Adam Hegarty and Toni Ambrogetti discuss the difficulty of reporting how bad Uber's safety problem really is. In the United States, court cases give an idea of the prevalence of the issue, but in Australia, there are no statistics that show how widespread it is, rather, only anecdotal evidence to paint a picture.

Adam Hegarty and Toni Ambrogetti discuss the difficulty of reporting how bad Uber's safety problem really is. In the United States, court cases give an idea of the prevalence of the issue, but in Australia, there are no statistics that show how widespread it is, rather, only anecdotal evidence to paint a picture.

How prevalent is Uber's safety problem

Amelia Adams and producer Sammi Taylor take a behind-the-scenes look at their investigation into the controversial "tradwife" phenomenon. They unpack the reality behind the perfectly curated social media trend, discuss the feminist backlash, and reveal what it was like interviewing the modern men desperately searching for traditional wives.

Amelia Adams and producer Sammi Taylor take a behind-the-scenes look at their investigation into the controversial "tradwife" phenomenon. They unpack the reality behind the perfectly curated social media trend, discuss the feminist backlash, and reveal what it was like interviewing the modern men desperately searching for traditional wives.

Unpacking the “tradwife” trend sweeping the internet 

Adam Hegarty and Laura Sparkes discuss the lasting effects of brain rot and the mental decline in teenagers and young adults who have grown up surrounded by screens. Internationally renowned cognitive neuroscientist Dr Mark Williams has been studying the effects of excessive screen time on a developing brain, and he is one of many experts sounding the alarm on the increasing number of young people exhibiting signs of early-onset dementia.

Adam Hegarty and Laura Sparkes discuss the lasting effects of brain rot and the mental decline in teenagers and young adults who have grown up surrounded by screens. Internationally renowned cognitive neuroscientist Dr Mark Williams has been studying the effects of excessive screen time on a developing brain, and he is one of many experts sounding the alarm on the increasing number of young people exhibiting signs of early-onset dementia.

Brain rot as a result of over-reliance on screens

Adam Hegarty and Anne Worthington discuss the dangerous parasite that is wreaking havoc across bushland on the east coast of Australia. The Eastern Paralysis Tick is responsible for thousands of Australians falling ill, with a growing number of individuals unaware that they may be affected by MMA.

Adam Hegarty and Anne Worthington discuss the dangerous parasite that is wreaking havoc across bushland on the east coast of Australia. The Eastern Paralysis Tick is responsible for thousands of Australians falling ill, with a growing number of individuals unaware that they may be affected by MMA.

The tiny killer that Aussies need to know about when they wander into the bush

Tara Brown and Sammi Taylor discuss the reopening of the investigation into Zorro Ranch, thousands of acres of desert land formerly owned by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Because of its isolation and vastness, what happened in the New Mexico fortress remains unknown.

Tara Brown and Sammi Taylor discuss the reopening of the investigation into Zorro Ranch, thousands of acres of desert land formerly owned by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Because of its isolation and vastness, what happened in the New Mexico fortress remains unknown.

Jeffrey Epstein’s New Mexico fortress: the perfect hideaway for his heinous crimes

Adam Hegarty and Sammi Taylor read viewer feedback after 60 Minutes’ looksmaxxing interview with Clavicular spreads like wildfire online. Also speaking publicly for the first time, Adam reacts to his newfound fame as the internet’s latest “favourite person”.

Adam Hegarty and Sammi Taylor read viewer feedback after 60 Minutes&rsquo; looksmaxxing interview with Clavicular spreads like wildfire online. Also speaking publicly for the first time, Adam reacts to his newfound fame as the internet&rsquo;s latest &ldquo;favourite person&rdquo;.

The controversial Clavicular interview that got the whole world talking

What’s the day climb up Lizard Island really like? Tara Brown and Lisa Brown retrace the same gruelling hike the Coral Adventurer passengers took in October 2025 when 81-year-old Suzanne Rees was left to die on the trail.

What&rsquo;s the day climb up Lizard Island really like? Tara Brown and Lisa Brown retrace the same gruelling hike the Coral Adventurer passengers took in October 2025 when 81-year-old Suzanne Rees was left to die on the trail.

Lizard Island hike: What it's really like to climb up the remote tropical island

Adam Hegarty and Sammi Taylor discuss the new phenomenon targeting young men online - looksmaxxing. Having witnessed the controversial bone-smashing first hand, and talking to prominent and most followed figures in this internet subculture, they raise a very pressing concern about the content young, impressionable men are exposed to.

Adam Hegarty and Sammi Taylor discuss the new phenomenon targeting young men online - looksmaxxing. Having witnessed the controversial bone-smashing first hand, and talking to prominent and most followed figures in this internet subculture, they raise a very pressing concern about the content young, impressionable men are exposed to.

Looksmaxxing, PSL scale, Chad rankings, and other ways young men rate their looks

Sarah Abo and Natalie Clancy discuss one of the most moving stories aired on 60 Minutes - the story of Stephanie Browitt, a young woman who survived the devastating 2019 eruption of White Island volcano in New Zealand but lost her father and sister who were with her on the hike. Six years on, healing from severe burns, Stephanie, along with her mother Marie, are living to tell the tale, detailing the events of that fateful day and their journey in the years that followed, in an emotional and moving memoir.

Sarah Abo and Natalie Clancy discuss one of the most moving stories aired on 60 Minutes - the story of Stephanie Browitt, a young woman who survived the devastating 2019 eruption of White Island volcano in New Zealand but lost her father and sister who were with her on the hike. Six years on, healing from severe burns, Stephanie, along with her mother Marie, are living to tell the tale, detailing the events of that fateful day and their journey in the years that followed, in an emotional and moving memoir.

Most inspiring story of resilience after deadly volcano disaster

Amelia Adams and Anne Worthington discuss the program's rare media interview with Xiao Qian, China's top diplomat to Australia. On Lunary New Year this year, the 60 Minutes team was invited inside the Chinese embassy where, along with getting a tour of the grounds, Amelia discussed some of the most pressing global issues with the ambassador.

Amelia Adams and Anne Worthington discuss the program's rare media interview with Xiao Qian, China's top diplomat to Australia. On Lunary New Year this year, the 60 Minutes team was invited inside the Chinese embassy where, along with getting a tour of the grounds, Amelia discussed some of the most pressing global issues with the ambassador.

Direct responses from top CCP diplomat on China's most controversial topics

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Go behind the scenes of Australia’s leading current affairs program every Monday, with exclusive details, in-depth analysis and personal stories from 60 Minutes’ award-winning team of journalists.
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