Sad that the Byron Shire Visitor Centre closed.
The old stationmaster’s cottage was such a cute building with great volunteers and great services.
It was my first friendly point of contact when I arrived in Byron.
Byron seems to lack social amenities for some reason.
There are CWAs in Bruns and Mullum. Men’s sheds in Ballina, Bangalow and Mullum. Bangalow, Mullum, Bruns and Ballina all have museums. Byron doesn’t have a town hall, CWA meeting place, Men’s shed or museum. Or a Chinese restaurant.
Yes, the RSL has some historical Byron photos in its passageways, but that doesn’t constitute a designated place to view Byron’s history. Before the cranes fill the airspaces of Byron Bay town, wouldn’t it be nice to have this historical cottage be Byron’s museum?
And fulfil Mayor Sarah’s, ‘how this location can continue to serve the community in meaningful and inspiring ways.’
For four decades The Echo has printed the stories some people loved, some people hated, and some pretended not to read. If you want us to keep telling the truth, the real truth, not the sugar-coated version. We’ll need your support to keep the presses rolling. 
