A motion to make Alcohol-free zones in the Walgett, Lightning Ridge, and Collarenebri cemeteries has split Walgett Shire Council, but was ultimately rejected.
The motion was supported by councillors Jane Keir and Greg Rummery at the most recent Walgett Shire Council meeting.
Cr Keir said she was concerned about broken glass she had recently seen at one cemetery.
Cr Rummery said he was concerned that “there is nothing to stop people having a party”.
One of the first to speak out against the motion was Cr Michael Cooke who said “you should be able to have a beer there to say goodbye to someone”…