Optus to Cut 200 Jobs, but Questions Remain About Who Pays the Price
Optus is cutting 200 jobs as part of a restructuring push, raising hard questions about who bears the cost of the telco's troubled recovery.
Daniel Kovac Article Archive
All articles published by The Daily Perspective from 28 February to 29 March 2026.
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Daniel Kovac 
The Weight of Public Grief: Casey Treloar and the Silence Around Pregnancy Loss
7NEWS weather presenter Casey Treloar has revealed a third miscarriage, opening a broader conversation about pregnancy loss, media culture, and the cost of silence.
Nina Papadopoulos 
Robert Carradine, Hollywood's Beloved Underdog, Dies at 71
Robert Carradine, star of Revenge of the Nerds and Lizzie McGuire, has died at 71, his family confirmed in a heartfelt statement.
Daniel Kovac 
Perth Doctor Faces Court Over Fatal Dalkeith Crash Captured on Dashcam
A Perth court has heard disturbing dashcam footage of a doctor's expletive-filled outburst while speeding through Dalkeith streets before a fatal crash.
Helen Cartwright 
Dashcam Records Perth Doctor at 130km/h Before Fatal Crash
A Perth doctor's own dashcam recorded him speeding at 130km/h on a suburban street, swearing repeatedly, in the moments before a fatal crash.
Megan Torres 
New Zealand Man Charged in Perth Over Alleged Extremist Material
A New Zealand man has been charged in Perth after allegedly being found in possession of extremist material, with a maximum penalty of five years imprisonment.
Rachel Thornbury 
Margaret Tighe: The Unbending Activist Who Rewrote Australia's Abortion Debate
Margaret Tighe spent decades as Australia's most prominent anti-abortion campaigner, reshaping elections and hardening debate in ways that still echo today.
Daniel Kovac 
Reality TV Star Faces More Than 30 Charges Over Alleged Online Grooming
Reality TV figure Riccardo Valenza has been charged with rape, assault and more than 30 offences after police alleged a pattern of online grooming of women.
James Callahan 
Warriors Draw a Line on Barnett: Swap Deal or Nothing
The Warriors won't let Mitchell Barnett walk cheaply. Any club chasing the Origin forward must be prepared to send a player the other way.
Megan Torres 
Trans-Tasman Yacht Race Postponed After Most Entries Withdraw
The first Trans-Tasman Yacht Race between Sydney and Auckland has been postponed after most entrants withdrew, raising questions about the event's future.
Kate Morrison 
NRL Bosses Grounded by Faulty Aircon on Las Vegas Charter Flight
The NRL's two most senior figures had to turn back to Sydney when their chartered Las Vegas flight developed an air conditioning fault just an hour in.
Megan Torres 
Perth Council Travel Bill Triples to $106,000 in a Single Year
City of Perth councillors spent $106,500 on travel last financial year, more than tripling the previous year's figure, newly released records show.
James Callahan 
Australian Man Feared Lost in Iraqi Prison System After Syria Transfer
Yusuf Zahab, an Australian detained in Syria, is feared lost in the Iraqi prison system, with advocates saying Australia has failed him.
Meg Hadley 
Banjora: Unbeaten Gosford Galloper Faces City Test
Unbeaten provincial galloper Banjora steps up to city racing after two wins at Gosford, with connections backing their judgement on the Central Coast product.
James Callahan 
Asbestos Fears Shutter Two WA Hostels, Leaving Backpackers Without Shelter
Dozens of backpackers have been left scrambling for accommodation after two popular WA hostels were shut over asbestos concerns.
James Callahan 
Rosehill's Midweek Rhythms Reflect the Beating Heart of Australian Racing
Rosehill Gardens hosts a seven-race midweek card that captures the unglamorous, essential rhythm keeping Australia's thoroughbred industry among the world's finest.
James Callahan 
Community Rallies to Free Trapped Horse from NSW Sewage Tank
A horse trapped in a NSW sewage tank was freed after emergency crews, a veterinarian, and a quick-thinking neighbour coordinated an impromptu rescue operation.
Daniel Kovac 
CBA's 300 Job Cuts Reveal the Price of AI's 'Higher Value' Promise
CBA has cut 300 jobs in an AI-driven restructure. CEO Matt Comyn promises 'higher value' roles ahead — but that phrase has a troubling track record.
Nina Papadopoulos 
What Dulcie's Cottage Gets Right That Too Many Restaurants Get Wrong
A burger-and-craft-beer venue in a century-old weatherboard cottage earns recognition in the 2026 NSW Good Food Guide.
Daniel Kovac 
Melbourne Battered by Thunderstorm as Emergency Warnings Sweep the City
Melbourne was struck by a powerful thunderstorm on Tuesday, with emergency warnings issued across the city as intense rainfall created hazardous conditions.
Daniel Kovac 
Six Figures, Three Concussions: The Real Price of Jackie's Winter Olympic Joy
Jackie left the Milano Cortina Games elated, but her journey cost six figures and three concussions. Australia's winter sport moment demands more than headlines.
Jimmy O'Brien 
Order Returns to Mexican Flashpoints After Deadly Cartel Confrontations
Calm is returning to parts of Mexico after violent clashes between security forces and cartel members left communities in turmoil, raising renewed questions about the country's security strategy.
Megan Torres 
Olympio Metals Stakes US Claim in Silver and Critical Antimony Race
Olympio Metals has agreed to acquire two US mineral projects — silver in Montana and antimony in Idaho — in a strategic play on America's critical minerals push.
Tom Whitfield 
Sunshine Coast Man, 31, Arrested Over Alleged Sex Crimes
A 31-year-old man has been arrested on the Sunshine Coast over alleged sexual offences, Queensland Police confirmed on Monday.
Rachel Thornbury 
BAFTAs Incident Shines a Light on Tourette Syndrome's Hidden Burden
A Tourette syndrome activist's experience at the BAFTAs has reignited debate about disability awareness and public inclusion in cultural spaces.
James Callahan 
Alcoa Faces Watchdog Referral Over Alleged Tree Clearing Violations in WA
A Greens MP has referred Alcoa to WA's environmental watchdog over alleged further tree clearing breaches, after entering the mining giant's land without authorisation late last year.
Marcus Ashbrook 
Eucalyptus Workers Share in $1.6bn Acquisition Windfall
Over 100 Eucalyptus employees are in line for a ~$420,000 windfall after the telehealth startup's $1.6 billion acquisition — a rare and instructive win for Australia's startup ecosystem.
Andrew Marsh 
Truck Ploughs into Melbourne Front Yard, Three Taken to Hospital
Three people were hospitalised after a truck veered off a busy Melbourne road and crashed into a residential front yard, prompting renewed debate over freight safety.
Megan Torres 
Parents of Missing Toddler Gus Lamont Break Five Months of Silence
The parents of Gus Lamont have spoken publicly for the first time in the five months since the toddler's disappearance, according to a report by the Sydney Morning Herald.
Andrew Marsh 
Merrylands Stabbing: Victim's Partner Holds NSW Health to Account
The partner of a Merrylands stabbing victim says NSW Health bears responsibility for the systemic failures she believes contributed to his death.
Megan Torres