The Latest Breaking News from Dean Lewins

Weitering suffers setback but Blues juggernaut rolls on

Carlton have soared to six straight wins, with the absence of All-Australian fullback Jacob Weitering barely felt as the Blues surge towards a wildcard berth.

AAP · Jun 27

Police employee, officers facing criminal charges

Two police officers and a civilian police employee are facing criminal charges over a police pursuit and two cases involving alleged domestic violence.

AAP · Jun 27

Returning Tiger brings 'class, experience, confidence'

Wests Tigers eagerly welcome the talismanic Adam Doueihi back from injury for their round-17 NRL clash against Newcastle.

AAP · Jun 26

'Loyalty, perhaps favouritism': probe into uni nepotism

A state's corruption watchdog is examining nepotism allegations at a university, including that jobs were handed to mates despite glaring conflicts of interest.

AAP · Jun 22

Blues turn Giant-killers as finals push gathers steam

Carlton have downed GWS to make it five wins from five games under Josh Fraser, but the caretaker coach is keeping the lid firmly on the Blues' finals campaign.

AAP · Jun 20

Accidental sibling sex fears prompt calls for change

IVF companies are calling for national fertility standards, with a uniform limit for sperm donations and a registry to find biological family members.

AAP · Jun 19

Director of drug ring paid in illegal cigarettes

Directing drug supplies from overseas has landed a man behind bars for years, despite his claims he was merely a small link in a criminal chain.

AAP · Jun 19

'Forever 10': parents' emotional tributes to slain girl

The parents of a young girl brutally killed by a teenager on a rural property want the world to hear her voice, see her face and know her name.

AAP · Jun 18

Organised crime a 'terrible bargain' for young people

Teenage offenders have become a focus for police as Australia's most populous state proposes more powers to address organised crime.

AAP · Jun 18

Australian unis 'punch above their weight' in rankings

An Australian university has soared 30 places in a key global ranking to become the best performing tertiary institution in the nation.

AAP · Jun 17