Emma Brancatisano

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

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

A recent report has shed light on harms to Australians with disability, including those under guardianship. Advocates say one crucial step is needed for people to be able to tell their own stories and help open the door to change.

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.

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".

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".

Israel's ambassador hit back at Anthony Albanese's statement, considered to contain his strongest language so far on the suffering in Gaza. It comes as some urge the government to take more action against Israel.

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.

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.

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