Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison is expected to announce a plan to reduce income taxes when he steps up to the despatch box on Tuesday night, but is dousing any expectations of a big windfall.

By forcing the free-flowing Newcastle Jets out of their comfort zone and into a state of furious frustration, Melbourne Victory expertly set themselves up for a fourth A-League championship.

By forcing the free-flowing Newcastle Jets out of their comfort zone and into a state of furious frustration, Melbourne Victory expertly set themselves up for a fourth A-League championship.

By forcing the free-flowing Newcastle Jets out of their comfort zone and into a state of furious frustration, Melbourne Victory expertly set themselves up for a fourth A-League championship.

By forcing the free-flowing Newcastle Jets out of their comfort zone and into a state of furious frustration, Melbourne Victory expertly set themselves up for a fourth A-League championship.

The Sharks just hold off the fast-finishing Eels, as the Warriors and Raiders also celebrate triumphs on Saturday.

The Sharks just hold off the fast-finishing Eels, as the Warriors and Raiders also celebrate triumphs on Saturday.

Several female writers come forward with historical "allegations of inappropriate and aggressive behaviour" against American-Dominican author Junot Diaz.

Several female writers come forward with historical "allegations of inappropriate and aggressive behaviour" against American-Dominican author Junot Diaz.

US marines will soon embed on Australia's largest warship for a tour of Pacific island nations, as anxiety continues to grow among western allies over China's rising influence in the region.