60 Minutes Australia

Overview

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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Don Hewitt

creator

Cast

Liz Hayes

Self

Total episodes: 2

Liam Bartlett

Self

Total episodes: 2

Michael Usher

Self

Total episodes: 2

Charles Wooley

Self

Total episodes: 2

Brett Sengstock

Total episodes: 1

Liz Hayes

Self

Total episodes: 2

Liam Bartlett

Self

Total episodes: 2

Michael Usher

Self

Total episodes: 2

Charles Wooley

Self

Total episodes: 2

Brett Sengstock

Total episodes: 1

Extra

Release Date

February 11, 1979

Last air Date

September 10, 2023

Status

Returning Series

Original Language

English

Networks

Available On

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seasons

Season 2023

Aired on: Not announced | 2 Episodes

Features current affairs stories from across Australia and the globe. Join the team of reporters, including Liz Hayes, Tara Brown, Liam Bartlett, Michael Usher and Charles Wooley, as they investigate, analyse and uncover the issues affecting all Australians. Each week, Peter Harvey brings your opinions to the table in his mailbag segment.