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Sophia Vargas Article Archive
All articles published by The Daily Perspective from 28 February to 29 March 2026.
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Sophia Vargas 
One Dead, Driver Missing After Midnight Head-On Crash on Monaro Highway
A head-on crash on the Monaro Highway at Colinton, NSW, has killed one driver and left another missing. The highway remains closed in both directions.
Jake Nguyen 
Burns Sin-Binned for High Shot on Ponga in Cowboys-Knights Clash
Braidon Burns was sin-binned during the Cowboys-Knights match after a high tackle on Knights skipper Kalyn Ponga.
James Callahan 
Khamenei Killed in US-Israeli Strikes as Iranians Take to Streets
Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has been killed in joint US-Israeli strikes, triggering public celebrations across Iran and raising urgent questions about regional stability.
Aisha Khoury 
Boltgun 2 Targets Slaanesh in New Warhammer FPS Sequel
Boltgun 2 looks set to put Slaanesh and its daemonette followers front and centre, giving the Chaos god of excess its biggest video game spotlight yet.
Zara Mitchell 
Luki Bulldozes Injured Sharpe to Open Cowboys' Account
Heilum Luki scored North Queensland's first try by running over an injured Fletcher Sharpe in a dramatic early passage of play.
Patrick Donnelly 
Children Killed in Strike on Iranian Girls' School, Officials Say
Iranian officials say a strike on a girls' primary school in Minab killed more than 100 children, triggering an emergency UN meeting and international condemnation.
Fatima Al-Rashid 
Tesla's Self-Driving Tech Arrives in Australia, Warts and All
Tesla's FSD software is now active on Australian roads. Drivers are impressed, but the technology still stumbles on local quirks like roundabouts.
Tom Whitfield 
Khamenei Is Gone. The Hard Question Is What Comes Next
Ali Khamenei's death marks a genuine inflection point in Middle Eastern geopolitics, but history cautions against assuming the regime will simply collapse.
Priya Narayanan 
Trump's Case for Striking Iran: Where the Claims Fall Short
Trump's justifications for attacking Iran contained exaggerated and unsupported claims, raising serious questions about the basis for US military action.
Mitchell Tan 
When Caregiving Goes Unrewarded: The Legal Battle Over a $1.9M Estate
A woman who spent years caring for her ailing husband found herself fighting for a share of his $1.9 million estate after his will left her short.
Aisha Khoury 
Marzhew's NFL-Style Celebration Lights Up Las Vegas NRL Opener
Greg Marzhew celebrated a try in Las Vegas by hurling the ball into the crowd NFL-style, adding American flair to the NRL's international showcase.
Sophia Vargas 
Knights Draw First Blood in Las Vegas with Sharpe Try
Fletcher Sharpe scored the opening try for the Newcastle Knights against the Cowboys in Las Vegas, finishing off a pinpoint kick from Kalyn Ponga.
Mitchell Tan 
Milton Family Stranded in Doha as Iran Missiles Ground Thousands of Flights
Penni Milton and her two teenage children have spent nights stranded at Doha airport after Iran's missile strikes forced their flight to turn back mid-air.
James Callahan 
Victoria's AFL Grip is Slipping as Northern Clubs Rise
Thirteen premierships across 17 seasons made Victorian AFL clubs the era's defining force. In 2026, that era looks firmly finished.
Patrick Donnelly 
What Canada's Confident Statecraft Can Teach Australia
Canada's new Prime Minister brings a boldness to global affairs that some argue Australia would do well to emulate. The question is whether Canberra has the appetite.
Marcus Ashbrook 
Rugby Union Is About to Go Global — and the NRL Should Be Worried
Rugby union's new Nations Championship is set to dwarf anything the NRL can offer internationally. Here's why that matters for Australian sport.
Jimmy O'Brien 
Albanese Backs US-Israeli Strikes on Iran as Regional Tensions Escalate
Anthony Albanese has voiced Australia's support for US-Israeli strikes on Iran, raising questions about Australia's role in an increasingly volatile Middle East.
Riley Fitzgerald 
Israel and US Strike Iran, Supreme Leader Confirmed Dead
Donald Trump has confirmed the death of Iran's supreme leader following a joint US-Israel military strike. The implications for the Middle East and beyond are profound.
Fatima Al-Rashid 
Queensland Expands Youth Crime Laws to Cover 12 More Serious Offences
Queensland's LNP government has expanded its flagship youth sentencing laws to include 12 new offences, raising the total to 45 under the 'adult crime, adult time' framework.
Victoria Crawford 
Iran Strikes UAE Airports Amid Widening Middle East Conflict
Iran has struck international airports in the UAE following Israeli and US attacks on Iranian territory, killing one person and disrupting regional air travel.
Zara Mitchell 
Middle East Airspace Closure Strands Australian Travellers
Closed airspace across the Middle East has thrown travel plans into disarray for Australian passengers, with airlines cancelling and rerouting flights worldwide.
Yuki Tamura 
Sivo and Croft Shine as Leeds Take on Hull KR in Las Vegas
Maika Sivo and Brodie Croft scored tries for Leeds as Super League took its show to Las Vegas, with ex-NRL talent lighting up the desert showpiece.
Megan Torres 
Spells, Sunsets and Scepticism: Inside the Etsy Witchcraft Market
From $2.93 weather spells to $2,976 immortality blessings, the Etsy witchcraft market is booming. But is it magic, or just a savvy side hustle?
Aisha Khoury 
Mould at Royal Prince Alfred: A Hospital Crisis That Demands Real Answers
A mould outbreak at Sydney's Royal Prince Alfred Hospital has exposed deep concerns about ageing public hospital infrastructure and the risks to vulnerable patients.
Megan Torres 
Live Music Reviews: What's Worth Your Night Out Right Now
Our reviewers cast their verdict on the latest live performances, from global pop phenomenon Bad Bunny to transcendent classical concerts.
Daniel Kovac 
AI's Self-Regulation Promise Is Starting to Unravel
Anthropic, OpenAI and Google DeepMind built their brands on safety commitments. Without binding regulation, those promises may be their only guardrail.
Nadia Souris Regional Classrooms Left Behind as Teacher Crisis Enters Third Year
Australia's regional teacher shortage persists into 2026, with rural schools relying on out-of-field teachers while state incentives offer limited relief.
Marcus Ashbrook 
Newcastle Host Everton in Premier League Matchweek 28 Clash
Newcastle United faced Everton at St. James' Park in Premier League Matchweek 28, with goals and key moments shaping the result.
Rachel Thornbury 
Leeds vs Manchester City: Premier League Matchweek 28 Recap
Manchester City faced Leeds United at Elland Road in Premier League Matchweek 28. Here's what happened.
Aisha Khoury