Bowls
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Simmonds a national champion
FORMER Mildura bowler Emma Simmonds is a national champion. The 23-year-old, who is now with Moama Bowling Club, played a vital role in Victoria winning…
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Two Blues on the move
OUYEN took apart last year’s premiers, Mildura, at Blackburn Park in a solid performance in round two of Pennant Bowls. Alan Crook accounted for Ken…
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Top sides clash in Cauldron
By Chris Mitchell ROUND 2 of Bowls Sunraysia weekend pennant presents some scintillating encounters, headlined by ladder leaders Irymple hosting the Coomealla Cannons at the…
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Irymple defeats Merbein at Cauldron
By Chris Mitchell THE Irymple Suns shone in round one of Bowls Sunraysia Weekend pennant when they accounted for Merbein at the Cauldron by 17…
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Suns set to bowl competition over
BOWLS Sunraysia pennant resumes this weekend with four divisions, each comprising six teams. The season will extend into 2024 to culminate in finals to be…
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Season opener a clear success
LAST Sunday was the 2023-24 season opening day for Underbool Bowls Club. President Col Lockett welcomed all in attendance, including visitors from Ouyen Bowls Club,…
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Better Bettess among nation’s best
JUST three weeks ago, young lawn bowler Isaiah Bettess spoke of his aspirations to represent the country and, after a successful outing at the Australian…
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Teen bowler is Sunraysia’s best
LAWN bowls isn’t a sport often associated with teenagers, but Isaiah Bettess isn’t like most others. The 18-year-old has been on the rinks since age…
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Mildura Bowls cancels Country Cup
THE Mildura Bowls Club has made the difficult decision to cancel its $10,000 Country Cup five-a-side tournament following a lack of entries. Due to be…
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Upgrade under way for Underbool bowls surface
NEW synthetic playing surfaces are in the works at Underbool Bowls Club. The “old faithful” grass green that had served the club and community well…
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Gibbs and Brown visit Mildura
FORMER AFL players Campbell Brown and Bryce Gibbs substituted the oval-shaped ball for a smaller, heavier one recently when they enjoyed some lawn bowls with…
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Thrilling end to bowls carnival’s fours comp
By Chris Mitchell THE 92nd year of the Mildura May Carnival, the longest running bowls carnival in the world, was held earlier this month. Day…