Wonder if Tracy will get to fly Premium Economy
THIS WEEK ON
60 MINUTES
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, AT 8.30PM ON CHANNEL 9 & 9NOW
ONE ELLE OF A LIFE
The 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 Grimshaw
Producer: Lisa Brown
BUILDING BAD
Does 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 McKenzie
Producer: Amelia Ballinger
Tracy Grimshaw had written an article about her interview with Elle Macpherson.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, AT 8.35PM ON CHANNEL 9 & 9NOW
THE REAL KAMALA
No 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 Adams
Producer: Nichola Younger
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THE BLAST WAVE
We 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 McKenzie
Producer: Serge Negus
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Yeah. I think Tracy will probably come in to do the big interviews for 60 Minutes. Personally i do think an Australian version of Life Stories would definitely work for her too.
Media Watch said Liz is not expected to return to 60. Where has that been reported?
It’s been reported by various outlets that Under Investiagion is set not to return, but most say that she would still be with 60 minutes.
Judging by the report on Media Watch, it seems like an insider has leaked information to them.
The information contradicts what The Australian recently reported (regarding airline tickets)
I think it’s an error and misunderstanding by Media Watch.
This Sunday’s episode will focus on the Singapore Airlines flight 321 turbulence accident from May this year, talking to survivors and aviation experts.
Saw a promo tonight.
SPECIAL REPORT
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, AT 8.30PM ON CHANNEL 9 & 9NOW
TERROR AT 37,000 FEET
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.
Reporter: Adam Hegarty
Producers: Garry McNab, Hannah Bowers
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Yes the Pilots perhaps shouldn’t have flown into the area with thunderstorm activity. It’s widely known in the industry what went on here. Purely a human factors issue. I await to see how Adam will dress this up one as ‘terror’.
I think this all sounds a bit dramatic. Perfect reporter for the job however.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, AT 8.35PM ON CHANNEL 9 & 9NOW
AIMING FOR TROUBLE
Donald 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 Adams
Producer: Nichola Younger
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MARRIED TO A MONSTER
The 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 Brown
Producer: Hannah Bowers
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, AT 8.35PM AEST ON CHANNEL 9 & 9NOW
SO EVIL
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 Clancey
Producer: Anne Worthington
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Assuming programming changes this week to showcase some of his work?
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, AT 8.40PM ON CHANNEL 9 & 9NOW
BEING BORIS
As 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 Brown
Producer: Lisa Brown
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KICKING GOALS
Representing 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 Hegarty
Producers: Serge Negus, Sammi Taylor
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REMEMBERING GEORGE
A special 60 MINUTES tribute celebrating the life and extraordinary career of reporter George Negus.