed him as the engineer of a smear campaign to discredit Ms Giuffre's claims. Ultimately, the damage Andrew was inflicting on the monarchy was so immense that King Charles had no option but to strip his brother of all his titles and honours, including Prince. Adding to Andrew's humiliation, he's being evicted from his 30-room royal mansion. As Tara Brown reports, many are demanding his next home be a prison cell.Reporter: Tara BrownProducers: Laura Sparkes, Sammi TaylorAt Home on the FarmAn invitation to chat with Russell Crowe is not something to be knocked back. Not only because he's one of the world's great actors, and has been for decades. Unlike many other movie stars, Crowe speaks his mind. He's happy to say exactly what he likes about Hollywood and what he doesn't. Of course, he loves the craft of acting, but not the celebrity side of the industry. As Karl Stefanovic discovers, Russell would much rather spend his precious spare time at home on the farm.Reporter: Karl StefanovicProducers: Serge Negus, Anna Cordaiy
The SurvivorIt was a horrific disaster: 242 people were on board Air India flight 171 when it fell from the sky and blew up in a catastrophic fireball five months ago. All the passengers and crew died, except one man. Unbelievably, 39-year-old Viswashkumar Ramesh escaped the burning wreckage. His story of survival is truly incredible, but far from celebrating it, he remains grief-stricken and guilt-ridden. He wants to know why he was so lucky when so many others, including his brother Ajay, weren't? As Dimity Clancey reports, Viswashkumar is also increasingly angry. He feels deserted by Air India and says its response to his pleas for help, along with questions about the cause of the crash, are being ignored.Reporter: Dimity ClanceyProducers: Natalie Clancy, Sacha PassiIt StinksA dot in the Pacific, Nauru is not only one of the world's tiniest countries, it's also one of the most corrupt. But that doesn't seem to bother Australia's federal government, which is throwing billions of dollars at the place. The reason? Nauru has agreed to take a number of former detainees, or "non-citizens" as they're called, that Canberra is desperate to get rid of. As an upfront payment, Australia has already committed over four hundred million dollars to Nauru's dodgy government, which is led by a man who allegedly pocketed money for himself and his cronies on multiple occasions in the past. As Nick McKenzie reports in this joint 60 Minutes, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age investigation, adding to the stench of the deal is the refusal of our government to engage in a public defence of it.Reporter: Nick McKenzieProducer: Garry McNab
60 Minutes on Sunday looks to the rise in e-bikes, plus Melbourne oral surgeon George Dimitroulis.Riding for a FallIt's difficult to argue with advocates of electric bikes who are spot on when describing them as convenient, cheap to run and good for the environment. There's a big "but" though. Many of the e-bikes zooming along our roads and footpaths don't meet Australian safety standards. Many can also be easily modified, meaning they can travel at speeds far in excess of the permitted 25 kilometres an hour. In fact, some are more like motorbikes than bikes. As Amelia Adams reports, it's an enormous worry especially because riders are often young, inexperienced, and not cognisant that the consequences of a crash can be catastrophic.Reporter: Amelia AdamsProducers: Sandra Odorisio, Nichola YoungerJaws of StrifeAustralia has some of the most skilful surgeons in the world. And some of the most inventive. Melbourne doctor George Dimitroulis wants the country to believe he's one of them. He's an oral and maxillofacial surgeon who specialises in fixing damaged jaws. To do so he has developed a 3D printed prosthetic joint. It seems impressive, but far from making his patients' lives better, many believe they've ended up worse off after having the device implanted. On assignment for 60 Minutes, Nine's Christine Ahern speaks to patients who claim Dr Dimitroulis's operation has resulted in immeasurable suffering.Reporter: Christine AhernProducers: Natalie Clancy, Toni Ambrogetti
Lights, Cameras, LawyersActor Rebel Wilson is one of Australia's favourite and most successful comedic exports. But there's nothing funny about the predicament she currently finds herself in. What should have been a highlight of her career, directing her first feature film, has instead turned into a drama of blockbuster proportions. Wilson is in a toxic dispute with the $15 million project's producers and a lead actor. Accusations of sexual misconduct, embezzlement, lying and bullying now form the core of multiple defamation cases. The allegations are contained in legal documents, but remain untested in court. However, as Tara Brown reports, the prospect of having a courtroom as a stage, and lawyers not moviegoers as an audience, is not a performance Rebel Wilson wants to laugh about.Reporter: Tara BrownProducer: Amelia BallingerFinnish yes, Finished NoAt 34, Sanna Marin marked her name in history by not only becoming the prime minister of Finland, but also one of the world's youngest leaders. From 2019 she ruled the northern European country that borders Russia at a particularly strained time, first through the COVID pandemic and then as Russian dictator Putin launched his invasion of nearby Ukraine. Her calmness in a crisis earned distinction, but she also attracted plenty of controversy. In particular, Marin's partying ways proved divisive. While many Finns applauded their no-nonsense leader, just as many tut-tutted her un-prime-ministerial behaviour. Marin left office in 2023, but as Dimity Clancey reports, when she did, still as a very young woman, she faced a dilemma: how to prove there really was life after politics.Reporter: Dimity ClanceyProducer: Natalie Clancy
The Vital CluesSo many Australians travel to Bali each year that it's easy to think it is actually a part of Australia, and therefore easy to forget that when things go wrong on the island, they can go really wrong. Last May, 23-year-old Queenslander Byron Haddow thought two weeks of partying in Bali would not only be the perfect holiday, it would be perfectly safe. But four days after arriving, something terrible happened at the villa where he was staying, and Byron died. Despite three other Australians being with him at the time, local police haven't been able to determine the exact circumstances of what happened, or even Byron's exact cause of death. On 60 Minutes, Adam Hegarty investigates vital new evidence which could piece together the last moments of this young man's life.Reporter: Adam HegartyProducers: Laura Sparkes, Sammi TaylorThe Menace of the TaipansWhen an Australian army MRH-90 Taipan helicopter crashed off the North Queensland coast during a training exercise in July 2023, four young airmen were killed. It was the worst peacetime military incident in decades. Two and a half years on, the families of Captain Dann Lyon, Lieutenant Max Nugent, Corporal Alex Naggs and Warrant Officer Phillip Laycock have united to speak publicly for the first time. And their message could not be clearer. They want Australia to know this was a disaster that never should have happened. They say a litany of errors by the Defence Department, along with a culture that consistently put risk before safety, is to blame for the crash. On assignment for 60 Minutes, Nine's national affairs editor Andrew Probyn reports there is also substantial expert evidence to back up the very serious claims being made by the families.Reporter: Andrew ProbynProducers: Anne Worthington, Sheree Gibson
On 60 Minutes Tara Brown speaks with actor Madeleine West about confronting a perpetrator from her past in her pursuit for justice.Acting for RealFor much-loved Australian actor Madeleine West, it was a role that came with caveats. She was told there would be no audience to admire the part, no applause and certainly no awards. Madeleine desperately didn't want to do it, but she knew she couldn't refuse. She also knew it had to be her finest performance ever. And that's because she'd be acting for real. As Tara Brown reports, the role was about a dark chapter in Madeleine's own life that she'd kept hidden for 40 years, and taking it on was the only way to help police put a monster behind bars.Reporter: Tara BrownProducers: Garry McNab, Laura SparkesThe Power of OnePeople all over the world are now wondering if, politically at least, Donald Trump is indestructible. The former United States president is facing 91 charges in four criminal trials, and the very real threat of going to prison. On top of that, last week he was ordered to pay more than $120 million in damages to a woman he defamed. For anyone else, any one of these setbacks would mean political death. But not Donald Trump, who just gets stronger, louder and more belligerent. And more likely to make a triumphant return to the White House after the US election later this year. Amelia Adams travels to Trump's heartland to investigate his secret to turning scandal into success.Reporter: Amelia AdamsProducer: Laura Sparkes, Sheree Gibson
Dimity Clancey files her first 60 Minutes report on the pursuit of weight-loss drug Ozempic, plus more on the federal Department of Home Affairs.Reshaping Our WorldBlame it on our success as a wealthy western nation, but we live with an enormous problem. Our size. Too many Australians are too big. Everyone knows excess weight is bad for our health, but battling the bulge is a fight too few of us win. And that's the reason drugs like Ozempic are in such demand. They promise a quick fix to losing kilos, even though they're not designed as weight-loss remedies. But as Dimity Clancey reports, users need to be very cautious. The Ozempic hype is starting to wither, replaced with the reality that it and similar drugs are risky, even deadly.Reporter: Dimity ClanceyProducer: Serge NegusDeadline for JusticeNext Friday marks a significant development in the 17-year-long Madeleine McCann case. The prime suspect in her abduction and presumed murder, convicted paedophile Christian Brueckner, goes on trial in Germany. But not for what it's thought he did to Maddie. Instead, he will be facing court charged with multiple sex offences against other children and a number of women. Now while it's not technically about Madeleine, the trial will be an important step for prosecutors in their pursuit of the truth about her death. And as Tara Brown reports, that's because of the evidence of their star witness, a man who has now spoken publicly for the first time.Reporter: Tara BrownProducer: Lisa BrownHome TruthsIn this joint investigation by 60 Minutes, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, Nick McKenzie continues his major probe into the federal Department of Home Affairs, revealing even more questionable dealings in the way it handles contracts worth billions of dollars.Reporter: Nick McKenzieProducer: Amelia Ballinger
60 Minutes speaks to Jimmy Barnes this Sunday following his open-heart surgery, plus more on the JonBenét murder saga.Rock N RecoveryAussie rock icon Jimmy Barnes has lived his life fast and hard. He is the first to admit he has done plenty of things that haven't been conducive to longevity. But that's not the reason he's so thankful, and lucky, to be alive today. Late last year Barnesy was struck down with an infection in his blood that spread to his heart. He was rushed to hospital where doctors gave him grim news. He was close to death and emergency open-heart surgery was his only option. It was touch and go for a while, and there was more screaming in pain than screaming out hits, but as Nine's Sylvia Jeffreys reports, Jimmy is now out of danger and can't wait to get back on stage.Reporter: Sylvia JeffreysProducer: Lisa BrownFollow the EvidenceThere is a simple rule every detective learns early in their policing career: Follow the evidence. But it's a principle that appears to have been forgotten when child beauty queen JonBenét Ramsey was found strangled in the basement of her family home. Her murder 27 years ago remains unsolved. A substantial reason is that local police investigating her death were convinced JonBenét's parents were the perpetrators. Other suspects, along with crucial evidence, were ignored. On 60 Minutes, Amelia Adams reveals a breakthrough in the case which JonBenét's family hope could result in this gruesome mystery finally being solved.Reporter: Amelia AdamsProducer: Laura Sparkes
Adam Hegarty makes his 60 Minutes debut with a report on a British teen who was kidnapped by family, but then made a daring escape.MH370: A Decade of DespairEarly next month will mark ten years since Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 was lost somewhere in the vast expanse of the Indian Ocean. For the families of the 239 passengers and crew on board the Boeing 777, it has been a decade of despair. Since the plane vanished, they've been living with the never-ending pain of not knowing what happened to their loved ones. Many of them also have feelings of anger, directed at governments around the world that seem reluctant to do more to find the truth about this disaster. As Dimity Clancey reports, it is a frustration that has amplified because new and credible information continues to be collected. Put simply, MH370 is a mystery that can and must be solved.Reporter: Dimity ClanceyProducers: Natalie Clancy, Sammi TaylorThe Long Way HomeAt only 18, Alex Batty has already packed a lot into his life. Much of it though has happened against his will. When he was 11, he was stolen by his own mother and grandfather. The young Brit was then hidden away in hippy communes in Spain and France. For six years he was at the centre of a baffling, and unsuccessful, missing persons investigation. But then Alex took control of his own destiny. In his debut report for 60 Minutes, Adam Hegarty meets the very impressive Alex Batty and reveals the intriguing story of this young man's daring escape and long journey back to a normal life.Reporter: Adam HegartyProducers: Garry McNab, Naomi ShivaramanNet ProphetThere's not much Andre Agassi doesn't know about tennis. He's one of the finest players to ever swing a racquet: a former number one who won multiple tournaments, including eight grand slam titles. But what the champ has to say about the game is not what many might expect. As he confesses to Tara Brown, for much of his time at the top he loathed the sport. However, these days Andre is proof that there is life after tennis. At 53, happily married to fellow legend Steffi Graf, he is the dad to their two children. And away from the court, he can be found in the classroom, where he's raising billions to help underprivileged kids get an education.Reporter: Tara BrownProducer: Lisa Brown
On Sunday's 60 Minutes, ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess, the Salt Creek monster and Australia's BMX Olympic hope, Saya Sakakibara.Security InsecurityAs Australia's top spy, ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess has one of the most important roles in the country. This week he had a stark announcement for all Australians. He warned that unless we smarten up our ways, the security of the nation is in immediate danger. Burgess revealed that more Australians are being targeted for espionage and foreign interference than ever before. To prove his point, he also controversially highlighted the case of a former politician who sold out Australia after being recruited by a foreign power. On 60 Minutes, Burgess tells Nick McKenzie even more alarming details about the threats to our way of life.Reporter: Nick McKenzieProducer: Hannah BowersThe Monster's DaughterChildren of criminals are often forgotten victims. Trying to reconcile feelings of love and loathing for a lawbreaking parent, can be confusing and damaging. And even if the children are adults, they can face challenges, as 36-year-old Kendehl knows too well. She's the daughter of Roman Heinze, better known as the Salt Creek monster. In 2016, he lured two backpackers to a remote camp site and violently assaulted them sexually and physically. That they managed to escape Heinze is remarkable. Accepting that her father committed this evil act remains difficult for Kendehl, but as she tells Tara Brown in an intriguing interview, adding to her conflict now is that even though he is locked away, he has turned his aggression on her.Reporter: Tara BrownProducer: Naomi ShivaramanBumps in the RoadThe sport of BMX racing is not for the meek. It's fast, fiercely competitive and highly dangerous. On the track, it's no wonder Australia's Saya Sakakibara is the world number one. She combines supreme athleticism with breathtaking skill. But it's her mental strength that's really being tested as she prepares for the Paris Olympics. As Adam Hegarty reports, Saya's road to the top of her sport has not been without bumps, but successfully overcoming them is the mark of this champion rider.Reporter: Adam HegartyProducer: Natalie Clancy
On Sunday's 60 Minutes a mother reveals how the criminal justice system let down her daughter, plus a profile on Matchbox Twenty.Fatal ObsessionCeleste Manno was a smart and beautiful young Australian. Five years ago, her future was as bright as her personality. But then a man she'd very briefly worked with became obsessed with her. It was attention Celeste neither wanted nor reciprocated. That didn't stop Luay Sako though. For more than a year, the then 35-year-old stalked her, making her life miserable. Celeste tried everything to stop him, without success. In November 2020, he broke into her home in the middle of the night and murdered Celeste, who was then 23, while she was sleeping. Last week Sako was sentenced to 36 years in prison for his horrendous crime. But it's a punishment that's nowhere near satisfactory for Celeste's mother. In an exclusive interview with 60 Minutes and The Age, Aggie Di Mauro tells Dimity Clancey how the criminal justice system let down her daughter, and why Luay Sako must never be released.Reporter: Dimity ClanceyProducers: Lisa Brown, Sammi Taylor, Simone Fox KoobBurning BrightWith the recent Swiftie invasion, Australia may well have gone "cray-cray for Tay-Tay", but Taylor Swift has not been the only musical act in town. American band Matchbox Twenty, led by the very candid Rob Thomas, has also been here, not-so-quietly going about the business of belting out hits. And it's clear from the sold-out arenas they've been playing that after 30 years their music still strikes the right note. They are not only burning brightly on stage, there's also a new album. It's meant to celebrate getting older, but as Tara Brown finds out, the boys of Matchbox Twenty are not quite ready to grow up just yet.Reporter: Tara BrownProducer: Garry McNab
On Sunday's 60 Minutes Adam Hegarty talks to Royal insiders plus advocates of cryogenics.Crown and OutIt's not what mere commoners would ever expect to see: the Royal Family in disarray, seemingly incapable of escaping it. Yet that's the reality of the past few weeks. With King Charles largely out of action as he receives treatment for cancer, the firm is floundering. How, for example, did a simple photograph of a supposedly happy Princess Catherine and her children turn into a worldwide photoshopping scandal? That PR fiasco must surely go down as one of the palace's greatest stuff-ups. Reporting from London, Adam Hegarty asks Royal insiders what's really going on? And which member of the family might be competent enough to restore the shine to the crown?Reporter: Adam HegartyProducers: Garry McNab, Sheree GibsonDying for LifeFor as long as mankind has been capable of thought, we have known the truth about life: that it ends in death. But as our scientific knowledge increases, there are more and more believers who think humans will soon be clever enough to halt the inevitability of their mortality. Others of course will never be convinced living forever is either possible or desirable. They say the idea that death could one day be considered a curable disease is nonsense. But advocates of cryonics, including many Australians, tell Amelia Adams now is the time to start getting ready for life after life.Reporter: Amelia AdamsProducer: Laura SparkesMH370: A Decade of DespairLast week's tenth anniversary of the loss of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 quite rightly focused on remembering the 239 passengers and crew who died. But it was also a rallying call to resume the search for the wreckage. And it seems the Malaysian government could be receptive to the idea. If it happens, most expect Ocean Infinity, the company which unsuccessfully looked for MH370 in 2018, will again be tasked with the job. But on 60 Minutes, as Dimity Clancey reports, another group of experienced deep-sea explorers are standing by, ready to head to the Indian Ocean almost immediately.Reporter: Dimity ClanceyProducer: Sammi Taylor
On 60 Minutes Adam Hegarty continues his royal family reports with more "Crown and Out" scrutiny, while Nick McKenzie reports on Chinese influence in Fiji.Power in ParadiseWhen China's powerful foreign minister Wang Yi met his Australian counterpart Penny Wong a few days ago, the pair, albeit awkwardly, smiled and shook hands for the cameras. But behind closed doors there's no doubt the atmosphere would have been much less cordial. Both nations have plenty of differences to work through, including the ongoing battle for influence in the Pacific. While Canberra takes a more softly-softly approach to our near neighbours, that's not Beijing's way of doing business. In a joint investigation by 60 Minutes, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, Nick McKenzie reveals some of the downright dirty tactics China uses to assert its dominance over tiny nations like Fiji.Reporter: Nick McKenzieProducer: Amelia BallingerIntensive CareThe weather is spectacular and the swimming pool is always inviting. The rooms have all the mod-cons and the food is great. At the Vivo Bene resort in northern Thailand, pampering is the priority. But while the intensive care is very deliberate, this is no ordinary holiday paradise. That's because the guests are elderly and most have dementia. Unlike other aged-care providers though, the world-renowned treatment at Vivo Bene is not dominated by medication. Instead, it includes love, laughter, and giving vulnerable humans the time – and respect – they deserve. For reporter Dimity Clancey, providing the best care possible for dementia patients is a cause close to her heart. Her mother, Lorraine, has battled the disease for more than a decade and currently lives in an aged-care home in Sydney. In this special report for 60 Minutes, Clancey asks why can't there be facilities like Vivo Bene in Australia?Reporter: Dimity ClanceyProducer: Natalie ClancyCrown and OutJust when it seemed it couldn't get any worse for the Royal Family, it did. This time last week the palace was attempting but failing to mop up the scandal of Princess Catherine's photoshopping blunder, while at the same time trying to deflect attention away from the fact the star royal hadn't been seen in public for so long. This week things appeared to be brighter when Kate and Prince William were filmed, looking quite happy, at their local shops. But then there was more drama after it was reported that attempts had been made to access the Princess of Wales' hospital records. As Adam Hegarty reports, speculation about the Royal family is now so rife, it's ridiculous.Reporter: Adam HegartyProducers: Garry McNab, Sheree Gibson
Elon Musk's Crash CourseHe's not only one of the world's wealthiest men, Elon Musk is also one of the smartest. There's no doubt he's an impressive high-tech visionary. As the boss of electric car maker Tesla, Musk's long-held dream has been to produce fully autonomous vehicles. For the last decade he has repeatedly declared Tesla's vaunted "autopilot" feature has been on the verge of solving the complex challenges of self-driving technology. But in a special edition of 60 Minutes, Musk is accused of exaggerating the capability of Tesla's achievements and lulling drivers into a false sense of security. This investigation, produced by The New York Times, reveals a serious gap between expectation and reality that's already led to several fatal crashes.Producer: Emma Schwartz, The New York Times
