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60 Minutes returns to Nine this Sunday for 2026 with a special by Dimity Clancey on hero Ahmed Al Ahmed, who wrestled with one of the terrorists at Bondi Beach in December. The 14th of December 2025 is a date now seared in Australian history forever. What happened at Bondi Beach on that awful day was the deadliest terrorist attack on our shores. Fifteen innocent people were killed and 40 more injured when two gunmen unleashed evil. But out of the devastation, accounts of incredible bravery emerged. And of the many people who showed courage under fire, Ahmed Al Ahmed's story is especially significant. Video beamed around the world proved how, without any regard for his own safety, he confronted and overpowered one of the attackers. For the premiere of its 48th season, Dimity Clancey presents a special edition of 60 Minutes as Ahmed Al Ahmed returns to Bondi for the first time and reveals in extraordinary detail his role in saving countless lives. Mr Al Ahmed tells Clancey what possessed him to tackle one of the alleged terrorists, Sajid Akram, and the words he screamed as he disarmed the gunman. He also answers the question many have asked: Why, when he had the chance, did he not shoot Akram? Mr Al Ahmed provides a gripping explanation of his actions in the Bondi attack; a moment in time Australians wished had never happened, but are so thankful that people like Ahmed Al Ahmed were there to provide help. Reporter: Dimity Clancey Producers: Anne Worthington, Sheree Gibson

On 60 Minutes Amelia Adams reports on the Australian children removed by Italian authorities from their family living off the grid. Catherine Birmingham and Nathan Trevallion want only the very best for their three children. For these loving parents that means bringing up their two young daughters and son without the stresses and distractions of modern life. A few years ago, the Australian family bought a tiny, crumbling house in the Italian countryside. It boasted no connected power, no running water, not even a flushing toilet. It was their idea of nirvana. And of course, for the kids, there was no formal schooling. However, bliss for this family was anything but for Italy's welfare authorities, which last November decided to save the children from their parents, by taking them away, and placing them in a locked-up foster care facility. Now Catherine and Nathan are in a desperate battle to have their family reunited. As Amelia Adams reports from the beautiful Abruzzo region of Italy, this case has attracted widespread media attention as people all over the world debate whether the family's off-the-grid lifestyle is idyllic, or idiotic. Reporter: Amelia Adams Producers: Natalie Clancy, Nichola Younger

On 60 Minutes this week, Nick McKenzie exposes the activities of a collapsed security and cleaning firm proprietor. "The Playboy Predator" Micky Ahuja wanted the world to believe he was a successful and hardworking businessman. The reality though was the complete opposite. Ahuja owned and operated MA Services, a major security and cleaning firm. For years the company thrived, but as Nick McKenzie reveals in a joint 60 Minutes, The Age and Sydney Morning Herald investigation, it was largely due to a nefarious and illegal practice. Ahuja was secretly exploiting thousands of his own vulnerable workers. He didn't pay them the legal minimum wage, and he ignored their entitlements. But of course, as the money flowed in at his employees' expense, he made sure he looked after himself. And as he got wealthier, he was emboldened. Ahuja became the playboy predator. Reporter: Nick McKenzie Producer: Garry McNab, Cameron Houston

Attack of the Drones As worrying as the deteriorating mayhem in the Middle East already is, it's also an alarming glimpse into the future of war. The modern battlefield is changing at a pace never before experienced. As Adam Hegarty reports, it's being driven by technical brilliance, the rise of artificial intelligence. The fact is drones and robots, controlled entirely by A.I., are no longer the product of someone's imagination. These weapons can now hunt and kill for themselves. But there are difficult questions the world needs to consider: Does all of this no doubt impressive know-how help protect humanity? Or is it simply accelerating our own extinction? Reporter: Adam Hegarty Producer: Laura Sparkes The Playboy Predator Every day, journalists everywhere attend media conferences. Most are relatively straightforward, mundane events. Information is provided, questions are asked and answered. Last Tuesday though, there was an extraordinary exception to the rule. From Dubai, failed businessman Micky Ahuja invited reporters in Australia to a very strange Zoom media conference. He wanted to respond to allegations made last week on 60 Minutes that his collapsed security business exploited thousands of its workers, and that he was a sexual predator. Ahuja also used the opportunity to target investigative reporter Nick McKenzie, but as Dimity Clancey reports, he might now be regretting that idea. Reporter: Dimity Clancey Producers: Garry McNab, Cameron Houston

Brain Drain Anyone who loves whiling away the hours surfing the internet, scrolling through social media or playing computer games on their mobile phones and tablets needs to pause and take serious note. Instead of providing entertainment, or even a way to simply pass the time, there now seems to be proof that screen time is making people less intelligent. As Adam Hegarty reports, the evidence is frightening, especially when it comes to teenagers' use of smart phones and other devices. Medical scans show significant shrinking of their brains, similar to what researchers find in elderly people with Alzheimer's disease. And so worrying is the increasing prevalence of this condition, it has been given a name: Digital dementia. Reporter: Adam Hegarty Producer: Laura Sparkes Their Man in Canberra With the Middle East on fire, the entire world is in crisis. Every country is feeling the heat of economic and military uncertainty. Superpower China finds itself in a particularly delicate situation. It's one of Iran's strategic partners, yet knows that actively supporting the Tehran regime is a fraught proposition. On the upside for China though, the war could be an opportunity too good to ignore; the chance, while attention is focused elsewhere, for Beijing to take Taiwan and rule the Indo-Pacific. With much to discuss, China's man in Canberra, Ambassador Xiao Qian invited Amelia Adams to the embassy for a rare, and at times robust, interview. Reporter: Amelia Adams Producers: Anne Worthington, Sheree Gibson

