AFL Admits Wrong Call as New Ruck Rule Sparks Chaos at Ikon Park
The AFL has conceded an incorrect penalty was paid against Carlton's Marc Pittonet as the new ruck rule draws scrutiny on the eve of the 2026 season.
Patrick Donnelly Article Archive
All articles published by The Daily Perspective from 28 February to 29 March 2026.
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Patrick Donnelly 
Brisbane Braces for a Week of Heavy Rain and Humidity
Brisbane is preparing for a prolonged stretch of wet, humid weather as a rain system moves over the city for up to a week.
Zara Mitchell 
WA Abattoir Closes the Day It Receives Federal Grant Funding
A WA abattoir near Katanning has shut down on the same day it received $3.33 million in federal grant funding, exposing tensions in the live export transition.
Yuki Tamura 
Philippines Ready to Fight Back Against Matildas in Perth Opener
The Philippines were thrashed 8-0 by Australia in 2023. Now, with new blood and a SEA Games title, they're back in Perth for redemption.
Patrick Donnelly 
E-Bike Riders and Sports Clubs Clash at Runaway Bay Precinct
Tensions at Runaway Bay Sports Precinct on the Gold Coast have escalated after a cyclist was deliberately targeted, prompting council to restrict e-device access.
Fatima Al-Rashid 
Power Bill Pain Bites as Federal Energy Rebates Expire
More than one in six Australians can't comfortably meet their latest power bills after federal energy rebates expired, new Canstar survey data shows.
Yuki Tamura 
Glue Store to Shut All 16 Locations as Accent Group Chases Global Brands
Accent Group is closing all 16 Glue Stores by financial year-end after the chain posted an $8.4m loss, as the retailer pivots to its international brand portfolio.
Darren Ong 
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Oliver Pemberton 
Trump's World Cup: Sport's Biggest Political Powder Keg
The 2026 World Cup was meant to unite North America. Instead it is shaping up as the most politically charged sporting event in living memory.
Yuki Tamura 
Chad Townsend Collapses Mid-Flight on Way to NRL Vegas Opener
NRL premiership winner Chad Townsend suffered a health scare aboard a Sydney to Los Angeles flight, collapsing and requiring medical attention from fellow passengers.
Patrick Donnelly 
E-Bike Riders and Sports Clubs Clash at Runaway Bay
Tensions between local sports clubs and e-bike riders have reached boiling point at Runaway Bay on the Gold Coast, raising questions about space, safety, and local governance.
Fatima Al-Rashid 
Triple M Locks In AFL Commentary Team for 2026 Season
Triple M has revealed its complete AFL commentary roster for 2026, with the network billing the team as among the sharpest and most passionate in the business.
Patrick Donnelly 
NSW Road Cameras to Scan Both Directions from March 1
NSW's AI-powered road safety cameras will begin scanning traffic in both directions from Sunday, with no new cameras added to the fleet.
James Callahan 
Childcare Student Deported After Abuse Material Found at Adelaide Airport
A Chinese national on a student visa was deported from Adelaide after ABF officers found child abuse material on his mobile phone during a routine inspection.
Grace Okonkwo 
Rare Stationary Tropical Low Floods Four States Simultaneously
A near-stationary tropical low over the Simpson Desert has triggered flooding across NT, SA, Qld and NSW, with some areas recording close to their annual rainfall in a single day.
Zara Mitchell 
Google Dismantles Chinese-Linked Spy Network That Hit 53 Organisations Worldwide
Google has disrupted a Chinese-linked hacking group that breached 53 organisations across 42 countries, using everyday cloud tools to evade detection.
Darren Ong 
Coconut Cartel Claims Filmed Arson Attack in Guildford
A group calling itself the Coconut Cartel has claimed a car fire in Guildford, releasing footage showing the attack on the vehicle.
Mitchell Tan 
INXS Nominated for 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
INXS have earned a nomination for the 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, joining a field of 17 acts including Oasis, Mariah Carey, and Iron Maiden.
Sophia Vargas 
Missing US Mother Found Alive After 24 Years, But Won't Reveal Her Location
A US woman missing since 2001 has been found alive, but has asked authorities not to tell her family where she is living.
Sophia Vargas 
New Zealand Ends Sri Lanka's T20 World Cup Dream on Home Soil
New Zealand has knocked Sri Lanka out of the T20 World Cup with a commanding 61-run win in Colombo, ending the co-hosts' campaign in the super eights.
Fatima Al-Rashid 
Flying Taxis Eye Australian Skies But Melbourne Must Wait
Uber named Melbourne as an air taxi pilot city but now admits its Australian timeline was too ambitious as eVTOL technology matures globally.
Sophia Vargas 
Australia's Late-Summer Weather Outlook for Thursday 26 February
Late February brings distinct conditions across Australia's climate zones, with the wet season gripping the north and summer heat persisting across the south-east.
Zara Mitchell 
Record Journalist Deaths in 2025: Israel Accounts for Two-Thirds of Toll
A press freedom watchdog has recorded 129 journalist deaths in 2025, with Israel responsible for two-thirds of fatalities in a second consecutive record-breaking year.
Mitchell Tan 
Newcastle's Lauren Parker to Make History at Milan Winter Paralympics
Lauren Parker, who won gold at Paris 2024, will become only the eighth Australian to compete at both the Summer and Winter Paralympics.
James Callahan 
Beijing Condemns Lodge Bomb Threat But Brands Shen Yun a 'Political Tool'
Beijing condemns the bomb threats that prompted the PM's Lodge evacuation but uses its response to brand Shen Yun a Falun Gong political instrument.
Aisha Khoury 
South Korean Baseball Teams Are Turning Victoria Into a Training Hub
South Korean baseball teams are flocking to Geelong and Melbourne, drawing millions of viewers and raising hopes for deeper Australia-Korea business ties.
Yuki Tamura 
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Reportedly Told to Stay Off Horseback Amid Investigation
Royal aides have reportedly barred Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from horse riding while he remains under police investigation, citing reputational concerns.
James Callahan 
Sussex Royals Arrive in Jordan for Two-Day Humanitarian Visit
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have begun a two-day humanitarian visit to Jordan, one of the region's most significant host countries for displaced populations.
Aisha Khoury 
Australia's Flu Deaths Hit a Century-High as Vaccination Rates Slip
Australia recorded more than 1,700 flu-related deaths in 2025, a century-high figure that experts say reflects a troubling decline in vaccination rates.
Mitchell Tan 
Female Athletes Say Reporting Abuse Feels Pointless. They May Be Right.
Elite female athletes say they fear speaking out about harassment and abuse because nothing ever changes. New research suggests they have good reason to feel that way.
Daniel Kovac