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A Victorian couple, Nick and Isabel Renters, have successfully switched their home and business to 100% renewable energy, saving money and achieving energy independence. Their woollen mill, GOR Woollen Mills, operates solely on solar power, demonstrating the viability of sustainable solutions even in regions with less sunshine.

Retired nurse Rose Kruze suffered from debilitating headaches for six weeks before doctors discovered a cerebrospinal fluid leak causing intracranial hypotension. Interventional neuroradiologist Muhammad Usman Manzoor successfully treated the leak with a minimally invasive procedure, allowing Kruze to regain her life and enjoy time with her grandchildren.

The US-Australia Free Trade Agreement, despite initial hype, has been detrimental to Australia, leading to trade deficits and concessions on intellectual property and medicine patents. China's disregard for its free trade agreement with Australia further highlights the limitations of such deals in the face of protectionist policies.

Greens leader Adam Bandt urges Australia to reconsider the AUKUS deal with the US, citing concerns over Donald Trump's tariffs and the potential risks to Australia's security. Bandt believes the deal puts Australia at risk and wastes billions of dollars on submarines that may never be delivered, and suggests Australia should explore other relationships and diversify its economic partnerships.

Six councils in southwest Queensland are facing insurance premium increases of up to 300%, forcing some residents to forgo flood insurance and prompting calls for government intervention. The Insurance Council of Australia blames rising natural disaster costs and outdated flood maps, while local authorities argue that mitigation efforts are not being factored into premiums.