All articles published by The Daily Perspective from 28 February to 29 March 2026.
Governments worldwide are rolling out age verification requirements to protect minors online, but users are circumventing them with VPNs. Some jurisdictions now eyeing VPN restrictions, alarming privacy advocates.
Oliver Pemberton 
GDC 2026 overflowed with AI vendor booths and keynotes about generative tools, yet few of the games on show floors demonstrated AI capabilities that would change how players actually play.
Jake Nguyen 
When a woman died an hour into a Hong Kong-London flight, the crew faced an uncomfortable reality: there are protocols for managing death mid-air, and continuing to destination is often the right call.
James Callahan 
Parramatta claimed their second win of the season against St George Illawarra, but the victory came at significant cost with forward J'maine Hopgood's campaign ended by a season-ending ACL injury.
Megan Torres 
A fatal head-on collision near Esk, Queensland has claimed one life and left another driver fighting for survival. Authorities are examining all circumstances of the crash, including vehicle safety measures.
Nadia Souris 
As Mexico City launches an AI-powered tourism chatbot ahead of the 2026 World Cup, the question is whether digital tools can bridge the gap between ambition and delivery.
Daniel Kovac 
What began as a joyous Eid al-Fitr gathering in Merrylands descended into a violent brawl that hospitalised three people, highlighting tensions that can surface at community celebrations.
Sophia Vargas 
Australian auction clearance rates have fallen to their lowest point this year, with buyers taking a more cautious approach despite rising listing volumes and government first-home buyer support.
Jake Nguyen 
Melbourne Storm's leadership wants to bring in an investor to help fund junior pathways rather than sell the club, according to chairman Matt Tripp, as the club expands into women's competitions.
Sarah Cheng 
One Nation's best-ever result in South Australia has political strategists warning that a similar surge could reshape the Victorian election landscape later this year.
Samantha Blake 
NSW school principals will gain expanded powers to ban parents who engage in unreasonable or threatening behaviour, preventing them from coming within 25 metres of school grounds and contacting teachers.
Grace Okonkwo 
Jayden Campbell returned to NRL action with a brilliant display, scoring two tries including a standout effort in the early minutes of the Cowboys v Titans match at Townsville.
Aisha Khoury 
A new 7News podcast examines Australia's intimate partner homicides, including the case of Alicia Little, who was killed by her fiancé Charles Evans in Kyneton in 2017.
Sophia Vargas 
Victoria's Liberal Party held fractious preselection contests this weekend amid internal divisions over strategy and ideology, as One Nation's surge in South Australia signals broader electoral danger.
Tanya Birch 
Australia's five-Test Ashes series compresses four matches into just 31 days, creating significant demands on player fitness and squad depth during the summer of 2025-26.
Aisha Khoury 
The Matildas' quest for Asian Cup glory ended in a 1-0 defeat to Japan. Caitlin Foord's missed chances and uncertainty around Sam Kerr's club future have become the defining narratives of an otherwise impressive tournament run.
Megan Torres 
Essendon's disappointing start to 2026 worsened dramatically after Port Adelaide inflicted a 63-point belting at Adelaide Oval, intensifying scrutiny of coach Brad Scott's tenure.
Jimmy O'Brien 
A 38-year-old man has been charged following a dramatic police operation in Sydney's west that involved a high-speed pursuit and a siege lasting nearly two hours at an apartment block in Whalan.
Samantha Blake 
Two delivery drivers fought back against armed carjackers in Scoresby, helping foil the theft after witnesses captured the brawl on their phones.
Sophia Vargas 
Mining giants are urging the government to run a pilot programme using AI to accelerate project approvals, which currently take around 16 years from concept to construction.
Marcus Ashbrook 
Sixty years after the Gemini 8 emergency nearly cost Neil Armstrong his life, recovered photographs show the astronaut's composed demeanour upon landing. His steady response to the crisis played a pivotal role in NASA's decision to make him commander of Apollo 11.
Nina Papadopoulos 
The Eels secured victory over St George Illawarra at CommBank Stadium but were forced to manage injuries to key backline and forward players during the match.
Mitchell Tan 
Joe Montemurro has signalled the Matildas' trophy drought will not define their legacy, backing the squad to remain competitive despite a 1-0 Asian Cup final defeat to Japan.
Patrick Donnelly 
Saudi Arabia has expelled Iran's military attaché and four embassy staff after months of Iranian attacks on its territory. The expulsion marks the dramatic failure of a Chinese-brokered diplomatic agreement to restore relations.
Priya Narayanan 
President Trump's threat to 'obliterate' Iran's power plants reveals an administration struggling to reopen a shipping channel that has become an economic nightmare for allies and trading partners worldwide.
Yuki Tamura 
Super Rugby has become so unequal that the same teams dominate both the regular season and finals. This predictability poses a serious long-term threat to the competition's commercial appeal.
Megan Torres 
Daly Cherry-Evans returns to Brookvale on 26 March for a heavyweight Round 4 clash, less than four months after ending his 15-year tenure at the Sea Eagles.
Megan Torres 
As the AFL rushes to deliver faster, more entertaining football, an alarming spike in hamstring injuries in Round 2 has forced an uncomfortable question: has the league prioritised spectacle over player welfare?
Patrick Donnelly 
Hannah Green has become the first Australian golfer to win three consecutive titles on major international tours, claiming the WPGA Championship at Sanctuary Cove on the Gold Coast.
Patrick Donnelly 
Tasmania Police have launched a large-scale air and sea search after a boat with four people failed to return from a fishing trip near Robbins Island on Sunday morning.
Zara Mitchell