Riding for a Fall ; Jaws of Strife
60 Minutes on Sunday looks to the rise in e-bikes, plus Melbourne oral surgeon George Dimitroulis.
Riding for a Fall
It's difficult to argue with advocates of electric bikes who are spot on when describing them as convenient, cheap to run and good for the environment. There's a big "but" though. Many of the e-bikes zooming along our roads and footpaths don't meet Australian safety standards. Many can also be easily modified, meaning they can travel at speeds far in excess of the permitted 25 kilometres an hour. In fact, some are more like motorbikes than bikes. As Amelia Adams reports, it's an enormous worry especially because riders are often young, inexperienced, and not cognisant that the consequences of a crash can be catastrophic.
Reporter: Amelia Adams
Producers: Sandra Odorisio, Nichola Younger
Jaws of Strife
Australia has some of the most skilful surgeons in the world. And some of the most inventive. Melbourne doctor George Dimitroulis wants the country to believe he's one of them. He's an oral and maxillofacial surgeon who specialises in fixing damaged jaws. To do so he has developed a 3D printed prosthetic joint. It seems impressive, but far from making his patients' lives better, many believe they've ended up worse off after having the device implanted. On assignment for 60 Minutes, Nine's Christine Ahern speaks to patients who claim Dr Dimitroulis's operation has resulted in immeasurable suffering.
Reporter: Christine Ahern
Producers: Natalie Clancy, Toni Ambrogetti
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