60 Minutes Australia
60 Minutes, an Australian version of the U.S. television newsmagazine 60 Minutes, airs on Sunday nights on the Nine Network and is presented in much the same way as the American program on which it is based. The New Zealand version of the show has also featured segments of the Australian version. Gerald Stone, the founding executive producer, was given the job by Kerry Packer and was told: "I don't give a f... what it takes. Just do it and get it right." After the first episode was broadcast on 11 February 1979, Packer was less than impressed, telling Stone: "You've blown it, son. You better fix it fast." Over the years, Stone's award winning 60 Minutes revolutionised Australian current affairs reporting and enhanced the careers of Ray Martin, Ian Leslie, George Negus, and later Jana Wendt. Since it was first broadcast, 60 Minutes has won five Silver Logies, one Special Achievement Logie, and received nominations for a further six Logie awards.
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Season 2020
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E1
Fire fight, Windsors and Losers
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.
Feb 9, 2020 -
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E2
Sarah Ristevski: The untold story
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.
Feb 16, 2020 -
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E3
Crown unmasked, The Weinstein trial
A 60 MINUTES special investigation: Why Australia's largest casino business continues to gamble with its future?
Feb 23, 2020 -
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E4
The Principal’s Principle, Know My Name
The parents who waged a vicious four-year war against the school principal, refusing to surrender, even though they've lost everything.
Mar 1, 2020 -
5
E5
World of Pain, Dolly’s Secret, Home of Horror
Liam Bartlett investigates the world of pain caused by the coronavirus, where it started and how it might be beaten.
Mar 8, 2020 -
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E6
Coronavirus: World of pain (Update), What would you do?, Dirty Dealing
How far would you go to protect your family? Ben Batterham was charged with murder after a home invader he chased down, died.
Mar 15, 2020 -
7
E7
Coronavirus: Brave New World
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?
Mar 22, 2020 -
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E8
Coronavirus Crisis: Together, Apart
60 MINUTES’ special coverage of the Coronavirus crisis continues with a special live edition of the program.
Mar 29, 2020 -
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E9
Coronavirus: Global crisis
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.
Apr 5, 2020 -
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E10
Deep impact, Man of conviction
Liz Hayes, Tara Brown, Tom Steinfort, Liam Bartlett and Sarah Abo investigate, analyse and uncover the issues affecting all Australians.
Apr 12, 2020 -
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E11
Time's up, Made in China, The Vaccine wars
EXCLUSIVE: Released from a Colombian jail, Cocaine Cassie tells 60 MINUTES what really happened.
Apr 19, 2020 -
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E12
Intensive Caring, Who’s W.H.O?, End of Trade, Child’s Play
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.
Apr 26, 2020 -
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E13
Trading Blows, Sea Sick, On The Right Track, The Cost of Living, Bianca
Trading blows! Why China is furious with Australia; The unsung heroes whose detective work flattened the COVID-19 curve; Plus, inspiring news for Tourette's girl, Bianca.
May 3, 2020 -
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E14
The Price of Freedom, Way Out There
Liz Hayes, Tara Brown, Tom Steinfort, Liam Bartlett and Sarah Abo investigate, analyse and uncover the issues affecting all Australians.
May 10, 2020 -
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E15
Escape from the Palace, Shot in the dark, She’ll be Wright
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?
May 17, 2020 -
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E16
Shock Waves, Help
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.
May 24, 2020 -
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E17
Love and other catastrophes
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.
May 31, 2020 -
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E18
Mad as hell, Jesse Jackson, Poisoned
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?
Jun 7, 2020 -
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E19
The faceless man
A major year-long investigation by 60 MINUTES and The Age newspaper reveals serious misconduct in high office. Nick McKenzie is the reporter.
Jun 14, 2020 -
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E20
King Hit, Top Secrets
Exposed! Australia's most notorious conman Peter Foster, busted red-handed over his most evil act yet.
Jun 21, 2020 -
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E21
Foreign interference, Madeleine, Dusty's war
What really happened to Madeleine McCann? Liz Hayes investigates the prime suspect in the little girl's abduction & the shocking new evidence against him.
