Bowen opens door to higher ethanol fuel blends as crisis deepens
With fuel stations running dry across Australia, the government is considering increasing ethanol content in petrol to stretch supplies and lower costs.
Rachel Thornbury Article Archive
All articles published by The Daily Perspective from 28 February to 29 March 2026.
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Rachel Thornbury 
How Middle East Renewables Are Reshaping Oil Markets—and Australia's Fuel Gamble
Saudi Arabia's $8.3 billion renewable energy investment protects oil exports, not the planet. Australia's fuel crisis reflects a deeper problem: structural import dependence in a region pursuing competing interests.
Fatima Al-Rashid Australia's Wildlife in Freefall: The Shocking Numbers Behind the Biodiversity Crisis
Australia's Environment 2025 Report reveals a biodiversity crisis accelerating faster than previously understood. Threatened species now total 2,175, up 54% since 2000, with reptiles and frogs experiencing catastrophic declines.
Aisha Khoury 
Racing legend Michelle Payne immortalised with Flemington statue
Michelle Payne has been honoured with a statue at Flemington Racecourse, becoming the fifth person commemorated at the venue alongside racing icons and equine legends.
Oliver Pemberton 
The real Judy Blume: New biography reveals the woman behind the icon
A sweeping new biography of Judy Blume charts her journey from unfulfilled homemaker to the author whose frank approach to adolescence reshaped children's literature forever.
Zara Mitchell 
Woman dies at Neds Beach on Lord Howe Island
A 54-year-old woman has died after being pulled unresponsive from the water at Neds Beach on Lord Howe Island on Wednesday. Despite immediate CPR from members of the public and hospital staff, she could not be revived.
Ella Sullivan 
Dodgy Rentals Spark Enforcement Push as West Footscray Listing Exposed
A West Footscray property advertised at $220 per week has sparked outrage and regulatory action, exposing failures to enforce minimum rental standards across Victoria.
Andrew Marsh 
The Breaking Point: One Young Trans Person's Journey to Authenticity
Elliot spent five years in gender limbo, feeling like an imposter in his own life. When his family moved to Victoria, he finally found the courage to come out. His story raises urgent questions about support for trans students.
Grace Okonkwo 
India's CCTV Audit Exposes Spy Ring and Broader Security Gaps
Police in India have dismantled a Pakistan-backed espionage network that installed hidden cameras at railway stations. The discovery has prompted a nationwide audit of surveillance systems.
Tanya Birch 
Labor Backs Real Wage Boost For Millions Despite Inflation Concerns
The federal government is asking the Fair Work Commission for wage rises that would allow low-paid workers to get ahead. The move puts the spotlight on balancing worker relief with inflation fears.
Grace Okonkwo The Squeeze: How Fuel, Food, and Phone Bills Converge on Australian Budgets
Fuel prices are structural, not temporary. Food will follow within weeks. And Telstra just announced its second price increase in 10 months. The timing of these pressures converging in Q2 2026 creates a compounding household budget crisis.
Marcus Ashbrook 
Over 100 AFL players claim brain damage in expanding concussion case
More than 100 former AFL players have joined a class action alleging the league and 10 clubs failed to protect them from concussion-related brain damage.
Megan Torres 
Australian Miner Osmond Takes Spanish Discovery Global to Fill Europe's Critical Gap
An Australian mining explorer has showcased its Spanish critical minerals project at a major Zurich conference, positioning itself to supply Europe with titanium, zircon, and rare earths as geopolitical tensions reshape global supply chains.
James Callahan 
Elderly man charged with manslaughter after aged care altercation in Brisbane
A Brisbane aged care resident has been charged with manslaughter after a fellow resident died from injuries sustained during an altercation at a northern suburbs facility.
Tanya Birch 
Sydney Teacher Arrested Over Online Grooming of 14-Year-Old
A Sydney teacher has been arrested after allegedly attempting to groom a 14-year-old online, sending sexually explicit material in exchange for money. The victim was actually an undercover detective.