Sunday's 60 Minutes reports on North Korean workers infiltrating Australian companies, plus recovering from the White Island volcano disaster in New Zealand. Quid Game North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un didn't become one of the world's most despised dictators by playing nice. This tyrant is rat cunning. But his pariah status, along with the sanctions many countries impose on his regime, means he has a cash problem. In North Korea, Kim needs money, and lots of it, for all those nuclear warheads and other missiles he's forever threatening the west with. So, to get it, he's come up with a devious scam. As Nick McKenzie explains in this joint 60 Minutes, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age investigation, Kim Jong-Un has ordered his agents to target Australian companies, masquerading as workers looking for remote IT jobs. And once hired, they not only help fund Kim's nefarious activities, they're able to steal our sensitive information. Reporter: Nick McKenzie Producer: Garry McNab The Power of Love Time and time again over the last six years Stephanie Browitt has proven what an exceptional woman she is. In 2019, against all odds, she survived the White Island volcano disaster in New Zealand. Her father Paul, sister Krystal and 20 others were killed. Steph suffered horrific burn injuries but has shown inspirational courage in her ongoing treatment. A large part of her miraculous recovery is because of another amazing woman, Steph's unassuming mum. Marie Browitt too has faced heartbreak difficult to describe, yet through the pain of her own grief, has been a constant source of strength for her daughter. On 60 Minutes, Sarah Abo celebrates the very powerful and special relationship this pair share. Reporter: Sarah Abo Producer: Natalie Clancy

In an earlier slot this Sunday, 60 Minutes reflects on 30 years since the Port Arthur massacre; and profiles swimmer Mollie O'Callaghan. The Darkest Day Later this month Australia marks a sombre anniversary. It will be 30 years since the Port Arthur massacre, when a lone gunman extinguished the lives of 35 innocent people. In the wake of the tragedy, with a steely resolve, then Prime Minister John Howard introduced some of the toughest gun laws in the world. On 60 Minutes, Tara Brown reflects on the shocking attack, pays respect to the victims, and acknowledges how Howard's determination to make the country safer changed Australian history. In 2026, there's no question some people have legitimate reasons to own guns, but as Brown reports, this story is a grim reminder of the importance to strictly control who has access to weapons. Reporter: Tara Brown Producers: Amelia Ballinger, Toni Ambrogetti Red Dragon Her nickname is Red Dragon, and it couldn't be more apt. Twenty-two-year-old Olympic champion swimmer Mollie O'Callaghan has a fiery determination to dominate. And dominate she does. At the Paris Olympics, her haul of three gold medals, one silver and a bronze made her Australia's most prolific athlete. But none of this would have happened if not for her biggest victory, which actually occurred out of the pool. As Tara Brown finds out, Mollie had to learn how to harness the crippling anxiety that attacked her every time she climbed onto the starting blocks. Reporter: Tara Brown Producer: Natalie Clancy

The Rules of War In any war, the battle to defeat the enemy is obviously paramount. But there's something equally important that's often forgotten. It might be an oxymoron, but for civilized combatants, how the fighting is conducted is as significant as any victory. War is not a free-for-all. It has rules and if they're broken, there are consequences. For instance, a soldier cannot kick an unarmed, handcuffed civilian off a cliff and then order his execution. However, that's one of the allegations facing Victoria Cross hero, Ben Roberts-Smith. On Tuesday he was charged with five counts of war crime murder, arising from his multiple tours of duty during the Afghanistan war. Predictably, Roberts-Smith's arrest created worldwide headlines, but of all the commentary since, nothing has been heard from the soldiers who fought alongside him. Until now. On 60 Minutes Nick McKenzie speaks with an SAS veteran who saw Ben Roberts-Smith in action in Afghanistan. Reporter: Nick McKenzie Producer: Garry McNab Looksmaxxing For people who don't already know what "looksmaxxing" is, their first reaction might be to laugh when they see it in action. But that would be wrong because this phenomenon, not surprisingly born from the internet, is not only non-sensical, it's incredibly dangerous. And it's causing damage to Australian adolescent boys and young men. On the face of it, "looksmaxxing" is just that, a kind of self-improvement that comes from maximising appearance. But as Adam Hegarty reveals, how it's done defies belief. "Looksmaxxers" advocate drugs, surgery and even self-harm, often in the form of using a hammer to smash their faces to try to re-align their bone structures. Reporter: Adam Hegarty Producers: Sammi Taylor, Serge Negus

