Bowls Australia, a state-owned entity based in Australia, was founded in 1911, employs approximately 60 individuals, and reported $3.3M in revenue as of 2023. The company functions as a national sporting organisation, responsible for the leadership, development, and management of the sport of bowls in Australia.
The Long Roll, a 1000-kilometre relay featuring two custom Aero Bowls sets, officially began on April 29, 2026, at Balmain Bowling Club, embarking on a journey through 32 clubs across New South Wales and Queensland towards Windsor Bowls Club in Brisbane. Bowls Australia had previously announced this unique relay on April 27, highlighting the sport's accessibility and community reach in a campaign building momentum toward Brisbane 2032. Earlier, on April 27, Deer Park Club was awarded hosting rights for the 2026 National Development Series, marking the first time the event will be staged outside South East Queensland, scheduled for August 25–27. On April 20, the finalists for Bowls Australia’s 2026 Awards Night were announced, with the ceremony set for June 13 on the Gold Coast at The Star, coinciding with the Australian Open. This followed Bowls Australia's call for applications on March 6 for an Appointed Director position on its Board, filling a casual vacancy created by a resignation.
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