James Callahan Liability Gap: Schools Deploy AI Tools as Tech Giants Face First Addiction Lawsuit
78% of Australian secondary schools have adopted AI tools, yet zero percent report feeling fully prepared. Days later, a US court found Meta and Google liable for deliberately designing addictive systems targeting children.
Priya Narayanan 
Scott stays calm as Bombers aim to stem the bleeding
Brad Scott remains confident about Essendon's direction despite a disastrous start, with the coach ruling out knee-jerk selection decisions ahead of Saturday's clash with North Melbourne.
Jimmy O'Brien 
GitHub's Data Shift: Why Developers Should Know What's Coming on April 24
GitHub will begin using user interaction data to train its AI models starting April 24, 2026, marking a significant policy shift that puts the burden on individual developers to opt out.
Mitchell Tan 
The Real D'Artagnan: After 353 Years, They Think They've Found Him
Workers repairing a church in Maastricht have uncovered remains that could belong to the real-life soldier who inspired Alexandre Dumas' legendary Three Musketeers character. DNA testing is underway.
Jimmy O'Brien 
NSW Baby Names Reflect Shift Toward Tradition with Modern Edge
NSW parents are choosing names that blend heritage and individuality, with eight fresh entries disrupting the top 100 list led by Charlotte and Noah.
Priya Narayanan 
The Telstra Paradox: Pricing Power vs Public Trust
Telstra's second price hike in 10 months has ignited a consumer backlash. The telco says network investment demands it. Critics say record profits tell a different story.
Daniel Kovac 
Epic's Horizon Chase Turbo delisting raises questions about digital game ownership
Horizon Chase Turbo, an acclaimed arcade racer with no licensing complications, is being delisted from digital stores next month, likely as fallout from Epic's latest round of layoffs.
Tom Whitfield 
Israel's Lebanon gambit echoes 1982 occupation, experts warn of costly repeat
As Israeli forces deepen operations in Lebanon, experts worry the nation faces a replay of its 1982-2000 occupation that ultimately strengthened its enemies and drained resources for minimal strategic gain.
Sophia Vargas 
MPs defend Iongi as drug scandal debate reaches parliament
NSW state parliament has become an unlikely forum for debate over Isaiah Iongi's conduct, with MPs questioning the severity of the NRL's response to images the player claims are old.
Samantha Blake 
At 15, This Australian Actor Is Already Mastering Underwater Stunts
Before she's even finished school, Alyla Browne has dived deeper than most actors ever will. The Sydney-born actor prepared for two years to perform her own underwater scenes for the upcoming film Whale Shark Jack.
Ella Sullivan 
A Summer Morning Saved: How Running Late Changed Everything for Jenny Kee
Fashion designer Jenny Kee narrowly escaped the Granville train disaster on a summer morning in 1977 because she was running late to visit fellow artist Linda Jackson, clutching her young daughter through the wreckage.
Jake Nguyen 
Four men charged as Lidcombe apartment shooting investigation closes
Four men have been charged with murder following a fatal shooting in a Lidcombe apartment, with investigators treating the incident as targeted and organised-crime related.
Victoria Crawford 
Brisbane rail network hit by powerline failure causing hour-long commuter delays
Brisbane commuters faced severe disruptions on northern rail lines after an overhead powerline failure at Bowen Hills, causing delays exceeding an hour and forcing the cancellation of express services.
Oliver Pemberton 78% of Australian Schools Are Using AI. Almost None Feel Ready.
Australian secondary schools have rapidly embraced AI tools, but new research reveals a massive gap between adoption and preparedness. Only zero percent of schools feel fully ready, and most lack even basic AI policies.
Jake Nguyen Australia's Fuel Crisis Has Become Structural, Not Temporary
While Australia's government treats the fuel crisis as temporary, Iran's threats to completely close the Strait of Hormuz and Australia's 90% import dependency suggest the crisis is structural and growing.
Yuki Tamura