On 60 Minutes the family of a grandmother left behind on an island cruise want answers; plus single women freezing eggs due to a shortage of men wanting to become a parent. Left to Die All her life, Suzanne Rees was driven by a wanderlust that took her to far-flung parts of the world. But it was what should have been the safest of adventures close to home that ended this experienced traveller's life prematurely. Last October, the 81-year-old mother and grandmother paid $30,000 for a luxury cruise around the top of Australia on the Coral Adventurer. Its first stop was remote Lizard Island on the Great Barrier Reef. But there the unthinkable occurred. The ship sailed off without her. Sue was left behind, alone, and died of heat exposure. For her grieving family, how this was ever allowed to happen is beyond shocking. Reporter: Tara Brown Producers: Lisa Brown, Sheree Gibson Going It Alone Forget the joy of sex – for an increasing number of young heterosexual women in Australia, freezing their eggs has become the first step to motherhood. Fertility experts used to think the key reason for this was obvious. Having fought the good fight for equal opportunity, women would be able to enjoy the benefits of successful careers for longer. Now though, another reason has emerged. And as Dimity Clancey reports, it seems blokes are to blame. There just aren't enough good ones out there, men genuinely committed to lasting relationships, who want to be dads. The result is more and more older and single mothers. Reporter: Dimity Clancey Producer: Sandra Odorisio

60 Minutes this Sunday goes inside Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch in New Mexico, plus the struggle with cost of living. The Struggle For many, watching the decent, hardworking people Amelia Adams meets in this story might be like staring into a mirror. That's because in reality there are millions of Australians across the nation struggling through times that are beyond tough. Predictably, the country's leaders say none of this is their fault; that events out of their control, like war in the Middle East, are having a massive impact on the economy. Perhaps the politicians are right, perhaps not, but either way it doesn't ease the significant pain so many are feeling. And it doesn't pay the bills. Reporter: Amelia Adams Producer: Nichola Younger The Evil at Zorro Ranch At first glance, the Zorro Ranch in New Mexico, named after the fictional masked crusader, looks like it could be a desert Disneyland. It's an impressive mansion in a spectacular location. But the truth couldn't be starker. The remote property was in fact one of sex predator Jeffrey Epstein's lairs. And with the release of the damning Epstein Files, the world is learning much more about the horrors that went on there. As Tara Brown reports, not only was it the alleged scene of sexual abuse against minors and young women, it was where the maniacal Epstein dreamt of developing a designer baby farm. Shockingly, there are even suggestions of bodies buried at the Ranch. So what did the authorities know about this place? And when? Reporter: Tara Brown Producer: Sammi Taylor

On Sunday's 60 Minutes, Meta under the magnifying glass over online safety of its younger users, plus the Eastern Paralysis Tick. Tiny Terror Few things are more typically Australian than a snag on the barbecue, somewhere out in the bush. For an increasing number of people though, this simple joy could be a date with death. It's because of a tiny creature called the Eastern Paralysis Tick. As Adam Hegarty reports, anyone who gets bitten by one runs the risk of contracting a largely unknown condition called mammalian meat allergy. For people who get it, and are diagnosed, the consequences mean they can't eat red meat or dairy products. However, for those who get it, but don't know they have it, the consequences can be fatal. Reporter: Adam Hegarty Producer: Anne Worthington Get a Better Meta The message is clear for high-profile CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his army of acolytes at the social media giant, Meta. The $2.4 trillion company needs to urgently improve the way it operates, especially when it comes to the online safety of young people who use its platforms, Facebook and Instagram. Until now Meta's line had always been, "We're doing our best." But significant losses in recent court cases, where many of Meta's long-held secrets were exposed, seem to prove the company could and should have done much better to protect users from harm. On 60 Minutes, Dimity Clancey reveals even more damning allegations about the way Meta works from two former executives no longer willing to be silent. Reporter: Dimity Clancey Producers: Natalie Clancy, Sheree Gibson

Sunday's 60 Minutes is a single story, a world exclusive on 4 members of a family speak out about alleged abuse by Michael Jackson. There's no question Michael Jackson sure could entertain a crowd. From the age of six until his death at 50 in 2009, he was the master showman. The proof he could sing and dance is all through the Michael biopic currently screening in cinemas. But there's a lot about Jackson's life that's left out of the movie. In fact, the omissions are so glaring the film stands accused of attempting to rewrite history, which as Tara Brown reports is a terrible disservice to Eddie, Dominic, Marie-Nicole and Aldo Cascio. They're now adults, but when they were children, they say Michael Jackson groomed and sexually abused them over a 25-year period. In this special episode of 60 Minutes, the Cascios want the world to know what Michael Jackson was really like. Reporter: Tara Brown Producers: Garry McNab, Sheree Gibson

How Dare You? It's not only likely to be the most stupid thing artificial intelligence can do, it's also one of the most frightening, and certainly the most obscene. With the press of a button on a keyboard, now any photograph of a person, any innocent happy snap, can instantly be turned into pornography. For women especially, A.I.'s deep-fake technology is driving a new wave of violence all over the world. As Dimity Clancey reports, there can be no mistake: this is not harmless computer fun, it's a form of serious abuse. And worryingly, anyone can be targeted, even the mother of one of Elon Musk's children. On 60 Minutes, Ashley St Clair and other brave victims have a message for those who use or condone deep fake programs: How dare you! Reporter: Dimity Clancey Producer: Lisa Brown