Trial and TerrorThey are statistics that could not be more damning: One in five women in Australia over the age of 15 has experienced sexual violence. Yet only 13 per cent of sexual assaults are ever reported. But then the numbers get even worse. Few of the cases that are reported make it to court, and even fewer end in a conviction or a substantial punishment. It's no surprise many survivors of these attacks accuse the justice system of causing more harm than good. They say that when giving evidence, they're often made to feel blamed. But as Amelia Adams reports, some women have now had enough and are courageously fighting to force change.Reporter: Amelia AdamsProducers: Anne Worthington, Serge Negus, Nina FunnellBombs AwayFor the competitors, the indelicately named Shitbox Rally is a gruelling, week-long trek through the Australian Outback in a bomb of a car that's likely to break down. But behind the larrikin humour and endless potholes, it's serious business. Over the years the event has raised $44 million for cancer research, prevention and treatment. And that's why this year's rally will have a special guest entrant. Caroline Kennedy is not only part of America's most famous political dynasty, she is also the United States Ambassador to Australia and, as she tells Tara Brown, by entering the Shitbox, she wants to recognise an initiative between our two countries that's making impressive progress in the hunt for a cure for cancer.Reporter: Tara BrownProducers: Hannah Bowers, Sheree GibsonWomb to MoveAt almost four months old, little Henry Bryant is not only very cute, he's also a history maker. As are his mum Kirsty and grandmother Michelle. Last year, in an Australian medical first, Michelle donated her womb to her daughter in the hope of giving Kirsty a chance at becoming pregnant. It was a risky procedure for both women and there were no guarantees the transplant would succeed. But as Sylvia Jeffreys reports, Henry is now joyous proof it did.Reporter: Sylvia JeffreysProducer: Lisa Brown
Bondi MassacreAn interview with the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who says the Bondi Junction stabbing attack has "shocked the nation." "So many families would've been out and about yesterday," Albanese told 60 Minutes. "It's a very large shopping centre that I'm very familiar with, and the thought that people have lost their lives and many others injured, and of course thousands traumatised by the events of yesterday directly, comes as a great shock in a peace-loving nation like Australia."Albanese said he has spoken to some of the families of the five women and one man who have died. Three more people are critical in hospital. Albanese praised some of the heroes who tried to stop the attacker. "I believe that tragically amidst the carnage and the atrocity that was yesterday, we do have as well to give thanks to some of the best of our Australian character that was shown," he said.Reporter: Tara BrownProducers: Hannah Bowers & Nichola YoungerCouldn't Care LessIt's not a proud boast, but this Sunday 60 Minutes will broadcast what is without doubt some of the cruellest, most horrific vision ever seen on Australian television. It's part of a major investigation by Tara Brown focusing on shocking accusations that disability support workers were mistreating a vulnerable person they were employed to look after. However, instead of caring for the woman, their attitude and actions screamed that they couldn't care less. As Brown reveals, the workers smugly assumed that because the victim was unable to speak, their abuse would go undetected. But they were proved wrong when, in an extraordinary act of love, the woman's elderly parents took the law into their own hands and used a hidden camera to expose the terrible truth.Reporter: Tara BrownProducers: Serge Negus & Anthony DowsleySaving ParadiseIf you were to imagine the perfect tropical paradise – sunny skies, sparkling warm water and pristine beaches – Tuvalu is as close to it as anywhere on Earth. The country is a narrow strip of tiny islands halfway between Australia and Hawaii that's made all the more special by its isolation. Yet for all its wonder, the people of Tuvalu are facing a devastating threat. Rising sea levels mean their home is disappearing. And what's really frightening is how quickly it's happening. But as Adam Hegarty reports, all is not lost yet. On 60 MINUTES, he travels to Tuvalu to meet the ingenious Australians who are working to raise the height of the island in an extraordinary engineering feat that also has significant political implications.Reporter: Adam HegartyProducer: Natalie Clancy
The Menace of the TaipansThey look mightily impressive. They're relatively young. And they've cost more than three-and-a-half billion dollars to buy and operate. According to the top brass at the Defence Department though, Australia's 46 MRH-90 Taipan helicopters are useless junk. Others say that they're dangerous, as the country tragically saw last July when one crashed near Hamilton Island killing four Australian airmen from the 6th Aviation Regiment. It seems no surprise then that the helicopters have been taken out of service, and as the story goes, are about to be dumped in a great big hole at a secret Defence location. But what if it turns out that these machines aren't as bad as we're being told? In a special report for 60 Minutes, Andrew Probyn, the National Affairs Editor for 9News, investigates the very real possibility that there's another reason for the terrible accident, and it's one that has nothing to do with the reliability, or otherwise, of the MRH-90.Reporter: Andrew ProbynProducer: Hannah BowersWonky WonkaIt seemed like a good idea at the time. Scottish entrepreneur Billy Coull thought he'd make money, and just as importantly make a whole lot of children happy, by staging a Willy Wonka spectacular in Glasgow. His idea was to take an empty warehouse and fill it with the wonder of Roald Dahl's imagination. Coull promised it'd be like nothing the kids had ever seen before. And he was right. But for all the wrong reasons. The show was a disaster of monumental proportions. Turns out, among Coull's many failings, his greatest was to rely on artificial intelligence to plan and then sell the extravaganza. As Adam Hegarty discovered though, AI simply wasn't smart enough to understand the magic of Willy Wonka. This attempt at fun not only turned to farce, it also became the subject of worldwide ridicule.Reporter: Adam HegartyProducer: Sammi Taylor
On 60 Minutes how has a secret weapon brought down hundreds of high-ranking United States government workers? Plus kayaker Jess Fox is profiled.Havana SyndromeSome people might applaud the ingenuity; most though would condemn the barbarity. A secret new weapon has apparently been developed and is being used to target hundreds of high-ranking United States government workers. Those affected include diplomats, military officials, and spies, who believe they've been struck down in mysterious circumstances by strange energy waves. After being attacked, the victims report a range of debilitating neurological ailments that have seriously impaired their lives. In this special report for 60 Minutes, Dimity Clancey investigates the so-called "Havana Syndrome". The condition got its name because it was first detected in Cuba, but there are no prizes for guessing it's another country accused of engineering it.Reporter: Dimity ClanceyProducers: Garry McNab, Nichola YoungerRapid SuccessBetween them, Jess Fox's parents, Richard Fox and Myriam Fox-Jerusalmi, won 18 world titles in paddling, and were trailblazers in the sport. It's little surprise then that from the moment Jess was born, she was destined to have the considerable skills and daring needed to race down rapids in a kayak and a canoe. What wasn't predicted was just how successful she'd become. Experts now say Jess Fox is the greatest paddler of all time. And as Adam Hegarty reports, that's the best news for Australia as this champion prepares for the Paris Games. It will be her fourth Olympics, another extraordinary feat, but even more significantly for Jess, this time there's the strong chance she'll be joined by a very special team mate: her sister, Noemie Fox.Reporter: Adam HegartyProducer: Lisa Brown
On 60 Minutes the dangers of dating apps, plus the young woman whose brain could provide clues to treating conditions like dementia.No Warning, No ChanceDannielle Finlay-Jones should be alive today. On weekdays, she should be teaching students at the school where she worked. And on weekends, she should be playing sport and hanging out with her friends. Instead, she's another murdered victim of domestic violence. Her family, though, don't want their precious Danni to be a statistic. They want the system that failed her to be fixed. As Amelia Adams reports, Danni had been looking for love, and met Ashley Gaddie, a 33-year-old tradie with a long history of violence against women, on a dating app. But Danni didn't know about his past, or that he was out on bail at the time, and with no warning about his real character, she stood no chance.Reporter: Amelia AdamsProducer: Laura SparkesA Beautiful MindImagine being able to remember the day you were born. And from then on, every high and every low of every day of your life. For a tiny club of fewer than one hundred extraordinary people worldwide, this is no trick. Unbidden, and sometimes unwelcome, highly detailed memories constantly flood their thoughts. Eighteen-year-old Canadian Emily Nash is the latest and youngest person to be identified with Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory, or HSAM. But while Emily's definitely the girl you want on your Trivial Pursuit team, her ambitions run higher. As she tells Tara Brown, she has volunteered herself, and her unforgettable and beautiful mind, to help those who can't remember. And medical researchers couldn't be happier, because they believe understanding Emily's super brain will provide clues to better treat conditions like dementia and Alzheimer's disease.Reporter: Tara BrownProducer: Sammi Taylor
Patriot GamesWho is the real Daniel Edmund Duggan? It's a simple question, but the answer is highly contested and has enormous consequences. For his family and a large group of supporters, he's a hero. A former U.S. Marine fighter pilot turned proud Australian citizen; a loving husband and devoted dad. For others though, namely the United States government, he's a traitor, accused of supplying China with top-secret military information. For the past 19 months, Duggan has been sitting in Australian prisons fighting attempts to send him back to the United States. As Dimity Clancey reports, a decision about his extradition is expected within weeks, but if the Americans get a hold of him and can prove the allegations, he faces up to 65 more years locked up. It's a thought his wife Saffrine and six children are struggling to comprehend.Reporter: Dimity ClanceyProducer: Lisa BrownElon Musk's Crash CourseFor all of his futuristic vision and entrepreneurial drive, billionaire Elon Musk's bold mission to build a fully autonomous car is stalling. His company Tesla is facing increasingly serious questions about the safety of its self-driving technology. A major investigation by a U.S. regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, has linked Tesla's autopilot feature to hundreds of crashes, many of them fatal. NHTSA says drivers have been lulled into a false sense of security about the cars that isn't matched by reality. And it gets worse. There are also accusations that Musk and Tesla talked up the self-driving capabilities of the vehicles so much that they may have committed fraud by misleading investors and consumers.Reporter: Amelia AdamsProducers: Garry McNab, Emma SchwartzGiant LeapIt's important to be reminded that sometimes what we think is impossible isn't. Fourteen years ago David Mzee suffered terrible spinal injuries after an accident on a trampoline. He was told he'd be a wheelchair-dependent paraplegic for the rest of his life. That was news David didn't want to hear, so he didn't listen. All he wanted was to walk again. And as he shows Adam Hegarty, with much perseverance and great help from a lot of very smart people, he now does.Reporter: Adam HegartyProducer: Sammi Taylor
Big BrotherFor all the wrong reasons, everyone knows of Belle Gibson. A decade ago, she claimed that she'd beaten terminal brain cancer by rejecting conventional treatment in favour of natural remedies. Her cure made her a hero of the wellness industry. And not only did she love the worldwide attention her inspirational story attracted, she profited from it to the tune of hundreds of thousands of dollars. But this medical miracle was all a lie, a twisted invention of the charlatan's mind. Today, the pain inflicted by Belle Gibson's deception still hurts her many victims, including her big brother Nick Gibson. In an emotional interview with Dimity Clancey, he describes how his life has been destroyed by his heartless sister.Reporter: Dimity ClanceyProducer: Sheree GibsonGangster's ParadiseIt might sound strange, but the crime capital of Australia is currently Dubai. That's because this glitzy mega city in the Persian Gulf has become home to nearly all of our biggest organised crime bosses. Their thinking in moving offshore is that they're out of reach of federal and state policing authorities, but if they watch 60 Minutes this Sunday, they might want to think again. As Nick McKenzie reports, an enormous leak of Dubai property records has revealed not only their residential addresses, but also how the city has become the perfect destination for crooks, and suspected criminals, from all around the world to do their dirty business.Reporter: Nick McKenzieProducer: Amelia BallingerTroubles at HomeIt's almost unimaginable. Last November, a 12-year-old girl in Victoria was charged with murder after allegedly stabbing a 37-year-old woman to death. On Thursday the charges were dropped though, because being so young, it was determined the girl didn't have the mental capacity to be held criminally responsible for her actions. However, what's important to know about this case is that at the time, she was the responsibility of the state. The girl was living in what's called residential care; homes that are supposedly supervised, safe places for vulnerable children. But they're not. On assignment for 60 Minutes, Nine's Christine Ahern meets a very brave young woman who wants Australia to know what's really happening in residential care homes. This now 20-year-old says she suffered enormously and is demanding immediate changes to the system.Reporter: Christine AhernProducer: Laura Sparkes
On Sunday's 60 Minutes, Tara Brown unravels Byron Bay's underbelly while Adam Hegarty reports on a push to ban social media amongst kids.Messing with MindsHow much more evidence is needed before the message is fully understood that social media is a serious health hazard for young people? Leading researchers like world-renowned U.S. psychologist Professor Jonathan Haidt warn that it's messing with our kids' minds, and in an increasing number of tragic cases, it's killing them. Of course the tech giants who control the social media platforms downplay the dangers, but their views are compromised by the enormous profits they make by having children spend hours and hours on their smartphones. On 60 Minutes, Adam Hegarty investigates calls to do what to many was once unthinkable: Ban social media for the young.Reporter: Adam HegartyProducers: Anne Worthington, Sheree GibsonDeath in ByronIt might not be the lifestyle for everyone, but 25-year-old Jackson Stacker loved his happy-go-lucky existence. He lived in the moment, thriving on not knowing what each day would bring. Home was a van, and wherever he parked it was where he slept. Without a care, Jackson was roaming around Byron Bay in July 2021 when one night he disappeared. A month later he was found dead. Police said it was likely that he had taken his own life, but his distraught family believe something far more sinister happened. As Tara Brown reports, that's because his skull was discovered 13 metres from his body, and there was a 30-centimetre hunting knife embedded in his chest.Reporter: Tara BrownProducer: Serge Negus
On 60 Minutes this Sunday, Nick McKenzie reports on new scientific evidence raises serious questions in the case of Robert Farquharson.The Science of MurderWhat are we to do when science reveals information we don't really want to know? Block our ears and look away, or confront it? This is the challenge in the case of Robert Farquharson, one of Australia's most despised criminals. On Father's Day 2005, supposedly in an act of revenge against his ex-wife, he drowned their three young sons. The little boys, aged 10, seven and two, were passengers in their father's car when he drove it into a dam. At two trials, Farquharson was convicted of murder for his crimes and sentenced to life in prison. But now, as Nick McKenzie reports, new scientific evidence raises serious questions about what really happened. This joint 60 Minutes, The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald investigation however does not advocate for Farquharson's freedom, rather it presents fresh expert analysis of facts that weren't adequately canvassed at Farquharson's trials, and asks if the new information is sufficiently important to consider further judicial review of the case.Reporter: Nick McKenzieProducers: Natalie Clancy, Michael Bachelard, Nichola Younger
Sunday's 60 Minutes investigates why the Australian Border Force is failing at stopping people smuggling.Broken BordersNo one disputes that patrolling Australia's extensive sea borders is a difficult job. But it shouldn't be impossible. Off the north-west coasts of Western Australia and the Northern Territory, the task of stopping people trying to enter the country illegally is primarily the responsibility of the Australian Border Force. But in this joint 60 Minutes, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age investigation, Nick McKenzie reports how broken our borders have become because the ABF is failing. The organisation's equipment is sub-standard, at times even dangerous; a fact that has severely impacted its operations. And as a consequence, the people smugglers have again been plying their evil trade.Reporter: Nick McKenzieProducer: Garry McNabUnfathomableIf there's one small comfort to be taken from the OceanGate deep-sea submersible disaster, it's that death was instant for the five occupants on board. But a year on from the tragedy, there are still so many unanswered questions. Most fundamentally, why did the strange-looking craft on a mission to the wreck of the Titanic fail so spectacularly? And why, for days on end, was the world wrongly led to believe there was hope for a successful rescue mission? The lack of credible information about what really happened is now becoming increasingly unfathomable, not only for the families of the victims, but also for other undersea explorers like legendary Hollywood director James Cameron. Speaking exclusively to Amelia Adams, Cameron reveals that this is a catastrophe that could and should have been avoided.Reporter: Amelia AdamsProducer: Hannah Bowers
60 Minutes reports on allegations encircling Sean Combs aka 'Puff Daddy / P. Diddy,' plus infiltration of student rallies in Australia.Face the MusicHe's been known by many names over the years, from "Puff Daddy" to "P. Diddy", even "Love". But now hip-hop megastar Sean Combs has to face the music of being called an accused rapist and sex trafficker. Much like Harvey Weinstein and Jeffrey Epstein, the billionaire is at the centre of his very own MeToo reckoning. Alleged victims say for three decades the rapper's out of control debauchery meant they endured terrifying abuse. As Adam Hegarty reports, with graphic video now backing up their claims, many of them hope Sean Combs will soon be trading his obscene lifestyle for a jail cell.Reporter: Adam HegartyProducer: Sammi TaylorHidden AgendaThe deaths of innocent civilians are heartbreaking. The destruction of towns and villages is horrendous. What's happening in Gaza, following Hamas' murderous rampage in Israel last October, is a catastrophe that's destabilising the whole world. In Australia, regular protests supporting both sides of the conflict have so far been mostly peaceful. But in a joint investigation with The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, 60 Minutes reveals disturbing evidence suggesting that could all change. One Islamist group, with extreme views, has infiltrated student rallies at universities in Australia, and as Nick McKenzie reports, it has a very sinister hidden agenda.Reporter: Nick McKenzieProducer: Anne WorthingtonThe GoalThe goal for Australia's favourite sporting team, the Matildas, is simple. To win a medal, and preferably a gold one, at the Paris Olympics. It's easy to say, but difficult to achieve. However, having just returned from one of the team's secret football training camps in Florida, Amelia Adams reports that it's very possible. On 60 Minutes, see why the wonderful Matildas are determined to do themselves – and Australia – proud.Reporter: Amelia AdamsProducer: Laura Sparkes
On 60 Minutes, Adam Hegarty speaks to Boeing whistle-blowers while Dimity Clancey investigates painkillers known as nitazenes.High AlertFew Australians have probably ever heard of Nitazenes, but soon it's likely that everyone will know all about them. Not for good reasons though. Nitazenes are extremely potent painkillers which can be as much as a thousand times stronger than morphine. They were developed in the 1950s, then quickly deemed far too dangerous for humans and so were largely forgotten. But now these synthetic opioids have reappeared and are being produced in massive quantities in Chinese laboratories. As Dimity Clancey reports in this special 60 Minutes investigation, nitazenes are being shipped to western countries including Australia, where they are hidden in all types of illicit drugs, ready to cause harm – and often death – to unsuspecting users.Reporter: Dimity ClanceyProducer: Serge NegusCorporate CrashNot so long ago, many airline passengers used to swear by the saying: "If it's not Boeing, I'm not going." It was a motto the company loved. But in the last six years, two fatal B737 MAX crashes, as well as multiple other incidents, have meant drastically changing times for Boeing. Now, the slogan is the complete opposite: "If it's Boeing, I'm not going." On Tuesday, the plane maker's humiliation was plain for the world to see when its boss was forced to appear before angry U.S. Senators in Washington. CEO Dave Calhoun was grilled about his company's plague of deadly safety and manufacturing issues. On 60 Minutes, Adam Hegarty speaks to Boeing whistle-blowers who reveal disturbing allegations about shoddy practices and cover-ups. For anyone who flies, it seems the turbulence for Boeing is far from over.Reporter: Adam HegartyProducers: Lisa Brown, Sheree Gibson
Secrets of a MurdererRussell Hill and Carol Clay didn't deserve to die. Four years ago, on a camping adventure in Victoria's remote high country, they had a chance encounter with Greg Lynn. Only he now knows the precise details of what happened, but there was a dispute that turned violent. The couple, both in their 70s, were killed. Last Tuesday, in an unusual verdict, a jury found Lynn guilty of murdering Carol though not guilty of murdering Russell. But the conviction of the former Jetstar pilot does not mean it's case-closed just yet. On 60 Minutes, Sarah Abo reveals disturbing secrets about Greg Lynn's past that authorities need to investigate further.Reporter: Sarah AboProducers: Garry McNab, Anthony DowsleyForbidden ForceTwenty-year-old Ruqia Haidari lived with a conflict she could not resolve. She was torn between two worlds. On one hand, there were the strict but important customs of her Afghan heritage. On the other, the freedoms that life in Australia promised. Her friends said Ruqia longed to be a modern woman, but at home she couldn't bring herself to disappoint her mother, Sakina Muhammad Jan, who had an entirely different plan for her daughter's future. She told Ruqia she must marry a man she barely knew. Love didn't factor into the equation. It was a forced marriage, it was illegal, and it ended disastrously.Reporter: Sarah AboProducer: Amelia BallingerKidnapped in JapanThere are many wonderful things about Japan, but the way the country deals with child custody disputes is not one of them. The Japanese have a bizarre law that allows a disgruntled parent who separates from a spouse to literally abduct the children and run away. In those circumstances, it makes kidnapping legal. Worryingly, an increasing number of Australians, whose relationships with their Japanese partners have ended, have found themselves permanently cut off from their kids. It's a heartbreaking situation, but on assignment for 60 Minutes, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age's Eryk Bagshaw reports that there might finally be some hope for change. And it's in no small way thanks to some extraordinary efforts in Canberra.Reporter: Eryk BagshawProducer: Natalie ClancyBoard GamesFront feeble, switch kickflip, crook riva, back 50 backside, bump-to-nose grind! Following? They might be foreign terms to most people, but to skateboarders these words are the sweet sound of success. That is, assuming the tricks they describe are executed properly. But someone who usually does perform these complicated manoeuvres perfectly is 14-year-old Chloe Covell. This pocket rocket is Australia's number one female street skater, and just days away from officially being told she's going to the Olympic Games. While Chloe probably doesn't want to think too far ahead, Tara Brown reports that if she does win in Paris, she will become the youngest-ever Australian gold medallist, breaking a remarkable 68-year record.Reporter: Tara BrownProducer: Sammi Taylor
The Police Commissioner who lost his young son in a hit and run road crash, turns tragedy into hope; Why President Joe Biden's granddaughter isn't welcome at the White House.
