The Daily Sydney: 2026-07-18

Weather

12C, Mostly clear

Top stories

1. Prime minister is right to pump the brakes on data centres

   The development of massive data centres is causing unease and needs deft manoeuvring to avoid public disillusionment.

   smh.com.au

2. ‘Wouldn’t have been my choice’: Farage praises Hanson, but breaks with her on right-wing podcast

   Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said Pauline Hanson was “quite remarkable”, but took issue with her decision to sit down for a podcast with far-right activist Tommy Robinson.

   smh.com.au

3. Matthew Knights seemed lost to footy. These people helped bring him back

   The former Essendon coach has rebuilt his career in Tasmania with help of three club chief executives.

   smh.com.au

4. Matthew Knights seemed lost to footy. These people helped bring him back

   The former Essendon coach has rebuilt his career in Tasmania with help of three club chief executives.

   smh.com.au

5. Sluggish salary? Why your recent ‘pay rise’ might not feel like one

   Months of inflationary pressures are making it hard for salaries to keep up with the cost of everyday life, and there’s little respite on the horizon.

   smh.com.au

Jobs

• Senior Technical Manager, Product Quality & Standards

  Mirvac

• Trainee Project Manager

  TESSERENT

• Mid Interior Designer

  Bespoke Careers

See more →