All articles published by The Daily Perspective from 28 February to 29 March 2026.
Australia's property market is fracturing along geographic lines. Perth surged 2.3% in one month and 22% over the year, while Sydney and Melbourne flatlined. The real story isn't recovery—it's divergence.
Darren Ong 
WA Premier Roger Cook has pledged transparency over negotiations for Crown Casino land crucial to the Burswood Park entertainment precinct, as opposition calls intensify for full disclosure of the project business case.
Mitchell Tan 
A burst of heavy rain flooded Sydney's Guildford train station and several arterial routes as thunderstorms moved through the city. Multiple rail lines have been affected by flash flooding.
James Callahan 
The Canterbury Bulldogs aim to stay unbeaten in 2026 despite a week overshadowed by Bronson Xerri's exit request. The clash with Canberra on Thursday will test whether the club can maintain focus amid off-field disruptions.
Mitchell Tan 
Sua Faalogo's explosive performances in his first two games as Melbourne Storm's number one have turned heads across the NRL, with the young fullback already proving doubters wrong.
Yuki Tamura 
Escalating violence in the Middle East is disrupting global oil supplies and forcing up fuel costs in Australia, with farmers warning that food prices could rise by 40 to 50 per cent if shortages persist through planting and harvest seasons.
Mitchell Tan 
Sixteen years after winning the 2010 Asian Cup in near-anonymity, the Matildas are back in a final with the nation watching. The contrast has left one legendary captain emotional.
Jimmy O'Brien 
Melbourne Writers Festival marks its 40th anniversary with a major program launching this week, featuring former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern and international literary luminaries.
Riley Fitzgerald 
The Trump administration's assault on Optional Practical Training threatens to reverse decades of US immigration policy. Congress is fighting back, but Australia should be watching closely.
Aisha Khoury 
Kyle Sandilands has rejected ARN's termination of his $100 million contract and vowed a legal battle, as the network haemorrhages listeners across Sydney in wake of the shock jock's clash with co-host Jackie O.
Riley Fitzgerald 
The bright red amphitheatre at Queensbridge Square has been a beloved eyesore for 20 years. Now Melbourne is redesigning the structure that defines Southbank.
James Callahan 
If you've always dreamed of seeing the aurora australis, tonight offers a genuine opportunity. A geomagnetic storm expected to peak tonight could light up Australian skies in shades of green, red and violet.
Ella Sullivan 
A rarely discussed caesarean modification allows mothers to help deliver their own babies, offering healing and agency to women who feared losing control of their birth experience.
Zara Mitchell 
An Ohio mother documented her tummy tuck on TikTok, confident she was in safe hands. Hours after surgery, she became unresponsive in recovery. Her story highlights critical failures in facility oversight during post-operative care.
James Callahan Australia's renewable energy transition is on track, but political uncertainty and financing delays risk missing a critical window. The fuel crisis should force Australia to act faster.
Fatima Al-Rashid Australia's renewable energy assets hit a 5TWh generation milestone in February 2026, but experts warn the current trajectory risks missing the 82% clean energy target by 2030.
Liam Gallagher-Walsh The Iran war has exposed the Persian Gulf's hidden vulnerability: near-total dependence on desalination technology now under military attack. The region's real crisis is water, not fuel.
Fatima Al-Rashid 
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has dismissed concerns over losing talented youngster Adrian Segečić to Croatia, declaring that representing Australia should be incentive enough for young players.
Patrick Donnelly 
Nine people arrested after police discover tens of kilograms of cocaine, ketamine, MDMA and cannabis concealed in a Leichhardt recording studio behind a false wall lined with electric guitars. The operation reveals troubling links to international organised crime networks.
Priya Narayanan 
Jacinta Allan has dismissed as "anonymous gossip" reports that Labor MPs are considering replacing her before November's election. Senior colleagues have rushed to pledge support.
Samantha Blake 
Victoria's car theft crisis has escalated dramatically, with 33,212 vehicles stolen in 12 months and police estimating 30 cars stolen daily using advanced technology.
Rachel Thornbury 
Australia's petrol remains cheaper than most OECD nations but Middle East conflict has triggered 50-cent price spikes, regional shortages, and government emergency measures. The crisis exposes structural vulnerabilities.
Yuki Tamura 
Google has updated Stitch, its AI design tool, to feature voice control and 'vibe design' that lets founders and designers move from concept to clickable prototype in minutes.
Darren Ong 
Two emerging rivals clash in Saturday's $1 million Rosehill Guineas as Observer chases redemption against Autumn Boy, who beat him in the Caulfield Guineas last spring.
Zara Mitchell 
After years riding in relative obscurity, French jockey Pierre Boudvillain has landed a ride in the 2026 Golden Slipper on Music Time, one of the world's most prestigious juvenile races.
Mitchell Tan 
A 15-year-old student has been taken into custody after firing a pellet from an air gun at another student in Dover Heights. No injuries were reported.
Grace Okonkwo 
The ACCC is taking Coles and Woolworths to Federal Court for allegedly using misleading 'Prices Dropped' and 'Down Down' promotions on over 500 products. A new price-gouging ban kicks in July.
Fatima Al-Rashid Mission Australia's 2025 youth survey found 64% of young Australians cite cost of living as their top concern. Financial pressure is now the leading cause of psychological distress, with nearly half of adults reporting elevated anxiety and depression.
Nadia Souris 
Micron Technology tripled its quarterly revenue to $23.86 billion, driven by AI demand and chronic memory shortages. The company projects autonomous vehicles and humanoid robots will each require 300GB of memory, signalling a major new market beyond data centres.
Tom Whitfield 
A light aircraft carrying two pilots and five passengers crashed in shallow waters off Broome on Thursday, triggering a major emergency response with helicopters and marine rescue vessels. One person received treatment for minor head injuries.
Aisha Khoury