A 60 Minutes investigation appears to have forced the hand of a union boss, who quit suddenly on Friday (12/Jul/2024).As a boss of the militant CFMEU for 12 years, John Setka was as tough and feared a union leader as Australia has ever seen. In that time, he made plenty of noise, but late on Friday afternoon, with barely a whimper, he suddenly quit. What Setka didn't mention in his resignation announcement was his decision to stand down followed his refusal to answer questions put to him by 60 Minutes, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and Financial Review. Reporter Nick McKenzie had wanted Setka to explain why his Victorian construction branch had been infiltrated by underworld figures and outlaw motorcycle gang members. In leaving, Setka said he hoped his resignation would end further scrutiny of the CFMEU, but McKenzie's report, which has been nine months in the making, will only enhance calls for more investigation into the menacing ways of this out-of-control union.Reporter: Nick McKenzie
Sending a MessageIt might not be a conventional tactic, but military forces all around the world love to show off. And it's exactly what the United States and 28 of its allies, including Australia, is currently doing on and around the Hawaiian islands. RIMPAC 2024, as it's called, is an extraordinary spectacular of the world's most lethal weaponry. It's loud, menacing and quite overwhelming. For this story, reporter Dimity Clancey and her team were granted extraordinary access to the operation, which included filming on board the massive USS Carl Vinson Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, as well as securing a rare interview with the US Chief of Naval Operations and member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Lisa Franchetti. America and its partners view RIMPAC 2024 as the perfect opportunity to send a decisive message to any would-be adversaries: Mess with us at your peril.Reporter: Dimity ClanceyProducer: Natalie ClancyThe FallFor the greatest adrenaline rush, Victoria Cilliers used to boast there was nothing better than leaping out of a plane. In fact, she loved skydiving so much she did it more than two and a half thousand times. Then the unthinkable happened. On a routine jump both her main and reserve parachutes failed. At that moment, Vicky expected to die. Miraculously though, she survived the fall. But as she recovered from her substantial injuries, she received an even bigger shock. As Adam Hegarty reports, what she thought had been a terrible accident was really a sinister crime.Reporter: Adam HegartyProducer: Sammi Taylor
In a special report from Paris, Tara Brown speaks to the Aussie champions of the 2024 Olympic Games.
Helter ShelterTo keep up with overwhelming demand, the Federal Government says that in the next five years, 1.2 million new homes need to be built. The plan is massively ambitious. Approximately 650 houses and apartments must be completed each and every day from now until mid-2029. In fact, it's a task so mammoth many say the government is dreaming. And that's a substantial problem because, as Dimity Clancey reports, more and more hard-working Australians are becoming more and more desperate for a roof over their heads. It's clear that new thinking is needed.Reporter: Dimity ClanceyProducer: Hannah BowersUncle DonaldIf political ruthlessness and cunning were Olympic events, Donald Trump would surely be glistening in gold. Such is his will to regain the world's top job he has become even more proficient at belittling and slandering anyone who stands in his way. This time around, Trump's campaign for the presidency is setting records for spitefulness, and with 11 weeks still until polling day, there's bound to be plenty more vitriol. On 60 Minutes, Amelia Adams reveals a counter-attack from an unexpected quarter: a member of Trump's own family. Fred Trump has released a damning memoir, which reveals his Uncle Donald is capable of a whole new level of cruelty and nastiness.Reporter: Amelia AdamsProducer: Lisa Brown
Building BadFive weeks ago, 60 Minutes exposed widespread corruption, including infiltration by underworld figures and bikies, at Australia's most militant trade union, the CFMEU. The fallout from Nick McKenzie's story was immediate. Sweeping reforms were promised, and on Friday the Construction and General division of the union was put into administration. The positions of hundreds of officials were also terminated. While it's a vital development, 60 Minutes' joint investigation with The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and the Financial Review hasn't stopped. McKenzie and his team have now discovered that the rot has spread even further than first suspected.Reporter: Nick McKenzieProducer: Amelia BallingerScam HQIt's positive news, kind of. In the last year, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, ASIC, has identified and shut down more than 7,300 phishing and investment scam websites. While it has stopped victims here losing millions, the scammers are still winning, raking in billions. They're also coming up with more and more technically sophisticated ways to rip off their prey. As Adam Hegarty reports, much of this criminality is now headquartered in the failed state of Myanmar. There, trans-national crime bosses have resorted to human trafficking to amass a 120,000-strong workforce of scammers, who all day long are forced to con westerners out of their money.Reporter: Adam HegartyProducer: Laura Sparkes
ONE ELLE OF A LIFEThe gods of good looks well and truly singled out Elle Macpherson. And she well and truly made use of the generous attention she received. In the 1980s and 90s, "The Body", as she was known, was arguably the most photographed Australian in the world. Elle lived in a blinding dazzle of flashes, as she jet-setted between glamourous locations. To outsiders, her supermodel career couldn't have been more exciting. But looks can deceive. On 60 MINUTES, a very different view of Elle Macpherson as she tells Nine's Tracy Grimshaw of the hardships she endured, including relationship breakdowns, battles with addiction, and her controversial decision to reject conventional treatment after being diagnosed with breast cancer.Reporter: Tracy GrimshawProducer: Lisa BrownBUILDING BADDoes Mark Irving KC have the toughest job in Australia? In his first television interview since being appointed administrator of the CFMEU, the senior barrister tells Nick McKenzie how he plans to clean up the corruption-plagued building industry union, and restore focus to its primary function: looking after the rights of thousands of construction workers.Reporter: Nick McKenzieProducer: Amelia Ballinger
The Real KamalaNo one would ever describe last Wednesday's Presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris as edifying. It was big on bluster, but short on substance; an example of how hurling insults to malign opponents now seems to be the preferred way to influence voters. It's a skill Donald Trump has certainly turned into an art form, but as the world witnessed, the Vice-President is also no mug at it. For many observers though, Kamala Harris still has a substantial problem to overcome if she's to be elected President. She needs to do more to convince Americans who she really is. On 60 Minutes, Amelia Adams travels across the United States meeting the people who know the real Kamala, including old school friends, work colleagues and even a former boyfriend.Reporter: Amelia AdamsProducer: Nichola YoungerThe Blast WaveWe ask a lot of our military personnel. If needed, we expect them to make the ultimate sacrifice. In return they deserve to be provided with as much protection as possible. But as Nick McKenzie reports, Australia is failing its front-line fighters. Many troops who fire or come into close contact with heavy weapons and explosives are developing serious brain injuries. By just doing their jobs they are being exposed to repeated high-impact blast waves. And it's not only happening on the battlefield, it's also occurring during their training. Worryingly however, keeping our soldiers safe does not seem to be a high priority for defence leadership.Reporter: Nick McKenzieProducer: Serge Negus
Boeing 777s are one of the safest types of aircraft flown. They're also one of the largest. Fully loaded with fuel, freight and upwards of 400 passengers, they can weigh more than 350 tonnes. But in difficult weather, like all planes, B777s can be violently tossed around in the sky. And when that happens those on board are in for a terrifying ride. In May, a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777 encountered such extreme turbulence that dozens of passengers were severely injured and one man died. In a major investigation, 60 MINUTES reveals startling evidence that this was a tragedy that could and should have been avoided. Adam Hegarty's report also includes an exclusive interview with Kerry Jordan, the Adelaide woman who is now a tetraplegic as a result of the injuries she suffered onboard SQ321. Kerry and her partner Keith Davis recall the horror of the flight and tell of their disappointment at Singapore Airlines' lack of adequate support in the aftermath, which has changed their lives forever.
Aiming For TroubleDonald Trump is used to being, figuratively, in the sights of his detractors. It's a prerequisite for being one of the world's most divisive politicians. What he's not used to though is when it happens for real. Unbelievably, in the last two and a half months, two people have taken aim at Donald Trump with weapons. In July, the former – and want-to-be-next – President was grazed by a bullet at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, and then two weeks ago he was targeted again while playing golf in Florida. Fortunately, both assassination attempts failed. But as Amelia Adams reports, what the attacks have done is not only highlight security failures in the protection of America's leaders, they've also sent this year's presidential campaign into meltdown.Reporter: Amelia AdamsProducer: Nichola YoungerMarried To A MonsterThe crimes of Doctor Adam Britton can only be described as grotesque. To the world, Britton portrayed himself as a wildlife warrior. He was a respected Darwin-based crocodile expert who made nature documentaries and at times even worked alongside Sir David Attenborough. But he hid a despicable secret. In 2022, he was arrested and charged with committing vile acts of animal cruelty. Last month Britton, 53, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the rape, torture and killing of as many as 42 dogs. For two years, Britton's now former wife, Erin, has stayed silent about the man she once loved, but now she wants to speak out. In an exclusive interview on 60 MINUTES, she tells Tara Brown how she is grappling with a terrifying truth: she was married to a monster.Reporter: Tara BrownProducer: Hannah Bowers
What possesses a human being to be so evil? It's a question that must be asked about Justin Stein. In one of the worst crimes in Australian history, at the beginning of 2022 he murdered nine-year-old Charlise Mutten. She had innocently put her trust in Stein, 31, hoping he could be a much-longed-for father figure in her life. In return, Stein shot the little girl in the face. He then thought he'd be able to get away with his despicable act by outsmarting the Homicide officers working to solve the case. He failed. On 60 MINUTES, Dimity Clancey is given unprecedented access to the extraordinary police investigation that caught this killer. She speaks with the lead detectives tasked with tracking Stein's movements through thousands of hours of CCTV footage, phone recordings and texts, and reveals how investigators were able to expose Stein's lies in exhaustive police interviews. Clancey's report also includes an exclusive interview with Kallista Mutten, Charlise's distraught mother and former fiancée of Justin Stein. Speaking publicly for the first time, Kallista tells 60 MINUTES about the loss of her precious daughter and the guilt she will always feel for inadvertently putting Charlise in harm's way.Reporter: Dimity ClanceyProducer: Anne Worthington
Being BorisAs unlikely as it sounds, there was a time during Boris Johnson's term as British Prime Minister when he was hailed an action hero because he achieved the seemingly impossible. He made Brexit a reality, then, when COVID struck, saved thousands of lives by overseeing the fastest rollout of vaccines anywhere in the world. But as leader, Johnson also made so many mistakes and enemies that he was ultimately dismissed as a bumbling buffoon and forced from office. Now he's back, setting the record straight in his provocatively titled memoir, Unleashed. In an at-times bizarre, but always entertaining 60 Minutes interview with Tara Brown, Johnson reveals long-held secrets, including his sneaky role in AUKUS, why he seriously considered invading the Netherlands, and his final moments with the Queen.Reporter: Tara BrownProducer: Lisa BrownKicking GoalsRepresenting the nation is an honour many Australians dream of but few achieve. For those lucky enough to experience it, there's no better feeling. It's especially so when it comes to sport, because wearing the green and gold often means athletes also become celebrities. But there's a national team of very inspirational Aussies that you probably wouldn't know. They're the "Street Socceroos", eight homeless Australians who defied the odds and did us proud at the so-called Homeless World Cup. It's a 38-country football competition proving that even those who are doing it the toughest, can still kick life-changing goals.Reporter: Adam HegartyProducers: Serge Negus, Sammi TaylorRemembering GeorgeA special 60 Minutes tribute celebrating the life and extraordinary career of reporter George Negus.
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Beautiful LilieAt 21, Lilie James was busy doing all the things people do at that young age. Studying, working, playing, she was on the threshold of a promising life. But, tragically, last October this beautiful and vivacious woman was savagely beaten to death in the gymnasium of the school where she had a part-time job. The level of violence was shocking – so too was the identity of the man who killed her. Paul Thijssen, 24, Lilie's ex-boyfriend and co-worker at the school, was by all accounts a model citizen. That he could commit such a heinous crime was inconceivable to most who knew him. On 60 MINUTES, Tara Brown speaks exclusively to Lilie James' heartbroken parents, and delves into Thijssen's well-hidden past to unmask the truth about this violent and cruel killer.Reporter: Tara BrownProducers: Hannah Bowers, Sheree GibsonSonny BoyIt was an offer Karl Stefanovic couldn't refuse: An interview with the godfather of modern cinema, Al Pacino. The movie megastar might now be 84, but he remains a force of nature, even recently becoming a father for the fourth time. In fact, as Stefanovic reports, that joyous event was the impetus Pacino needed to look back and, finally, write his long-awaited memoir. Titled Sonny Boy, it is – as everyone would expect – as gritty and intense as many of his explosive on-screen characters. What's perhaps less expected, though, is that the real Al Pacino is also incredibly funny and disarmingly down to earth.Reporter: Karl StefanovicProducer: Garry McNab
The Invisible DeathsIt's a national disgrace. This year in Australia, every six days on average, a woman has been killed in a domestic violence incident. As shameful as that number is, however, it's likely to be only a fraction of the true death toll. The reality is there are potentially hundreds more women losing their lives, but their deaths are not being investigated and so not counted. On 60 MINUTES, Dimity Clancey reports the heart-breaking stories of the invisible victims.Reporter: Dimity ClanceyProducer: Anne WorthingtonThe KidIf cramming a lot of life into a very short time was a competition, smart people would put money on The Kid Laroi to win easily. At 21, he's already an over-achiever. There's the worldwide adulation he's received as a singer and rapper, as well as the lavish trappings that such success brings. But as Adam Hegarty discovered in a very revealing interview, this young Australian's greatest accomplishment is something else entirely. For The Kid Laroi, it's having the strength to believe in his talent, and knowing how to drag himself out of a "down and out" existence in Sydney to pursue a dream most people would regard as impossible.Reporter: Adam HegartyProducer: Sammi Taylor
The Art of the VictoryWhat a campaign. What an election. What a result. To the victor, Donald Trump, go the spoils. From early next year he will return to the White House for another four years as the most powerful man on earth. And for someone with such an unpredictable and egotistical nature, that old saying "We live in interesting times" couldn't be more apt. On 60 MINUTES, Amelia Adams reports from Washington DC on the impact of Donald Trump's return to the Oval Office on Australia and the rest of the world.Reporter: Amelia AdamsProducers: Nichola Younger, Sammi TaylorVote 1 for 2What Lucy Bradlow and Bronwen Bock want to do is either brilliant or bonkers. They reckon they can make Australian politics better by offering themselves up in a two-for-one deal. That's right, they want to job-share the position of senator. But as Adam Hegarty reports, their proposal raises many questions. The most obvious is what happens when, if elected, these wannabe part-timers disagree on an issue? Quite unlike politicians, they say don't worry, they'll work out their differences amicably. So, should we believe them and start planning to Vote 1 for 2? Or is this a case of double equals trouble?Reporter: Adam HegartyProducers: Serge Negus, Sammi TaylorFacing the WorldFew people have endured such extreme levels of pain, both physical and emotional, as Stephanie Browitt. Five years ago, she suffered horrendous burns when the White Island volcano in New Zealand erupted. It was a tragedy that killed her dad Paul and sister Krystal, as well as 20 others. Since then, Steph has fought daily to recover and reclaim her life. One of the obstacles she's faced has been an ongoing legal battle with Royal Caribbean, the cruise ship company that sent passengers on an excursion to the volcano the day it blew up. Now, as Sarah Abo reports, finally and thankfully, there has been a significant development in the case.Reporter: Sarah AboProducer: Natalie Clancy
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CHARLOTTE'S WISHIf the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has his way, from the end of next year children under 16 will be banned from social media. That's right, for Australian kids, soon there will be no more access to Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and all those other addictive apps. Taking on the world's tech giants is a bold move by the government, and there are valid questions about how such a ban might be enforced. As Adam Hegarty reports, if anyone needs a compelling reason for urgent action, they need only know the confronting and tragic story of 12-year-old Charlotte O'Brien. She was a victim of cruel bullying, much of it delivered online, and it was her wish that Australians understand the truth: Social media can kill.Reporter: Adam HegartyProducer: Anne WorthingtonSUCKED INIt's hardly surprising, but once again Australians have been sucked in by the duplicity of "Big Tobacco" and its apologists. When that industry could no longer lie about the deadly effects of cigarettes, it promised to clean up its act. Its bosses started promoting vaping as an easy aid to quit smoking. But we now know that claim has turned out to be another untruth. What vapes have really done is hook a new generation – children – on nicotine. After years of indifference, the federal government has finally woken up to the ruse by introducing tough new laws making it illegal to import or sell vapes. However, in a joint investigation by 60 MINUTES, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, Eryk Bagshaw discovers Canberra's crackdown on these products might already be too late to be effective.Reporter: Eryk BagshawProducer: Laura Sparkes
Villains or Victims?Back when it happened, greed was the simple explanation that went with the headlines. Lyle and Erik Menendez had shot dead their wealthy parents in the family's Beverly Hills mansion to get their hands on a $14 million inheritance. Of course, the brothers denied that was the case. In court they said they killed because their evil father had been sexually abusing them. But they weren't believed. Found guilty, the pair were sentenced to life behind bars, without parole. Now though, 35 years later, Tara Brown reports there's not only new evidence but enormous support from armchair detectives around the world who are convinced the Menendez brothers really are victims, not villains. So should they be freed?Reporter: Tara BrownProducers: Serge Negus, Sheree GibsonGet ShortyRotting in prison for decades now, Stephen "Shorty" Jamieson's file is marked "Never to be released". He is one of Australia's most reviled criminals, because in 1988 Jamieson was the ringleader of group of young thugs who abducted, raped and murdered 20-year-old Janine Balding. It was a truly shocking crime. But Jamieson has always denied any involvement in the murder, repeatedly saying he wasn't even there. Most people would easily dismiss the pleas of a despised murderer, but as Nick McKenzie reports, a number of eminent experts have listened. They've been reviewing Stephen "Shorty" Jamieson's file and are now questioning his conviction.Reporter: Nick McKenzieProducers: Amelia Ballinger, Anthony Dowsley
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It started as a beautiful summer morning, warm and sunny, but ended as one of the darkest days in Australia's history. December 15, 2014, is indelibly seared into the nation's psyche as the moment when terrorism came to the heart of Sydney.Ten years on, this Sunday, Peter Overton presents a powerful special edition of 60 MINUTES, remembering the 17 hours of terror at the Lindt Café siege.At 8.33am on that horrific day, lone-wolf gunman Man Haron Monis, claiming allegiance to Islamic State, walked into the popular café and shortly thereafter took 18 innocent people hostage. Threatening not only to shoot his captives, but also to detonate bombs he'd planted around the city, Monis wreaked havoc until 2.13am the following morning.When the ordeal was over, not only was the terrorist dead – tragically, so were two hostages, Tori Johnson and Katrina Dawson.Through the recollections of survivors inside the café, as well as the perspectives of police and political leaders charged with ending the siege, this program is a showcase of the bravery of the men and women whose lives continue to be affected by that awful day.It is also a tribute to the memories of the victims and a timely reminder to heed the painful lessons learnt from the tragedy to ensure such a crime never happens again in Australia.
A 60 MINUTES Exclusive: Survivors of the Sea World helicopter tragedy describe the horror of the mid-air collision ; Plus, why actor Alec Baldwin could be facing prison time over the death of a cinematographer on the western film, "Rust".
From behind prison bars, Ghislaine Maxwell, the one-time madam of billionaire paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, speaks publicly for the first time; plus, superstar P!NK reveals her secret obsession.
It's no secret that Australia is a country of renovators. Each month more than a billion dollars is spent sprucing up homes with additions that include shiny new kitchens and bathrooms. But what's not well known is that many of the young tradies who cut up the engineered stone to make the benches and vanities so desired by renovators have actually been handed a death sentence. That's because these man-made products contain silica, and its dust, when inhaled, is a killer. In fact, over time it's considered to be as toxic as asbestos. In a joint investigation by 60 Minutes, The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald, Adele Ferguson reveals video proof of repeated safety breaches in Australian workplaces where tradies have been tasked with cutting and grinding the engineered stone into shape. Equally concerning, Ferguson's report contains damning evidence that while the affected workers say they have been unaware of the dangers, it's certainly not the case when it comes to the manufacturers of these products.
