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Four Corners: Series 2026

36 episodes · first aired Feb 2, 2026

The multi-award winning Four Corners returns for another year of powerhouse investigative journalism - fearless and forensic, exposing scandals, triggering inquiries, leading debate and holding power to account for 65 years.

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  1. 1 Bondi: Light Over Darkness (Part 1) Feb 2, 2026 · 54m A powerful two-part special on the Bondi massacre. Mark Willacy brings the definitive account of what happened on that December day, as told by the people who were there, survivors of the…
  2. 2 Bondi: Path to Terror (Part 2) Feb 9, 2026 · 50m Four Corners' two-part special on the Bondi massacre continues with Sean Rubinsztein-Dunlop's investigation into the secret lives of the terrorists, uncovering astonishing new information…
  3. 3 Realignment Feb 16, 2026 · 47m The Liberal Party is hurtling towards a reckoning. This isn't just a battle that will decide who leads the Liberal Party; it's a battle for the party's identity, and direction. Patricia…
  4. 4 Scarred Feb 23, 2026 · 49m How a prominent Melbourne gynaecologist carried out repeated laparoscopic surgeries that senior specialists describe as unnecessary and harmful. Louise Milligan examines how complaints…
  5. 5 Toxic Tide Mar 16, 2026 · 46m South Australia's algal bloom is one of the worst environmental disasters in Australian waters, continuing to devastate parts of the coastline. What did the government know about the…
  6. 6 Trump and the Tech Titans Mar 23, 2026 · 46m Wealthy tech titans Peter Thiel, Elon Musk and David Sacks were instrumental in Trump's rise to power and now hold sway far beyond Silicon Valley. How did they accumulate such…
  7. 7 Campus Chaos Mar 30, 2026 · 48m Australian universities are in turmoil. Deep cuts to jobs and courses are triggering fury on campuses. Steve Cannane investigates how years of shrinking public funding, rising debt and…
  8. 8 Strike on Iran: The Nuclear Question Apr 6, 2026 · 53m As the US bombards Iran, sparking region-wide conflicts and unleashing a global economic crisis, Four Corners interrogates one of President Donald Trump's key reasons for war: Did Iran…
  9. 9 Inside The Rage Machine Apr 13, 2026 · 47m Whistleblowers from the social media giants reveal how their companies deliberately built a business model powered by outrage and division, paving the way for radicalisation, real-world…
  10. 10 Attention Deficit Apr 20, 2026 · 47m Four Corners unveils Australia's first comprehensive national map of Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), revealing stark differences by location. Dr Norman Swan reports.
  11. 11 The Zero Line: Inside Russia's War Apr 27, 2026 · 47m After four years of war, in Russia there is close to zero public opposition to Putin's invasion of Ukraine. But a few are prepared to speak out.
  12. 12 Taser Tactics May 4, 2026 · 45m Tasers are meant to be a safer way for police to stop dangerous situations, without taking a life. But people are still dying. When something goes wrong after a taser is used, who decides…
  13. 13 The Deal: Trump, Bukele and the Gangs of El Salvador May 11, 2026 · 46m The Salvadoran president's deal with Trump to imprison deportees, and what each stood to gain. With reporting from the news outlet El Faro, President Nayib Bukele's tangled history with…
  14. 14 Caught in the Crackdown May 18, 2026 · 45m A look at Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, from high-profile ICE raids to the death of activist Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, exploring questions around civil liberties…
  15. 15 The BHP Files May 25, 2026 · 47m Worth almost $300 billion, BHP is the world's largest mining company. Despite publicly touting its green credentials over the last decade, Four Corners investigates how the company quietly…
  16. 16 Brutal Force Jun 1, 2026 · 44m A confronting Four Corners investigation into alleged police misconduct in NSW and the hidden accountability system accused of failing victims and the public. We ask, when police abuse…
  17. 17 The AI Race Jun 8, 2026 · 45m Artificial intelligence is already changing how we live and work, while being sold as the technology that could cure disease, transform productivity and solve some of the world's biggest…