Sunday night on 60 Minutes the great debate: working from home or back in the office? For the record Nine does not have a "one size fits all" approach to the question, but most staff have a hybrid work approach. The Good Wife In 2026 anyone coming out and saying a woman's place is in the home would surely expect immediate demands to wash their mouths out with soap. But what if the people making the very old-fashioned declaration were in fact women? As Amelia Adams finds out, that's exactly what's now happening more and more often. It's thanks to a growing movement of so-called "trad" wives, women, who with their husband's blessing or expectation, are choosing to return to traditional household roles. Put simply, he earns the cash and makes the rules, while she cooks, cleans and raises the kids. Reporter: Amelia Adams Producers: Sammi Taylor, Sheree Gibson Home Depot or Office Works? Forget squabbles over whether rugby league or Aussie rules is the better sport, now the great Australian debate is all about jobs. More precisely, if working from home or trudging into the office makes for more productive employees. Until COVID struck it was a non-argument, but when the pandemic forced everyone to isolate, a nationwide barney blew up. As Adam Hegarty discovers, not even the experts can agree on what's best. Some say flexible arrangements, that is, the home office, create happy workers and therefore help businesses boom. Others reckon that's nonsense, and that bosses have every right to see their staff in person every day. So whose side are you on? Reporter: Adam Hegarty Producer: Serge Negus Horror at Harrods It's not at all unfair to describe Mohamed Al Fayed as Great Britain's Jeffrey Epstein. As 60 Minutes first reported last year, Al Fayed, the former owner of the famous Harrods department store, stands accused of the sexual assault, human trafficking and pimping of women he employed. Unbelievably, the number of alleged victims is close to five hundred. Al Fayed died in 2023, but a London Metropolitan Police investigation into his conduct continues with officers focusing on who might have helped the billionaire businessman cover up his crimes. As Tara Brown reports, at the urging of American survivor Pelham Spong, French authorities, along with the FBI, are now also looking into Mohamed Al Fayed's evil. Reporter: Tara Brown Producers: Anne Worthington, Garry McNab

On 60 Minutes this week Adam Hegarty speaks with distraught mothers who have been forced to give up their kids, and flown to their fathers in foreign territories. The Point of No Return This is a story that's upsetting to watch. 60 Minutes has obtained disturbing footage showing young Australian girls being forcibly taken from their mothers by Australian police officers, so they can be flown overseas, back to their allegedly violent foreign fathers. To any lay person, that this could even happen defies logic. However, the reason it does is due to an international treaty Australia has signed. It's called the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. Originally written to protect children, Adam Hegarty reveals there are now serious questions about whether that intention remains the case. In this investigation, he speaks with distraught mothers who have been forced to give up their kids, and are demanding the federal government fix what seems like a glaring failure of duty to look after its young citizens. Reporter: Adam Hegarty Producer: Laura Sparkes Terror at 37,000 Feet It was a flight into hell. Two years ago, high over southern Myanmar, a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777 flew into some of the most extreme turbulence ever encountered by a commercial aircraft. There was panic on board as passengers and crew were flung around the cabin. One man died and dozens more, including Australians, were seriously injured. Last week Singapore's Transport Safety Investigation Bureau quietly released a report into the tragedy. It agreed with a conclusion 60 Minutes had reached 20 months ago, that the pilots had flown straight into the path of a huge, developing thunderstorm. But why would experienced aviators do something so obviously dangerous? Reporter: Adam Hegarty Producer: Garry McNab

On 60 Minutes a story on domestic violence perpetrators, plus Cleo Smith nearly 5 years on from her abduction. Need to Know Anthony Monteleone is a truly contemptible, vicious human being. His complete opposite is Maria, a kind and caring single mother of three young boys. When the two first met however, Monteleone fooled Maria into believing he was a good man. But just a few weeks into their relationship, she realised the truth when Monteleone tried and nearly succeeded in stabbing her to death. As she recovered from her wounds, what this incredibly brave woman also discovered was that he had a violent past. She says if she had known about it, she never would have gone near him in the first place. As Dimity Clancey reports, because of her near-death experience, Maria is now determined to protect other women by campaigning to have the abusive histories of domestic violence perpetrators made public. Reporter: Dimity Clancey Producer: Anne Worthington Cleo It's always a pleasure to report good news, and this Sunday, 60 Minutes has a very special story update. Remember Cleo Smith? She's the little girl who was abducted from her parent's tent at a remote Western Australian beach back in 2021, and held for 18 days by a drug-addled drifter, before being rescued in a massive police operation. Well, almost five years on, Cleo is thriving. Reporter: Tara Brown

