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Council backs plan to reduce pokies after grieving mum’s plea

January 1, 2000

by Jenny Noyes – THE Northern Beaches Council has backed a plan to reduce poker machine use at local venues, minus a controversial clause that would have allowed it to ban pokies at venues on council land.

Council told to lead the way

January 1, 2000

A SYDNEY councillor wants NSW politicians to lead by example and be drug tested on the job. Liberal Pat Daley will move a motion at Northern Beaches Council’s next meeting to introduce drug tests for all councillors and staff.