60 Minutes Australia

Name: 60 Minutes Australia
Genre: News
Rating: 5.4
Cast: Liz Hayes, Liam Bartlett, Michael Usher, Charles Wooley, Brett Sengstock

News • 1979–2023 • 11 Seasons

5.4

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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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February 11, 1979

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Georgia

The show lacked depth and substance, with sensationalized stories and lackluster interviews. Uninspiring and forgettable.

zelephante

Classic news program for those who still prefer long-form journalism

Andrew

The quality of investigative journalism behind it can be mixed (or plagiarised) but certainly covered many major stories over the years.

Josh

A longtime investigative journalism/news show. If that’s your thing it’s a must watch, otherwise it’s not interesting. It’s ok at times.

Gabby

I use to think this show was weird when I was younger but I love documentary stuff now.

AYC

One of those shows where I watch certain episodes here and there. I enjoy it when I do watch it.

Jesse

Classic New Magazine program. Occasionally quite interesting, usually kinda boring

Spicywatch

Who believes any of this loaded journalism anymore?

Julio Ramirez Jr.

Every second matters in this show, due to important and informative headlines

Nathaniel

Awful.

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5.4 – Based on 351 ratings

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