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Five months in, has our social media ban worked?

New research has revealed the impact of Australia’s world-leading legislation.
Sarah GreenhalghBy Phil Goyen and Sarah Greenhalgh
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The first major test of Australia’s world-leading ban suggests little has changed.

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Big Tobacco whistleblower turns his attention to new ‘addictive’ frontier

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Russell Crowe ‘The Insider’ and Jeffrey Wigand

War on the law: Inside the sovereign citizen movement

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War on the law: Inside the sovereign citizen movement

Grieving mother hits out at online criticism following deadly fire

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Shelley and Rory Sykes, who died during the LA wildfires early last year.

Energy security sacrificed on altar of green politics

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The myopic green dream of Energy Minister Chris Bowen (pictured) and his co-cabinet ideologues has left us all exposed, driving us into renewables with the kind of zealotry usually reserved for religious extremists.

Statements in response to 7NEWS Spotlight’s ‘The Green Dream’ episode

The following statements were provided to 7NEWS Spotlight in response to questions raised in ‘The Green Dream’ program, which aired on April 19, 2026.

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7NEWS Spotlight.

The dirty secret powering Australia’s green future

A 7NEWS Spotlight investigation has revealed the hidden costs of going renewable — a dream that may be built on child labour and environmental sacrifice.

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Children in the Congo.

Liam Bartlett confronts minister over energy crisis: ‘What are you afraid of?’

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7NEWS Spotlight journalist Liam Bartlett clashes with Energy Minister Chris Bowen.

Inside Australia’s ADHD ‘industry’: What’s fuelling surge in cases

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Men of Business Academy on the Gold Coast gives young people the tools to cope.

Undercover with Australia’s real-life paedophile hunters

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Spotlight goes undercover with Australia’s real-life paedophile hunters.

Young man suspected of child sex offences stuns detective with defiant act

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Hunting down alleged Australian paedophiles and seeing their attitude made me realise why Australia has a deepening child sex offender crisis.

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Crown Princess has major operation days after son’s rape conviction

The future queen of Norway has been battling chronic lung disease since 2018 and was put on a transplant list 12 days ago.

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Crown Princess Mette Marit was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in 2018. (AP PHOTO)

Bizarre reason man gave for trying to enter popstar’s home

The chart-topper’s legal team said she is in fear for her own personal safety.

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Popstar Sabrina Carpenter.

Jackie O continues legal fight after Kyle’s huge settlement

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Jackie “O” Henderson’s court case continues after Kyle Sandilands settled with their ex-employer.

Lilo and Stitch child star Daveigh Chase dead at 35

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Actress Daveigh Chase, who voiced Lilo in the animated Disney movie Lilo & Stitch, has died at the age of 35.

Major update for Norway's crown princess amid worsening disease

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Crown Princess Mette Marit was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in 2018. (AP PHOTO)

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Australia’s cattle mutilation mystery

Following on from the 7NEWS Spotlight special ‘The UFO Phenomenon’, we track down other Australians who have had out of this world experiences.

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There’s growing evidence of a link between UFOs and cattle mutilation.

'There's no need to see a chiropractor as a child': Why are babies as young as four days old having their spines manipulated?

Why are some chiropractors cracking the backs of kids as young as four days old? On Sunday Night, the spinal surgeon’s urgent warning for all parents.

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Babies as young as four days old are being seen by some chiropractors.

Never-before-seen footage of Alva Beach horror scene released in 7NEWS Spotlight investigation

It’s one of the most confusing nights in Australian legal history - two men dead, another fearing for his life, and all seemingly trying to save Candice Locke. So what really happened?

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Candice Locke

‘What I saw was real’: Grant Denyer claims he saw a UFO while driving in Melbourne

The 43-year-old said he was driving at night when he noticed something in the sky.

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Grant Denyer has recalled the moment he saw, what he believes to be, a UFO.