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encourage everyone to share their experiences with us at the STEER Project. This rideshare network has the potential to revolutionise community transport and provide a safe, cheap and flexible form of transport for local youth.

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An iPhone app connecting people to a rideshare network has just launched and local firefighter Phil Preston and STEER (Support, Teamwork, Education, Experience and Rewards) project co-organiser is encouraging everyone to get on board. Mr Preston told The Echo he was involved with its betatesting and giving the development company feedback, and believes it could be the holy grail of community transport in Byron Shire. The app incorporates a ratFor Bob and Elaine, the earth and flowers they tend with loving ing system so you can review care is a scale down from the five-acre garden they once had. the driver and rider before Still, the beautiful garden is no small feat and their efforts have committing to the ride, says won them the Champion Garden trophy from 33 entrants at the Mr Preston. The more peo2012 Ocean Shores Garden Club competition. This year there ple who are using the network was an extra reason to celebrate, as the club has just notched the better it will be. Because up their 30th anniversary. Photo Eve Jeffery it is still in testing mode we

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Also a free two-hour workshop on teaching learner drivers will be held at the Byron Bay Services Club on Monday October 15 from 5.30 to 7.30pm. Search for the Avego RTR (Real-Time Ridesharing) app on iPhone or visit www.avego. com. Contact Phil on phil@ steerproject.org.au and phone 0414 809 330 for more.

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were made by Dan Murphys representatives but a wide cross-section of the community, including church leaders, police, politicans, school teachers and teenagers, gave passionate addresses to the panel for over five hours.

Similarly, owner of the retail space where it was planned, Gold Coast-based Robert Badalotti of Azzura Developments, is staying tight-lipped.

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His property manager Jamie Bourke told The Echo, I have been told by the landlord not to discuss the property at this point. As to what options are now available to Woolworths, a spokesperson for the Independent Liquor & Gaming

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When asked if Dan Murphys would seek to re-apply, Woolworthss media relations manager told The Echo, We are examining the decision.

Authority told The Echo, there is no appeal available under the Liquor Act on the merits of a decision made by the Authority on an application. But applicants are free to submit a fresh application. If an applicant believes the Authority, in making its decision, has made an error of law, it can appeal to the Supreme Court. When asked for data on refusals by the Authority, the spokesperson said they were unable to provide that, However the number of refusals

would be a small proportion of the number of applications that are approved. The Authority previously told The Echo that Byrons case received the largest number of submissions to date. The number of liquor licences in Byron Shire has increased slightly in recent years, according to the Authoritys 2010/11 annual report. In 2008/09 it was 104, in 2009/10 it was 112 and in 2010/11, 114 licences were operating.
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2 October 9, 2012 The Byron Shire Echo

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