News Corp latest to make deal with Google in Australia push

Major Australian media organisation Seven West Media had struck a deal with Google to pay for journalism earlier this week

Major Australian media organisation Seven West Media had struck a deal with Google to pay for journalism earlier this week. Photo: Jeff Chiu/AP

Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp said it has struck a deal for Google to pay it for news as the digital giant rushes to negotiate generous deals with Australian media companies.

Australian politicians are considering forcing digital giants into such agreements.