Set Restart Rule Frustrating NRL Players Early in 2026 Season
The NRL's new set restart rule is creating widespread frustration among players and coaches after an explosion in stoppages during the 2026 season's opening round.
Priya Narayanan Article Archive
All articles published by The Daily Perspective from 28 February to 29 March 2026.
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Priya Narayanan 
War crimes unlikely to face justice as ICC struggles with Iran conflict
As the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran enters its third week, questions about accountability for alleged war crimes are running into steep legal obstacles that may render international justice impossible.
Yuki Tamura 
Developer frenzy pushes Carlton cottages past $1.7m as Melbourne inner north heats up
A pair of rundown Carlton terraces sold for $1.705 million after competitive bidding between four parties, signalling renewed investor confidence in Melbourne's inner-north suburbs.
Darren Ong 
Record-breaker Johnston faces future beyond Souths
Alex Johnston broke rugby league's most hallowed record on Friday. Yet within hours, whispers of a potential exit to PNG were already gaining traction.
Yuki Tamura 
AFL CEO backs controversial comms appointment amid Sayers scandal
Andrew Dillon's backing of a well-connected adviser linked to the Luke Sayers scandal raises fresh questions about the AFL's institutional judgment as the league battles internal turmoil and external criticism.
Jimmy O'Brien 
From earthquake rubble to the slopes: Haiti's first Winter Paralympian debuts
Ralf Etienne, who lost his left leg in Haiti's devastating 2010 earthquake, became his country's first Winter Paralympian. Australia's Ben Tudhope meanwhile claimed bronze in the banked slalom.
Mitchell Tan 
AFL's Bondi tribute stumbles when it fails to name Jewish victims
The Sydney Swans' opening round tribute to Bondi victims drew praise until allegations emerged that references to the Jewish community had been removed from the ceremony script.
Patrick Donnelly 
Rybakina powers past Pegula to reach Indian Wells semis
Elena Rybakina continued her commanding form with a 6-1, 7-6(4) victory over Jessica Pegula at Indian Wells, securing a career-high world ranking in the process.
Oliver Pemberton 
Teage Ezard, Melbourne's culinary pioneer, dies aged 59
Teage Ezard, who created some of Melbourne's most acclaimed restaurants, has died at 59 after being diagnosed with multiple system atrophy in 2024.
Meg Hadley 
Debutant's baptism by fire marks dominant Dogs display
A late-game collision left Western Bulldogs debutant Will Lewis and two GWS players bloodied and bruised in a match that proved to be a one-sided affair at Marvel Stadium.
Megan Torres 
Gout Gout wins through illness; prepares for 200m showdown
Gout Gout won the Queensland under-20 100m title despite being bedridden the day before with sinusitis. The sprint prodigy is expected to step up to the 200m open final the next day.
Daniel Kovac 
US Bombs Iran's Oil Lifeline; Strategic Gamble Carries Economic Risks
The US military has struck military targets on Iran's Kharg Island, which exports 90% of Iran's crude oil. Trump warns the island's oil infrastructure could be next if Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz.
Aisha Khoury 
Campbelltown TAFE lockdown shows danger of social media challenges to schools
Campbelltown TAFE in Sydney's southwest was locked down after police responded to reports of suspicious activity, which turned out to involve a teenager with a water pistol.
Grace Okonkwo 
How Marvel Rivals Forced Blizzard's Hand on Overwatch's Biggest Update
Blizzard's game director has confirmed that Marvel Rivals' success directly influenced Overwatch's dramatic shift to larger, more frequent content drops.
Jake Nguyen 
Coogee apartment sells for $2.4m as Sydney buyers battle against uncertain market
An apartment 300 metres from Coogee Beach sold for $2.365 million after a local downsizer bid against themselves, bucking broader market softness in Sydney.
Darren Ong 
Governance clash at Sylvania Heights divides junior soccer community
A governance dispute at Sylvania Heights Community and Youth Club has sparked conflict with local football officials over facility access, threatening the participation of around 300 junior soccer players using Box Road Reserve.
Megan Torres 
The AI Reckoning at GDC: Investors and Game Makers Are at Odds
At GDC 2026, a major investor expressed shock over the game industry's resistance to generative AI, revealing a fundamental clash between tech financiers and creative workers about the technology's future role.
Darren Ong 
The window thing Australians need to know about sealed homes
Australians building efficient homes are rediscovering how to ventilate properly. It turns out, opening windows briefly and strategically can save energy and improve health.
Jake Nguyen 
Fleeing Sydney: How Rising Rates Are Turbocharging Australia's Regional Property Boom
The RBA's rate hike is turning Australian property buyers away from expensive capitals. Perth is up 22%, Brisbane 17.3%, and smaller towns like Tamworth are racing ahead as affordability matters more than ever.
Andrew Marsh 
Segečić's World Cup dream dies quietly as Socceroos lose another talent to Europe
Adrian Segečić has switched his international allegiance from Australia to Croatia, robbing the Socceroos of a bright young talent less than three months before the World Cup.
Jimmy O'Brien 
Two hospitalised with critical injuries in separate early-morning M1 crashes
Two separate collisions on Queensland's M1 corridor left one person critical and caused significant traffic disruptions overnight.
Fatima Al-Rashid 
Why a Simple Side of Chips Now Costs $20
Australia's cheap chips have disappeared. A $20 side order at an upmarket restaurant reveals deep cost pressures rippling through farming, labour, and energy.
Jake Nguyen 
Claude's Interactive Charts Mark New Battleground in AI Assistant Race
Anthropic has released interactive charts and diagrams for Claude, allowing users to manipulate data with sliders and buttons. The move highlights intensifying competition among AI labs over who can best present information beyond text.
Aisha Khoury 
Watson eyes Thunder coaching role after Pakistan success
Shane Watson is in the running to coach Sydney Thunder after splitting the state and BBL head coaching roles, with the search generating what insiders say is a high-quality candidate field.
Patrick Donnelly 
The Game That Stumps AI: Why Mathematical Simplicity Defeats AlphaGo
A deceptively simple game called Nim has exposed a critical weakness in AI's learning approach, revealing blind spots that could reshape how we build more robust artificial intelligence systems.
Fatima Al-Rashid 
Body found after house fire engulfs Morphettville home
A person has died in a fierce house fire that swept through a property on Dalby Avenue in Adelaide's western suburbs on Friday afternoon.
Priya Narayanan 
States refuse to back down: Live Nation antitrust trial resumes Monday
The Live Nation-Ticketmaster antitrust trial resumes Monday with more than 30 states rejecting a federal settlement they say fails to address the core monopoly problem.
Sophia Vargas 
OpenAI's Sora bet gets expensive: folding video into ChatGPT
OpenAI plans to integrate its Sora video generator directly into ChatGPT after the standalone app's user base collapsed. The move promises convenience but raises serious questions about cost and computational scale.
Sarah Cheng 
Bennett's Irritation Over Pitch Chaos as Johnston Makes History
Wayne Bennett dismissed further questions about Alex Johnston's record-breaking moment and criticised the thousands of supporters who stormed Allianz Stadium, calling the pitch invasion "pretty disruptive" to the game.
Yuki Tamura 
Longreach man arrested after online antisemitic threats and weapon stockpile
A Queensland man has been charged with making antisemitic threats on social media and illegally possessing weapons, as federal police intensify efforts to combat rising online hate speech.
Sarah Cheng