Emma Brancatisano

Certain voters can be disproportionately targeted by misinformation during crises, elections and referendums.

From community leaders and musicians to former prime ministers and filmmakers, these are the Australians who have been recognised this year.

While the housing crisis has recently dominated the national agenda, advocates say the needs of people with disability have been "neglected".

As the trial comes to a close, Justice Christopher Beale has asked jurors to ignore the "unprecedented media attention" it has received when reaching their decision.

A new report has revealed a "devastating national crisis" for Australians living with chronic pain, marked by diagnosis delays and a severe mental health toll.

After a review into high bank fees charged to low-income First Nations customers, the country's financial markets regulator found a "much wider problem".

It comes as the federal government announced an additional $20 million in aid to humanitarian organisations in Gaza, calling on Israel to allow "immediate and unimpeded aid access".

Disability advocate Uli Cartwright has long been fighting to change 'gag laws' for people under guardianship or administration orders in Victoria. Today, a bill he has helped to shape is set to be introduced to parliament.

Australians are being urged to remain alert to "emerging" scam threats powered by artificial intelligence — from voice cloning to deepfake videos.

Almost one in three Australians now live with allergic disease, costing an estimated $18.9 billion in financial losses, according to a new report.