Jun 28, 2020 -
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E22
Right hand woman, Money for nothing
Caught! Rich socialite, Ghislaine Maxwell, the suspected wicked accomplice of teenage sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein arrested and now facing justice.
Jul 5, 2020 -
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E23
Super splurge, R.I.P Hong Kong, Wrongs and rights
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?
Jul 12, 2020 -
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E24
Enemy of the state, Fire and ice
Enemy of the state. Bashed and threatened, the Aussie student who has enraged Beijing. So why has he been abandoned by his own university?
Jul 19, 2020 -
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E25
Mary Trump, What now?, Enemy of the state: Update
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.
Jul 26, 2020 -
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E26
Security Breach, ’Til Depp Do Us Part, Order of the Court
Five-star stuff up. What really went on in Melbourne's quarantine hotels & how Coronavirus managed to escape back into the community.
Aug 2, 2020 -
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E27
The Experiment, Buyer Beware
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.
Aug 9, 2020 -
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E28
The Red Zone, Confessions of a Cop
60 MINUTES cameras are given unparalleled access inside Melbourne's Red Zone, the dangerous frontline in the ongoing battle to beat COVID-19.
Aug 16, 2020 -
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E29
Party Games, The Good Doctor, Despicable Him
A major investigation by Nick McKenzie will set alarm bells ringing through the corridors of power in Canberra; & Tara Brown's exclusive interview with Dr Anthony Fauci.
Aug 23, 2020 -
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E30
Deep blues, Living hell, Katy’s smile
Liz Hayes, Tara Brown, Tom Steinfort, Liam Bartlett and Sarah Abo investigate the issues affecting Australians.
Aug 30, 2020 -
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E31
Innocence Ignored
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.
Sep 6, 2020 -
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E32
The Greatest Loss
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.
Sep 13, 2020 -
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E33
Lady and the Trumps, The Long Haul, Urban Legend
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 sufferers.
Sep 20, 2020 -
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E34
The Bogeyman, Angel Babies
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.
Sep 27, 2020 -
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E35
No 2nd Prize, The Big Smoke
Inside the bitter U.S. Presidential race, with Donald Trump and Joe Biden battling to outdo each other with insults and scandals.
Oct 4, 2020 -
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E36
Anti-Social Media, Game of Thrones
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.
Oct 11, 2020 -
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E37
Operation Atlantis, The Last Laugh
Tax cheats beware: Investigative reporter Nick McKenzie reveals details of the worldwide hunt for millions of dollars stashed away by Australian tax evaders.
Oct 18, 2020 -
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E38
The White Island Disaster, 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.
Nov 1, 2020 -
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E39
Biden His Time, The King and Thai, Bananarama
The wild life of the outrageously wealthy King of Thailand. He prefers crop tops to crowns so is it any wonder his subjects are disgusted; More turmoil at the White House.
Nov 8, 2020 -
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The Final Battle, AC/DC
Nov 15, 2020 -
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E41
Terminal Hell, A Few Bad Men, McMaster Class, Game of Thrones
An Australian woman tells of her nightmare assault by officials at Qatar's international airport; Special Forces shame – soldiers accused of shocking war crime.
Nov 22, 2020 -
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E42
20/20 Hindsight
A special edition of 60 MINUTES recognises the sacrifices and applauds the efforts we've all made to combat the Coronavirus pandemic.
Nov 29, 2020 -
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E43
Law unto Themselves, Sick and Tired
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?
Dec 6, 2020 -
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E44
Time's up, Child's play
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.
Dec 13, 2020 -
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E45
Love and other catastrophes
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.
Dec 20, 2020 -
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E46
Escape from the Palace, The Last laugh
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?
Dec 27, 2020 -
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E47
Sarah Ristevski
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.
Jan 3, 2021 -
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E48
The Experiment, She’ll be Wright, Urban legend
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.
Jan 10, 2021 -
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E49
Innocence Ignored
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.
Jan 17, 2021 -
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E50
What Would You Do? The Big Smoke, Dolly’s Secret
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.
Jan 24, 2021