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First smoking ban for metropolitan Central Business District

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credit should read: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire Source: Press Association

North Sydney is planning Australia's first smoke-free metropolitan Central Business District after its council voted to endorse a blanket ban. Health groups have praised what they call a bold decision, while some politicians and workers are less impressed.


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North Sydney is planning Australia's first smoke-free metropolitan Central Business District after its council voted to endorse a blanket ban. Health groups have praised what they call a bold decision, while some politicians and workers are less impressed.



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