This Sunday on 60 Minutes , anger over the govt.'s Budget and complaints put directly to the Treasurer. Off the Plan There was a time, not that long ago, when federal budgets came and went with relatively few eyebrows raised. Back then, it seemed the main worry for most Australians was the perennial increase in taxes on beer and smokes. Today though, five weeks on from treasurer Jim Chalmers delivering his and the Prime Minister's latest vision for the country's finances, including their proposed fix for intergenerational inequality, the arguments about the budget's merits or failings continue apace. The good news is economists believe what the government wants to do will most likely work. The bad news, however, is the experts say it will take at least 20 years. It's little wonder so many Australians, especially wannabe first homebuyers, are so off the plan. On 60 Minutes, Tara Brown meets with angry Australians negatively affected by the budget, and in a robust encounter, puts their complaints directly to the treasurer. Reporter: Tara Brown Producers: Amelia Ballinger, Nichola Younger Breaking Point According to those who knew him best, there was no better worker than Brian Stronach. Smart, reliable and always willing to knuckle down and put in the extra hours. Everyone has their limits though, and as strange as it sounds, Brian's unquestionable competence ended up being his failing. His dedication to his workplace was so taken advantage of by his employer that it ultimately led to his death. Put simply, at the age of sixty-one the job killed him. But as Adam Hegarty reports, what his family still can't fathom about the tragedy of losing Brian is that he worked at one of Australia's most prestigious universities – a place that should protect its staff, but didn't. Reporter: Adam Hegarty Producers: Laura Sparkes, Toni Ambrogetti

On 60 Minutes reporter Amelia Adams hears about the Redeemer Baptist Church in North Parramatta. Paying for Redemption The Redeemer Baptist Church wants the world to believe it's a loving Christian community devoted to doing God's good work, and that the elite school it operates in Sydney's western suburbs is a perfect example of that. But if that's the case, why is the church now being so vociferously challenged? In this joint 60 Minutes, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age investigation, former insiders make serious allegations about Redeemer, saying it's built on a foundation of control, exploitation and questionable financial dealings. They also accuse church elders of dominating the lives of members, deciding who they marry, what careers they pursue, even their living arrangements. And as Amelia Adams reveals, anyone who tries to leave the church needs to be aware the consequences are as severe as they are heartbreaking. Producers: Natalie Clancy, Emily Kowal

Building Bad The Big Build in Victoria is a massive infrastructure scheme, largely financed by the public purse. It should be a source of massive pride, especially for Victorian Labor Premier Jacinta Allan. Instead, it's a massive scam, one of the largest in Australian history, where gangland figures and other crooks have ripped off billions of dollars from the taxpayer. Of course, claims of corruption on the Big Build are not new. On 60 Minutes, and in The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald, Nick McKenzie has been reporting on the blatant wrongdoing for two years, but now he has uncovered why very little has been done to stop it. Reporter: Nick McKenzie An Injection of Truth For the believers, peptides are a modern medical miracle, the easy answer to so many health concerns. Want to lose weight? No worries, there's a peptide for that. Need to slow the ageing process? Take a peptide. It's the same if you want to heal faster from injuries, get shinier hair or even a better tan. As Adam Hegarty reports, there are some very serious caveats though. Most peptides in Australia are illegal, and only available on the black market. As well, many doctors and scientists warn not enough research has been done on them yet. But for anyone who thinks that's enough to slow down their uptake, this story is both an intriguing, and frightening, injection of truth. Reporter: Adam Hegarty Producers: Sandra Odorisio, Sheree Gibson

The Book of Trump Imagine what it would be like to be a fly on the wall in Donald Trump's Oval Office; to see and hear if the President's reputation as a chaotic megalomaniac is warranted, or whether he's really a considered, albeit misunderstood, statesman. Well now it's possible. With the help of impeccable sources, New York Times journalists Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan have revealed what is really going on during the President's second term. Their book on Trump, Regime Change, takes readers on a wild tour of the White House. From the completely ridiculous, the Donald's obsession with using superglue to redecorate the place, to the deadly serious: his decisions to take the world to the brink of economic disaster and catastrophic war. Reporter: Tara Brown Producers: Lisa Brown, Nichola Younger Age of Greed The aged care industry in Australia is big business and many providers are in it to make money. There's nothing wrong with that. Except when the motivation for profit overtakes consideration for care. And that seems to be what's happening at one of the largest companies in the sector, Arcare, which operates 60 residential aged care facilities across the country. On assignment for 60 Minutes, Nine's Christine Ahern reports that Arcare has taken greed to a whole new level. The way this organisation gouges extra sums of money, charging for things its elderly and often vulnerable residents don't even need or want, is not only staggering, it's disgraceful. Reporter: Christine Ahern Producer: Lisa Brown

Evil Ivan: The Other Murders It's not in dispute that Ivan Milat was an evil, violent criminal. In fact, he was one of Australia's worst serial killers. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, he murdered seven young backpackers in the Belanglo State Forest, south of Sydney. What has long been suspected, even if not proven, is that Milat's killing spree began years earlier, and that he was responsible for many homicides that are still unsolved. Milat died in 2019, but a New South Wales parliamentary inquiry has now been set up to try to establish the true extent of his depravity. Its aim is to uncover information that might not only assist police, but also the families of possible Milat victims. As Dimity Clancey reports, quite remarkably it has already made some stunning progress. Reporter: Dimity Clancey Producer: Anne Worthington

