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Energy ministers have urged the Australian Energy Regulator to reconsider its proposed power price hike, citing concerns about the impact on cost-of-living pressures and the need to scrutinize retailer costs before passing them on to consumers. The ministers believe further investigation is necessary to ensure the price increase is justified and does not unfairly burden households.

Victoria has transitioned from contributing to benefiting from GST revenue distribution, receiving an extra $3.7 billion due to population growth and lower revenue capacity. Meanwhile, Western Australia continues to benefit greatly from an existing government-mandated GST floor agreement, which economists criticize as costly and unfair.

Australian politicians are grappling with the fallout from Donald Trump's tariffs, with Prime Minister Albanese urging consumers to buy local while opposition leader Dutton seeks to exploit the government's failure to secure an exemption. The tariff issue has become a political football, with both sides attempting to capitalize on the situation.

Blythe Calnan and her partner manage their farm with a focus on sustainability and soil health, believing that healthy soil leads to healthy plants, animals, people, and communities. They utilize regenerative farming practices, including rotating stock and using chickens for fertilizer, to ensure the ongoing profitability and resilience of their farm.

Retired nurse Rose Kruze experienced severe headaches caused by a rare cerebrospinal fluid leak through a tiny hole in her spinal cord, a condition known as intracranial hypotension. Thanks to a pioneering, minimally invasive procedure performed at Townsville University Hospital, she has made a complete recovery.