Murray Olds: Australia correspondent on Sydney fireworks display, Woolworths buckle to Australia Day merchandise, Aussies warned to reinstall cards in mobile wallet

EPISODE · Dec 31, 2024 · 8 MIN

Murray Olds: Australia correspondent on Sydney fireworks display, Woolworths buckle to Australia Day merchandise, Aussies warned to reinstall cards in mobile wallet

from Holiday Breakfast · host Newstalk ZB

Sydney saw in the New Year with nine tons of fireworks.  The city hosted two fireworks displays, at 9pm and midnight. Australia correspondent Murray Olds tells Tim Beveridge the earlier show allows young families to bail out early.  Meanwhile, Woolworths has buckled and will now sell Australia Day merchandise, in a reversal of its 2024 policy.  The supermarket chain will offer Australian flag-themed merchandise such as hats, sunglasses, bunting and a “clip-on ribbon” through its online stores.  And, Australians are being warned to reinstall their cards in their mobile wallets. Up to 60,000 could be affected by a reset.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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