Help that Harms There's no question medical devices implanted or attached to the body, things like pacemakers, pain relief pumps or glucose monitors, are a significant advance in medicine. When they work as their manufacturers claim they should, they improve and save lives. But as 60 Minutes reveals in this joint investigation with The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald, when the devices don't work, the exact opposite is true. Remarkably, every year there are 150,000 incidents where Australians require hospital treatment because medical devices that are meant to help cause harm instead. So why is that number so high? As Dimity Clancey reports, it seems the Therapeutic Goods Administration, the health watchdog Australians rely on to keep them safe, is simply not up to the job of adequately testing the thousands of devices it approves for use here every year. Reporter: Dimity Clancey Producers: Amelia Ballinger, Liam Mannix, Henrietta Cook There's Something about Neil There are plenty of devils in Tasmania, but for the last six weeks a particularly cheeky one has both delighted and terrorised locals and tourists near Hobart. In throwing his not insignificant weight around, and doing exactly as he pleases, which is best summed up as wanton vandalism, Neil the Seal has become a worldwide celebrity. As Tara Brown discovers though, this is not his first seal rodeo. For the past five years the 1000kg anti-authoritarian-hero has been making twice yearly visits to the Tasmanian east coast. That's because, like all elephant seals, he is genetically programmed to return to his birth place from the sea. A few days ago, Neil's current visit came to an end, but like he's done before, he certainly left a massive impression. Reporter: Tara Brown Producer: Laura Sparkes

Ups and Downs Apart from the Prime Minister or national cricket captain, perhaps the most scrutinised job in Australia is being the boss of Qantas. It's a position that comes with massive expectations. As Alan Joyce found out, get it right and you soar to great heights, but get it wrong and not even a fully fastened seatbelt will save you from the turbulence. Joyce was the Qantas CEO for 15 years, but having to answer to millions of price-driven passengers and profit-demanding shareholders meant his tenure was defined by never-ending ups and downs. He exited in questionable circumstances three years ago, and since then has been uncharacteristically quiet. But on 60 Minutes he's now returning to the public glare, speaking to Tracy Grimshaw about what really went on when he was in charge at Qantas. Reporter: Tracy Grimshaw Producer: Lisa Brown Lifeline As a wife and mother, a nurse, and before that an Australian veteran of the Afghanistan war, Kaela Graham-Bowman knows life is precious. Up until six years ago, hers was just great. Then, at 28, she was diagnosed with a rare cancer called Synovial Sarcoma. Cruelly, it attacks mostly young people, and there's no cure. Of course, when Kaela was told she had this terrible disease, she vowed to fight it, all the while believing she'd never win. But sometimes fortune really does favour the brave. On assignment for 60 Minutes, Peter Overton reports that this inspirational woman wants to share news of a lifeline she's been given. She also wants to thank the people who unknowingly provided this glimmer of hope. Every Australian! Reporter: Peter Overton Producer: Anne Worthington

60 Minutes looks at how schools are handling mental health of students, plus why Prince Harry's case against the Daily Mail was problematic. Learning to Care Lauren Rafferty was usually bright and bubbly, but there were also moments when she was troubled. Like too many students, she was bullied in the classroom. Weighed down with stress, Lauren knew she needed help, so she went to her school counsellor. However, this was where events took a drastic turn. What is now known is that the counsellor recognised the young girl was mentally unwell, but did not seek further assistance or treatment, or even inform Lauren's mother. A few weeks later, 12-year-old Lauren took her own life. As Adam Hegarty reports, as heartbreaking as it is, Lauren's story is not an isolated incident of schools being unable to manage the mental health issues of their students. Reporter: Adam Hegarty Producers: Serge Negus, Sheree Gibson Harry's Daily Mail Fail When Prince Harry picks a fight, he aims for big targets, as his own family knows only too well. But perhaps even more daring, the Duke has also gone after the vengeful, intrusive and very powerful British press. After substantial legal victories over two of the biggest newspaper groups in the UK, Harry decided to take on the publishers of the Daily Mail. As it turned out, that was a massive mistake. In trying to convince the court the tabloid had illegally hacked, and tapped, his and other celebrities' phones, Harry came unstuck when his own team was accused of fabricating evidence. Things got even worse when his so-called star witness decided to testify for the other side. In an extraordinary interview with Tara Brown, that man, private investigator Gavin Burrows, reveals why he believes Harry's case was always doomed to fail. Reporter: Tara Brown Producers: Amelia Ballinger, Sammi Taylor

On Sunday's 60 Minutes Amelia Adams reports on the damage one of Bangkok's biggest medical tourism operators is causing. Destination Disaster The brochures couldn't be more enticing. It's the ultimate getaway. Fly to Thailand for a sun-drenched holiday, and while you're there, pop into a hospital for a quick, easy, and inexpensive body spruce-up. Believe the sell, and you return to Australia feeling and looking like a brand-new person. Every year, thousands of Australians buy into this glossy cosmetic surgery promise; however, a six-month-long 60 Minutes investigation reveals the reality is far less pretty. Amelia Adams reports on the damage one of Bangkok's biggest medical tourism operators is causing. The company is called Destination Beauty, but the horrifying accounts of women left disfigured by its surgeons' botched operations will leave viewers believing a more appropriate name for the business might be Destination Disaster. Reporter: Amelia Adams Producer: Natalie Clancy

