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Belgian authorities have arrested several individuals suspected of involvement in a corruption scheme within the European Parliament, allegedly involving Chinese company Huawei bribing EU lawmakers to promote its commercial interests. The investigation marks the second corruption scandal to hit the EU Parliament in less than three years.

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.