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New research shows that the ratio between girls and boys with autism is much closer than once thought. It's understood that the current ratio of males to females with autism is 4 to 1, however, new studies suggests it could be as low as 2 to 1. While this gap is slowly closing, women over the age of forty are becoming one of the key groups to seek diagnosis.

Australian businesses are feeling the pressure from rising fuel costs and supply issues, with new ABS data showing nearly three quarters have been negatively impacted. Business NSW Executive Director David Borger joins Ricardo Gonçalves on the SBS On the Money Podcast to discuss how companies are responding and what it means for prices and inflation ahead of key data tomorrow.

As Australians furiously debate changes to housing taxes, discussion has emerged about whether investors could look to New Zealand for more favourable tax treatments. That's because New Zealand does not impose a broad capital gains tax on investment properties like Australia does. But experts warn there's a catch.

US President Donald Trump has called on a range of Gulf countries to improve their relationship with Israel as negotiations continue with Iran on an agreement to end the war. In a post on Truth Social, Trump has called on more Arab and Muslim states to sign up to the Abraham Accords, which were brokered during his first term in office. Here, we explain what the accords are, and why they're so significant.

Cases of Ebola continue to rise in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the number of suspected cases approaching 1,000, and suspected deaths at more than 200. Aid groups are warning they need more funding to tackle the disease, and health workers and volunteers are working to educate people and quash misinformation.

Almost three decades on from the landmark Bringing Them Home report on Stolen Generations, the government has implemented just six per cent of recommendations. This National Sorry Day, advocates are calling for government action to better support survivors and their families.

Former Melbourne captain Garry Lyon has called on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to write a "dirty big cheque" for FightMND in honour of Neale Daniher. The AFL great died at the age of 65 after fighting Motor Neurone Disease for 13 years.

The impacts of the Stolen Generation policies on families were detailed publicly for the first time in the landmark 'Bringing Them Home' report 29 years ago, following a national inquiry that featured the testimonies of more than 500 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Many recommendations from the report on redress and support for survivors still remain unimplemented. The Healing Foundation's David Wragge has spoken with Biwa Kwan about marking Sorry Day, and the work that remains to ensure appropriate redress and support is provided to ageing survivors. First Nations listeners seeking support can contact 13YARN on 13 92 76.

Oil prices have tumbled after Donald Trump suggested a peace deal between the US and Iran could be near, raising hopes of lower fuel costs for Australian motorists. SBS On the Money speaks with MST Financial’s Saul Kavonic about why petrol prices may ease in the short term, but why oil markets are unlikely to return to pre-conflict levels anytime soon.

The second block of hearings for the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion is underway in Sydney. Among the focus of this block of hearings, the various circumstances in the lead up to the Bondi terror attack in December last year, and what was known about the shooters and what was done with that information. The conduct of security, intelligence and law enforcement agencies will also come under scrutiny. But much of it will take place behind closed doors, to avoid prejudice to national security or the criminal proceedings arising from the attack

China has successfully docked its Shenzhou-23 spacecraft with the Tiangong space station, after a dramatic overnight launch from the edge of the Gobi Desert. The mission carries three astronauts into orbit, including the first astronaut from Hong Kong, and one crew member expected to remain in space for a full year, double the usual duration of previous Chinese missions.

Several so-called 'teal' independents are in advanced discussions about the potential formation of a new political party. Responding to growing distrust for the major parties and surging support for One Nation, some independent MPs say Australia needs a more sensible opposition.

Millions have gathered in Saudi Arabia's Mecca for this year's Hajj pilgrimage. Scores of Muslim faithful make the trip every year with the intention of performing religious rites as taught by Islam's Prophet Mohammad to his followers 14 centuries ago.

For years, paleontologists have been trying to understand why dinosaurs such as the T-Rex had tiny arms that were a fraction of its body size. Now, a breakthrough is in sight - with a new study by researchers suggesting it had more to do with the dinosaur's strong head.

Every May, Lupus Awareness Month is recognised around the world, to highlight the chronic autoimmune disease which is still widely misunderstood. Lupus affects over five million people globally, and many of those affected are women. Jenny Lai is a mental health advocate whose Lupus diagnosis was a catalyst in her mental health journey. She has spoken to SBS' Alyssa Chandler.

SBS speaks with independent MP Allegra Spender to discuss the recent federal budget

There are fears as the government seeks to achieve its budget savings with cutbacks to NDIS access, those who need support won't receive it. A new survey has found not all those with multiple sclerosis have access to the scheme - and for those who do, they face constant misunderstandings about their condition.

A Melbourne teenager has made history, becoming the youngest Australian to reach the summit of Mount Everest.18-year-old Bianca Adler achieved the feat on her second attempt - completing the ascent of the nearly 9,000-metre [[8,849m]] summit with two Nepali guides. SBS Nepali executive producer Abhas Parajuli spoke to Bianca Adler about the challenges but also what it felt like being at the peak of the famous summit.

The World Health Organisation has sent a team of experts and supplies to the Democratic Republic of Congo to help combat the spread of Ebola. On Sunday, it declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern because of the high risk the disease could spread further beyond DR Congo's borders after two cases were confirmed in Kampala, the capital of neighbouring Uganda. Among the agencies assisting in the efforts is Medicins San Frontiers, also known as Doctors Without Borders. Simon Eccleshall is the Head of Programs for MSF in Australia, and he spoke with SBS World News reporter Alexandra Jones about the group's response.

Australia’s electric vehicle (EV) market hit a new record in April. And sales of second-hand EVs are soaring too. Some owners are also converting classic cars.