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Online search giants face $50 million child safety fines as Australia tightens content regulation

Australia's eSafety Commissioner is gaining power to fine Google and other search engines up to $50 million if they fail to protect children from harmful content, signalling a harder regulatory line.

By The Daily Sydney · 20 July 2026 · 1 min read

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Fed-led tax plan debate heats up as Albanese dismisses concerns, signalling government will push forward

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is downplaying criticism of the government's tax proposals, signalling the administration plans to advance its fiscal agenda despite public and political pushback.

By The Daily Sydney · 20 July 2026 · 1 min read

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Newcastle Arena $14 million investment signals shift in NSW regional economic strategy

The NSW Government has committed $14 million to planning a new 160-event-a-year arena in Newcastle, marking a significant investment in regional infrastructure beyond Sydney.

By The Daily Sydney · 19 July 2026 · 1 min read

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