All articles published by The Daily Perspective from 28 February to 29 March 2026.
An Israeli drone strike on a Beirut hotel sheltering families displaced by war kills at least four people and marks the first attack on the capital's city centre since hostilities resumed.
James Callahan 
This week, as NAPLAN testing begins across Australia, nearly two million students face exams while battling unprecedented levels of anxiety and depression. Government mental health leaders are being deployed, but schools remain severely under-resourced.
Kate Morrison 
The Roosters' right-side defence collapsed against the Warriors. Now comes a far sterner test: a Souths edge loaded with firepower and a record-breaking chance.
Jimmy O'Brien 
Jai Opetaia won the first-ever Zuffa Boxing championship against Brandon Glanton in Las Vegas, extending his undefeated record to 30-0. But the bout came with considerable complications around sanctioning bodies and title recognition.
Aisha Khoury 
Dalaroo Metals has confirmed high-grade gold from initial sampling at its Bondoukou project in Côte d'Ivoire, with results supporting an aggressive West African exploration push.
Sophia Vargas 
Saudi Arabia's air defences have intercepted multiple Iranian drones and missiles in a series of dramatic engagements, as Tehran's retaliatory campaign widens across the Gulf following US-Israeli strikes on Iran.
Rachel Thornbury 
A jury has cleared former NSW Liberal MP Rory Amon of eight child sex charges but deadlocked on two counts, setting the stage for a possible retrial on allegations spanning nearly a decade.
Sarah Cheng 
Australian universities are embracing AI for student learning while tightening controls around exams and tests. But without regulatory teeth, schools lack the accountability needed to protect integrity.
James Callahan 
After a dramatic trade saga left him at Essendon, Zach Merrett will face Hawthorn in Round 1 with a new dynamic between player and club.
Megan Torres 
Escalating conflict in the Middle East is set to ripple through Australian household budgets, with economists warning of rising petrol, energy and food costs.
Priya Narayanan 
Petrol stations across rural areas are running dry as major oil companies ration supplies to metro cities. Farmers face critical shortages while city drivers still fill up.
Patrick Donnelly 
Older Australians have accumulated unprecedented wealth whilst younger Australians struggle with housing and income stagnation. Experts argue the tax system needs urgent reform, but critics warn of unintended consequences.
Fatima Al-Rashid 
Aidan Becker, 22, died at Mernda Railway Station after stepping in to protect a 14-year-old boy from four alleged teenage attackers, leaving his community mourning a young man remembered for his selflessness.
James Callahan Australia's game development industry is booming, with 2,465 full-time jobs, 61% of studios hiring, and 10,000+ openings projected over five years. Yet careers in gaming remain overlooked.
Jake Nguyen From January 2026, the UK has implemented significant changes to its Skilled Worker visa system, including higher English language requirements, increased salary thresholds, and extended pathways to permanent residence. Australian workers face a more demanding and costly route to UK employment.
Oliver Pemberton Electricity rebates that masked price increases have ended. Winter costs and unfair pricing are now squarely on household budgets, but switching plans and efficiency upgrades can save families hundreds.
Daniel Kovac 
Katherine has experienced its worst flooding since 1998 as tropical systems dump hundreds of millimetres of rain across the Top End, displacing crocodiles into residential areas.
Fatima Al-Rashid Australia's new price gouging ban targeting Coles and Woolworths begins July 1, 2026. The law sounds simple: supermarkets can't charge prices that exceed their supply costs plus a reasonable margin. But enforcement is another matter.
Jake Nguyen 
Scientists have discovered why you can't resist tempting treats even after eating your fill. Brain scans show reward centres keep firing regardless of how full your stomach feels.
Ella Sullivan 
A week-long military campaign in the Middle East has triggered a cascade of market turbulence, with Australian shares suffering their worst week in months as energy supply fears dominate investor sentiment.
Priya Narayanan 
A 31-year-old man has been charged with murder following the fatal shooting of another man at a Strathtulloh intersection in Melbourne's west. He was arrested in Skye nearly a week after the incident.
Samantha Blake 
A woman has been arrested after firing approximately 10 shots at Rihanna's Beverly Hills home on Sunday. The singer was inside the mansion at the time but remained unharmed.
Victoria Crawford 
A New York Times investigation has revived serious allegations of workplace abuse against renowned chef René Redzepi, complicating the opening of his exclusive Los Angeles dining residency.
Jake Nguyen 
Unlike past military conflicts, the US-Iran war has put cyber operations in the open. Security experts warn the public exposure of hacking strategies creates new risks for critical infrastructure.
Yuki Tamura 
Massive flooding has forced evacuations in the Northern Territory and Queensland as tropical low-pressure systems bring extreme rainfall. The NT has evacuated more than 1000 residents; Katherine experienced its worst flooding since 1998.
Nadia Souris 
More than 20,000 properties on Sydney's North Shore have been left without water after a major pipe burst, with contaminated water flowing into Sydney Harbour.
Fatima Al-Rashid 
A corporate control dispute between Dutch chipmaker Nexperia and its Chinese owner has triggered warnings of potential global semiconductor supply disruptions, with automotive manufacturers particularly vulnerable.
Darren Ong 
A dilapidated Logan house sold for $770,000 after a fierce auction, highlighting how investors are racing to snap up affordable properties in Brisbane's hottest outer suburbs.
Andrew Marsh 
Victoria's government cancelled a desalination water order weeks before the 2022 state election, following internal warnings from water authorities about the political dangers of billing Victorians for expensive desalinated water while their dams overflowed.
Priya Narayanan 
An Australian mother of two is in critical condition in a Bali hospital following a motorcycle accident involving a truck, with her family launching a fundraising campaign to cover medical costs and potential evacuation.
Aisha Khoury