60 Minutes Australia

2014-02-16 (2014x2)

: 16, 2014

Scott Miller – An Olympic Downfall The Great Shark Cull Scott Miller – An Olympic Downfall This Sunday, the spectacular rise and fall of Olympian, Scott Miller. In the 90s, he was the Golden Boy of swimming: a world champion, an Olympic silver medalist and a young man with so much promise. But with success came women and drugs, in abundance. The swimming pool gave way to the party scene. And the party has ended badly, with criminal convictions for drug offences, stolen goods, and prohibited weapons. On 60 Minutes, Scott Miller breaks his 13 year silence about his failed marriage to Charlotte Dawson, the drugs, the prostitutes and how he lost millions in the controversial pink batts insulation scheme. Also, you’ll see exclusive video of the police roadside sting, when he was arrested on suspicion of dealing drugs, carrying 15-thousand dollars cash. Scott’s narrowly avoided jail again and he’s now trying to rebuild his life, spending 6 months in rehab, in the hope of setting a better example for his young son. Reporter: Tara Brown Producer: Stephen Taylor The Great Shark Cull Father of two Chris Boyd was savagely killed by a great white shark last November. The Coolum local, had moved to Gracetown, Western Australia to start a new life with his girlfriend Krystle Westwood. His death was the final straw for West Australian Premier, Colin Barnett who ordered drum lines and bait hooks, to start culling sharks off WA beaches. It’s sparked local, national and international outrage. This Sunday, Michael Usher speaks to all sides of this heated issue. The shark activists claim the Premier is a murderer and are using the cover of darkness to de-bait the hooks. The Premier is refusing to back down despite the fierce backlash. At the centre of it all is a grieving girlfriend. She speaks exclusively to 60 Minutes about why something needs to be done to stop more people dying. Reporter: Michael Usher Producer: Stephen Taylor