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for community consultation at a workshop to define the scope of where restrictions on smoking should apply.

Conclusions drawn at the workshop will be reported back to council with the aim of developing a smoke free area local law and policy framework for the Shire of Collie.

Debating the motion, councillors asked questions about how such a policy would work.

Cr Harverson said the distance required for smokers to stay away from playground equipment was 10 metres.

“For instance in Soldiers’ Park, you shouldn’t smoke within 10 metres of the playground equipment,” she said.

“As councillors, we should be engaging the rest of the community to restrict smoking in outdoor public places.”

Council staff have been researching local authorities which have introduced smoke free areas.

The Town of Vincent has introduced a local law, and parts of North Perth, Mt Hawthorn, Leederville, William and Beaufort Streets became smoke free

COLLIE’S Kate Hindle was successful at the Boyup Brook Country Music Festival, winning the “Female Artist of the Year” for the second consecutive year. This year, she shared the award with a from November 22, 2022. The motion also calls on council staff to seek funding for a community education campaign including signage and other methods to promote smoke-free choices. long-time friend of hers, Codee-Lee. Kate said she was thrilled to be recognised again, especially with Codee-Lee, as they have been competing against each other at the awards since they were juniors.

Healthway partners with organisations that host community events and art festivals to create healthier communities, including smoke free events.

A number of local organisations have been successful in obtaining this funding to promote smoke free events.

In WA, it is illegal to smoke in enclosed public places such as shopping centres, hospitals, cinemas, theatres, pubs, clubs and restaurants.

It is also illegal to smoke in outdoor eating areas, unless in a designated smoking area in a liquor licensed premises; in taxis, on buses and other public transport that is available to or being used by the public; in vehicles carrying children under the age of 17; and near playground equipment.

The Shire of Collie draft public health plan has identified smoking as a significant issue.

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