60 Minutes Australia (1979)
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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- 1 1. Fire fight, Windsors and Losers2020-02-09Tara 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.
- 2 2. Sarah Ristevski: The untold story2020-02-16Borce 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.
- 3 3. Crown unmasked, The Weinstein trial2020-02-23A 60 MINUTES special investigation: Why Australia's largest casino business continues to gamble with its future?
- 4 4. The Principal’s Principle, Know My Name2020-03-01The parents who waged a vicious four-year war against the school principal, refusing to surrender, even though they've lost everything.
- 5 5. World of Pain, Dolly’s Secret, Home of Horror2020-03-08Liam Bartlett investigates the world of pain caused by the coronavirus, where it started and how it might be beaten.
- 6 6. Coronavirus: World of pain (Update), What would you do?, Dirty Dealing2020-03-15How far would you go to protect your family? Ben Batterham was charged with murder after a home invader he chased down, died.
- 7 7. Coronavirus: Brave New World2020-03-2260 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?
- 8 8. Coronavirus Crisis: Together, Apart2020-03-2960 MINUTES’ special coverage of the Coronavirus crisis continues with a special live edition of the program.
- 9 9. Coronavirus: Global crisis2020-04-05Continuing 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.
- 10 10. Deep impact, Man of conviction2020-04-12Liz Hayes, Tara Brown, Tom Steinfort, Liam Bartlett and Sarah Abo investigate, analyse and uncover the issues affecting all Australians.
- 11 11. Time's up, Made in China, The Vaccine wars2020-04-19EXCLUSIVE: Released from a Colombian jail, Cocaine Cassie tells 60 MINUTES what really happened.
- 12 12. Intensive Caring, Who’s W.H.O?, End of Trade, Child’s Play2020-04-26For 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.
- 13 13. Trading Blows, Sea Sick, On The Right Track, The Cost of Living, Bianca2020-05-03Trading 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.
- 14 14. The Price of Freedom, Way Out There2020-05-10Liz Hayes, Tara Brown, Tom Steinfort, Liam Bartlett and Sarah Abo investigate, analyse and uncover the issues affecting all Australians.
- 15 15. Escape from the Palace, Shot in the dark, She’ll be Wright2020-05-17Royal 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?
- 16 16. Shock Waves, Help2020-05-24The 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.
- 17 17. Love and other catastrophes2020-05-31From 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.
- 18 18. Mad as hell, Jesse Jackson, Poisoned2020-06-07Suspicious 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?
- 19 19. The faceless man2020-06-14A major year-long investigation by 60 MINUTES and The Age newspaper reveals serious misconduct in high office. Nick McKenzie is the reporter.
- 20 20. King Hit, Top Secrets2020-06-21Exposed! Australia's most notorious conman Peter Foster, busted red-handed over his most evil act yet.
- 21 21. Foreign interference, Madeleine, Dusty's war2020-06-28What really happened to Madeleine McCann? Liz Hayes investigates the prime suspect in the little girl's abduction & the shocking new evidence against him.
- 22 22. Right hand woman, Money for nothing2020-07-05Caught! Rich socialite, Ghislaine Maxwell, the suspected wicked accomplice of teenage sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein arrested and now facing justice.
- 23 23. Super splurge, R.I.P Hong Kong, Wrongs and rights2020-07-12The lockdown superannuation splurge, fast money now but an enormous cost for our future; Will Beijing's interference in Hong Kong kill the great city?
- 24 24. Enemy of the state, Fire and ice2020-07-19Enemy of the state. Bashed and threatened, the Aussie student who has enraged Beijing. So why has he been abandoned by his own university?
- 25 25. Mary Trump, What now?, Enemy of the state: Update2020-07-26The 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.
- 26 26. Security Breach, ’Til Depp Do Us Part, Order of the Court2020-08-02Five-star stuff up. What really went on in Melbourne's quarantine hotels & how Coronavirus managed to escape back into the community.
- 27 27. The Experiment, Buyer Beware2020-08-09Is 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.
- 28 28. The Red Zone, Confessions of a Cop2020-08-1660 MINUTES cameras are given unparalleled access inside Melbourne's Red Zone, the dangerous frontline in the ongoing battle to beat COVID-19.
- 29 29. Party Games, The Good Doctor, Despicable Him2020-08-23A 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.
- 30 30. Deep blues, Living hell, Katy’s smile2020-08-30Liz Hayes, Tara Brown, Tom Steinfort, Liam Bartlett and Sarah Abo investigate the issues affecting Australians.
- 31 31. Innocence Ignored2020-09-06Accused 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.
- 32 32. The Greatest Loss2020-09-13On 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.
- 33 33. Lady and the Trumps, The Long Haul, Urban Legend2020-09-20A 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.
- 34 34. The Bogeyman, Angel Babies2020-09-27For 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.
- 35 35. No 2nd Prize, The Big Smoke2020-10-04Inside the bitter U.S. Presidential race, with Donald Trump and Joe Biden battling to outdo each other with insults and scandals.
- 36 36. Anti-Social Media, Game of Thrones2020-10-11The 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.
- 37 37. Operation Atlantis, The Last Laugh2020-10-18Tax cheats beware: Investigative reporter Nick McKenzie reveals details of the worldwide hunt for millions of dollars stashed away by Australian tax evaders.
- 38 38. The White Island Disaster, The Labradorables2020-11-01Australian survivors explain the catastrophic moment the White Island volcano erupted and question why more lives couldn't be saved; and, meet the Labradorables.
- 39 39. Biden His Time, The King and Thai, Bananarama2020-11-08The 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.
- 40 40. The Final Battle, AC/DC2020-11-15
- 41 41. Terminal Hell, A Few Bad Men, McMaster Class, Game of Thrones2020-11-22An Australian woman tells of her nightmare assault by officials at Qatar's international airport; Special Forces shame – soldiers accused of shocking war crime.
- 42 42. 20/20 Hindsight2020-11-29A special edition of 60 MINUTES recognises the sacrifices and applauds the efforts we've all made to combat the Coronavirus pandemic.
- 43 43. Law unto Themselves, Sick and Tired2020-12-06Police 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 embarrassme
- 44 44. Time's up, Child's play2020-12-13Released from a Colombian jail, Cocaine Cassie tells 60 MINUTES what really happened; Plus, turning 'cute' into cash, meet social media's influential mini-moguls.
- 45 45. Love and other catastrophes2020-12-20From 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
- 46 46. Escape from the Palace, The Last laugh2020-12-27Royal 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
- 47 47. Sarah Ristevski2021-01-03Borce 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
- 48 48. The Experiment, She’ll be Wright, Urban legend2021-01-10Cruelty 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 devasta
- 49 49. Innocence Ignored2021-01-17Accused 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 Br
- 50 50. What Would You Do? The Big Smoke, Dolly’s Secret2021-01-24How 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 wors
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