  18. 18 Escaping Kabul Jun 15, 2026 · 46m Escaping Kabul tells the dramatic story of the secret international mission to rescue Afghanistan's female cyclists after the Taliban's return to power placed them in grave danger.
  19. 19 Timber Turmoil Jun 22, 2026 · 45m As native forest logging ends in some states, we investigate where the industry is heading next. Jessica Longbottom examines the flow of timber across state borders and the growing battle…
  20. 20 Collision Jun 29, 2026 · 46m As the AFL pushes for growth, Four Corners uncovers startling new evidence of brain disease in younger players. Families of players diagnosed with CTE speak out about the risks of repeated…
  21. 21 Click To Kill: The AI War Machine Jul 6, 2026 · 45m As artificial intelligence reshapes modern warfare, Four Corners investigates how AI-powered targeting systems are changing battlefield decisions from Ukraine to Gaza, and what this means…
  22. 22 Unaffordable: Australia's Broken Housing Promise Jul 13, 2026 · 45m Australia has been promised a solution to the housing crisis: affordable rentals delivered with private developers, public money and big investors. Four Corners investigates whether…
  23. 23 The Race To Reverse Ageing Jul 20, 2026 · 47m From IV drip bars to recovery studios to plush longevity clinics and online biohacking, the longevity industry is booming. Dr Norman Swan examines whether the race to slow ageing is…
  24. 24 Duped: Food Exposed (Part 1) Jul 27, 2026 · 56m Can Australians trust the labels on the food they buy? In Part 1 of a major two-part Four Corners investigation, Adele Ferguson teams up with forensic food scientists to examine the…
  25. 25 Duped: Food Exposed (Part 2) Aug 3, 2026 · 56m Adele Ferguson follows the trail from Australian supermarkets to international supply chains, revealing how products can be adulterated long before they reach the shopping trolley or are…
  26. 26 The President vs The Fed Aug 10, 2026 · 45m President Trump's escalating campaign to pressure the "fiercely independent" Federal Reserve and Jerome Powell into cutting interest rates threatens the central bank's autonomy, with…
  27. 27 The Waiting Game Aug 17, 2026 · 47m Anne Connolly investigates the government's new "once-in-a-generation" aged care reforms - finding families waiting in limbo and a secretive algorithm that experts say often gets funding…
  28. 28 Access All Areas Aug 24, 2026 · 47m Four Corners investigates Australia's lobbying industry, where top operators reveal how they win access to ministers, as critics say lax regulation leaves the system open to undue influence.
  29. 29 Christian Brothers Inc. Sep 7, 2026 · 47m The Christian Brothers faced more abuse claims than any Catholic order in Australia - and now say they're broke. Four Corners investigates, with the Chair of the schools' body giving his…
  30. 30 Asleep at the Wheel Sep 21, 2026 · 46m Chinese EVs are surging in Australia, but their cameras, microphones and internet connectivity expose gaps in our privacy and cyber security laws. Four Corners investigates the risks of…
  31. 31 Behind the Orange Wave Sep 28, 2026 · 47m Four Corners investigates the forces driving One Nation's growing influence, how the party operates and whether it's ready for power.
  32. 32 Defenceless Oct 5, 2026 · 45m Australian veterans put their lives at risk serving their country, now their lives are at risk in a system that's failing them.
  33. 33 Inside Iran: War and Revolution Oct 12, 2026 · 46m The story of Iran - the protests, the war and beyond - as told by those who lived it. Features footage and first-hand accounts of Iranian citizens giving a rare glimpse of what the…
  34. 34 The Pregnancy Penalty Oct 19, 2026 · 45m How being pregnant or a mother can still cost women their jobs. Avani Dias spoke to women who say they've been fired, demoted, discriminated against or offered sham redundancies when they…
  35. 35 Monstrous Oct 26, 2026 · 49m Australia's childcare system has undergone its biggest safety crackdown in years. But has it gone far enough? Adele Ferguson reveals shocking CCTV vision: the horrifying reality of what…
  36. 36 Endgame Nov 2, 2026 · 46m Americans head to the polls in what could be one of the most consequential elections in modern US history. Mark Willacy investigates whether the greatest threat to the elections comes from…