Womb to MoveOn 60 Minutes, an inspirational story to remind us that unconditional love and the marvels of modern medicine can make incredible allies. And hopefully, beautiful babies. Six weeks ago, in a history-making operation, 30-year-old Kirsty Bryant became the first woman in Australia to receive a womb transplant. Thanks to amazing science, her dream of having a second child is now possible. But it would not have happened without Kirsty's extraordinarily generous mother, Michelle Hayton. On assignment for 60 Minutes, Nine's Sylvia Jeffreys reports that Michelle didn't think twice when asked if she'd give up her own womb for her daughter. "Yes," is all she said.Producer: Lisa BrownBig Pebble Little LiesHe likes to be called Little Pebble and he wants people to believe he's a man of God. But he's not. His real name is William Costellia Kamm. And he's evil. Back in the 1980s he set up a doomsday cult, claiming to his followers he could speak to the Virgin Mary. He then spun the lie that God wanted him to have multiple wives so he could repopulate the earth. But as Tara Brown reports, this very creepy man's real ambition was to have sex with underage girls. When he was caught, he went to prison for a decade. Now he's out, and there are substantial fears he's up to his old tricks.Producer: Clair Weaver
Living in Interesting TimesAs if they're not hurting enough, Australians with home loans need to prepare themselves for even more pain. Next Tuesday it's almost certain there will be another interest rate rise, which will set a record no one wants to celebrate – the tenth increase in a row. It will add new meaning to the old phrase, "We live in interesting times". The Reserve Bank says raising interest rates is the best way to get inflation under control and warns that if it doesn't, the Australian economy will be truly stuffed. But what if the experts have got it wrong? On 60 Minutes, Tom Steinfort finds out if there's a better way to beat inflation than by smashing families already trapped in a financial vice.Producers: Lisa Brown, Sheree GibsonNational DisgraceThere's no nice way to put it: the shocking number of Aboriginal deaths in custody is a national disgrace. It's inexcusable. Back in 1991 a Royal Commission exposed the brutal truth about this crisis and made 339 recommendations to try to fix the problem. Sadly though, good intentions have not translated into meaningful action. In the 32 years since the Royal Commission, more than 527 Indigenous Australians have died while locked up. In a joint investigation by 60 Minutes, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, Nick McKenzie reveals more horrific cases of Indigenous deaths that could and should have been avoided. He also interviews Aboriginal activist, ALP Senator Pat Dodson. The revered Yawuru elder from Western Australia tells McKenzie the Albanese government must act immediately to address this shameful crisis.Producers: Natalie Clancy, Sammi Taylor
Presumed EvilBen Smith was a typically honest, hardworking and ambitious young Australian. Originally from country NSW, he moved to Sydney in the 1990s to play footy, and went on to become a highly respected cop. Life was good. Then, six years ago, out of the blue, he was accused of horrific, historical sex crimes. Smith knew he was innocent but that wasn't enough to convince investigators. He was presumed to be evil. There was one person who believed him though, and thank goodness she did. As Tara Brown reports, Ben's wife Amy saved her husband from prison by gathering crucial evidence and proving beyond doubt what police and prosecutors ignored – her man was not a monster.Producer: Naomi ShivaramanTraffickedShe's diminutive, quietly spoken, almost invisible. For Mae Ja Kim it's the perfect disguise to hide a dangerous truth: she is a criminal mastermind and part of Australia's most ruthless human trafficking syndicate. Police believe she has made millions of dollars by exploiting hundreds of women lured from Asia to be enslaved in the sex industry here. A decade ago Mae Ja Kim was sentenced to prison for five years, but as Nick McKenzie reveals in a joint investigation by 60 Minutes, The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald and Stan, that setback may be no more than a minor blip in the career of this major crook.Producer: Amelia Ballinger
Grey is the New BlackIt's time to boot the Botox and flick the facial-fillers. In other words, out with the new, in with the old. Wrinkles are sexy and grey is the new black. More and more women, and especially those over 50, have decided there's nothing more beautiful than welcoming, and then embracing, the age of ageing. As Amelia Adams discovers, the leaders of this revolution can be found in some rather surprising places. They include stars of Hollywood, as well as beauty industry icons like one-time supermodel Paulina Porizkova, proudly 57 years old, who says growing old gracefully is cool, and better still, no one needs to spend a cent to look – and feel – like a million bucks.Producer: Laura SparkesKidnapped in JapanIt sounds completely crazy, but in Japan it is actually legal to kidnap children. Yes, legal. In that country a bizarre law allows a parent in a failed marriage to literally abduct the kids and run off into the night. It's possible because co-parenting is not an option for disgruntled couples who are divorcing. Sole custody is automatically awarded to the mother or father who was last living with the children. That parent is also given the power to block the other parent's access. While Japan is entitled to make any strange rules it wants, 82 Australian kids have been innocently caught up in this mess. On assignment for 60 Minutes, North Asia correspondent for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, Eryk Bagshaw, investigates how the seemingly sensible idea of shared custody has become as alien to the Japanese as a ban on whaling.Producer: Natalie Clancy
TikToking Time BombWho doesn't like TikTok? Scrolling through millions of silly dance and lip-syncing videos is the perfect way to make anyone smile. It's little wonder the hugely popular social media app has more than a billion users. What many of them don't know, however, is that TikTok is a Chinese business. Of course there's no law against that, but what is worrying is the amount of personal data the company harvests from its followers. In a joint investigation by 60 Minutes and the Australian Financial Review, Amelia Adams reports that there are legitimate fears the Chinese Communist Party has access to that information and could be using it to spy on us.Producers: Garry McNab, Max MasonThe Good, The Bad & The BeautifulFor 56 of her 57 years Brooke Shields has been in show business. Television, movies, modelling, she's done it all. Without question her career is impressive, though it hasn't been without controversy. Or scandal. Her latest film is a documentary she has made about growing up as a Hollywood star. But as Sarah Abo reports, what's surprising is this is no sugar-coated bio-pic. Brooke's own story is brutally honest, revealing her darkest and most traumatic secrets.Producers: Lisa Brown, Sammi Taylor
Maybe TheybeIt's not at all unusual, in fact it's often quite lovely when new parents coo that their baby is the cutest and cleverest one ever born. But early in their lives do small children have big enough brains to make the biggest decisions? Like whether they're a boy or a girl? A growing group of mums and dads think they do and are embracing what is known as "gender creative parenting". The parents are deliberately keeping the sex of their babies top secret because they say the children themselves should be free to decide who they are. And as Amelia Adams discovers, that means the little ones are being raised not as baby boys or baby girls, but as theybies.Producers: Tracey Hannaford, Sammi TaylorThe Body in the SuitcaseIn a London courtroom late last year, 38-year-old Jemma Mitchell from Melbourne was found guilty of a despicable crime. She murdered her friend, Mee Kuen Chong, chopped up her body, stuffed it into a suitcase and dumped it near a remote English beach. The evidence against the Australian was overwhelming. Multiple CCTV cameras showed Mitchell wheeling the suitcase around London. But there's now a twist. Mitchell's mother claims her daughter is innocent and that a terrible miscarriage of justice has occurred. In an extraordinary interview with Tom Steinfort, Hilary Collard says she knows the truth because she saw what was really packed into the suitcase.Producers: Sheree Gibson, Shellie Doyle
Champion swimmer Ariarne Titmus reveals the family secret that drove her to win gold at the Tokyo Olympic Games; plus, the pool attendant who unwittingly found himself starring in America's craziest sex, religion and politics scandal.
An extraordinary TV confession. A crooked financial advisor who made a fortune by ripping off his clients pleads for forgiveness; plus, Beijing bites back, warning Australia it would be foolish to ban social media app TikTok.The Confession:In an extraordinary report for 60 MINUTES, Adele Ferguson interviews one of the key players involved in a highly dubious global financial scheme that has trapped hundreds of investors in Australia, and thousands more around the world. In the interview, the former trusted senior advisor makes startling confessions about how he enticed his clients into buying financial products that he now admits were worthless. But while they suffered, he profited by accepting secret kickbacks. Ferguson's investigation, compiled in conjunction with her reporting for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, estimates that more than six billion dollars in funds is unaccounted for, either because it doesn't exist or is hidden in complicated company structures in overseas tax havens. It is expected that further action from financial authorities around the world, including the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, is imminent.The TikToking Time Bomb:Anyone who cares to search will undoubtedly find some very amusing TikTok videos made about the very uproar TikTok has been causing lately. Last week it was banned from Australian government phones and devices. It's deemed to be a risk to our national security because of the Chinese ownership of its parent company. The decision has upset the local arm of TikTok who maintain their app is harmless fun, not a spy tool. As Amelia Adams reports, it has also outraged the Chinese Communist Party, which is once again warning us not to treat Beijing as the enemy.
Under the InfluenceThis weekend Victoria Police is marking its saddest anniversary. It's three years since a drugged truck driver ran down and killed four officers on Melbourne's Eastern Freeway. It was the deadliest day in the history of the force, made even more horrific by a callous Porsche driver who taunted and filmed the dying police and then shared the vision with his friends. Now, in a joint investigation with The Age, 60 MINUTES can reveal a bizarre and worrying twist in the story. As Amelia Adams reports, the semi-trailer driver, who has been convicted and jailed for his actions, might not have been behind the wheel that terrible day but for his boss's devotion to a little-known, hardline religious sect called The Potter's House.Who's Hugh?There's no dispute, Hugh Sheridan is one of the nicest people anyone could ever hope to meet. On screen and in the theatre, he's also one of Australia's finest, and most loved, actors. But in 2020, Hugh became the target of a hate campaign that was so vile it almost broke him. The reason he was viciously attacked defies belief. He dared to do what actors are paid to do: act. As Tara Brown reports, the controversy arose after he was offered the leading part in the musical stage production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Hugh considered it the role of a lifetime, but by accepting the part he offended a very angry minority group who made it their mission to brutally cancel him.
The Mules of InstagramIt doesn't matter where in the world they ply their trade, criminals share common traits. Greed. Arrogance. And more often than not, high levels of stupidity. It's certainly the case for Isabelle Legacé and Melina Roberge. Blinded by the promise of a small fortune, as well as a free luxury cruise from England to Australia, the two young Canadians agreed to help smuggle 95 kilograms of cocaine in their luggage. But as Karl Stefanovic reports, they came unstuck because they couldn't stop sharing the happy snaps of their journey on Instagram. They seemed to believe that being drug mules was as easy as getting a South Pacific suntan. Little did they know, as they cruised towards Sydney, the Australian Border Force was ready and waiting and had arranged a special welcome party for them.Reporter: Karl StefanovicProducers: Amelia Ballinger, Sammi Taylor, Sébastien TrahanRoll the DiceWith economic ups and downs every other day, it's not surprising that millions of Australians currently feel like they're living in a giant game of snakes and ladders. On Wednesday a small drop in the rate of inflation was seen as a positive blip for people doing it tough. But sitting at seven per cent, the number is still way too high. Bringing inflation down isn't difficult though. There's a quick and easy fix. The problem, however, is that homeowners with mortgages will suffer even more because interest rates must rise further. In about 48 hours the country will know for sure if the under-siege Reserve Bank has the mettle to tame the inflation beast, but in the meantime, Tom Steinfort reports, it might be wise for everyone to assume the brace position.Reporter: Tom SteinfortProducer: Hannah Bowers
The King and UsNot many people at age 74 get a new job, much less one they'll have for the rest of their lives, but such is the case with King Charles III. This weekend, the new monarch will be crowned, marking the beginning of the arduous task of following in his late mother's footsteps. According to surveys, not only is Queen Elizabeth II more beloved than Prince Charles, but so are William, Anne, and the rest of the royal family's offspring.The new King has a lot of people to win over, and not just in the UK. The word "republic" is making a comeback in current Australian political discourse. On the other hand, 60 Minutes's Tom Steinfort hears from close friends and associates of His Majesty and Queen Camilla that the monarchy is in good hands with them.Reporter: Tom SteinfortProducers: Natalie Clancy, Sheree Gibson, Naomi Shivaraman---Hammer BlowA major crisis is developing in Victoria at a time when Australia needs a strong construction industry to build desperately needed housing.In that state, the building regulator, a crucial part of the Andrews state government, appears to have given up. The VBA's stated mission is to safeguard Victoria, Australia residents from unreliable building firms and professionals.Christine Ahern of The TODAY Show, on assignment for 60 MINUTES, discusses the devastating impact the VBA's inaction has on people who are just trying to put a roof over their heads.Reporter: Christine AhernProducer: Lisa Brown
Finding CleoWho could forget Cleo Smith. She's the brave little girl whose parents' tent was robbed in the middle of the night from a campsite in Western Australia.Australians and countless others around the world waited breathlessly for 18 days, hoping against hope that Cleo would be found unharmed. She was found thanks to a police investigation that was unprecedented in its thoroughness and doggedness.In an exclusive report for 60 Minutes, Tara Brown details the events leading up to and including Cleo Smith's rescue. Cleo's parents, Ellie and Jake, discuss their daughter's mental health 19 months after the traumatic event, and Brown interviews them to learn more.She also reveals shocking new footage from the hours after Cleo went missing and extraordinary new details about the case, all of which led up to the four happiest words ever spoken by a four-year-old: "My name is Cleo."Reporter: Tara BrownProducers: Garry McNab, Sheree Gibson-----Trafficked (Update)If you think Australia's borders are secure, think again. Six months ago, in a joint investigation with the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, 60 Minutes exposed how criminals are making a joke of the way we enforce who does and doesn't enter the country. The rorting is breathtaking. There's large scale human and drug trafficking, sex slavery, and the shocking exploitation of sex workers. After our story, the Albanese government promised action ordering an urgent enquiry. The report was meant to be publicly released before last week's budget. But instead, the naming findings have been kept secret. But not any longer.
Weapons for PeaceIt might sound like twisted logic, but military forces everywhere argue that the greater the firepower they possess, the greater the chance of maintaining peace. In other words, massive weaponry is the best deterrent to war. Right now the theory is being tested like never before, and much of it is happening in Australia's backyard, the Indo-Pacific region. The United States wants the world, and more particularly China, to know of its increasing presence there, and to do that it's putting on a spectacular show. Reporting from the hotly contested South China Sea, Amelia Adams reveals the U.S. military in full-flight is an extraordinary sight to behold.What the Five Eyes SeeShowing off deadly weaponry in massive war games is a tactic China and the United States both use to try to avoid full-on combat. But the truth is the two countries, as well as other nations including Australia, are already battling it out in an invisible war. There are no frontline soldiers but there are significant skirmishes. Until now these conflicts have been kept quiet, but key members of a secretive alliance of top cops from Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and New Zealand are about to change that. In exclusive interviews with Nick McKenzie, the group known as the "Five Eyes" disclose startling information about the trouble they're seeing.
A Mind of its OwnTom Steinfort interviews Ameca, the most advanced robot in the world. A marvel of generative AI, it's curious, chatty and full of attitude. This super machine really does have a mind of its own.Dead EndIt's now official. A coroner has ruled that missing Sydney con woman Melissa Caddick is dead, although precisely how, where and when she died remains a mystery.
For many Australians, it's almost too difficult to even imagine. In a landmark defamation trial, the country's most revered and decorated soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, has been found to be a murderer and a war criminal.On Thursday, Federal Court Justice Anthony Besanko delivered his judgement in the case.It came after Roberts-Smith sued Nine Newspapers and reporters Nick McKenzie and Chris Masters, following damning articles they wrote about the Victoria Cross recipient in 2018.The journalists' investigation revealed that far from being a hero of the Afghanistan war, Roberts-Smith broke moral and legal rules of military engagement, including being involved, directly and indirectly, in the murders of a number of innocent Afghan civilians and other persons-under-control (PUCs). He also engaged in multiple acts of violence including bullying and intimidation of fellow SAS soldiers. Roberts-Smith was not in Sydney to hear Justice Besanko's decision, instead preferring to holiday in Bali.Outside the Federal Court, McKenzie and Masters re-enforced the importance of the role journalists have in exposing truth, even in cases where revealing wrongdoing could have embarrassing and serious national security implications.They also acknowledged the bravery of the SAS soldiers who spoke out to defend the truth.Since 2019, 60 Minutes has supported the reporting of McKenzie and Masters by broadcasting multiple stories about Afghanistan war atrocities committed by Australian soldiers.In a special edition of the program, Tom Steinfort reveals even more information about what really happened in Afghanistan.As part of his report, Steinfort, cameraman Scott Morelli and sound recordist Matt Brown made a dangerous journey to Kabul to speak to Afghan witnesses to Robert-Smith's alleged crimes.It's believed the 60 Minutes team members are the first Australian media to travel to Afghanistan since the Taliban reclaimed control of the country in August 2021.
