Australia's inflation rate remained steady in October, with rising prices for food, alcohol, cigarettes and recreational activities keeping it at 2.1 per cent annually.

NDIS Minister Bill Shorten has flagged changes to the way music and art therapy are funded, raising concerns about out-of-pocket costs for participants.

More than 250 people have been arrested in Manila after Filippino authorities raided the centre, with the Australian Federal Police also investigating.

Half of the players in the A-League Men's competition said they were dissatisfied with the running of the league, with about 11 per cent saying they did not feel safe in their club environment.

The Wallabies are denied the chance of completing a rare grand slam after falling 27-13 to Scotland, while high-profile recruit Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii leaves the field with a potential tour-ending injury.