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Push to protect access to cash as card payments surge

Fresh powers for the government will ensure cash distribution services remain in place.

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New regulations could soon protect cash distribution services and access to physical currency for Australians.

PM Anthony Albanese visits Great Wall of China amid trade talks

The Australian leader and Chinese Premier Li Qiang have pledged to increase trade amid growing global protectionism.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Jodie Haydon have paid a visit to the Great Wall of China. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Talisman Sabre: Prepping for war with China amid diplomacy

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An Australian Army CH-47F Chinook helicopter lifts a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon as an underslung load from Shoalwater Bay training area during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025. CAPT Joanne Leca

Exactly what Albo should do at his all-important meeting with Xi Jinping

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Anthony Albanese and Xi Jinping (L) meeting in 2023 and Tim Lester (R).

Millions of government dollars couldn’t save music festivals

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Dance and hip-hop festival Listen Out was granted up to $500,000 from the NSW Government’s Contemporary Music Festival Viability Fund.

Brisbane secures $1.2 billion for new stadium

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Billions locked in for 2032 Olympic Games with new Queensland and federal government deal