The Communist Tyrant Who Created 100,000 Orphans | 60 Minutes Australia

July 27, 2026 | For almost a quarter of a century, ruthless Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu and his wife Elena lived in absurd luxury across 21 palaces while their own citizens starved and suffered in extreme poverty. In this 1990 investigation, 60 Minutes uncovers the staggering criminal extravagance of the communist tyrant known as the Devil, featuring bizarre private home movies and a tour of his massive, unfinished "House of the People".

What Drives Donald Trump’s Delusion that He Rules the World | 60 Minutes Australia

July 5, 2026 | Think you know what Donald Trump is really like? Think again. Insiders reveal extraordinary details of what goes on in the Oval Office.

Starving to Pay Rent: The Brutal Reality of the Cost of Living Crisis | 60 Minutes Australia

Apr 26, 2026 | As the fallout from the Iran conflict triggers unprecedented fuel shortages and crippling inflation across the world, everyday Australians are being pushed to the brink. Struggling families are skipping meals to survive, desperate farmers are abandoning their crops, and top economists are warning of an imminent, severe recession. The devastating reality of the cost-of-living crisis is exposed.

The Real Reason Donald Trump Wants Greenland | 60 Minutes Australia

Jan 27, 2026 | Greenland has always been a fascinating place- at the top of the world, remote and mysterious - but it has now become the centre of a global race for rare earth minerals. Donald Trump wants Greenland so badly he’s offered to buy it or threatened to simply take it. But, in pole position to reap the rewards of this resource rich territory is Australian mining company Energy Transition Minerals, which claims it has uncovered the world’s largest rare earths deposit.

Cryptocurrency Crash Causes Trillions of Dollars’ Worth of Damage | 60 Minutes Australia

It's the oldest saying in the book: What goes up must come down. In the volatile world of cryptocurrency, that's proving to be a brutal truth. Crypto's market value has halved since its peak late last year, haemorrhaging an eye watering $2.2 trillion. And it's not just crypto geeks whose dreams have been shattered, but also ordinary mum and dad investors sucked in by the hype the currency had gone mainstream. However, while many millionaires have become overnight paupers, cryptocurrency's true believers say don't worry, the good times will return. The question is: Who's brave enough to believe them?

Boom or Doom: Inside the Extraordinary Australian Housing Market | 60 Minutes Australia

Dollars vs Decency: Is China Taking Over New Zealand? | 60 Minutes Australia

In calling out China for its increasing aggression, human rights violations and COVID cover-ups, Australia is paying a hefty price for storming the high moral ground. A furious Beijing is doing everything it can, using trade tariffs to punish us economically. But across the Tasman it’s a completely different story. New Zealand has been much more circumspect – critics say weak – when it comes to its relationship with China. However, the tactic is being rewarded. Trade with China is booming, and the Kiwi economy is flying high. Despite the apparent prosperity, questions are being asked about the ethics of prioritising dollars over decency. And it’s clearly a touchy subject as reporter Tom Steinfort discovered when he tried to discuss the issue with an uncharacteristically sensitive New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern.

How These Aussie Neighbours Became Billionaires by Outsmarting the Big Banks | 60 Minutes Australia

Seven years ago, Nick Molnar and Anthony Eisen were neighbours in Sydney. One day they got chatting, as good neighbours do, and came up with a simple idea that would ultimately outsmart greedy credit card companies and banks. Today Nick and Anthony are not only business partners, they’re billionaires. And that idea they had? It’s the financial phenomenon now called AfterPay, a revolutionary payment platform transforming the way people shop around the world.