State of the World, The King's Secret & Full Metal Racket
State of the World
In his only Australian television interview, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken talks about the vital role Australia must play in maintaining peace in an increasingly dangerous world.
The King's Secret
You don't need to be a rugby league diehard to know Wally Lewis is one of the greatest players of all time. He's not known as "The King" for nothing. Now though, heavy is the head that wears the crown. As Tom Steinfort reports, the football legend has a secret about the game he loves, which he and his new partner, Lynda Adams, have courageously decided to share with the world.
Reporter: Tom Steinfort
Producers: Lisa Brown, Hannah Bowers
Full Metal Racket
For Australian fans of heavy metal music, there's no better news than the announcement that iconic bands Def Leppard and Mӧtley Crüe have joined forces and will be touring the country later in the year. In anticipation of their visit, Tara Brown travelled to London for exclusive interviews with both groups. Brown discovered that despite their shared rock legend status, and the stage they share, Def Leppard and Mӧtley Crüe are two very different bands. Together though, they're proving there's enormous worldwide demand for the hugely enthusiastic racket they make.
Reporter: Tara Brown
Producer: Lisa Brown
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