When an unstable tree strikes a NSW RFS fire truck with five volunteers, only three escape. 

When an unstable tree strikes a NSW RFS fire truck with five volunteers, only three escape.

7NEWS Spectrum is a podcast about peoples’ life-changing stories. 

Host: Malin Hagglund

7NEWS Spectrum is a podcast about peoples’ life-changing stories. 
Host: Malin Hagglund

Spectrum: A 7NEWS Podcast

Heroes and Heartbreak: Australia's Deadly Green Wattle Creek Bushfire | 7NEWS Spectrum

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When 17-year-old Mac Holdsworth shares an intimate image of himself with someone he believes to be an 18-year-old girl online, he quickly becomes the target of a sex scam and is blackmailed for money.

A year later, a person linked to Mac's bank transfer is taken to court and pleads guilty. But by then, the image has already been shared, and Mac has taken his own life.

When 17-year-old Mac Holdsworth shares an intimate image of himself with someone he believes to be an 18-year-old girl online, he quickly becomes the target of a sex scam and is blackmailed for money.
A year later, a person linked to Mac's bank transfer is taken to court and pleads guilty. But by then, the image has already been shared, and Mac has taken his own life.

A Deadly Sex Scam  | 7NEWS Spectrum

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When two mothers’ babies - too young for vaccination - caught measles in the early 1980s, they never imagined it would lead, years later, to a fatal diagnosis that would cut their lives short.

When two mothers&rsquo; babies - too young for vaccination - caught measles in the early 1980s, they never imagined it would lead, years later, to a fatal diagnosis that would cut their lives short.

Measles And A Deadly Diagnosis | 7NEWS Spectrum

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When Dan lost most of his vision at 16 due to a rare genetic condition, his world changed overnight. In this powerful and personal story, Dan shares what it was like to lose his eyesight as a teenager, how it impacted his identity, and the barriers he still faces in public spaces today. From using a cane to bonding with his guide dogs, to being denied access to venues, Dan speaks openly about what true accessibility and inclusion really means.

This video explores the everyday challenges of living with blindness — and what all of us can do to create a more inclusive society. Whether you're in hospitality, education, or just want to better understand the blind and low-vision community.

When Dan lost most of his vision at 16 due to a rare genetic condition, his world changed overnight. In this powerful and personal story, Dan shares what it was like to lose his eyesight as a teenager, how it impacted his identity, and the barriers he still faces in public spaces today. From using a cane to bonding with his guide dogs, to being denied access to venues, Dan speaks openly about what true accessibility and inclusion really means.
This video explores the everyday challenges of living with blindness &mdash; and what all of us can do to create a more inclusive society. Whether you're in hospitality, education, or just want to better understand the blind and low-vision community.

Vision impaired at 16: Blindness, guide dogs & how the world excludes people like me  | 7NEWS Spectrum

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Heroes and Heartbreak: Australia's Deadly Green Wattle Creek Bushfire | 7NEWS Spectrum

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