All articles published by The Daily Perspective from 28 February to 29 March 2026.
Kurtley Beale will play inside centre for the Western Force against the Hurricanes, marking a positional shift that pairs two experienced international backs as the Perth club looks to steady its Super Rugby campaign.
Priya Narayanan 
Google is expanding Play Games for Windows with premium indie titles, free trials, and cross-platform purchasing options. It's a deliberate shift from free-to-play dominance toward legitimacy in desktop gaming.
Tom Whitfield 
The IEA released 400 million barrels of oil to combat energy price spikes from Iran war disruptions, but analysts warn the move addresses only the symptom, not the root cause: the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Sophia Vargas 
A helicopter pilot and police officer rescued two stranded travellers and their dog from a car surrounded by rising floodwaters west of Katherine, after teenagers fishing nearby raised the alarm.
Daniel Kovac 
Sydney Kings edge Perth Wildcats 105-104 in a tense playoff opener at home, taking a 1-0 lead in their best-of-three semifinal series.
Sophia Vargas 
Essendon legend Matthew Lloyd reached a remarkable milestone during the 2001 finals series as supporters rushed the field to celebrate.
Patrick Donnelly 
The death of a Perth tradie in a horror crash has led to a bitter court dispute between his divorced parents over funeral arrangements, ashes, and the young man's estate.
Patrick Donnelly 
Queensland Police are investigating after a woman and child were discovered dead in a Belivah home. A wounded man was found at a nearby supermarket and is assisting with inquiries.
Victoria Crawford 
Elouise Eftos has upended conventions in stand-up comedy by rejecting self-deprecating humour, a tactic that has historically been demanded of female performers. Her confident stage presence is earning her international recognition.
Aisha Khoury 
Eight emerging Indigenous artists are presenting ambitious new works at the National Gallery of Victoria, interrogating Australia's colonial legacy through photography, sculpture, ceramics and installation.
Priya Narayanan 
Beth Mooney has secured a joint-record £210,000 deal at the Women's Hundred auction, reflecting a seismic shift in pay for the women's game.
Andrew Marsh 
A shocking diagnosis has reignited urgent questions about lung cancer stigma in Australia, where misconceptions about who gets sick could be preventing people from seeking help.
Meg Hadley 
A Perth mother of two faces homelessness after her rental accommodation is demolished, highlighting the desperation of families caught in Western Australia's worsening housing crisis.
Yuki Tamura 
Valve unveiled the Steam Machine Verified program at GDC 2026, setting a 1080p/30fps baseline for game certification. Here's why the specs matter for Australian gamers.
Jake Nguyen 
A newborn baby has been discovered in a backyard in Melbourne's north-west and taken to hospital for treatment. Police are investigating the circumstances.
Rachel Thornbury 
Victoria Police are investigating after a newborn baby was discovered in a residential backyard in Keilor Downs on Thursday morning. The infant and a woman from a nearby address are being treated in hospital.
Samantha Blake 
Microsoft has removed the blog post that launched its confusing 'This is an Xbox' campaign, signalling a strategic shift under new leadership focused on hardware rather than device-agnostic positioning.
Jake Nguyen 
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has made clear that blanket tariff removal is off the table, even as the Trump administration faces mounting legal challenges to its trade policies.
Mitchell Tan 
As the Iranian women's football team landed in Malaysia, diaspora supporters made desperate appeals at the airport, warning the players not to return home after the team faced backlash for refusing to sing the national anthem.
Jimmy O'Brien 
A 16-year-old boy has died and two other teenagers remain hospitalised after a Mitsubishi Lancer struck the Ipswich Motorway underpass in Goodna on Wednesday night.
Mitchell Tan 
Two international tourists have died after their vehicle became submerged in floodwaters near Kilkivan, Queensland, during a major flood event affecting communities across the state.
Mitchell Tan 
New South Wales claimed the One Day Cup title at Bellerive Oval on Wednesday, defeating Tasmania by four wickets in a rain-reduced final that showcased both fortune and precision under pressure.
Priya Narayanan 
The nation's largest measles outbreak in decades is slowing its spread, but officials warn the risk of resurgence remains real as schools prepare for spring break.
Daniel Kovac 
Fi Money is shutting down banking services to 3.5 million customers, marking a turning point for India's neobank sector. The startup's exit highlights why app-based banks without their own licences struggle to survive.
Tom Whitfield 
Iran's targeting of major US tech companies' facilities across the Middle East marks the first time commercial data centres have become military targets in conflict. Companies must now weigh security risks against billions in planned investments.
Tom Whitfield 
Jim Chalmers has told petrol retailers to stop treating Australians like "mugs" as the ACCC escalates its scrutiny of fuel price increases triggered by Middle East conflict.
James Callahan 
Atlassian is cutting 1,600 jobs (10% of its workforce) to fund AI investment and enterprise sales, as the software giant struggles with a stock price that has fallen 50% this year.
Tom Whitfield 
Australia's fuel distribution system is buckling under demand spikes triggered by Middle East conflict, with regional areas facing severe shortages and price spikes. The government is defending its response.
Jake Nguyen 
Rabbit is designing a $500 portable device for AI-assisted coding, learning from failures with its R1 device and a historic netbook that priced itself out of reach.
Mitchell Tan 
After years of delays, Apple is preparing to launch its first foldable iPhone in September 2026. The device will feature a crease-free display and start around $2,000, positioning it as the company's most expensive phone ever.
Andrew Marsh