Inside Looking Out It's not so much a case of someone had to do it, rather that Mateea Petrescu wanted to do it. She willingly signed up for a job most women would run a million miles from, agreeing to be the publicist for self-confessed misogynist and accused rapist and human trafficker Andrew Tate and his equally disgraceful brother Tristan. Mateea started promoting and defending the pair in 2022, and was given an extraordinary insight into their world of depravity. The Tates are currently locked up in a Florida jail fighting extradition to the United Kingdom. What Mateea Petrescu tells Adam Hegarty about the exploits of her infamous clients is a reinforcement of the reason authorities believe prison is the best place for them. Reporter: Adam Hegarty Producer: Sammi Taylor Offside Spare a thought for Brooklyn Beckham, 27. He doesn't play soccer as well as his father David, and he doesn't have hit records like his mother Victoria. While Posh and Beck's success has guaranteed him a privileged upbringing, it has also meant stepping out of their shadow, and trying to become his own man hasn't been easy. Brooklyn's challenges have mostly been hidden from view, but in January he blew up any pretence of harmony when he publicly disowned his family. His bitter tirade exposed a rift dating back four years, to his wedding to Nicola Peltz, the daughter of an American billionaire. As Dimity Clancey reports from London, what complicates matters is that this is not just a squabble between parents and their son. Having Beckham as a last name means this dispute has far greater consequences. Reporter: Dimity Clancey Producers: Lisa Brown, Sammi Taylor Beautiful Lilie The murder of Lilie James was a horrific case of domestic violence. The 21-year-old Sydney woman was killed by a man she trusted. For her parents, Peta and Jamie, Lilie's death has left an ache that's impossible to heal. But now, three years on, they are doing all they can to stop the scourge of domestic abuse before it begins. Armed with the findings of the coroner's inquest into their daughter's death, they are pushing for a deeper understanding of the warning signs. As Tara Brown reports, the red flag in Lilie's case was very contemporary: technology-facilitated violence, or digital stalking. According to her family, and the coroner, it's something all Australians need to learn to recognise. Now. Reporter: Tara Brown Producer: Sheree Gibson

The Window Seat Most passengers on planes have a preference for where they sit. They like either a window or an aisle seat. Six weeks ago, on a scheduled commercial flight between Greece and Germany, Ljubiša Karović got the window seat. He now wishes he hadn't, because it almost killed him. The 61-year-old grandfather was on a Ryanair Boeing 737, and as it climbed through 16,000 feet, the right engine malfunctioned and shot debris into the window nearest him. It exploded, leaving a hole in the fuselage which sucked his head, upper torso and right arm out of the cabin. For around two minutes, which probably felt more like hours, brave fellow travellers fought to get Ljubiša back inside the aircraft. But as he and his wife Svetlana tell Dimity Clancey, his life-saving rescue was only the first part of the ordeal. As the pilots prepared for an emergency landing, the unwanted in-flight entertainment on this plane became a horror show many of the passengers were convinced was going to end in catastrophe. Reporter: Dimity Clancey Producers: Sammi Taylor, Nichola Younger Shooting Pain Not just young, good looking, smart and seemingly well-off, Luigi Mangione is also a killer. He's a ruthless assassin who, in the heart of New York, stalked and then shot health insurance executive Brian Thompson three times. It sounds like a clear-cut crime, but quite remarkably, in America many people believe Mangione is a hero and Brian Thompson is the real villain. Mangione's supporters argue the health insurance system in the United States is so broken, ordinary Americans are suffering immense hardship. They're not only being ripped-off financially, they're not receiving appropriate health care. As Adam Hegarty reports, that may be the case, but it doesn't mean shooting someone is the way to fix the problem. Reporter: Adam Hegarty Producers: Laura Sparkes, Nichola Younger

Sunday's 60 Minutes is an interview conducted by Tracy Grimshaw with shark attack survivor Leah Stewart. When Leah Stewart was woken from a 10-day medically induced coma after miraculously surviving a shark attack at Sydney's popular Coogee Beach, one of the first things she told her family was that she remembered in vivid detail everything about her encounter with the predator. From swimming close to shore between the flags and becoming aware there was a massive shark just metres away, to what she was thinking, and doing, as it mauled her. Now, two and a half months on from the terrifying day that left the 34-year-old primary school teacher with horrific life-threatening injuries, including the loss of her left arm, Leah wants the rest of Australia to know what happened. In a gripping interview with Tracy Grimshaw, Leah gives a remarkable blow-by-blow account of staring into the shark's jaws as it attacked, and the reason she knew she couldn't give in to its savagery. "It was holding onto my leg and I thought this is my moment, and then I just thought of my daughter August, and I thought she's not going to have a mum. And I couldn't handle that," she says. Grimshaw's story also includes interviews with Leah's courageous rescuers, who risked their own lives to get her away from the shark, as well as members of the medical teams whose care and expertise helped to keep this young mother alive.

