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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 
D & L Witchard: A Local Seafood Institution Worth Knowing
D & L Witchard offers a direct connection to local seafood, from school prawns to Patonga Creek oysters, for those who value provenance on the plate.
Grace Okonkwo 
Gold, Laughter, and a Lesson: US Hockey's Trump Moment
US women's hockey captain Hilary Knight says the men's team's reaction to Trump's comments was a 'learning point' on how society talks about women in sport.
Yuki Tamura 
King Charles Named in Epstein Files as Andrew Faces Police Probe
Epstein files name King Charles as the force behind Prince Andrew's 2011 removal, as British police open a formal misconduct investigation into the former prince.
James Callahan 
Qantas Overhauls Frequent Flyer Program Amid Strong Profit Result
Qantas has announced a significant overhaul of its frequent flyer programme alongside a strong profit result and a commitment to create thousands of new Australian jobs.
Sophia Vargas 
After the Supreme Court, Trump's Tariff Agenda Faces a Much Harder Road
The US Supreme Court has struck down Trump's sweeping tariffs, and rebuilding them will require a far more complex legal and legislative process.
Yuki Tamura 
Iran Calls Trump Claims 'Big Lies' as Nuclear Talks Enter Critical Phase
Iran has rejected US accusations over its nuclear programme as 'big lies', even as Washington escalates warnings about ballistic missile threats ahead of fresh talks.
Oliver Pemberton 
NSW Protest Laws Challenged in Court Over Post-Bondi Crackdown
Three activist organisations have asked the NSW Court of Appeal to strike down protest restrictions rushed through parliament after the Bondi attack.
Aisha Khoury 
When Sport and Song Combine to Cut Through the Noise
In troubled times, the combination of transcendent sport and a magnificent aria offers something genuinely rare: a moment of collective joy.
Ella Sullivan 
Chillis Deli: A Taste of Italy Finds a Home in NSW
Chillis Deli, the latest venture from the team behind Chillis Cottage, is serving up pasta, spritzes and gelato in NSW.
Fatima Al-Rashid 
Hostage Freed After Two Days: Man Recovered from Dural Property
A kidnapping victim has been recovered from a property in Dural, two days after police believe he was abducted.
Rachel Thornbury 
Jagga Smith Announces Himself at Carlton in Dominant Pre-Season Showing
Jagga Smith turned heads in his first pre-season hit-out for Carlton, producing a dominant display that included a classy set shot.
Patrick Donnelly 
Touré Fires Again as Norwich Socceroo Hits Five Goals in Three Games
Socceroo Mohamed Touré has scored again for Norwich City, bringing his tally to five goals from just three games for the Canaries.
Priya Narayanan 
Glue Store to Close All Remaining Australian Shops
Glue Store is closing for good across Australia after parent company Accent Group deemed the remaining stores unprofitable.
Ella Sullivan 
Epstein File Release Leaves Key Allegations Against Trump Unaddressed
The DOJ's Epstein file release is missing material tied to a woman who alleges she was assaulted by Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump as a minor.
Priya Narayanan 
Gold, Grins and a Qantas Kangaroo: Winter Heroes Land in Sydney
Australia's Winter Olympics heroes received a hero's welcome at Sydney Airport, capping the nation's most successful winter campaign in history.
Patrick Donnelly 
Albanese Apology Rejected After 'Difficult' Remark About Grace Tame
Anthony Albanese has apologised to Grace Tame after calling her 'difficult' in a rapid-fire interview, but Tame has publicly rejected the apology.
Grace Okonkwo 
New in Cinemas: Kevin James, Amanda Seyfried and More
From Kevin James returning to romantic comedy to Amanda Seyfried in a religious drama, here is what is worth watching in cinemas this week.
Aisha Khoury 
Brisbane Firm Hypersonix Bets on Mach 7 Travel to Reshape Global Aviation
Brisbane's Hypersonix is developing a Mach 7 aircraft that could fly passengers from Sydney to London in 90 minutes, slashing current flight times by over 80%.
Mitchell Tan 
US Sends Largest Middle East Military Force in Two Decades
The US has deployed its largest concentration of warships and military aircraft to the Middle East since 2003, in a pointed message to Tehran.
James Callahan 
Three Years In, Australia's Teacher Shortage Defies Easy Solutions
Three years into the National Teacher Workforce Action Plan, Australia still struggles to keep qualified teachers in classrooms, especially in regional and remote schools.
Jake Nguyen 
Lorde Closes Australian Tour in Perth to a Rapturous Reception
Lorde brought her Ultrasound World Tour to a close in Australia with a final Perth show that left fans thrilled.
Riley Fitzgerald 
Rubio Responds After Cuba Kills Four on Florida-Plated Boat
Cuba confirmed its forces killed four people on a boat with Florida plates. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has now responded to the deadly incident.
Victoria Crawford 
South Africans Allegedly Tricked Into Fighting for Russia Return Home
Eleven South Africans allegedly deceived into fighting for Russia in Ukraine have returned home, as Pretoria investigates recruitment linked to a major opposition party.
Sophia Vargas 
Bate Bay Crowned Australia's Best Beach for 2026
Tourism Australia has named the beaches of Bate Bay in Sydney's south as the country's best for 2026, topping a list that spans every state and territory.
Oliver Pemberton 
After Prison, a Friday Night and a Choice That Changed Everything
Tahlia Isaac walked out of prison on a Friday night with almost nothing. The support she found next may have saved her life.
Tanya Birch 
Bad Bunny Is Coming to Sydney and Australia Is Losing Its Mind
Bad Bunny is performing in Sydney this week for the first time ever. Here's what you need to know before the biggest concert of the year.
Ella Sullivan 
Terrell May Takes Legal Steps After Intimate Image Shared Without Consent
Wests Tigers front-rower Terrell May is exploring legal action after an intimate image was shared publicly without his consent.
Megan Torres 
Daceyville Raid Nets Alleged Coconut Cartel Member Over Firebombing
A man allegedly linked to the Coconut Cartel has been charged after police raided a Daceyville address over last month's firebombing of a Toyota SUV.
Rachel Thornbury 
Kyle and Jackie O's On-Air Fallout Raises Real Questions About Radio's Last Frontier
Kyle Sandilands called in sick Thursday as fallout from his on-air clash with Jackie O Henderson continued to grip Sydney radio.
Riley Fitzgerald