Eat, Pray, ProfitIt's an amount of money that's truly mind-boggling. The largely unregulated world of wellness is estimated to be worth $7 trillion. Remarkably, it's three times more than the traditional pharmaceutical industry. And Australia is leading the charge in the wellness boom. Living among us are an increasing number of new-age gurus who believe, for an often very healthy price, they can fix our many real and imagined ailments. They claim things like coffee enemas, carnivore diets, intravenous drips, even vagina-scented candles will provide much needed zest for users. On 60 Minutes, Tom Steinfort realigns his chakras and sets forth on an eye-opening journey to discover if the wellness craze is giving us a new lease on life or is just an easy way to empty our wallets.Reporter: Tom SteinfortProducer: Tracey HannafordSpare Us!Spare a thought for the spare. Prince Harry has endured a hell of a week explaining his hell of a life to a judge in a London court. He claims that for years the English tabloids harassed and hounded him into misery by hiring private eyes to constantly follow him, as well as hacking his phone to get the scoop on his secrets. Harry says he's now had enough and it must stop. But as Sarah Abo reports, for a man who has recently released a money-making autobiography and given multiple television interviews spilling the dirt on his famous family's squabbles, Harry's demand to hold the newspapers to account could just as easily be seen as a case of breathtaking hypocrisy.Reporter: Sarah AboProducer: Natalie Clancy
In China's SightsIt's well known that China won't stand for any criticism. There, opponents of the communist regime are simply not tolerated. But it seems Beijing now thinks it also has the right to ignore international borders and silence dissent anywhere it sees fit. Around the world it's setting up illegal outposts called "Chinese Overseas Police Service Stations", and as the name implies, the objective of these offices is clear. Our law enforcement agencies deny there are any of these stations in Australia, even though Chinese authorities openly publicise their existence. But as Tara Brown reports in a special 60 Minutes investigation, that's not the end of the intimidation. China is also using disgraceful new tactics to target Australians who dare to speak out.Reporter: Tara BrownProducer: Laura SparkesThe StingVolunteering to help further the cause of science is a noble endeavour, but as Tom Steinfort discovers, being a human guinea pig can also hurt like hell. He has just experienced a spectacular but rather painful adventure around Australia with a group of researchers on an extraordinary mission. While most people would instinctively run from the dangerous creepy crawlies of the outback, these brave scientists deliberately seek out spiders, scorpions and centipedes, and then invite them to attack. Their aim is to get bitten to understand the pain of the stings. They then use the information, as well as the venom they collect, to develop much-needed medicines and painkillers. It's amazing work that's already saving lives.Reporter: Tom SteinfortProducer: Serge Negus
Secrets & SpiesThe murky business of espionage usually exists in the shadows. But not this week on 60 Minutes. In an intriguing and at times robust encounter, Tara Brown interviews a woman our spy agency, ASIO, claims is an agent tasked by Russia to gather sensitive information. Her name is Marina Sologub, and up until earlier this year she'd been living and working in Adelaide for three years. Now she's in immigration detention waiting to be kicked out of the country. As Brown reports, cases like this would normally be kept top secret, but quite remarkably a very bold Sologub is refusing to go quietly, denying accusations she's a spy, and vowing to fight her deportation to the bitter end.Reporter: Tara BrownProducer: Amelia BallingerA Few Good WomenHe has killed thousands of soldiers and civilians and flattened countless towns and villages, but 17 months on from his illegal invasion of Ukraine, Vladimir Putin is still a long way from victory. It's a major embarrassment for the Russian bully, who originally expected to win the war within days. And now, along with the defiant Ukrainian forces, Putin is also facing other formidable foes. Tom Steinfort travels to north-eastern Europe to meet a group of fearless females, including the prime ministers of Finland and Estonia, who despite the dangers are bravely standing up to the dictator, determined to play their part in his defeat.Reporter: Tom SteinfortProducers: Natalie Clancy, Sheree Gibson
ScamdemicFalling victim to a scammer is an awful feeling. It's not only the theft of money or personal information that stings, the thought of being tricked by lowlife crooks is enough to enrage anyone. Statistics show more than 95 per cent of Australians are exposed to telephone, text and internet scams each year. Even more alarming is the amount of money these thieves are stealing from us. Last year it exceeded three billion dollars. But on 60 Minutes, Amelia Adams reports there is finally some positive news. A major fightback is underway and it's one that aims to turn Australia from an easy target into an impenetrable fortress.Reporter: Amelia AdamsProducer: Serge NegusWho's the Boss?For 24 years there was no dispute about who was the boss in Russia. Vladimir Putin seemed to proudly wear the label of the world's most feared strongman. But last weekend, all of sudden, his iron rule was challenged. Putin stumbled and for the first time appeared weak and vulnerable. The man threatening to topple the Russian tyrant was Yevgeny Prigozhin, arguably an even nastier piece of work than Putin himself. As the head of the Wagner group, he controls the brutal mercenaries who have been fighting alongside Russian forces in the illegal war against Ukraine. Tom Steinfort reports that what worries the world now is figuring out what Prigozhin's next move could be. And where.Reporter: Tom SteinfortProducer: Sheree Gibson
Love TrapIt's a crime so malicious it's difficult to understand how anyone could even think of it. It began innocently when a Brisbane flight attendant, Jess, had a chance meeting on an aeroplane with the Australian actor Lincoln Lewis. However, unknown to both of them at the time, this harmless encounter would set off a catastrophic chain of events. Somehow, someone with a particularly warped mind got wind of their friendship, and using social media, assumed Lincoln Lewis' identity, then tricked the young woman into a dangerous long-distance relationship. For more than a decade Jess and other helpless victims lived in fear as they were constantly stalked and harassed. But when detectives finally caught the culprit there was another startling twist. As Tara Brown reports, it's little wonder police now describe this as Australia's worst case of "cat fishing".Reporter: Tara BrownProducers: Tracey Hannaford, Naomi ShivaramanThorpe ControlWhere to begin when trying to explain, who is Lidia Thorpe? Maybe a start is to think of her as the Nick Kyrgios of Australian politics. She's edgy, unpredictable, sometimes angry, often funny, and for a politician, refreshingly candid. As Karl Stefanovic discovers in an exclusive interview with the independent Senator, Lidia Thorpe is also hugely committed to her job in the Australian parliament. She tells Stefanovic her drive comes from a tough upbringing which has not only given her resilience, but a will to always fight for the underdog. It's a resolve that might make Australians reassess their view of the controversial politician, and possibly even wish for more Lidia Thorpes in Canberra.Reporter: Karl StefanovicProducers: Natalie Clancy, Lisa Brown
Deep TroubleThey had paid hundreds of thousands of dollars, but the prize for the passengers onboard the OceanGate submersible, Titan, was supposed to be worth every cent. They were promised the chance to visit the most iconic shipwreck in history, the Titanic. But sadly, they never made it. Somewhere along the journey, 3.8 kilometres down into the hostile depths of the north Atlantic Ocean, catastrophe struck. As Amelia Adams reports, valuable lessons must be learned from this tragedy. The brutal reality is this wasn't an adventure. Rather, like the Titanic, it was a disaster just waiting to happen.Reporter: Amelia AdamsProducer: Hannah BowersSpur of the MomentEnglish soccer fans are famously passionate, opinionated and knowledgeable. But despite their devotion to the game, until very recently few knew of or cared about Ange Postecoglou. Today it's a different story. Ange is the first Australian ever to be signed up as the boss of an English Premier League team. But he's in for a tough time because his new club, Tottenham Hotspur, has been a disaster of late. In desperation the team is hoping the Aussie's fast and furious style of play, something called Ange-ball, will be what's needed to turn Spurs' disappointment into triumph.Reporter: Tara BrownProducer: Lisa BrownThe Dupe of CambridgeHow's this for cheek? Caroline Calloway has become a worldwide internet sensation by being honest about being dishonest. This 31-year-old woman is a brazen, and as Tom Steinfort discovers, quite beguiling fraudster, who has decided to make crime pay by fessing up to it. In her scamming career, Calloway first made her name by lying her way into Cambridge University. Since then she has graduated to even more audacious rip-offs, conning and stealing from a multitude of unsuspecting victims. It's a sobering indictment, but like it or not, Caroline's proving that once you've had one scandal, you might as well have a thousand.Reporter: Tom SteinfortProducer: Naomi Shivaraman
Home TruthsThe proud boast at the top of the website for the Department of Home Affairs says: "Home Affairs brings together migration, cyber and infrastructure security, national security and resilience, and border-related functions, working together to keep Australia safe." However, a joint investigation by 60 Minutes, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age reveals a very different picture. Nick McKenzie reports significant systemic failings in the department that have compromised Australia's border security, allowing overseas organised crime gangs access to the country, and making their lucrative trade in violence, drug trafficking, money laundering, corruption, slavery and worker exploitation much easier.Reporter: Nick McKenzieProducer: Amelia BallingerChina's Most WantedChina's crackdown on dissent is getting more extreme – and bizarre – by the day. In an outrageous abuse of power, the pro-Beijing leader of Hong Kong has announced that a bounty has been placed on the heads of eight pro-democracy activists. John Lee says he'll pay $200,000 for the capture of each one. As Sarah Abo reports, it's not an idle threat. Lee warns he will hunt the dissidents down and make them suffer for the rest of their days. Thankfully the eight wanted activists have all found refuge outside China, including two who are now in Australia. But that doesn't lessen the fear they feel.Reporter: Sarah AboProducer: Garry McNab
State of the WorldIn his only Australian television interview, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken talks about the vital role Australia must play in maintaining peace in an increasingly dangerous world.The King's SecretYou don't need to be a rugby league diehard to know Wally Lewis is one of the greatest players of all time. He's not known as "The King" for nothing. Now though, heavy is the head that wears the crown. As Tom Steinfort reports, the football legend has a secret about the game he loves, which he and his new partner, Lynda Adams, have courageously decided to share with the world.Reporter: Tom SteinfortProducers: Lisa Brown, Hannah BowersFull Metal RacketFor Australian fans of heavy metal music, there's no better news than the announcement that iconic bands Def Leppard and Mӧtley Crüe have joined forces and will be touring the country later in the year. In anticipation of their visit, Tara Brown travelled to London for exclusive interviews with both groups. Brown discovered that despite their shared rock legend status, and the stage they share, Def Leppard and Mӧtley Crüe are two very different bands. Together though, they're proving there's enormous worldwide demand for the hugely enthusiastic racket they make.Reporter: Tara BrownProducer: Lisa Brown
60 Minutes tonight profiles Lizzo, which sounds like good timing given recent news events.However, Nine is understood to have interviewed the US performer prior to allegations levelled by former back up dancers.Keep ClearThe Church of Scientology, increasingly labelled a secretive cult, is once again proving why it's such a contentious organisation. Two months ago, a court in the United States found one of its members, Hollywood actor Danny Masterson, guilty of multiple rapes. As intolerable as that is, what the case also exposed were the extraordinary tactics the Church used to protect its star recruit, and how it cruelly attempted to silence his victims, who themselves were Scientologists. Since then, there have been even more revelations about life inside Scientology, including damning accusations of serious abuses and mob-style operations and attacks. But as Tara Brown reports, taking on an organisation as bullying and belligerent as Scientology comes at a cost.Reporter: Tara BrownProducer: Sammi TaylorLizzoThere are few bigger pop stars in the world right now than classically trained flautist-turned-singer, Lizzo. Her fans love her not just for her music but also for how candid she is. As she says, she's unapologetically a big, black beautiful woman. But a few days ago, the entertainment world was shocked when the artist was accused of gross hypocrisy. Three of Lizzo's former back up dancers announced they're suing her, claiming they were body-shamed and sexually harassed. Lizzo has vehemently denied any wrongdoing, meaning a court will probably determine the veracity of the allegations. Just before this controversy blew up, Tom Steinfort was given an exclusive glimpse behind the scenes of Lizzo's Australian tour.Reporter: Tom SteinfortProducers: Naomi Shivaraman, Sammi Taylor
The Sins of the TwinLong before Chris Dawson was found to be a murderer and a child sex offender, he and his identical twin Paul were minor celebrities around Sydney's Northern Beaches. The pair was extremely close. They were both handsome rugby league players and models who became high school physical education teachers. But in 1982 Chris murdered his wife Lynette. The crime went unsolved for 40 years, as did the fact he was having an affair with a 16-year-old pupil at the time. In a major 60 Minutes investigation Tom Steinfort reveals staggering, serious accusations about the other twin, Paul Dawson, namely that back in the 1980s he too was having sex with at least one and possibly more of his underage students.Reporter: Tom SteinfortProducer: Sheree GibsonYes or NoIt started as a simple and without doubt honourable thought, as well as a long overdue opportunity to do good by recognising indigenous Australians in our nation's constitution. But then politics took over. The proposed Voice to Parliament is now mired in complication and confusion, with fear being used to fuel its almost certain failure. As Amelia Adams reports, instead of being history-making the referendum is set to be nation-dividing. So how and why did it get to this?Reporter: Amelia AdamsProducer: Natalie Clancy
All over the world, Bill Cosby was known as a much loved actor and comedian. But his public persona hid an evil truth. Scores of women accuse him of being a sexual predator.
Catching a KillerIt's a bittersweet truth: the very best of police detective work is likely to be born out of the very worst of mankind. It's certainly the case when it comes to the investigation into the death of Cecilia Haddad. She was a young Brazilian woman who'd been living in Australia, working as a mining executive, for a number of years. In 2018 she was murdered by a jealous ex-boyfriend, Marcelo Santoro. He was also from Brazil and it's where he fled to immediately after killing Cecilia. Santoro might have thought by escaping Australia he'd gotten away with his terrible crime, but he was wrong. On assignment for 60 Minutes, Nine's Christine Ahern reports that Santoro didn't count on the determination of New South Wales police officers to bring him to justice.Reporter: Christine AhernProducer: Laura SparkesWork in ProgressAnyone aged from their mid-20s to early-40s is considered a millennial. While the group is now the largest generation in Australia, it's also the most heavily criticised. The flak comes mainly from older generations who are quick to complain that millennials are lazy and entitled, especially in the workplace. Most of them probably couldn't care less, but as Tom Steinfort reports, many of the millennials' bosses are not sure how to handle their increasing demands for greater flexibility so they can have the freedom to enjoy acting their age.Reporter: Tom SteinfortProducers: Serge Negus, Tracey Hannaford
Deep ImpactAt more than three hundred and sixty billion dollars, the cost for Australia to acquire a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines is beyond substantial. For the money though, the country will get enormous firepower in the form of the most advanced, and lethal, fighting machine humans can build. The politicians who engineered the deal through the AUKUS security pact say we will also obtain something that's impossible to put a price on: stability in our region. China definitely doesn't agree, but the theory is that by showing our fighting capability, Australia is really proving how much we want peace. But what are these submarines really like? On 60 Minutes, Amelia Adams is given very rare permission by the United States Navy to go aboard and test drive one of its incredible attack subs, the Virginia Class USS North Carolina.Reporter: Amelia AdamsProducers: Natalie Clancy, Sheree GibsonThe Year of Living CheaplyThe belt-tightening endured by the majority of Australians over the past year has caused enormous hardship. Finally though, last Wednesday, there was a glimmer of hope when the latest inflation number turned out to be lower than expected. It means there's less chance on Tuesday that outgoing Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe's parting gift to the country will be a thirteenth interest rate rise. It's a small mercy for many, but for other cash-strapped mortgage holders and renters it's already too late. And also adding to their economic misery, Tara Brown reports that financial experts are now saying much of this cost-of-living pain could and should have been avoided.Reporter: Tara BrownProducers: Hannah Bowers, Lisa Brown
Evil Beyond MeasureShould a convicted serial killer ever be released from prison? It's a vexing question. Most people would say no is the only answer, but it's still one that Victorian authorities have to address. It's all because of 51-year-old Paul Charles Denyer, an awful man, evil beyond measure. In 1993 he randomly murdered three young women. When he was caught he happily admitted his crimes, taking glee in the act of killing. But thirty years on, he is eligible for parole. Denyer has already applied for his freedom once and been rejected, but as Tara Brown reports, there's nothing to stop him trying again unless the law is changed.Reporter: Tara BrownProducers: Garry McNab, Anthony DowsleyDark ForcesThere are no prizes for knowing spies from many countries are active in Australia. Most of these agents work in the shadows, but there's one group who seemingly don't care about secrecy. They're from Iran, and in defiance of Australian laws they're doing all they can to silence anyone who speaks out about the oppressive regime in Tehran. Put simply, if someone dares criticise Iran, even on Australian soil, they should prepare for payback. Amelia Adams reports that hundreds of people say they've been targeted by these thug-like operatives, and while our government is fully aware of what's going on, so far they've done very little to stop it.Reporter: Amelia AdamsProducers: Tracey Hannaford, Amelia Ballinger
Gone GirlOn 60 Minutes, startling developments in a confounding 30-year mystery, the disappearance and likely murder of Revelle Balmain. Back in 1994, Revelle, then 22, was making a career as a model and dancer but she was also keeping a secret. To earn extra money she worked as an escort. When she vanished one night in November that year suspicion fell on her last client, the last person to see her alive. At the time there wasn't enough evidence to bring charges, so the case gathered dust until a fresh team of detectives was assigned to investigate. Now they reveal a major breakthrough. As Tara Brown reports, they've uncovered new clues and new persons of interest. And for those who knew and loved Revelle, that means there's finally genuine hope for long-awaited answers.Reporter: Tara BrownProducer: Natalie ClancyWhat Were They Thinking?One-time sitcom actor and well-known devotee of Scientology, Danny Masterson, is now also a convicted rapist. Last week he was jailed for 30 years for drugging and sexually assaulting two women in 2003. Masterson's trial attracted enormous attention, not only because of his fame and violent crimes. The Church of Scientology was also condemned, accused of going to extraordinary lengths to protect its star recruit from prosecution. But what's been revealed since Masterson's sentencing is causing more controversy. The disgraced actor received substantial support from fellow Hollywood celebrities including Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis. In letters to the judge asking for leniency for Masterson, the married couple described their friend more like a saint than a sinner. They said he was a role model and an exceptional character. Not surprisingly their comments have caused outrage.Reporter: Tara BrownProducer: Naomi Shivaraman
Brand DamageFrom famous funny man to loathsome creep, Russell Brand's star has sunk like a brick in less than a week. But the reason for his demise couldn't be more serious. It's been claimed by numerous women that he is a sexual predator. Brand admits to being a promiscuous man but strenuously denies any wrongdoing. He says all of his sexual encounters have always been consensual. On assignment for 60 Minutes, 9News North American correspondent Alison Piotrowski reports the terrifying account of an Australian woman living in Los Angeles who has now joined the growing list of Russell Brand accusers.Reporter: Alison PiotrowskiProducer: Garry McNabThe Power PlayerRunning Australia is a big job.But if you think it's the government of the day in Canberra that's calling all the shots, after seeing this story you might think again.Encrypted text messages obtained legally and leaked to 60 Minutes, The Sydney Morning Herald, and The Age expose the highly inappropriate actions of one of our most senior public servants.Michael Pezzullo is the boss of Home Affairs, the department responsible for Australia's national security.He's supposed to be independent and apolitical but that's not the way he operates.Pezzullo has been wielding extraordinary power from the shadows, interfering in government and doing all he can to build an impenetrable empire.Reporter: Nick McKenzieProducer: Amelia BallingerPerfectly ImperfectA strange thing has happened to Dawn French. At 65, this very funny woman, an award-winning actress and best-selling author, has found herself at career crossroads. She feels as though she's actually suffering from being too successful. But what to do? Well, as she explains to Tara Brown in a delightful interview, she has decided to hell with being hilarious, she's going to turn her attention to her failings. There's only one problem though. Dawn's imperfections are even more amusing than her virtues.Reporter: Tara BrownProducer: Lisa Brown
60 Minutes looks at the outcome of the Referendum plus the latest developments in Israel and Gaza and Sarah Abo on winning the war on drugs.What Now?"Yes" or "No"? On 60 Minutes, Amelia Adams reports on the Voice referendum and asks what the outcome of the vote now means for Australia's First Nations people.Reporter: Amelia AdamsProducer: Natalie ClancyHell in the Holy LandThe unfolding horror in the Holy Land has stunned the world. Tara Brown reports on the latest developments in Israel and Gaza, and interviews high-ranking officials on both sides of the conflict, including a senior leader of Hamas and a retired Israeli army general and Mossad chief.Reporter: Tara BrownProducer: Naomi ShivaramanCops v CartelsMore than a million Australians use cocaine every year. The white powder costs more than gold, but it's a price that consumers are happy to pay. Happier still are the bosses of the international drug cartels who are reaping enormous riches, despite state and federal law enforcement agencies doing all they can to stop cocaine getting into the country. How the officers go about their work is mostly done in secret. But not always. On 60 Minutes, Sarah Abo goes inside the Australian Border Force battle to outwit the criminals responsible for smuggling massive amounts of illegal narcotics.Reporter: Sarah AboProducers: Serge Negus, Sammi TaylorFor DadThe very best athletes in the world all know success is not achieved without pain. The relentless preparation and training needed to make it to the top of any sport hurts. But the agony Australia's backstroke golden girl, Kaylee McKeown, has endured is much more than physical. Three years ago, on the cusp of her Olympic debut, her dad Sholto died. The heartbreak of losing him could so easily have ended Kaylee's swimming career. Instead, she did something remarkable. On assignment for 60 Minutes, Nine's Sylvia Jeffreys reports how Kaylee turned her sorrow into a superhuman strength.Reporter: Sylvia JeffreysProducer: Natalie Clancy
All the President's Friends60 minutes uncovers tape recordings of Australian Billionaire Anthony Pratt sharing the classified information former president Donald Trump told him. Meet the Matildas60 Minutes this weekend sees Tom Steinfort travel to Europe to meet Matildas players (as made famous by Seven's FIFA World Cup).To be honest, until a few months ago the mere mention of women's soccer in Australia left most people shrugging their shoulders. But then something truly incredible happened. The World Cup came to town and the nation fell in love with the Matildas. In an instant, their star power grew so large that only first names were necessary to know them. Sam, Mary, Caitlin, Mackenzie and the others amazed everyone with their skill. And they didn't only fill stadiums. One of their matches was the most watched event ever on Australian television. Now, on a special 60 Minutes assignment, reporter and football fanatic Tom Steinfort embarks on an excellent adventure to catch up with the Matildas. He travels to the United Kingdom and across Europe to discover if the team has been able to turn its winter of wonder down under into even greater glory.Reporter: Tom SteinfortProducer: Lisa Brown
IrreconcilableNatalie Sands lives with immeasurable torment. Early one morning four years ago, a crazed man killed her mother and her five-year-old son. Natalie, too, almost died after the attacker set her on fire. She suffered horrific burns, the scars of which will never disappear. While the physical trauma she has endured is one thing, the mental anguish is even more agonising. On assignment for 60 Minutes, Nine's Dimity Clancey reports how Natalie's pain is compounded by two details she finds impossible to reconcile: The perpetrator of the crime has escaped trial due to mental illness. And even worse, he's her father.Reporter: Dimity ClanceyProducer: Garry McNabThe Battle of BritneyFor anyone wanting a crash course in the pitfalls of celebrity, Britney Spears' recently released tell-all memoir, The Woman In Me, is a must-read. It's a confronting account of a tortured pop superstar. Looking back, the young woman once known as "America's Sweetheart" says she was hounded, exploited and humiliated by almost everyone she came into contact with, including her family, friends and lovers. It's hoped that by revealing the darker side of her life's battle, Britney feels a sense of liberation, and even more importantly, now has a chance to hit the reset button on her many years of turbulence.Reporter: Tom SteinfortProducer: Naomi ShivaramanRare OpportunityAt a secretive location a few hundred kilometres north of Perth, there's a stockpile of what looks like ordinary beach sand. At first glance it's undeserving of a second look. Except it's not sand. It's actually a mountain of money; a stash of in-demand heavy metal minerals that's worth more than a billion dollars. Australia has an abundance of these so-called "rare earth" minerals but until very recently we didn't care. China, though, has long known how valuable this resource is and has been buying it up and processing it to make defence weaponry. And as Nine's Christine Ahern reports, that has a lot of people very worried.Reporter: Christine AhernProducer: Laura Sparkes
Too Much to LoseMuch has been written about the drug Ozempic lately. Originally developed to help in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes, the product's popularity exploded when it was discovered that a side effect for users was dramatic weight loss. From that point, perhaps not surprisingly, anyone, diabetic or not, looking to quickly lose a few kilos or more joined the race to get hold of Ozempic. And when Hollywood's most glamorous stars started showing off their slimmed-down selves, the drug gained even more buzz. But now, as Nine's Dimity Clancey reports in a special investigation for 60 Minutes, experts are warning there could be another side effect from the often-unsupervised use of Ozempic: death.Reporter: Dimity ClanceyProducer: Serge NegusDevil in Disguise?When Elvis Presley first took to the stage in the mid-1950s, his wild hip thrusting and sultry voice gave conservative America a heart attack. But his young fans, particularly his young female fans, couldn't get enough of the soon-to-be King of rock 'n' roll. Many of those devotees are now distinguished elders, and while they continue to adore Elvis, they're also revealing some long-held secrets. Amelia Adams discovers the King actually dated quite a few of them when they were young teenagers. And for those with suspicious minds, it raises questions about whether Elvis Presley's obsession with 14-year-olds means he was really a devil in disguise.Reporter: Amelia AdamsProducer: Laura Sparkes
Unlucky 13thAustralians with a mortgage copped another crippling cost of living hit on Tuesday when the Reserve Bank raised the official cash rate to 4.35%. It's the 13th interest rate rise in the last 18 months and means many people will now have to become magicians and conjure up money they don't have if they're to avoid defaulting on their home loans. Cruelly, the rate rise came in the same week as two of the four major banks announced enormous profits. Westpac and NAB made more than seven billion dollars each. As Tom Steinfort reports, the current state of Australia's economy raises many questions, but perhaps the most important is how much more pain can mortgage holders endure?Reporter: Tom SteinfortProducers: Garry McNab, Sheree GibsonEveryone's FriendFrom almost the very first episode, the Hollywood sitcom Friends was destined to be a hit. Its brilliance came from its simplicity. Each episode was beautifully crafted and lovingly performed by a charming cast. For ten seasons the friends on the show made us laugh so much we felt like they were our friends. It's the reason why, in the two weeks since actor Matthew Perry died, so many tears have been shed around the world. One person who knew Matthew better than most is award-winning television director James Burrows. He worked on the very first episodes of Friends, forging a fatherly bond with the entire cast. In an emotional interview with Karl Stefanovic, James remembers the best of times with his great friend Matthew.Reporter: Karl StefanovicProducers: Laura Sparkes, Sheree GibsonOMG!There's no doubt Georgia Flipo is a great name, but G Flip is even better. It has a distinct rock star ring to it which the 30-year-old Australian singer and drummer matches with great talent. It's little surprise the world is now taking notice, but the road to stardom hasn't been straightforward for G Flip. Growing up in the Melbourne suburbs, G was confused about life and for years hid an important truth. Now though, openly and proudly queer and non-binary, a burden has lifted. And as Nine's Sylvia Jeffreys finds out, that means G can concentrate on their music as well as their recent marriage to American TV star Chrishell Stause.Reporter: Sylvia JeffreysProducer: Hannah BowersThis is Your LizLiz Hayes is one of Australia's most well-known and revered journalists. Over an incredible 50-year career, she has perfected the art of exposing, questioning and celebrating thousands of other people's stories. Now she has taken on what could be her most difficult assignment. She's telling her own story. Liz has written a memoir, which Tara Brown discovers is a surprisingly candid portrait of the usually private and rather enigmatic reporter.Reporter: Tara BrownProducer: Natalie Clancy
School's OutThere's a complex and confounding issue affecting an increasing number of Australian school students. They are pupils who want to learn but are refusing to go into the classroom. The reason? They feel physically unable to attend school because they are so overwhelmed by anxiety. It has nothing to do with wagging, and as Nine's Sylvia Jeffreys reports, it's not a case of them simply needing to toughen up. The reality is the phenomenon of school refusal is a problem that has many teachers and parents very worried.Reporter: Sylvia JeffreysProducers: Sammi Taylor, Lisa BrownEvery Six MinutesThe facts are frightening. More than half the population of Australia has now been impacted by cyber-crime. The cost to the country is at least thirty billion dollars a year, and despite all the warnings, every six minutes there's a new report of someone becoming a victim to an online attack. It's now time to face the truth that the war against cyber criminals can't be won. But as Amelia Adams reports, that doesn't mean Australia is surrendering. Far from it.Reporter: Amelia AdamsProducers: Amelia Ballinger, Anthony DowsleyRussian RouletteThe conflict raging in the Middle East has distracted much of the world's attention from the ongoing war in Ukraine, where sadly the fighting goes on as fiercely and deadly as ever. A drawn-out campaign, however, is not what Russian President Vladimir Putin expected when he launched his illegal invasion early last year. The failure of the dictator's war effort and his stubborn insistence to continue the fight is causing increased unrest in Russia. As Tom Steinfort reports, it has also led to strange things happening to Putin's opponents. Many have been dying in highly suspicious circumstances. Mysterious accidents, unexplained suicides, even plain old-fashioned murders have seriously reduced the ranks of Putin's foes.Reporter: Tom SteinfortProducer: Sheree Gibson
Breaking CoverBeing a police officer can often be dangerous, but within the Australian Federal Police there's a special division of cops whose role is so constantly treacherous that every day is a matter of life and death. They're undercover operatives who work at the very front line of crime-fighting in Australia and internationally. The protection of these officers should be a priority, but remarkably, when the AFP conducted a high-level inquiry into its own undercover program, it found major failings that risked compromising operations and lives. In a major investigation by 60 Minutes, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, Nick McKenzie reports that police insiders are now so worried about the safety of their brave colleagues they're breaking cover in the hope of achieving long-term accountability and reform.Reporter: Nick McKenzieProducers: Amelia Ballinger, Hannah Bowers, Serge NegusFirst AidOver the past 15 years Australia has given the Solomon Islands more than three billion dollars in aid – far more than any other country has given. Without doubt the help is much needed, but whether it's appreciated is another matter. It seems the Solomon Islands government is much more grateful for the far less aid it receives from China. In a special report for 60 Minutes, Eryk Bagshaw, North Asia correspondent for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, travels to the Solomons to investigate the very determined battle between east and west to win hearts and minds in this strategically important Pacific nation.Reporter: Eryk BagshawProducer: Natalie ClancySole DestroyingWhen someone goes to a doctor or a surgeon for treatment, the expectation is they will be seen by a professional with a properly accredited medical qualification, right? Well, it's hard to believe, but that's not always the case. In Australia there's a group of practitioners performing complicated operations who don't have medical degrees. They quite lawfully call themselves podiatric surgeons and they say they have their own special credentials which enable them to treat foot and ankle problems. But in this joint investigation with The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, Amelia Adams meets patients who have been left in chronic pain and with life-long scars, after surgeries they wish they had never agreed to.Reporter: Amelia AdamsProducers: Serge Negus, Charlotte Grieve
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"My name is Cleo!" Four words that lifted Australia when 4-year-old Cleo Smith was found alive. In a world exclusive interview, Tara Brown talks to Cleo's parents about their horrific ordeal.
