The Latest Breaking News from Dean Lewins

How Glasgow changed the game on a bare-bones budget

In the space of 18 months, Glasgow has saved the Commonwealth Games from extinction while rewriting the script on how to stage a major sporting event.

AAP · Jul 23

How Rebel Wilson won her star-studded defamation trial

Rebel Wilson's fiery defamation battle was triggered by the star of her directorial debut, but it was the Hollywood A-lister who came out gleaming.

AAP · Jul 22

'Cheeky bugger': long-time friends aim for Games glory

Aaron Teys has little interest in trying to emulate a famous bowls celebration, should he and long-time friend Corey Wedlock triumph at the Commonwealth Games.

AAP · Jul 22

Aussies arrive as 'fortuitous' forces fuel bid for gold

The support of a local school is one of many aces up the sleeve of Australia's Commonwealth Games team as they descend on Glasgow for the scaled-down event.

AAP · Jul 19

Australia 'at risk' without greater polar focus

The Australian Strategic Policy Institute has examined potential risks faced by Australia if it doesn't increase its focus on Antarctica and the Arctic.

AAP · Jul 15

Burnt, buried, dumped: call to mandate tyre recycling

Old tyres were being burnt to make cheap fuel and buried on mining sites rather than recycled, an inquiry has been told, creating a missed opportunity.

AAP · Jul 15

Jacking it in: Shayna to retire after Comm Games

Australia's Shayna Jack has announced the Commonwealth Games will be her final competitive outing.

AAP · Jul 14

'I want to pay them back': new NRL deal for Souths half

Rising halfback Ashton Ward has signed a contract extension after producing some eye-catching form for the NRL club this season.

AAP · Jul 13

'Spineless' unis blasted over campus anti-Semitism

New rules for the university sector aim to crack down on racism on campus, but the opposition believes more action is needed.

AAP · Jul 12

Carlton defender speaks on future, Blues' resurgence

Carlton defender Nick Haynes is enjoying a late career surge amid a remarkable winning streak for the born-again Blues.

AAP · Jul 9