60 Minutes - Season 11 / Year 2019

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.