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.

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.

Hawaii is on track to ban the sale of sunscreens containing two common chemicals, because of the damaging impact those chemicals have on their coral reefs — but Australia is reluctant to follow suit.

Hawaii is on track to ban the sale of sunscreens containing two common chemicals, because of the damaging impact those chemicals have on their coral reefs — but Australia is reluctant to follow suit.

The banking royal commission and this week's APRA report into the Commonwealth are a litany of banks, and AMP, behaving badly, writes Andrew Robertson.

The banking royal commission and this week's APRA report into the Commonwealth are a litany of banks, and AMP, behaving badly, writes Andrew Robertson.

The High Court will rule on the eligibility of Labor senator Katy Gallagher the day after the budget, which could have ramifications for four other federal politicians.

The 2018 budget is just days away, but we already have a few tidbits about who's likely to benefit this year.

The corporate governance crisis in Australia will not be solved by greater gender diversity on boards or director independence, given how many directors sit on multiple boards and how important social connections are to get there.

Brett Peter Cowan is assaulted by another inmate in Brisbane's Wolston Correctional Centre, suffering superficial wounds to his neck and ear.

The award caps off 18 months of whirlwind success for Jessica Townsend, who has international publishing deals and a film in the works with 20th Century Fox.