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A 60 MINUTES Exclusive: Australia's first lady, Jenny Morrison speaks her mind, telling Karl Stefanovic why she dislikes politics; plus, fears for the safety of the Chinese tennis star who accused a Communist Party leader of sexual assault.
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Inside the court case that humiliated Prince Andrew. Why the disgraced royal settled the matter instead of defending damning allegations he sexually abused a 17-year-old girl; & the man who says he's found doomed airliner MH370.
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Anna Sorokin conned New York, now she's conquering Hollywood. But not everyone thinks this fraudster should be treated like a star; Aussie actor Sarah Wynter reveals the dark secret she feared would consume her; & the latest from Ukraine.
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The photocopier salesman accused of stealing half a billion dollars in Australia's largest fraud; The crisis in 000 emergency centres where calls for help are not being answered in time; the brave Ukrainian leader trying to save his people.
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Helping to defeat Putin. Why the west is seizing the mansions and superyachts of Russia's billionaire oligarchs; Liam Bartlett's fiery clash with Donald Trump's loudest supporter; Does Anthony Albanese have the ticker to be our next PM?
Will Ukraine's newest weapon cause Vladimir Putin's greatest headache; Exposing the Australian mining industry's darkest secret, behaviour that sinks to a new low.
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A wedding like no other – behind the scenes at Julian Assange's very unusual, maximum security marriage ceremony; & the bizarre untold story of how Aussie academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert was trapped in an Iranian prison by a lovestruck captor.
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A call to stop cyber-bullies once and for all. Meet the brave Australians taking on a social media giant; and why Poland fears it will be next to suffer Putin's savagery.
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Inside one of the most controversial court cases of all time - the young English nanny accused of shaking a baby to death. But is Louise Woodward guilty of an unspeakable crime or the victim of a flawed justice system. You decide.
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The enormous decision the residents of flood-ravaged Lismore must make - rebuild their homes or run for higher ground; plus, who will win Hollywood's biggest drama - the ugly star war between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard?
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An Australian exclusive: Inside the hero of Ukraine's secret war bunker, Tom Steinfort meets President Volodymyr Zelensky; and, the two multi-billionaires turning green into gold.
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After 70 years on the throne, are celebrations for Queen Elizabeth's platinum jubilee about to be upset by turmoil within her own family? Plus, why are so many of Australia's finest teachers quitting the profession.
Australia's most despicable lover caught out. He steals the hearts of unsuspecting women to get to his real prize - their money; Sarah Abo & Chris Uhlmann examine the results of the federal election.
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An Australian baby found alone in a Mexican church sets off a major police investigation to identify the child and locate her missing Aussie mum Tahnee Shanks in Mexico plus more on the prime suspect in the Madeleine McCann case.
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A moment of triumph for Stephanie Browitt. Two years on from the New Zealand volcano disaster that almost killed her, she shares an inspiring step forward in her recovery. The never-ending reminder of her injuries – those uncomfortable compression suits and masks she's been wrapped up in – are finally coming off.As Tom Steinfort reports, crypto's market value has halved since its peak late last year, haemorrhaging an eye-watering 2.2 trillion dollars. It's not just crypto geeks whose dreams have been shattered, but also ordinary mum and dad investors sucked in by the hype that the currency had gone mainstream.
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A joint 60 MINUTES, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age major investigation. Award winning reporter Adele Ferguson uncovers frightening evidence about an industry getting more toxic by the second.
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A Nick McKenzie special report - how one brave woman blew the whistle to expose a national scandal; plus, Sarah Abo joins supergroup KISS on their tour of Europe.
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In the battle to control paradise, China has a new target in the Pacific. Plus, Billy Joel takes us back to his old neighbourhood as he explains his extraordinary transformation.
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A special investigation into a tragic hit and run car crash made even more devastating by an astonishing twist; plus, why the world is obsessed with solving the mystery of the woman found dead at the bottom of her staircase.
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An Australian solo sailor's remarkable survival after falling off his yacht in shark infested waters in the middle of nowhere; plus, the young billionaire who duped the world in a massive medical fraud now facing 20 years in prison.
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How much more cost of living pain will Australians have to suffer? Plus, 25 years after the murder of JonBenét Ramsey, her father thinks new technology will help find her killer.
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The role social media app TikTok is playing in a worrying worldwide medical mystery involving an increasing number of teenage girls who are developing uncontrollable tics; plus, Meghan Markle's latest Royal controversy.
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Failure after failure - two private hospitals' appalling treatment of a pregnant mother. Plus, the bizarre case of a cryptocurrency geek who ended up on the FBI's most wanted list after being lured to a conference in North Korea.
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Organised crime families targeting vulnerable Australians; how a retired couple outsmarted the lottery; & the special bond between Olivia Newton-John and her daughter, Chloe.
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A major 60 MINUTES, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age investigation by Adele Ferguson reveals more startling evidence about the shocking state of Australia's billion-dollar cosmetic surgery industry.
The tough-as-nails footy legend with an incredible truth to tell about a life of confusion and despair; Is it greed or stupidity? The Australian casino accused of serious misconduct; Cleaning up the out-of-control cosmetic surgery industry.
An exclusive interview with Kevin Federline, the ex-husband of pop princess Britney Spears; How Jeni Haynes invented 2500 best friends; Solving the murder that gripped Australia.
Celebrating the life of Queen Elizabeth II and commemorating the ascent to the throne of King Charles III. Hosted by Tara Brown.
The shocking evidence which reveals why some patients of a celebrated Australian surgeon are now turning against him. Plus the emerging star of the new-look Royal Family.
Remembering Bali, 20 years on. Peter Overton's special tribute to the survivors, their rescuers, and those who lost their lives in the worst terror attack targeting Australians; & Sarah Abo's exclusive interview with Ukraine's first lady.
Shanelle Dawson, the daughter of convicted wife-killer Chris Dawson, tells Tom Steinfort what she remembers about the night her mother Lynette went missing; plus, the inspirational story of a miracle survivor of the Bali bombings.
A nightmare in paradise: The baffling case of 18-year-old Belgian backpacker Théo Hayez who vanished without a trace from Byron Bay in 2019. Former homicide detective, Gary Jubelin, searches for new clues.
A major investigation into Australia's most celebrated brain surgeon. This doctor boasts he's the best there is, so why is he no longer allowed to operate in his own country? Kate McClymont reports.
Nick McKenzie exposes a human trafficking operation and unmasks the criminals behind it ; the Mormon Church accused of ripping-off Australian tax payers by millions of dollars.
The fight for Taiwan. Beijing wants to take it over, but Tom Steinfort reports the brave Taiwanese are prepared for a bloody battle to save their democracy; plus, Nick McKenzie investigates shocking breaches in Australia's border security.
Paris Hilton's campaign to shut down a $50 billion industry she says is causing harm to teenagers; Consumer advocate Erin Brockovich helps Australian women take on a pharmaceutical giant.
A Nick McKenzie investigation into a controversial church trying to claw its way into the corridors of power; & Elizabeth Holmes promised a medical revolution but it was all a bloody lie. Now it's the fraudster billionaire's judgement day.
Inside the investigation that solved a 37 year mystery. How detectives identified the culprit of a series of horrific attacks on women is extraordinary; & fighting back from rock bottom, an inspirational woman's battle to beat the bottle.
Australia's most despicable lover caught out. He steals the hearts of unsuspecting women to get to his real prize - their money; plus, Sarah Abo's exclusive interview with Irish supergroup, The Corrs.
Where's Melissa Caddick? And where are the millions of dollars she took from her own family and friends?
The first pictures of Australia's COVID vaccines being manufactured; inside China's cover up of the pandemic; and lawyer Michael Cohen reveals Donald Trump's secrets.
The secret video diaries of Dubai's Princess Latifa from her palace prison. Plus, Britney Spears' fight to reclaim her life.
A 60 MINUTES investigation: Following the money trail in the Melissa Caddick case. Plus, why X-rated social media is proving so lucrative for young Australian women.
Inside the doomsday QAnon cult, tearing Australian families apart with outlandish conspiracy theories; plus, fighting to be heard: a brave victim's campaign to get a violent murderer and rapist back behind bars.
Murder in paradise. A mother's desperate plea for answers about her beautiful daughter's killer, as a global search continues for the runaway suspect; plus, how sporting legends of yesterday are helping to fix football's biggest headache.
The truth about Robin Williams' tragic demise; The dangers of working from home during the COVID pandemic; & a timeless Royal scandal like no other.
A special investigation by Nick McKenzie exposing one of the nation's dirtiest secrets; plus, how an inexcusable failure of the justice system led to a father's shocking crimes against his own children.
Tom Steinfort confronts a disgraceful love rat whose menacing ways have destroyed women's lives all over the country; plus, the strangest American dream – how ripping off the rich of New York turned super-scammer Anna Sorokin into a star.
Courageous teenagers talking tough about sex, determined to end the confusion over the meaning of consent. Plus, the less they care, the more they earn – social media's newest and most powerful influencers, loved by the coolest brands.
Why making billions of dollars from cryptocurrencies is not enough for the tech-boffins, who think they've now invented the next ‘big' thing; plus, how 15 years of heartbreaking rejection turned Amy Shark into an overnight music sensation.
The bizarre story of a home invasion gone fatally wrong. How the intended victims of the attack, ended up on the wrong side of the law in what they say was an act of self-defence.
A global 60 MINUTES investigation exposes the depravity of one of the icons of modelling, agent Gérald Marie, accused of decades of shocking sexual abuse against supermodels.
How Kate Middleton has become Catherine the Great, the jewel in the crown of the royal family; the Aussie neighbours who became billionaires with one simple idea; plus, not so sweet, Lord Sugar, the toughest boss in the world.
While Australia suffers for criticising China, New Zealand is cozying up to the Communist regime. Plus, Superstar singer to Olympic swimmer, Cody Simpson's career U-turn.
Nick McKenzie tracks down Australia's most wanted criminal fugitive and Piers Morgan responds after being targeted by the cancel culture movement for criticising Meghan Markle.
An exclusive interview with Thomas Markle, who wants the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to forgive him before it's too late; & making sense of Australia's trillion dollar housing boom.
Tara Brown at the frontline of the war to defeat cybercrime, the most powerful threat the world has ever faced. Plus, the baffling medical mystery of ‘Foreign Accent Syndrome'. Meet the women who are Aussies one minute, but Irish the next.
Experts on the frontline of the COVID-19 battle tell Tom Steinfort the secrets to making our country safe from the virus.
The incredible story of a fisherman who was swallowed by a humpback whale. How Michael Packard escaped the giant of the deep is heroic and truly remarkable. Plus, looking overseas for vital clues to beat the COVID pandemic.
Adrift, injured and clinging to life. A father & his young daughter's terrifying ordeal after their yacht capsized and they were stranded in the ocean; The desperation of Aussie women trying to be mums; & Britney Spears demands her freedom.
Unforgettable and unforgivable: the unthinkable crime that continues to haunt the world. How could two ten-year-old boys abduct and brutally murder two-year-old toddler.
The push to jab as many Australians as quickly as possible, and what will happen if we don't succeed; Change for good – why menopause doesn't have to mean misery for women; & volcano survivor Stephanie Browitt says thanks to unsung heroes.
Elizabeth Holmes was the darling of Silicon Valley, until it was discovered her success was really a $9 billion fraud. Plus, how and why COVID is now targeting young Australians.
The clandestine operation to infiltrate and expose a toxic and rotting world of hate. Reporter Nick McKenzie's eight-month long special investigation will outrage Australia!
Award winning reporter Nick McKenzie's investigation unmasking members of Australia's neo-Nazi movement and their links to international terror networks; & the Taliban tells what their victory in Afghanistan means for the rest of the world?
When Kathleen Folbigg's four babies died unexpectedly, the law said she was a killer and locked her up. But now eminent scientists have discovered a genetic mutation which they say proves she's a victim, not a villain and should be freed.
How did $13 billion of JobKeeper money end up going to thriving businesses that didn't need the help, and why don't they have to repay the cash?
The Aussie supermodel exposing the ugly secrets of an iconic fashion brand; the price all Australians must pay for COVID freedom; and the tiny town that rescued 7000 stranded plane passengers in the aftermath of the 9/11 terror attacks.
The celebrity church rocked by revelations of evil. Brave victims of assault explain why they'll never forgive Hillsong; plus, Beijing's brutal takeover of Hong Kong. Is it the end of freedom in one of the great cities of the world?
Inside the Gabby Petito murder investigation, an American tragedy played out on social media and police body cameras.
A major investigation by journalist Nick McKenzie exposing shameful behaviour at a prominent Australian company; & why legendary Watergate reporter Bob Woodward says Donald Trump's antics as a bad loser might actually make him a big winner.
How did a great adventure become a shocking murder? Gabby Petito's heartbroken parents promise to find the truth about their precious daughter's death.
The dodgy deals rocking the British Royal family. How much more embarrassment must the Queen endure? Plus, the real-life Aussie Iron Man who says his incredible jetpack flying machine is a blast-filled glimpse into the future of travel.
Winning the fight for flight. How the flying kangaroo was saved from extinction; The Aussie building engineer wrongly jailed in Baghdad, pleading to be rescued; James Bond is back, but what happens when Daniel Craig meets a 007 imposter?
A major police breakthrough in Australia's most baffling mystery, the case of the missing high-country campers; Nick McKenzie investigates serious political rorting.
Sarah Abo investigates the horrific abuse of Australian women at Qatar airport; plus, the blunt warning from China – prepare for a Cold War!
A warning for Australians visiting the beach this summer; Hollywood director Peter Jackson's latest blockbuster – the real story of the breakup of the Beatles.
A Nick McKenzie special investigation: Criminal gangs caught on camera laundering millions of dollars of dirty money in Australian pubs and clubs; plus, the world's most ruthless tyrant, silencing his critics with savagery beyond belief.
How Kate Middleton has become Catherine the Great, the shiniest jewel in the crown of the royal family; Inside the doomsday QAnon cult; and, meet the Labradorables, the internet superstars guaranteed to make everyone smile.
The Samurai Killing: The bizarre story of a home invasion gone fatally wrong. How the intended victims of the attack, ended up on the wrong side of the law after killing the violent intruder, in what they say was an act of self-defence.
The incredible story of a fisherman who was swallowed by a humpback whale. Plus, why X-rated social media is proving so lucrative for young Australian women.
The world's most petulant rogue regime caught out in a hidden camera sting, which reveals the extent of its evil. Robin Williams' wife and friends explain the truth about the comedian's death.
Courageous teenagers talking tough about sex, determined to end the confusion over the meaning of consent. Plus, outspoken British TV star Piers Morgan takes on the cancel culture movement.
The celebrity church rocked by revelations of evil. Brave victims of assault explain why they'll never forgive Hillsong; plus, how 15 years of heartbreaking rejection turned Amy Shark into an overnight music sensation.
The baffling medical mystery of 'Foreign Accent Syndrome'. Meet the women who are Aussies one minute, but Irish the next; plus, the New York miracle man of 9/11.
Scientology's dirty little secret - where is the wife of the Church's ruthless leader, David Miscavige? Plus, two Aussie surfing mates in the fight of their lives to protect paradise from greedy Chinese developers.
Tara Brown catches up with Bianca Saez, the inspiring & charming woman with the worst case of Tourette's; how our obsession with wellness is making us sick; & the child protestors wagging school to save the world.
How the most spectacular islands in the world are drowning; plus the high life of Australia's tallest man; and a trip to the moon with Apollo 11 astronaut, Michael Collins.
