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Ella Sullivan Article Archive
All articles published by The Daily Perspective from 28 February to 29 March 2026.
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Ella Sullivan 
Brisbane's Flag Debate: Olympic Stage Fuels Push for Civic Redesign
Brisbane has a flag, but most residents have never seen it. With the 2032 Olympics approaching, a push is underway to redesign it.
James Callahan 
Robo-Taxis on Australian Roads: Uber's Driverless Push
Uber is pushing to deploy driverless taxis in Australia, a move that promises convenience but invites serious questions about oversight and jobs.
Aisha Khoury 
Greens Push for Queensland Public Holiday Tied to Brisbane Olympics
The Greens are campaigning for an extra Queensland public holiday to celebrate the Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games ahead of 2032.
Kate Morrison 
The Quiet Streets of North and West Melbourne, Caught on Film
Viva Jillian Gibb's photography of North and West Melbourne from the 1970s to 1990s offers an intimate portrait of communities that no longer exist in quite the same form.
Priya Narayanan 
Bolivian Air Force Cargo Plane Crashes in El Alto, Killing at Least 15
A Bolivian air force cargo plane carrying banknotes crashed in El Alto near La Paz, killing at least 15 people and damaging around a dozen vehicles.
James Callahan 
Taliban Signals Dialogue After Pakistan Strikes Kabul and Afghan Towns
Pakistan has bombed Kabul and other Afghan towns, prompting Taliban officials to say they want to resolve the crisis through dialogue rather than escalation.
Zara Mitchell 
Google's Clever Maths Fix That Quantum-Proofs Your Browser
Google and Cloudflare are rolling out Merkle Tree Certificates in Chrome to protect HTTPS against quantum computing threats without slowing the web.
Darren Ong 
Mardi Gras Bars Activist Group Over Antisemitic Social Media Posts
Sydney Mardi Gras has removed activist group Pride in Protest from its 2026 parade following social media posts targeting a Jewish community float.
Zara Mitchell 
Shark Alert Returns to Sydney Beaches After Heavy Rain
NSW authorities are urging swimmers and surfers to exercise caution as heavy rainfall creates conditions that draw sharks closer to Sydney's shores.
James Callahan 
Weekend Escapes: The Best Short Trips from Melbourne
Historic towns, rolling vineyards, coastal luxury and surf-friendly beaches: Victoria's best weekend escapes are just a short drive from the city.
Patrick Donnelly 
Shark Warnings Issued Across Sydney and NSW Ahead of Wet Weekend
Shark warnings have been issued across Sydney and wider NSW, with authorities urging swimmers and surfers to take extra care this weekend.
Daniel Kovac 
Australia Weather Forecast: Saturday 28 February 2026
Australians can check what weather to expect on Saturday 28 February 2026, from tropical conditions in the north to cooler southern states.
Mitchell Tan 
Nomads on the Road: Refusing to Let Cancer Win
A Queensland couple living full-time in a 1997 caravan are continuing their lap of Australia despite a devastating cancer diagnosis.
Ella Sullivan 
Ten Years On, Pokémon GO Still Has a Hold on Australian Players
Ten years after Pokémon GO launched, some Australians are still walking thousands of kilometres and spending hundreds monthly on the game.
Fatima Al-Rashid 
America's New Nuclear Missile Is Ready. The Silos Are Not.
The US Air Force's Sentinel ICBM is approaching its first test flight, but a cascade of cost blowouts and silo construction failures raises serious questions about Western nuclear readiness.
Zara Mitchell 
Bull Shark Warning Issued for Sydney After Heavy Rainfall
NSW authorities urge swimmers and surfers to stay out of the water as rain-driven conditions create ideal bull shark activity around Sydney.
Yuki Tamura 
Flanagan's Honesty: Why the Dragons Aren't Pretending to Chase a Title
Shane Flanagan has broken from coaching convention, openly admitting the Dragons cannot win the 2026 NRL premiership. Here's why that honesty might be the smartest play.
Megan Torres 
Messi Knocked Down as Fans Storm Pitch at Puerto Rico Friendly
Lionel Messi was knocked to the ground during a pitch invasion following Inter Miami's friendly match in Puerto Rico.
Priya Narayanan 
Can WA Build Its Way Out of the Housing Crisis? One Economist Says No
Economist Gary Stevenson says building more homes won't fix WA's housing crisis without addressing wealth inequality at its root.
Andrew Marsh 
Trump Signals Impatience as Iran Nuclear Talks Stall in Geneva
Donald Trump says he is 'not happy' with Iran nuclear negotiations after another inconclusive round in Geneva, as US forces gather and allies urge citizens to leave the region.
Yuki Tamura 
Teen Airlifted Critical After Head-On Crash Near Grandchester
A teenage girl is fighting for life after a head-on crash on Rosewood Laidley Rd at Grandchester, about an hour southwest of Brisbane.
Bruce Mackinnon 
Wolves Hold Aston Villa in Premier League Matchweek 28 Clash
Aston Villa travelled to Wolves in Premier League Matchweek 28, with both sides battling for crucial points in a competitive mid-table contest.
Priya Narayanan 
Gold Coast Entrepreneur Quits Job After Hailey Bieber Boosts Her Product 3000%
A Gold Coast woman's diamond cleaning product saw sales surge 3000% in a week after Hailey Bieber was spotted using it — without a formal endorsement deal.
James Callahan 
Xiaomi Enters Bluetooth Tracker Market With Keyring-Ready Tag
Xiaomi has launched its first Bluetooth tracker, the Xiaomi Tag, featuring an integrated keyring loop and compatibility with both Apple Find My and Google's network.
Mitchell Tan 
Fire Forces Evacuation of 33 Elderly Residents from Elsternwick Care Home
Thirty-three elderly residents were evacuated from an Elsternwick aged care home after a fire broke out just before 10pm, with three people taken to hospital.
Meg Hadley 
When a Photo Proves Nothing But Destroys Everything
Unverified images of Parramatta's Isaiah Iongi raise urgent questions about AI deepfakes, athlete rights, and whether sporting codes are equipped for 2026.
James Callahan 
Two Struggling Giants: What a Paramount-WBD Merger Means for Viewers
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery lost a combined $6.8 billion in 2024. Can merging fix what years of decline couldn't?
Sarah Cheng 
Yarra Valley Dairy: Where Pasture Meets Plate in Victoria's Green Hills
Yarra Valley Dairy delivers a genuine pasture-to-plate experience in the heart of Victoria's lush dairy country.
Mitchell Tan Melbourne's Cheesemonger Sophie Is a Fromagerie Worth Seeking Out
Cheesemonger Sophie has earned recognition as one of Victoria's standout fromageries, offering a carefully curated selection of cheeses from around the world.
Yuki Tamura