60 Minutes Australia

2013-05-26 (2013x16)

: 26, 2013

Genetic Curse Miracle at Sea Hazel Genetic Curse When Angelina Jolie announced she'd taken the drastic step of removing both her breasts to avoid cancer, she was widely lauded for her courage. Not only for undergoing such a radical procedure but for being so open about it. Sadly for one Australian family, Jolie's news was all too familiar. The Neave family has had to grapple with the same mutant breast cancer gene. Sisters, Veronica, Elisha and Chrissy are three of the most determined women you could ever hope to meet. Like Angelina, they've taken extreme steps to beat cancer, but the battle rages on. Reporter: Tara Brown Producer: Stephen Rice Miracle at Sea For decades we have listened to peoples stories and this is among the most riveting we've ever heard. Brett Archibald, a 50-year-old South African, on a surfing trip to Indonesia, falls overboard in the middle of the night. One man, all alone in the ocean fighting the elements, fending off sharks and battling to keep his sanity. He hopes he'll be rescued, however after 29 hours treading water most people have given up on him. But not his wife holding a candle light vigil in Capetown, nor a legendary Australian sea salt named Doris. Reporter: Charles Wooley Producer: Nick Greenaway Hazel Grace, dignity and humour were the essence of Hazel Hawke. She lived much of her life in the public eye - meeting triumphs and trials with great poise. Hazel was warm, witty and extraordinarily honest. When Liz Hayes sat down with her in 2004, she spoke frankly about living with Alzheimer's Disease as it slowly took hold of her mind. It would be Hazel's last television interview. Reporter: Liz Hayes Producer: Lincoln Howes