The Productivity Commission boss leading a review into the GST distribution next year insists she will start with a clean slate despite previously calling for WA’s guaranteed share to be scrapped.

The loved ones of a chopper crash survivor have alleged Outback Wrangler Matt Wright’s friend asked to take an injured pilot’s diary in the wake of a catastrophic crash.

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke made the controversial decision one day before the Israeli MP’s arrival, sparking outrage from Jewish leaders.

Police are investigating after the tragic discovery was made on Monday afternoon.

Rescue and relief teams have returned to their posts in flood-hit northwest Pakistan after more heavy rain forced them to take shelter.

The ASX 200 has achieved an unprecedented sixth straight day of record highs, driven by strong bank earnings as the index inches closer to 9000 points.

Brisbane forward Eric Hipwood might not play again until the preliminary final, but Jarrod Berry is still a chance to feature against Hawthorn on Sunday.

Everday essentials such as groceries have hit record highs but there are ways to make your dollar stretch.

Collingwood star Brayden Maynard says homophobia needs to be stamped out of the AFL after the latest alleged use of a slur in a game.

Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers could broaden out Labor’s mandate on tax and deregulation after this week’s economic reform roundtable.