All articles published by The Daily Perspective from 28 February to 29 March 2026.
Chinese manufacturer Chuwi faces mounting evidence of intentional processor fraud after investigators discovered older AMD chips disguised via BIOS tampering in at least two laptop models.
Samantha Blake 
A coordinated international operation has brought down SocksEscort, a sprawling proxy service that concealed cybercriminal activity across 369,000 infected home and business routers worldwide. The takedown freezes millions in illicit cryptocurrency and opens investigations into thousands of criminal users.
Mitchell Tan 
Drop needles on lined paper, count how many cross the lines, and you can approximate pi. This probability experiment reveals mathematics hiding in everyday randomness.
Mitchell Tan 
Heavily armed police arrested 13 people at a short-term rental property in Mambourin following reports of an alleged assault. The incident highlights ongoing neighbourhood tensions in the area.
Victoria Crawford 
Queensland outpaced NSW in a riveting second half at Suncorp Stadium, with fly-half Gordon and centre Henry combining for crucial tries to secure a 26-17 victory.
Jimmy O'Brien 
A YouTube creator rewired 64 AA batteries with three voltage regulators in parallel to run a full desktop computer for over half an hour, playing games and benchmarks.
James Callahan 
A foreign hacker accessed sensitive FBI files related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation in 2023, according to newly released Justice Department documents. The breach raises fresh questions about how the bureau handles its most sensitive materials.
Fatima Al-Rashid 
Ukraine has deployed interceptor drones and military specialists to the Middle East as the US faces Patriot missile shortages from the Iran conflict. Ukrainian systems cost under $2,000 each, versus millions for traditional air defence.
Sophia Vargas 
A comprehensive European study detected hormone-disrupting chemicals in all 81 headphone models tested, regardless of price. Retailers are already pulling stock from shelves.
Darren Ong 
Longreach in western Queensland is preparing for major flooding as the Thomson River approaches levels last seen in 2000, threatening to isolate the 3,700-person community and inundate low-lying properties.
Bruce Mackinnon 
China defeated Chinese Taipei 2-0 in extra time to set up a semifinal clash with the Matildas in Perth on Tuesday, as Taiwanese supporters face ongoing restrictions on how they identify their team.
Priya Narayanan 
An Australian biotechnology company in Melbourne has opened access to its biological computers through a new cloud service, allowing researchers to run code on lab-grown human neurons without expensive equipment.
Sophia Vargas 
Europe's AI Act reaches full force in 100 days. Australia's tech sector will have to comply in Brussels while operating under much lighter rules at home. That gap poses both risk and opportunity for Australian policy-makers.
Oliver Pemberton Australian gaming prices are among the highest in the world, but subscription services and smart shopping strategies can ease the burden for budget-conscious players.
Jake Nguyen Australian homeowners are facing an immediate $1,200 hit to annual insurance bills from 10 March 2026 as climate disasters and rising reinsurance costs force the industry to pass the burden to customers. Over 1.24 million households are now in affordability stress.
Darren Ong Australian families are bracing for soaring fuel costs as petrol prices spike from the US-Iran conflict. We've found the practical strategies that save real money.
Ella Sullivan 
Japan has approved the world's first commercial therapies using reprogrammed human cells, a bold regulatory move that accelerates access to promising treatments while deferring crucial safety evidence.
Nadia Souris 
For 60 minutes, the Dragons were in a genuine fight against Melbourne. Then five tries in 18 minutes, capped by Sualauvi Faalogo's hat-trick, exposed the gap between title contenders and the rest.
Megan Torres With 23 of 30 economists predicting a rate hike on March 17, Australian borrowers face another squeeze on their mortgage repayments as the RBA tightens monetary policy in response to persistent inflation.
Andrew Marsh 
One Nation's Farrer byelection candidate David Farley claims his campaign is attracting funding from wealthy donors in Woollahra and Toorak, the traditional strongholds of Sydney and Melbourne's established money.
James Callahan 
Melbourne are importing the high-energy playbook of basketball to reverse plummeting attendance, starting with round one against St Kilda. But loud lights and curated moments have sparked debate about what footy fans actually want.
Kate Morrison 
The Penrith Panthers stormed to an 18-0 half-time advantage over the Cronulla Sharks at Bathurst's Carrington Park, with Nathan Cleary orchestrating a devastating first-half display that left the visitors struggling to contain the hosts' attacking prowess.
Jimmy O'Brien 
Kaitlyn Torpey's steady left-back performance proved decisive as the Matildas defeated North Korea 2-1 in the Women's Asian Cup quarterfinal, securing automatic qualification for the 2027 World Cup.
Patrick Donnelly 
A violent brawl at a newly opened pizza restaurant on Brunswick's Sydney Road has left a man in intensive care with head injuries. The business owner claims rival competitors are behind the attack.
Daniel Kovac 
A 22-year-old Perth man arrested this week will face extradition proceedings as South Australian police investigate him for the murder of Caleb Leriano, whose body was found after a car crash in Adelaide's southern suburbs.
Fatima Al-Rashid 
Western Sydney's toll-free M12 motorway has opened after four years of construction, promising major congestion relief on local roads and direct access to the new international airport launching later this year.
Zara Mitchell Depression, insomnia, and severe burnout are plaguing competitive gamers. New Australian research and organizations are addressing a crisis the industry has long ignored.
Jake Nguyen With more than one in three secondary students experiencing high anxiety or depression, Australia's schools face a growing crisis: too few counsellors to help them cope.
Grace Okonkwo A major UNSW Sydney study shows Australian teachers suffer depression and anxiety at rates three to four times higher than the national average, driven by unmanageable administrative workload. The retention crisis threatens student outcomes, particularly for disadvantaged students.
Grace Okonkwo 
Todd Payten expressed visible frustration with set restart calls in the Cowboys' loss to Wests Tigers, as the expanded 2026 rule continues to dominate NRL matches.
Yuki Tamura