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Local cafes key to plastic-free beaches

About 130,000 tonnes of plastic waste leaks into Australia's waterways each year. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Cafes and restaurants near some of Australia's most iconic beaches will receive public funds to transition away from single-use plastics.

The Albanese government will pump $600,000 into a program focused on eliminating the bulk of Australia's litter, including coffee cups and lids, straws, takeaway containers, plastic bags and drink bottles.

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