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60 Minutes: Nov 12

Ross Coulthart on the Russian connections surrounding Trump, and forgotten stories from the Batavia.

On 60 Minutes this Sunday, Ross Coulthard on the Russian connections surrounding Donald Trump’s Presidency, and forgotten stories from the Batavia (once a drama project abandoned by TEN).

For the Love of Leah
When Ben Debono’s wife of three months, Leah, died of melanoma earlier this year he was heartbroken – until his grief was overtaken by anger. Ben says 29-year-old Leah should still be alive. Like most Australians, she was sun-smart and knew the dangers of melanoma. When she noticed an unusual mole on her arm she immediately had it examined by two doctors. They reassured Leah she had nothing to worry about, but they were wrong. Now Ben is on a crusade, travelling the country on the honeymoon he never had, warning other Australians about the risks of this deadly disease.
Reporter: Allison Langdon
Producer: Bryce Corbett

The Russian Connections
For anyone who thinks Malcolm Turnbull’s leadership is in turmoil, it’s nothing compared to what is happening in the United States with President Donald Trump. A year on from the election, he continues to be dogged by accusations that he only won the top job because of Russian meddling. The most serious claims – currently being investigated by the FBI – are that Russian spies offered the Trump campaign dirt on Democrat opponent Hillary Clinton in return for a promise to overturn tough anti-corruption laws. Ross Coulthart reports from the United States that if the allegations are proven, key members of Donald Trump’s inner circle could go to prison – and eventually, even the President himself.
Reporter: Ross Coulthart
Producer: Phil Goyen

Island of Horror
As far as gripping, real-life crime thrillers go, this one has everything. A mutiny, a psychopath and a brutal mass murder. It’s a 388-year-old cold case mystery that dates back to 1629 when the Dutch sailing ship, Batavia, struck a tiny atoll off the West Australian coast near Geraldton. Almost 300 passengers and crew survived the shipwreck but over the next few months, as they waited to be rescued, more than 100 were slaughtered. For centuries their bodies lay buried, the story forgotten. But now the search for the truth about Australia’s greatest mass murder is underway as archaeologists from Australia and the Netherlands dig up new clues – and victims.
Reporter: Liam Bartlett
Producer: Nick Greenaway

8:30pm Sunday on Nine

One Response

  1. ‘Batavia’ is a well known story here in WA-don’t know if foreigners from the East are as aware of it, but it has got documentary/recreation coverage on the ABC over the years-always thought it had the makings of a great film or mini series in the story.

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