All articles published by The Daily Perspective from 28 February to 29 March 2026.
Easter holiday plans are shifting as soaring fuel costs hit household budgets; caravan park operators report cancellations while tourism operators encourage staycations within driving distance.
Jake Nguyen 
Police have responded to two separate and unrelated incidents across Australia on 22 March, including a pursuit and siege in western Sydney and an armed police shooting in Logan, Queensland.
Tanya Birch 
Awer Mabil's recall to the Socceroos after 18 months away shows Tony Popovic operates on pure performance data, closing no doors and building squad depth strategically for the World Cup.
Megan Torres 
A web-based mod management tool for the classic Baldur's Gate games has reached version 2.0, offering features to prevent compatibility disasters when modifying decades-old titles.
Mitchell Tan 
New data reveals a critical crisis in Australia's vocational education: nearly two-thirds of TAFE teachers have considered leaving their jobs while apprenticeship commencements plummet, despite persistent skills shortages in the trades.
Grace Okonkwo Easter holidays strain family budgets as childcare and holiday activities cost more than ever. Here's how to plan without breaking the bank.
Marcus Ashbrook Latest NAPLAN results expose a troubling and stubborn achievement gap: disadvantaged students are performing years behind their wealthy peers, and current policy isn't closing it.
Grace Okonkwo 
The Matildas dominated Saturday's Women's Asian Cup final against Japan but fell to a 1-0 defeat in front of a record 74,397 fans at Stadium Australia, extending their trophy drought to 16 years.
Jimmy O'Brien 
A Melbourne train passenger discovered the emergency intercom and CCTV cameras in his carriage had failed when he was assaulted, highlighting potential gaps in public transport safety infrastructure.
Aisha Khoury 
A 21-year-old woman is fighting for her life after being struck by a car that fled the scene in Glenreagh on the NSW Mid-North Coast. Police are appealing for information.
Fatima Al-Rashid 
Rugby league figures are debating trade windows to control player movement chaos. But constant transfer speculation keeps the NRL relevant 365 days a year.
Sarah Cheng 
Australian Muslims celebrated Eid al-Fitr this week in a divided frame of mind: honouring tradition and family bonds while watching war unfold in homelands where relatives remain.
Daniel Kovac 
From blush MacBooks to pastel pink Nothing phones, tech brands are using colour as their primary selling point in 2026. A decade of monochrome devices is ending.
Yuki Tamura 
Teremoana Teremoana extends his undefeated professional record to 10-0 with a devastating first-round KO, signalling his intent to become a championship contender.
Yuki Tamura Australian universities are home to a mental health crisis few will acknowledge. When 85% of first-year students screen positive for anxiety and depression, but counsellors face wait lists months long, something is profoundly broken.
Kate Morrison 
Patrick Voss's on-field taunt toward Harrison Petty has reopened a contentious debate about the AFL's responsibility to protect players from psychological harassment dressed up as rivalry.
Patrick Donnelly 
A major crash on the Cipressa descent during the women's Milan-San Remo has left at least one rider hospitalised with serious injuries and knocked several race favourites out of contention.
Aisha Khoury 
A 26-year-old man from Beaudesert has died following a head-on collision near Esk, while a 55-year-old driver was taken to hospital in a serious condition.
Tanya Birch 
Communities across the Northern Territory are girding for Tropical Cyclone Narelle after weeks of record rainfall. The reintensified system threatens damaging winds and further flooding in already waterlogged areas.
Yuki Tamura 
Robert Mueller, the decorated FBI director who modernised the agency after 9/11 and oversaw the 2016 Russia investigation, has died at 81. His legacy remains contested.
Yuki Tamura 
Kelvin Templeton, a Brownlow Medallist who played for Footscray and Melbourne, has released his debut novel Collision, drawing on the violent and stoic world of 1970s VFL football.
Jimmy O'Brien Graphics card prices have soared in Australia, with RAM and storage following suit. Subscription services are climbing too. Here's how Australian gamers can fight back.
Jake Nguyen 
The Washington DC Eagles are among dozens of Australian rules football clubs across the US competing in regional and national tournaments, signalling growing American interest in the Australian sport.
Megan Torres 
Emergency services across Queensland responded to a police shooting in Logan and a fatal traffic crash near Esk on 21 March, adding to a week marked by multiple road fatalities.
Samantha Blake 
Talia Gibson defeated Naomi Osaka 7-5, 6-4 at the Miami Open just days after reaching the Indian Wells quarterfinals, continuing her stunning rise from world number 112 to a career-high ranking.
Zara Mitchell 
A lost episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000 has been uploaded to YouTube, ending nearly four decades of fan speculation about the final missing instalment from the show's earliest season.
Aisha Khoury 
Crimson Desert sold 2 million copies in 24 hours but faces a growing credibility crisis over clunky, confusing controls that overshadow its technical ambition.
Mitchell Tan 
Jessica Hull won bronze in the 3000m at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in ToruĊ, with teammate Kurtis Marschall also taking bronze in pole vault, extending Australia's strong performance at the event.
Zara Mitchell 
A messy split between the co-founders of Halide, a popular iPhone camera app, has spilled into court. One partner is accusing the other of misusing company funds and stealing source code for Apple.
Mitchell Tan 
Everton claimed a commanding 3-0 victory over Chelsea on Saturday, with striker Beto scoring twice and midfield creativity from Iliman Ndiaye sealing the Toffees' best home performance at their new ground.
Aisha Khoury