Bangalow is the hub of much of Byron Shire, and in recent years, with the huge population growth, has confirmed that status with the huge investment in it and surrounding areas.
The state and federal governments contributed over $140 million to refurbish the Norco Factory after the 2022 floods. Why can’t they, along with Byron Council, do the same to regain control of the Bowlo?
Respected local and former Australian Rugby League Test team captain, Ken McCaffrie, was a past Norths RL president – he would be rolling over in his grave. Surely it has a Council zoning for community social and sporting use?
It is, with the adjacent sporting fields, Bangalow’s number one community asset.
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. 