Tara Brown meets the brave Iranian women footballers who found sanctuary in Australia. Plus, the Sydney Christian church being investigated over its controlling behaviour.

Plastic Not Fantastic Convenient, durable and cheap. Plastic products are an everyday part of everyone's lives, but for all of the benefits, it's becoming increasingly obvious the planet is paying a price. Put simply, the world is being choked by plastic. Most people are all too aware the oceans are awash with the stuff, and wildlife is dying because of it. But as Dimity Clancey reports, it's now time to also consider the impact, and harm, plastic is having on humans. New research conducted by Australian scientists reveals the frightening amount of plastic invading our bodies. Reporter: Dimity Clancey Producer: Sandra Odorisio Murder in Paradise When Australian hotel manager Jason Rigby died in Fiji two years ago, local police treated it as a suicide. Investigating officers concluded, as tragic as it was, there was nothing untoward about 40-year-old Jason's death. Their assessment was made despite substantial evidence suggesting otherwise. Unsurprisingly, Jason's family in Australia did not accept what they were being told and embarked on their own investigation. Last year Nine's Christine Ahern reported on the frustrations the family were facing in their search for answers. But there has been a breakthrough, so significant that the top brass in the Fijian police have changed their minds. They now believe Jason's death is suspicious and is a likely case of murder. Reporter: Christine Ahern Producers: Laura Sparkes, Toni Ambrogetti

The Magic of Magda There are many reasons we love Magda Szubanski. There's the comic genius and the cast of outrageous characters she has brought to life over the last 40 years. Then there's her endless care and compassion, her razor-sharp wit, and her unfailing ability to laugh at herself. Now you can add courage to the list. She has shown plenty to reach remission in her gruelling 18-month battle with stage-four blood cancer. Along the way she dug deep, learning much about herself and the experiences that have helped to shape her life. Now, in her first interview since her diagnosis, Magda tells all. And as Nine's Tracy Grimshaw discovers, while the Aussie icon has lost none of her humour or zest for life, she is more reflective, raw and unfiltered than ever. Reporter: Tracy Grimshaw Producer: Lisa Brown Chairman of the Board Time and again Mick Fanning has proven why he's one of the greatest surfers of all time. He is not only a three-time world champion, he's also a survivor, the bloke who famously and unforgettably battled a great white shark, live on television, while competing in South Africa. However, this living legend has also had to endure more than his fair share of hard knocks. The death of one brother at the age of 20 was unthinkable enough, but Mick has lost all three, each much too young. Then in May this year he had to confront the death of his father John. As Mick reveals to Tara Brown, there have been many difficult days, but in true style he has embraced the hurt to find new strength and gratitude. Reporter: Tara Brown Producer: Lisa Brown

Computer Says No Not that long ago, qualities like experience and loyalty were prized assets anyone would be proud to show off on their work resumes. They were important features employers looked for when hiring new staff. But now it seems, not so. Because in a flooded and ruthless job market, companies are relying on artificial intelligence to make decisions about who gets interviewed for positions and who gets rejected. As Dimity Clancey reports, the big losers in this brave new employment world are workers with decades of dedication and hard-earned wisdom. Put simply, the oldies are out when the computer says no. Reporter: Dimity Clancey Producer: Nichola Younger Back to the Future Remember Josh Frydenberg? Before Jim Chalmers, he was in charge of Australia's then 600-billion-dollar wallet. Then, in 2022 , when Scott Morrison's Coalition government was dumped, Frydenberg was not only kicked out of the treasurer's office, humiliatingly, he also lost his seat in parliament. He has kept a relatively low political profile since, but no longer. Frydenberg has written a memoir, and considering the timing of its release, there's substantial chatter that he's on the road to a Canberra comeback. As Nine's Tracy Grimshaw reports, that means current Opposition leader Angus Taylor should be looking over both shoulders: there's Pauline Hanson on one side, Josh Frydenberg on the other. Reporter: Tracy Grimshaw Producer: Anne Worthington

60 Minutes this Sunday revisits an infamous Tasmanian murder case which has been documented a number of times before, but now convicted killer Sue Neill-Fraser has had a gag order overturned. An Inconvenient Woman Police in Tasmania never seemed to be in any doubt. When Bob Chappell disappeared from a yacht moored in Hobart's Derwent River on Australia Day in 2009, detectives decided his partner, Sue Neill-Fraser, killed him violently. They came to that conclusion though without finding his body, or a murder weapon. Neill-Fraser denied any involvement in Chappell's death but was convicted of murder and sent to prison. Four years ago, released on parole, she was determined to clear her name by highlighting substantial flaws in the original case against her. But before she could speak publicly, Tasmanian authorities silenced her. Now that ban has been overturned, and Sue Neill-Fraser, now 72, is speaking publicly for the first time. As Amelia Adams reports, after hearing what she has to say, it's easy to understand why she has become such a thorn in the state's justice system: a most inconvenient woman. Reporter: Amelia Adams Producer: Laura Sparkes