All new 60 MINUTES. Tara Brown finds out what Australia can do to prevent a repeat of this summer's deadly bushfires. Plus, the latest from Buckingham palace on Harry and Meghan's daring escape, and the Aussie who predicted all the drama.
Borce Ristevski killed his wife of 27 years, Karen, in a crime that shocked many Australians. On 60 MINUTES their only child Sarah breaks her silence about the loss of her beautiful mother and explains why she still loves her father.
A 60 MINUTES special investigation: Why Australia's largest casino business continues to gamble with its future; plus, the sensational trial of Harvey Weinstein, and the woman he hired to demolish the MeToo movement.
The parents who waged a vicious four-year war against the school principal, refusing to surrender, even though they've lost everything; plus, the courageous sexual assault survivor who wants the world to know her name and story.
Liam Bartlett investigates the world of pain caused by the coronavirus, where it started and how it might be beaten; plus the enduring Dolly Parton, 50 years at the top but still busier than ever; & more charges laid at the home of horrors.
How far would you go to protect your family? Ben Batterham was charged with murder after a home invader he chased down, died; Plus, on the hunt for a billionaire drug dealer, one of Australia's most wanted crooks; & the Coronavirus latest.
60 MINUTES' special COVID-19 coverage continues. As the entire world confronts defining moments, what can Australians do to lessen the health and economic impacts of Coronavirus? How to stay well and keep working.
60 MINUTES' special coverage of the Coronavirus crisis continues with a special live edition of the program featuring up to the minute reports from Tom Steinfort, Sarah Abo and Tara Brown.
Continuing coverage of the Coronavirus crisis in a special, live edition of 60 MINUTES. Why so many Australian passengers are dying on the ships of shame carrying COVID-19; plus, stopping the export of vital medical equipment to China.
Released from a Colombian jail, Cocaine Cassie tells 60 MINUTES what really happened; Why China is being sued for $6 trillion for misleading the world about the coronavirus crisis; & the bio-tech arms race for a COVID-19 vaccine.
For the first time, inside the most dangerous places in Australia, the COVID-19 ICUs; plus, has the World Health Organisation failed in protecting us from coronavirus; & turning 'cute' into cash, meet social media's influential mini-moguls.
Trading blows! Why China is furious with Australia; How coronavirus revealed the true cost of a holiday on the high seas; The unsung heroes whose detective work flattened the COVID-19 curve; Plus, inspiring news for Tourette's girl, Bianca.
Royal scandal: The costly and dangerous divorce that might actually be good news for three runaway princesses; Will the world ever discover a vaccine for COVID-19?; & how champion surfer Tyler Wright survived a devastating wipeout on land!
The loudest voices in the country – how breakfast radio stars Kyle and Jackie O turned 20 years of shock and awe into a $100 million business; plus, the brave mum who took the law into her own hands to protect herself from her ex-partner.
From love match to screaming match. On 60 MINUTES the explosive tit-for-tat allegations that doomed the footy star & lingerie model's dreams of 'happily-ever-after' lives. For the first time, both sides of this twisted tale have their say.
Suspicious minds with extreme ideas. Why so many people are listening to COVID-19 conspiracy theories; Is there a peacemaker able to stop the violence in the U.S?; & the worst case of medical negligence which doomed a beautiful baby girl.
A major year-long investigation by 60 MINUTES and The Age newspaper reveals serious misconduct in high office. Nick McKenzie is the reporter.
Exposed! Australia's most notorious conman Peter Foster, busted red-handed over his most evil act yet; plus, Julian Assange's biggest secret; how he fell in love and fathered two children while hiding out in the Ecuadorian Embassy.
What really happened to Madeleine McCann? Liz Hayes investigates the prime suspect in the little girl's abduction & the shocking new evidence against him; plus, a brave hero's battle to right the wrongs of Australian troops in Afghanistan.
Caught! Rich socialite, Ghislaine Maxwell, the suspected wicked accomplice of teenage sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein arrested and now facing justice; & Aussies accused of cashing in on our generosity - the great bushfire recovery rip-off.
The lockdown superannuation splurge, fast money now but an enormous cost for our future; Will Beijing's interference in Hong Kong kill the great city, and why Australians should stay away; The fight to abolish the worst law in the world.
Enemy of the state. Bashed and threatened, the Aussie student who has enraged Beijing. So why has he been abandoned by his own university? And fire and ice. The incredible new discoveries and chilling threat of the Arctic's almighty thaw.
The ultimate insider: Dr Mary Trump is not only the US President's niece, she's also a clinical psychologist. She knows her Uncle Donald's secrets and wants to share them; & the real cost of fighting back from the latest coronavirus surge.
Five-star stuff up. What really went on in Melbourne's quarantine hotels & how Coronavirus managed to escape back into the community; plus, sex, drugs & dirty laundry - the intimate details of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's doomed marriage.
Is this the cruellest experiment ever conducted? Identical twins and triplets, separated at birth so a psychiatrist could study what happened as they grew up alone; Plus, the man who says he can fix Australia's crumbling building industry.
60 MINUTES cameras are given unparalleled access inside Melbourne's Red Zone, the dangerous frontline in the ongoing battle to beat COVID-19; plus, confessions of a cop so committed to catching killers, he had to quit the force.
A major investigation by Nick McKenzie will set alarm bells ringing through the corridors of power in Canberra; & Tara Brown's exclusive interview with the indefatigable Dr Anthony Fauci, Donald Trump's straight-talking pandemic expert.
60 Minutes is Australia's leading current affairs program with a proud 42 year history. Liz Hayes, Tara Brown, Tom Steinfort, Liam Bartlett and Sarah Abo investigate the issues affecting Australians.
Accused of monstrous crimes, a law-abiding family is arrested and locked up. There's only one problem – there's not a shred of credible evidence to support the police case. Tara Brown investigates an extraordinary miscarriage of justice.
On 60 MINUTES, the medical stuff-ups killing our loved ones. It's the most important, and personal story of Liz Hayes' career but one she never wanted to tell. How a catastrophic failure of hospital care caused her own father's death.
A best friend turned vocal enemy tells all about the U.S. First Lady, Melania Trump; Why surviving COVID-19 is just the beginning of the battle for an increasing number of sufferers; and, beating the lockdown blues with legend, Keith Urban.
For the first time, a brave woman tells of her incredible escape from the Claremont serial killer, as Liam Bartlett investigates why police couldn't catch the monster sooner; plus finding understanding and hope from the hurt of miscarriage.
No prizes for coming second – Inside the bitter U.S. Presidential race, with Donald Trump and Joe Biden battling to outdo each other with insults and scandals; plus, why the smoke from the catastrophic bushfires was worse than the flames.
The real reason vicious trolls are allowed to thrive on the internet – they're money-making machines for greedy tech-giants; plus, a royal scandal like no other – the naughty King who fathered a love child, and her battle to be a Princess.
Tax cheats beware: Investigative reporter Nick McKenzie reveals details of the worldwide hunt for millions of dollars stashed away by Australian tax evaders; plus, is Basil Fawlty the greatest comedy creation ever? Or the most offensive?
Australian survivors explain the catastrophic moment the White Island volcano erupted and question why more lives couldn't be saved; and, meet the Labradorables.
Australian survivors explain the catastrophic moment the White Island volcano erupted and question why more lives couldn't be saved; and, meet the Labradorables.
An Australian woman tells of her nightmare assault by officials at Qatar's international airport; Special Forces shame – soldiers accused of shocking war crime.
A special edition of 60 MINUTES recognises the sacrifices and applauds the efforts we've all made to combat the Coronavirus pandemic.
Police shame: Cops who turn violent, attacking their families when they go home, while their colleagues look the other way; plus, hospitals without doctors – the deadly embarrassment of our ailing rural health system. Will it ever be fixed?
Released from a Colombian jail, Cocaine Cassie tells 60 MINUTES what really happened; Plus, turning 'cute' into cash, meet social media's influential mini-moguls.
From love match to screaming match. On 60 MINUTES the explosive tit-for-tat allegations that doomed the footy star & lingerie model's dreams of 'happily-ever-after' lives. For the first time, both sides of this twisted tale have their say.
Royal scandal: The costly and dangerous divorce that might actually be good news for three runaway princesses; plus, is Basil Fawlty the greatest comedy creation ever? Or the most offensive?
Borce Ristevski killed his wife of 27 years, Karen, in a crime that shocked many Australians. On 60 MINUTES their only child Sarah talks about the loss of her beautiful mother and explains why she still loves her father.
Cruelty beyond belief: Identical twins and triplets separated at birth so a psychiatrist could study what happened as they grew up alone; how surfer Tyler Wright survived a devastating wipeout on land; & beating lockdown with Keith Urban.
Accused of monstrous crimes, a law-abiding family is arrested and locked up. There's only one problem – there's not a shred of credible evidence to support the police case. Tara Brown investigates an extraordinary miscarriage of justice.
How far would you go to protect your family? Ben Batterham was charged with murder after a home invader he chased down, died; Why the smoke from the catastrophic bushfires was worse than the flames; & the always charming Dolly Parton.
The unlikely menace on our roads - why more and more Aussie Mums are driven to drink; Liam Bartlett's investigation into fake aboriginal artefacts; and comedy genius Barry Humphries' brand new character: Himself.
On 60 MINUTES, how disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein tried to cover up his sexual crimes, and the Australian ally who helped him dig dirt, plus The NAPLAN curse – Australian schools in crisis, anxious students and stressed-out teachers
Sick of cold-call scammers? Liam Bartlett tracks down the crooks trying to steal your money; plus, we go inside Sydney's crumbling skyscraper, can it be saved; and, Allison Langdon's exclusive interview with tennis bad-boy, Bernard Tomic.
Tara Brown discovers the measures Scientologists take to avoid external scrutiny; plus, Could Australia's obsession with so-called "wellness" actually be causing us harm?; and, an exclusive interview with funny-man Hamish Blake and is author wife Zoë Foster Blake.
Helping hand or dangerous health risk? Joe Donor's worldwide mission to impregnate women desperate for babies; the Muppets from Sesame Street celebrate 50 fabulous years; and an inspiring little legend's big day at school.
A 60 MINUTES Exclusive: Michael Jackson – What the Maid Saw. For four years Adrian McManus cleaned up after the iconic pop star at his Neverland Ranch. Her allegations about Jackson's abuse of children in his care will shock the world.
An Australian mother's desperate meeting with the Malaysian Prime Minister, pleading for help to restart the search for missing airliner, MH370; and the serial offender who's seriously funny – what makes Ricky Gervais laugh out loud?
On 60 MINUTES: The woman who says she saw one of Australia's most shocking murders breaks her ten-year silence; plus, the most unlikely political marriage of Pauline Hanson and Mark Latham. But how long can their honeymoon last?
Terror in Christchurch description is: Two days on from a shocking terror attack, the good people of New Zealand are trying to make sense of the incomprehensible. Why did evil target them? Sarah Abo reports from Christchurch, speaking to eye-witnesses of Australian Brenton Tarrant's unspeakable violence.
On 60 MINUTES, an epic adventure to the most dangerous place on earth – Tara Brown visits the legendary Snake Island; plus, the divisive population debate, is Australia already too full? And the high life of Australia's tallest man.
Evil in the outback – how the chance discovery of two bodies, five years & 1000km apart, were connected and helped police catch a monster; plus, 50 years on, one of evil-cult-leader Charles Manson's female accomplices could soon be freed.
On 60 MINUTES Liz Hayes investigates the terrifying case of the innocent man falsely accused by his fiancé of violent sexual crimes. How the woman he loved fooled police into believing she was a victim when in fact she was an evil liar.
Liam Bartlett exposes the great Australian con, why recycling plastic is a load of garbage; Britain no longer great, a country divided by Brexit; and the scientific breakthrough that's a giant leap forward for spinal injury patients.
On 60 MINUTES: The epidemic of loneliness, a condition more dangerous than smoking; the shocking secrets of a mysterious cult-like church operating in Australia; and our greatest cricketer, the hard-hitting Alyssa Healy.
Conflict in the classroom – what happens when angry parents think they know more than teachers; a World Exclusive interview with Julian Assange's father; & two very funny amigos, Steve Martin and Martin Short, make mischief with Liz Hayes.
Liz Hayes investigates the disaster of Boeing's 737 MAX jetliner. Why two supposedly state-of-the-art and safe planes crashed killing 346 people; why pilots now fear flying the 737 MAX; & whether Boeing could have averted the catastrophes.
Remembering Christopher, the beautiful young man who happily went to work one day but didn't come home; How the most spectacular islands in the world are drowning; & the price of a bigger pay packet. Could it be bad news for Aussie workers?
Two Aussie surfing mates in the fight of their lives to protect paradise from greedy Chinese developers; the child protestors wagging school to save the world; and a 60 MINUTES tribute – Bob Hawke's wonderful larrikin life.
The inspiring story of the Aussie woman with over 2000 personalities. How her brain conjured up the different characters to protect her from abuse, and even more incredibly, how they all worked together to bring an evil monster to justice.
Four decades after the death of Azaria Chamberlain, an eerily-similar dingo attack on Fraser Island. Charles Wooley tells how a baby boy's parents fought to save their son; plus a trip to the moon with Apollo 11 astronaut, Michael Collins.
The nicest man in music, singer/songwriter Guy Sebastian, reveals his greatest joy and most painful heartbreak; plus, Sarah Abo meets Australian 'Sugar Babies', beautiful young women living lives of luxury, all paid for by rich, older men.
Incredible bravery! On 60 MINUTES Tara Brown investigates how a young female backpacker saved her own life after being taken and held hostage by a depraved South Australian farmer. Her ingenuity is not only amazing, but inspiring.
Are child geniuses born brilliant or are pushy parents responsible for their kid's super-skills; Charles Wooley's hell of a holiday at Australia's ghost resorts; and why President Trump is not the only world leader building massive walls.
Aussie actor John Jarratt famously played a psychopath in "Wolf Creek", but then two years ago, he was accused of being a monster in real life. In a 60 MINUTES exclusive, he takes Tara Brown inside the legal battle to clear his name.
A Royal saga like no other: Why the glamourous princess wife of Dubai's billionaire ruler is hiding in a $150m London mansion; plus, Australia's unwelcome, scary new neighbours – Liam Bartlett confronts the ISIS extremists on our doorstep.
The story that Crown Casino doesn't want you to see. A 60 Minutes, The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald major investigation months in the making.
Liz Hayes joins Olivia Newton-John and her daughter Chloe for a raw and powerful 60 MINUTES exclusive. How a devoted family and an unconventional treatment are helping her face up to the greatest challenge of her life.
60 MINUTES most talked about story ever: Tara Brown catches up with Bianca Saez, the inspiring & charming woman with the worst case of Tourette's; plus, how our tech billionaires are saving Australia; and Mike Munro's dark family secret.
When is a confession to murder not a confession? Tara Brown tracks down a man who told police he abducted and killed 3-year-old Cheryl Grimmer 49 years ago near a Wollongong beach. So why hasn't he been prosecuted for the terrible crime?
The wonderful Nick Vujicic, born without arms and legs, but living and loving an inspiring life; Plus, Liam Bartlett reports from the Hong Kong battlefront; And President Donald Trump's worst nightmare - insiders dishing dirt on their boss.
Karl Stefanovic finds out why Meghan Markle has lost her sparkle, and what the young royal must do to regain the love. Plus, Australia's most despised man walks free from prison; And is the popular weed killer, Roundup also a human killer?
Exposing a dirty secret – how some churches still practice a form of gay conversion therapy; plus, the daddy of all boy bands, the Backstreet Boys make a triumphant return; and a major victory for Jeni and her army of 2000 personalities.
A 60 MINUTES Major Investigation: Damning allegations that elite soldiers from Australia's special forces committed potential war crimes during the conflict in Afghanistan, including the executions of innocent and unarmed civilians?
A 60 MINUTES Exclusive: The police sniper who saw everything at the Lindt Café siege in Sydney tells Liz Hayes why he didn't pull the trigger to shoot the terrorist who'd taken 18 innocent hostages, & the regret he's lived with ever since.
Liam Bartlett confronts one of Australia's worst conmen, a creep who's preyed on well-to-do women and fleeced them of everything they have; Plus, Wham superstar Andrew Ridgeley remembers his best friend and musical partner, George Michael.
On 60 MINUTES, Karl Stefanovic gets thrown to the sharks to find out if human's fear of the maneaters is justified; plus, after spending 13 years in jail for murder, an elite Australian athlete fights to clear his name.
Explosive images – police accused of crossing the line and losing control; Plus, in Australia's crippling drought, who are the water rats wasting our most precious resource; And, a father and son's history making dash to glory ... or death.
Karl Stefanovic reports on the TV star prepared to kill to boost the ratings of his show, & why the audience loved it! Plus, the creepiest place on earth – Liam Bartlett visits 'Pervert Park', and reveals why it could be good for society.
The Jeffrey Epstein scandal – Tara Brown reports how a New York billionaire masterminded an international sex trafficking ring of young women, and why wealthy and powerful men, including HRH Prince Andrew, are now implicated in the saga.
On 60 MINUTES: Internet sensation Constance Hall reveals how being a bogan blogger is big business; Why Australia is seeing red at China's moves in the South Pacific; Plus, a father and son's history making dash to glory ... or death.
On 60 MINUTES, a Chinese spy defects to Australia. His shocking revelations are guaranteed to infuriate Beijing. How China conducts questionable activities around the world, including its attempts to infiltrate the Australian government.
A hero farmer, horribly injured in a freak accident, is saved by a brilliant surgeon and the most extraordinary technology; the revolutionary way to cure chronic pain in teenagers by inflicting more pain; and the Chinese spy storm.
Sick of cold-call scammers? Liam Bartlett tracks down the crooks trying to steal your money; plus, an epic adventure to the most dangerous place on earth – the legendary Snake Island; & two very funny amigos, Steve Martin and Martin Short.
Decades after the death of Azaria Chamberlain, a similar dingo attack on Fraser Island. How a baby boy's parents fought to save their son; and, the nicest man in music, Guy Sebastian, reveals his greatest joy and most painful heartbreak.
60 Minutes first went to air on February 11, 1979, under executive producer Gerald Stone and with reporters Ray Martin, George Negus and Ian Leslie. Today, 60 Minutes is Australia's leading current affairs program with a proven record of excellence over three decades. Liz Hayes, Allison Langdon, Tara Brown, Charles Wooley, Liam Bartlett and Sarah Abo investigate, analyse and uncover the issues affecting all Australians.
On 60 MINUTES Liz Hayes investigates the terrifying case of the innocent man falsely accused by his fiancé of violent sexual crimes. How the woman he loved fooled police into believing she was a victim when in fact she was an evil liar.
Thredbo's sole survivor. Stuart Diver's incredible story of life, loss and love plus Liz Hayes with comedic duo Hamish & Andy still as popular as ever after 15 years.
The young boy who wanted to be a girl, now wants to be a boy again – but is it too late to change back; plus exclusive access all areas with Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl & Taylor Hawkins and Australia's first body farm.
It was the crime that made us cry but now Samantha Knight's killer may be freed. Why the evil predator should never be released; plus the absolutely glamourous Aussie queens of fashion magazines and Bob And Blanche's endless love.
Making students smarter by making school fun; plus the miraculous survival of a fisherman thrown overboard in shark infested waters and superstar singer Lorde.
Kidnapped and then auctioned as a sex slave, but is glamour model Chloe Ayling a victim or a publicity seeker; The Barnaby Joyce saga - Liz Hayes' exclusive interview with Malcolm & Lucy Turnbull; and crypto-madness – is Bitcoin a Bitcon?
After years on the run Australia's most dangerous con-man is finally caught and it's all captured on camera; how to combine sex & politics but not cause a scandal, NZ's remarkable new PM, Jacinda Ardern; & the one and only, Robbie Williams.
D for disgrace - the degrading initiation rituals at University residential colleges and why 'hazing' is not a harmless tradition; plus the Aussie surfers defying death, riding 30m monster waves at Nazare.
Finally some hope for the victims of the notorious Daruk Boys Home. A breakthrough in a major police investigation means arrests are imminent; plus the only Australian survivor of the deadly Waco cult speaks for the first time.
On 60 MINUTES, how disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein tried to cover up his sexual crimes, and his Australian ally who helped him dig dirt. Plus, wedding plans for cricketer Usman Khawaja, the first Muslim to wear the baggy green cap.
60 Minutes first went to air on February 11, 1979, under executive producer Gerald Stone and with reporters Ray Martin, George Negus and Ian Leslie. Today, 60 Minutes is Australia's leading current affairs program with a proven record of excellence over three decades. Liz Hayes, Allison Langdon, Tara Brown, Ross Coulthart, Charles Wooley and Liam Bartlett investigate, analyse and uncover the issues affecting all Australians.
The illegal immigrant who became a proud Aussie and world famous surgeon; The mystery of a lost WW2 bomber and the desperate search to bring an Australian hero pilot home; & going for gold, the incredible courage of a young paratriathlete.
