Probably unlikely, given a special 9pm late news on the developments. They’ll probably hope Travel Guides easily wins its slot again, flowing-in to 60 Minutes, then late news. Plus 60 Mins was a major exclusive investigation tonight.
Seven, given that and the disappointment of DWTS which executives said “will be their biggest show of 2024” (whoops) and their ratings across the board essentially being shot this year and getting worse by the day, will do anything to nab some numbers and share.
They have invested a bit behind this CFMEU story so unlikely. Corruption is rife within this mob and this story is going to shake the industry. 9 better watch their backs with this one, don’t trust these people one bit.
SUNDAY, JULY 21, AT 8.40PM ON CHANNEL 9 & 9NOW
SENDING A MESSAGE
It 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 Clancey
Producer: Natalie Clancy
THE FALL
For 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 Hegarty
Producer: Sammi Taylor
Hope Tara keeps interviewing new winners, I noticed the promo is already dated, doesn’t feature any from the ‘gold rush’ on Wednesday overnight when we had 4 and break the Australian record
TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, AT 8.45PM ON CHANNEL 9 & 9NOW
The Olympic Games Paris 2024 has been the most successful ever undertaken by Australia. To celebrate the extraordinary achievements of our 462 Olympic athletes in France, Tara Brown hosts a very special edition of 60 MINUTES on Channel 9 and 9Now on Tuesday at 8.45pm .
60 Minutes Presents: Our Heroes of Paris features extensive post-competition interviews with many of the Aussie titans, as Brown reveals what has driven the athletes to greatness and why the Olympic Games are unlike any other sporting event in the world.
From the triumphs of swimming champs including Ariarne Titmus, Kaylee McKeown and Cam McEvoy to the fairy-tale victories of sisters, Jessica and Noémie Fox; from our world-beating BMX, road racing and velodrome cyclists to Australia’s young skateboarding superstars; our smashing tennis doubles team, pole-vaulting gold medallist, and tactically-brilliant dinghy sailor, Paris 2024 has shown over and over again that when it comes to the Olympics, Australia punches far beyond its weight.
In a series of intimate interviews, Our Heroes of Paris applauds the determination of our athletes and recognises the sacrifices they’ve made to represent their country with such distinction. As Tara Brown finds out, their will to succeed is in fact so formidable, it’s really no surprise Paris 2024 has become Australia’s most successful Olympic Games ever.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 18, AT 8.40PM ON CHANNEL 9 & 9NOW
HELTER SHELTER
To 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 Clancey
Producer: Hannah Bowers
UNCLE DONALD
If 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 Adams
Producer: Lisa Brown
Reports Liz Hayes, one of Nine and Australian TV’s longest serving stars and apparently on a $750,000 contract, will face a “pay cut” of a quarter of a million dollars, as Under Investigation is axed
THIS WEEK ON 60 MINUTES
SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, AT 8.30PM ON CHANNEL 9 & 9NOW
BUILDING BAD
Five 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 McKenzie
Producer: Amelia Ballinger
SCAM HQ
It’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 Hegarty
Producer: Laura Sparkes
CFEMU bonanza tonight on 60 and Spotlight
If you needed any further proof of belt-tightening in the media industry, here it is: the cast and crew of Nine’s 60 Minutes will henceforth be schlepping across the globe in cattle class. And apparently they are tick, tick, ticked off about it!
Diary has learned 60 Minutes staff, who in recent times have stretched their legs in the halfway house of premium economy on long-haul flights, were last week informed they will now be travelling right back in economy with the great unwashed.
Diary understands two members of the 60 Minutes gang — Liz Hayes and Tara Brown — will be exempt
Probably because their contracts class them as ‘stars’ if they’re on mid-high $100,000s and can’t have them ever in economy 
And/or worried they’d make a fuss via their agents or lawyers or even defect to a rival. Who knows. But screams Prima donna status doesn’t it!
That’s a bit rough, don’t you think?
You don’t know that these ladies have asked for this. Nine might have just done it due to their status and longevity working for 60 Minutes.
I meant it was Nine’s doing, but because of their status, what they consider them as and afraid of what might happen if they don’t 
Some kind of spin by the Australian here describing those travelling in economy as ‘the great unwashed’. Completely unnecessary commentary. It’s not like Premium Economy is that glamorous anyway given it’s just a more expensive and somewhat more lavish economy class experience.
I believe this was written in because you were working and therefore would potentially need to hit the ground straight away/be fresh to go do that.
Exactly where she should be.
Not that shit she was in earlier this year.
News interviewing is Tracy’s strength. Bring on more 60 Minutes stories from her!
