Johnston equals Irvine's historic try-scoring mark
Alex Johnston crossed for his 212th try in the Rabbitohs' clash against the Roosters at Allianz Stadium, equalling Ken Irvine's all-time NRL record that has stood since 1973.
Patrick Donnelly Article Archive
All articles published by The Daily Perspective from 28 February to 29 March 2026.
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Wong's early shoulder charge clouds Roosters-Rabbitohs derby
Siua Wong was penalised and placed on report for a shoulder charge in the opening minutes of the Roosters' Round 2 clash with South Sydney, setting a fiery tone for the ancient rivalry.
James Callahan 
Why Your Phone Dies When You Need It Most
When a public emergency strikes, your phone's battery is likely to fail precisely when you need it most. Network congestion, weak signals, and GPS interference combine to accelerate battery drain.
Daniel Kovac 
Community gathers to mourn teacher and young daughter found dead in Logan home
A Queensland community has held a vigil to honour teacher Kate Paterson and her young daughter April, found dead in their Belivah home last week.
Mitchell Tan 
Your mortgage is about to get more expensive again
The Reserve Bank is poised to raise the cash rate to 4.10% on March 17, adding roughly $90 per month to a typical $600,000 mortgage. But economists disagree on whether the hike is necessary.
Andrew Marsh 
How a Sydney lawyer built an empire on misleading wealth seminars
A Federal Court judge has found Dominique Grubisa knowingly misled thousands of property investment students while courts, regulators and a persistent whistleblower struggle to contain her evolving business model.
Fatima Al-Rashid 
Silent Courage: When Football Became an Act of Defiance
When Iran's women's football team remained silent during their national anthem at the Women's Asian Cup, they triggered a crisis that would change the lives of seven players forever.
Patrick Donnelly 
Student avoids conviction over secret toilet filming; questions linger over sentencing
A University of Melbourne biomedical student who secretly filmed women in toilets has avoided a criminal conviction. The case raises questions about sentencing outcomes in voyeurism offences.
Grace Okonkwo 
Judge Criticises Authorities in Wildlife Carer Appeal Victory
A Blue Mountains wildlife carer's conviction for animal cruelty has been overturned on appeal, with the judge criticising the at times aggressive behaviour of the organisations that pursued the case.
Mitchell Tan 
Estonia pushes Australia to join ban on Russian soldiers
Estonia's foreign minister has urged Australia to join a growing list of democracies implementing travel bans on Russian soldiers who fought in Ukraine, citing security risks.
Daniel Kovac 
Merrett returns to face Hawthorn after failed trade bid shakes Essendon
Zach Merrett will face Hawthorn on Friday after Essendon stood firm on keeping their star midfielder, following a high-profile trade attempt that reshaped the club's leadership.
Oliver Pemberton 
Measles Alert in Manly as Untraced Case Raises Community Transmission Concerns
NSW Health has issued a measles alert after a locally acquired case was confirmed at multiple Manly venues, signalling possible community transmission as vaccination rates fall below protective thresholds.
Mitchell Tan 
Nvidia faces a reckoning on token speed at GTC 2026
As Nvidia prepares its annual GPU conference this week, the chipmaker must prove it can solve a critical bottleneck in AI applications: generating tokens fast enough for conversational and agentic systems.
Helen Cartwright 
Sinners Surges as Oscar Frontrunner While One Battle Falters
Ryan Coogler's vampire saga, armed with a record 16 nominations, has toppled Paul Thomas Anderson's political thriller as the favourite for best picture at the 2026 Academy Awards.
Megan Torres 
Queensland childcare provider fined for lapses in supervision and care standards
An investigation into a serious incident at a Queensland childcare centre has led to substantial financial penalties following findings of regulatory non-compliance.
Victoria Crawford 
Businessman guilty of reckless help to Chinese spies
An Australian businessman has been found guilty of recklessly aiding Chinese intelligence by compiling reports in exchange for thousands of dollars in cash.
Mitchell Tan 
The real question behind Australia's fuel crisis: supply or panic?
Australia's government has released extra fuel and relaxed quality standards to ease a deepening supply chain crisis, but the core problem remains unresolved: is this shortage real or manufactured by panic buying?
Daniel Kovac 
Cash gifts to witnesses raise questions about bike boy campaign oversight
Court filings claim the bike boy campaign, which has raised funds for cyclist Ryan Meuleman's legal fight against Daniel Andrews, spent thousands on gifts to potential witnesses in related lawsuits.
Mitchell Tan 
Man dies in electrical accident during building maintenance in Emu Plains
A man has died after suffering an electric shock while performing maintenance on a building in Emu Plains on Friday afternoon. SafeWork NSW is investigating the incident.
Daniel Kovac 
When the Camera Catches Cruelty: The Kingsgrove Bullying Case and What It Reveals
Three girls charged over a filmed bullying attack at Kingsgrove North High School highlight the double-edged impact of video evidence in modern school crises.
Nina Papadopoulos 
After cancer, Princess Catherine adjusts her life one day at a time
The Princess of Wales has revealed she's making significant lifestyle adjustments as part of her ongoing recovery from cancer, including reducing alcohol consumption since her diagnosis.
Sarah Cheng 
No charges for trio questioned in Porepunkah investigation
Nearly six months after two police officers were fatally shot in Porepunkah, Victoria Police has announced it will not pursue charges against three people investigated as part of the broader inquiry.
Victoria Crawford Why Australian high schools are taking esports seriously in 2026
Australian Esports League registrations are open for Term 1 2026, with high schools across the country discovering that competitive gaming builds real skills. Here's what parents need to know.
Jake Nguyen 
Natural death, serious gaps: Daycare faces $15,000 fine after child's death during nap
A Queensland daycare centre has been fined $15,000 following the death of a two-year-old during nap time, after an investigation uncovered multiple safety failures at the facility.
Tanya Birch 
Day to Day: The Fuel Crisis Gripping Rural Australia
Regional Australia is grappling with fuel shortages and price spikes that threaten the planting season and household budgets. Independent retailers are being sidelined in favour of major chains, leaving farmers vulnerable.
Patrick Donnelly 
Heritage site trapped in limbo as Point Nepean development stalls
Point Nepean's heritage buildings, some dating back to 1852, remain caught between deterioration and development as successive government efforts to secure the site's future repeatedly falter.
Priya Narayanan 
Apple Cuts App Store Fees in China After Regulatory Warning
Apple has reduced its App Store commission rates in China from 30% to 25%, following pressure from Chinese regulators considering a formal investigation into the company's fees.
Darren Ong 
Bluesfest Cancelled: 36-Year Byron Bay Icon Falls to Rising Costs
Byron Bay Bluesfest has announced its cancellation for April 2026, citing poor ticket sales and rising production costs. A liquidator has been appointed to manage the festival's financial collapse.
Jimmy O'Brien 
Uncertainty clouds future of Joondalup's after-hours GP clinic
The after-hours GP clinic at Joondalup Health Campus faces an uncertain future as Ramsay Health Care reviews its operations, raising questions about after-hours care in Perth's north.
Meg Hadley 
From Afghanistan to Iran: How one exiled cricketer offers hope to fleeing footballers
Afghan cricketer Firooza Amiri, now based in Melbourne after fleeing her homeland, has become a voice of encouragement for Iranian women's footballers seeking asylum in Australia after their act of defiance at the Asian Cup.
Zara Mitchell