How an extraordinary police bungle allowed an evil predator to continue his reign of violence against women; and a 60 MINUTES Exclusive investigation - the secretly recorded video which exposes a shameful industry.
Fighting the deadly Mexican drug cartels to save a generation of young Australians; Love at first sight, the Royal fairytale of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle; and Aussie heartthrob Simon Baker comes home.
A medical alert for all Australians, the deadly dangers of the flu. But will a super vaccine save lives? Vladimir Putin's man in Canberra warns we're headed for World War 3, and comedy genius Barry Humphries' brand new character: Himself.
Teenage tormentors no longer leave their taunts in the schoolyard. Is it too much to ask that women be paid the same amount as men for doing the same job? And not too many 21-year-old men can boast a Ferrari in their garage and a pop star girlfriend by their side.
The unlikely menace on our roads - why more and more Aussie Mums are being driven to drink; plus digging for answers - one man's incredible crusade to find his brother's killer.
A 60 MINUTES Special Event. Where is MH370? Tara Brown asks the world's best aviation crash investigators to pinpoint the location of the doomed 777 airliner. Can a four year long mystery finally be solved?
What now for the Royal newlyweds, Harry and Meghan; An insider confesses the banks' dirty secrets; & two Australians on opposite sides of the volatile and deadly Jerusalem divide.
Exclusively on 60 MINUTES, Tara Brown reveals how Police investigated Australia's most evil family and found the murderer of schoolgirl Tiahleigh Palmer; plus the most spectacular film set in the world, 11 kilometres under the sea.
Allison Langdon investigates degrading initiation rituals and shocking sexual assaults at university residential colleges; plus the ultimate adventure high in the skies over Antarctica.
A young mother trying to protect herself and children from a violent partner picks up a knife. The attacker lunges and the knife pierces his chest by a tiny 14mm. He dies and she's charged with murder. Tara Brown investigates a tragedy.
How China is buying influence in the South Pacific and why it has Australia worried; Liam Bartlett's investigation into fake aboriginal artefacts; plus the latest chapter in the bizarre case of the kidnapped glamour model.
Liam Bartlett meets Dhakota Williams, the daughter of Australia's most notorious gangster, Carl Williams. At 17 and now all grown up, she wants answers about her father's violent life – and death.
A family's ingenious plan to control their autistic son's extreme violence. But to succeed they must make a heartbreaking decision; Plus, the Royal scandal of the missing Princess – abducted on the high seas and not seen since.
Allison Langdon reports on the tragedy of the fishing dive boat, Dianne, which capsized off central QLD last year, with the loss of six best friends. Now the sole survivor tells of his miraculous survival.
Inside the police investigation that proved Melbourne student, Henri van Breda killed his family, & for the first time, the girlfriend who still says he's innocent; Plus, saying thanks for a most precious gift.
Australian schools in crisis, anxious students and stressed-out teachers; plus inside America's House of Horrors, why 13 children in one family spent more than a decade chained up, tortured and starved.
A family's controversial decision to genetically engineer their baby to be a lifesaver; a quirky magpie called Penguin who thinks she's human; & close up, the stunning but ferocious rivers of lava flowing from Hawaii's Mt Kilauea volcano.
Beautiful 6-year-old Isabella dreams of being able to walk, but will her wish come true in Mexico? Should the ISIS bride and her Aussie baby be allowed to call Australia home? And the littlest drovers defying the drought in the Long Paddock.
Charles Wooley finds out why Australians are so happy to hate. But is the age of outrage killing free speech? Plus, unmasking the man accused of being the Golden State Killer, one of the worst serial predators in history.
Teenagers refusing to go to school and ignoring family & friends because they're hopelessly hooked on video games. Plus, stop laughing this is serious! How a famous Hollywood comedian saved an innocent man on death row.
The disappearance of Lyn Dawson has remained a mystery for 36 years. Now her daughter Shanelle speaks about the case, and the serious accusations against her father, Chris; Plus, Australia's deadly addiction to prescription painkillers.
The outlook might be tough for home owners with mortgages but there are ways to beat the banks; Cloning your pet dog – is it cutting-edge science or barking mad? And Nicole Kidman's great friend, Aussie author Liane Moriarty.
A very committed doctor makes a very serious confession which could end up sending her to prison; Why Australians are sick of politicians behaving badly in Canberra; and hit man Rod Stewart's incredible life of excess in the fast lane.
60 Minutes is Australia's leading current affairs programme, with a proven record of excellence over three decades. Join television's top reporters as they investigate, analyse and uncover the issues affecting all Australians.
Liz Hayes, Allison Langdon, Tara Brown, Charles Wooley, Liam Bartlett and Tom Steinfort investigate, analyse and uncover the issues affecting all Australians.
When Corryn Rayney was found murdered, police immediately suspected her husband, the high profile lawyer Lloyd Rayney, to the exclusion of everyone else. But detectives got it wrong, meaning the real killer remains unknown and unpunished.
Is there such a thing as safe nuclear energy? And could it be the answer to Australia's crippling electricity bills? Plus, the great footy player Johnathan Thurston reveals the highs and lows of his extraordinary life and brilliant career.
A 60 MINUTES major investigation: The frightening truth about Takata airbags, the deadly time bombs that could explode at any moment in more than a million cars in Australia; plus, the life threatening illness caused by social media.
Uncovering the truth: An Australian father's desperate search for answers about his 20-year-old daughter's death in paradise; plus Baywatch star, Pamela Anderson's unusual love for WikiLeaks founder, Julian Assange. But can she save him?
An Aussie #MeToo outrage: Why is a young sexual assault victim being silenced by the law, and can Hollywood save the day? Plus, the brave warrior women protecting Africa's elephants; & a Willy Wonka adventure inside Lego's magical HQ.
Sobering new research reveals as little as one drink a day is causing us harm; The decades old secret that could crucify the Hillsong Church; & after 50 years on stage and screen, a star is born – Why Jacki Weaver is the toast of Hollywood.
The 'Superbrat' speaks his mind! John McEnroe on how to make tennis better and why Nick Kyrgios is its future; Daughters divided – is their father a murderous monster or has he been wrongly convicted? And, the unlikely Aussie star at NASA.
Australia's finest TV reporters remember their greatest adventures in a special edition of 60 MINUTES. The stories behind the stories in a celebration of 40 years as the country's favourite current affairs program.
Liz Hayes' exclusive interview with Stormy Daniels, the adult entertainer who seduced U.S. President Donald Trump; Also, the high flyer behind Qantas, & the one and only, Robbie Williams.
Charles Wooley finds out why Australians are so happy to hate. But is the age of outrage killing free speech? Australia's deadly addiction to prescription painkillers, plus Aussie heartthrob Simon Baker comes home.
A 60 MINUTES Special Event. Where is MH370? Tara Brown asks the world's best aviation crash investigators to pinpoint the location of the doomed Boeing 777 airliner. Can a four year long mystery finally be solved?
Fighting the deadly Mexican drug cartels to save a generation of young Australians; a quirky magpie called Penguin who thinks she's human, and hit man Rod Stewart's incredible life of excess in the fast lane.
Kelly: Peter Stefanovic goes one-on-one with superstar thevoiceau coach, kelly rowland.States of Hate: From secret meetings to strange new commanders, how the Ku Klux Klan plan to make the hooded cape great again.Keep Out: An update on cattle farmer, Kane Booth's David & Goliath battle with Queensland Gas Company (QGC).The Missing: How Loren O'Keeffee is using her own terrible experience to help the families of missing people.
One Helluva Day: The young Aussie father who died six times after a shark attacked him - twice. A heroic story of survival at all costs.Crook Deal: When bank bastardry goes too far. Why these hard working grandparents were forced to deal with a convicted criminal.
The Killer Storm: The suffocating mist that left thousands hospitalised and nine dead. How this death cloud blew tragically out of control.Helter Skelter: Why Australia's property billionaires say they have the answers to our housing crisis.Impossible Choice: Elle Halliwell risked her life to save her unborn child. Now, she introduces her beautiful baby.
Cassandra Sainsbury - The Real Story: Cassandra Sainsbury finally comes clean on what REALLY happened. The bombshell revelations 8.30 TONIGHT only on #60Mins.Don't Tell: The untold story of a sick schoolmaster, & how a young woman turned the spotlight on one of Australia's most powerful men.
Hamish & Andy: hamish and andy share the rather simple secret to their business success: If they're having fun, then so too will their fans.Breaking the Code: The mystery behind one of Australia's most infamous triple murders. After decades of silence, the gang members reveal all.
The Long Way Home: A young boy lost in a foreign marketplace, rescued by an Australian Mum. Joel's 30 year journey to find his birth mother.Must Win Battle: The man behind the game - Channel 9's Matt Callander and his inspirational fight against brain cancer. #MHFBeanie.Remembering Anthony Foster: Tragically, 64 year old Anthony Foster died last week. His tireless work and extraordinary courage will never be forgotten.
Unmasked: Images of Dylan Voller shocked the world, now the boy in the hood is unmasked. What he has to say is not what you'd expect.Game On: The pro players making millions playing eSports. But does this fame and fortune come with a catch?Turia: Turia Pitt is one of Australia's strongest women. Now, she's facing her greatest challenge of all.
Diana's Secrets: Princess Diana - the inside story. Andrew Mortonthe man behind the secret tapes reveals more exclusively to Liz Hayes.Lorde Knows: Global music phenomenon, Lorde is back. Her candid one-on-one interview with Allison Langdon.Death of a Champ: A family's fight for answers. How young Aussie father, Davey Browne died in a boxing ring.
A Day in the Life: Beatles music legend, Sir Paul McCartney.The Talking Dead: Peter Stefanovic goes inside the secret facility filled with the dead - Australia's very first body farm.The Great Divide: Liam Bartlett goes insde the lives of teenagers on either side of the Middle Eastern political fence.
Patient 71: In the face of a terminal diagnosis, Julie made a promise to her daughters - she would survive. Can her vow really come true?Work Till You Drop: Is retirement a word Australians no longer can afford?Chicago Without Hope: Liz Hayes shines a light on Chicago's most dangerous streets, where somebody is shot every three hours.
The Unthinkable: A ripple effect that shattered the Kelly family. Ralph & Kathy speak exclusively on the price of fighting back.Apocalypse Soon: Prepare for the apocalypse. Peter Stefanovic goes inside the secret underground world built for the super rich.Goat Rush: The bush bonanza out the back of Burke. How locals have hit the jackpot farming an infamous pest.
Tara Brown reports on Mark and Faye Leveson's heartbreaking battle to discover the truth about their son Matt's death; And swimming with the friendliest giants of the sea, the curiously named, Dwarf Minke Whale.
On 60 MINUTES Peter Stefanovic tries to solve a riddle that has baffled police: how and why did this all happen? for the 14 year old who calmly shot his parents point blank, then we met the friendly New Yorker public transport thief Darius McCollum and discover how his obsession is challenging authorities.
Olivia Newton-John tells Karl Stefanovic how she'll beat her latest cancer diagnosis; the young boy who wanted to be a girl, now wants to be a boy again – but is it too late to change back; & the accidental rock star, Jack Johnson.
The world's greatest racehorse, Winx, and the happy team behind her success; the man who stared down Osama bin Laden and pulled the trigger; plus exclusive access all areas with Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins.
EXCLUSIVE: Cassie Sainsbury speaks from prison. Why did she try to smuggle cocaine out of Colombia?; Singing superstar Shania Twain comes out of hiding; and shark attack victim Glenn Dickson gets back in the water.
The sordid Hollywood sex scandal, Tara Brown speaks with one of Harvey Weinstein's victims; Model murder – who killed the girl with the stunning blue eyes?; Sir Richard Branson's great survival; and the end of the road for Aussie cars.
How a town on the other side of the world could unlock a cure for Australian Alzheimer's sufferers; Beating a broken justice system; A new direction for One Direction's Niall Horan; and a woman's extravagant life in a billionaire's harem.
Can billionaire Elon Musk fix our shocking energy crisis?; Personal trainer Michelle Bridges, the biggest winner of The Biggest Loser; & Barefoot Bushman Rob Bredl introduces Charles Wooley to the monster croc that tried to kill him.
Hannah wants to play footy with the other girls but she's banned by the AFL because she was born a boy; how the children of murderers live with the dark secrets; & 40 years of INXS – the band's moving tribute to Michael Hutchence.
Ben Debono's young wife died after a medical misdiagnosis & he wants to know why; Could Donald Trump's presidency be jeopardised by dodgy deals with Russia?; and Australia's oldest cold case – the 400 year mystery of the Batavia massacre.
A 60 MINUTES special investigation: Deep inside North Korea, as the secretive, rogue nation prepares for a war that could end the world; plus Charles Wooley gets a new job at the NT News, the cheeky Top End fish and chip wrapper.
The tough dilemma facing IVF couples with unused embryos – donate or destroy them; Supergroup U2 still on song, and message, after 41 years; and the inspiring wanderlust of a beautiful, young Aussie adventurer.
The deadly storm which caused a mass asthma epidemic. When will it strike again? plus Liz Hayes meets the legendary Sir Paul McCartney, still rocking after all these years.
Liz Hayes finds out if the US military is really "locked & loaded", ready for nuclear war; Temper tantrums in the glamorous world of fashion and the inspirational story of Patient 71.
Olivia Newton John tells Karl Stefanovic how she'll beat her latest cancer diagnosis; clever farmers turning pests into profit; How to be rich & famous playing computer games and Liam Bartlett with Aussie superstar Tina Arena in Paris.
Where's baby Tegan? Keli Lane's parents break their 20 year silence. Radical weight loss surgery for teens and meet the Superman of the slopes - extreme skier JT Holmes.
Parental as Anything: As every mother and father knows, there's no rulebook for the right way to raise children. Good parenting is just as much about good luck as it is about good management. This week Karl Stefanovic meets parents who pursue a more ‘unconventional' path to bringing up their children. And while you may not agree with what they do, remember that like the rest of us, they're as proud and loving of their children as anyone else.Our House: These days the great Australian dream of home ownership has been replaced with the great Australian whinge that for most people, it's no longer possible. What's left is the great Australian divide between the haves and the have-nots. The reason why buying a home is so expensive seemingly defies the rules of economics, but the reality means it's cheaper to call Paris or New York home instead of Sydney or Melbourne. Want-to-be home owners might be down, but they're not out and as you'll see, there are ways to turn dilemma into opportunity.American Villain: As a footballer, there was none better than OJ Simpson. As a human, there aren't too many worse. It's more than twenty years since Simpson was famously charged with murdering his former wife Nicole Brown and her friend Ron Goldman. The court case, an eight month spectacle fuelled by the public's obsession with celebrity, ended with the jury's surprising 'not guilty' verdict. But two years later a civil court decided Simpson was liable for the deaths, and ordered him to pay more than thirty million dollars in compensation. In 2008 OJ Simpson was jailed for 33 years after a botched armed robbery in Las Vegas. The one-time American hero is likely to be paroled next year, which means more torment for the victims' families.
Keep Out!:What would you do if someone walked into your backyard, dug a big hole and put a fence around it with a sign saying ‘No Trespassing'? In all likelihood you'd shout and scream and call the police. But what if when the police came they threatened to arrest you, not those who wrecked your property and locked you out? In many parts of rural Australia this is the outrageous scenario now playing out between farmers and big gas companies, whose relentless – often ruthless – quest for new sources of gas seems to have no limits. In a special 60 MINUTES investigation, Michael Usher reveals evidence showing the high-pressure, secret tactics used by some gas companies which are driving hard-working country folk from their land. Queensland farmer Kane Booth used to have a multi-million-dollar cattle business until three coal seam gas wells were drilled on his property. He says the wells affected the water supply on his land, rendering it useless for fattening his cattle. He's now been forced to abandon the property and sell off his herd. Not surprisingly, Kane and his young family are devastated, but have vowed to fight on. However, a similar battle on a neighbouring property has had a tragic outcome. George Bender fought a coal seam gas company for years, blaming it for polluting his property. But it turned out to be a battle of attrition he was never going to win.Top Price: You have to marvel in awe and wince in pain at Toby Price's commitment to being the best off-road motorcycle racer in the world. At last count, the 28-year-old daredevil from the Hunter Valley had racked up 27 broken bones. His worst riding injury three years ago fractured vertebrae in his neck, which left him perilously close to becoming a quadriplegic. His mum, Pauline, and dad, John, might disagree, but Toby reckons the rewards of hurtling through the desert at breakneck speeds justify the risks. In January this year he became the first Australian to win the Dakar Rally in South America, the most prestigious and gruelling off-road race in the world. And last week he was at it again, winning the Finke Desert race in outback Australia, for an amazing fifth time.
Oscar Pistorius - The Interview: From Paralympian to pariah, Oscar Pistorius is now a shamed figure. On July 6 he will be sentenced for murdering his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. He shot her at his home in South Africa on Valentine's Day 2013 and then concocted a convoluted story about mistaking her for an intruder hiding in the bathroom. The courts didn't accept his defence, and he is now facing at least 15 years in prison for the crime. As he waits to hear his fate he has decided to tell his story publicly for the first time. The interview, with British reporter Mark Williams-Thomas, is a macabre and at times graphic insight into the night Reeva was killed. Pistorius explains in excruciating detail his recollection of what happened, and its aftermath. The Blade Runner is both defiant and tearful, but the big question is whether his performance will influence public opinion. Pistorius didn't seek the court's permission for the interview, and by doing it he has further outraged Reeva Steenkamp's grieving family.The Vault: Imagine for a moment if a comet strikes the earth, or a super volcano erupts, blacking out the sun for years. Or worse still, there's a nuclear war. Only a small number of human beings would survive and they – or hopefully we – would have to be incredibly well prepared for the future. But just how would we restart our lives when the sun shines again? Where would we get the seeds to grow the crops to feed ourselves? Luckily, scientists have been imagining the unimaginable and have built an incredible facility, hidden deep in the remote mountains of the Arctic Circle. Appropriately, it is known as the Doomsday Vault.
Election 2016: The Results: Charles Wooley reports the latest results from Election 2016, the winners and losers, and assesses where Australia is headed now.Great White Hope: The mantra of marine experts is that the risk of being taken by a shark while swimming, surfing or diving is so miniscule it's not even worth thinking about. But it seems lately the rate of shark attacks has been increasing dramatically. Every new incident, every tragic death or horrific injury, invariably leads to heated debate about the need to cull sharks so humans can be safe in the water. On 60 MINUTES, a breakthrough which could save man and beast – new technology whose makers are confident will keep us apart. But as Ross Coulthart reports, there's only one way to find out if it really works and that involves getting very close to very large sharks.Not So Great Britain: When Britain voted to leave the European Union just days ago the rest of the world was caught completely unaware. Almost immediately, however, the decision assumed the proportions of an ugly divorce as politicians on both sides of the English Channel began bickering about the logistics of how and when to sever ties. Brexit has also created disturbing divisions in England, especially over immigration policy, but as Liz Hayes reports from London, there is one man who could not be happier. Nigel Farage is the leader of the United Kingdom Independence Party and the key architect of the split from Europe. He's spent the last 17 years working towards this very moment.
Heroin usage across the United States; ballet choreographer Christopher Wheeldon; bonobo orphanage in the Congo.
Big Brother: Everyone knows the Bee Gees because they're responsible for half a century of hit songs. It's a remarkable achievement in a business where success is rare, and if it does happen, is usually fleeting rather than enduring. But the Gibb boys – Barry and the twins Robin and Maurice – just refused to leave the stage even when times were tough. Now, sadly, there's only one Bee Gee left, big brother Barry Gibb. He says the show must go on and this 70-year-old grandfather of seven has a new album, his first in 15 years, and is preparing to once again hit the road.Death in a Café: A young woman walks into a busy upmarket café in Jakarta to have a coffee with her friends. According to police, what happens next is truly shocking. A deliberate poisoning, all caught on CCTV cameras. Australian resident Jessica Wongso is now on trial for murdering her friend, Mirna Salihin, who she met when they were studying in Sydney. The prosecution accuses Jessica of spiking Mirna's iced coffee with cyanide and then calmly standing by and watching her beautiful friend's last gasps of breath. And this story is even more bizarre – it's alleged the reason for the killing is rage fuelled by jealousy. Jessica resented her friend's fairytale life so much she decided to end it. Four judges in an Indonesian court are trying to determine the truth, but the stakes are particularly high because if she's found guilty of the crime, Jessica Wongso could face the death penalty. Kylie's Law: t's entirely understandable that we prefer not to talk – or even think – about death. But when asked, more than 70 per cent of Australians are clear on one thing – their support for voluntary euthanasia. We want to be given choice about how and when we die. It's a sensitive issue for governments, but in South Australia the politicians seem to be listening to Kylie Monaghan, the brave and beautiful 35-year-old woman who is the face of a new campaign to legalise euthanasia – even though the cancer she suffers from is so advanced it's denying her the choice she wants. Among the many Australians supporting Kylie is Andrew Denton, who reveals to Liz Hayes the very personal reasons motivating him to fight for voluntary euthanasia legislation.
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