The Daily Perth: 2026-07-18

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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.

   watoday.com.au

2. Aussies hail leader Herbie as Open hopes soar

   Lucas Herbert has been cheered by his fellow Aussie players to the top of the leaderboard -- but a few of them still have big hopes of their own.

   thewest.com.au

3. ‘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.

   watoday.com.au

4. 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.

   watoday.com.au

5. 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.

   watoday.com.au

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