ABC Online | Cottesloe Council bans release of helium balloons, and smoking on beaches ABC Online Cottesloe Council, in Perth's wealthy western suburbs, has voted to ban the release of helium-filled balloons. Councillors this week unanimously supported a motion to outlaw the release of gas-filled balloons which rise into the air — also banning ... Greens call for statewide balloon ban WA council bans freeing balloons, smoking |