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Cairns Regional Council overturns decision to go cashless after residents rally

Happy scenes inside Cairns Regional Council chambers over the decision to allow cash payments. (ABC Far North: Kristy Sexton-McGrath)

Residents of a Far North Queensland city have overturned a council decision to ban cash payments after thousands of residents rallied against the move.

Cairns Regional Council rolled out a no-cash policy at all council facilities in July last year, including at libraries, waste transfer stations, and a buy-back shop.

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