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.
On June 13, 2026, Australian bowls’ leading athletes, clubs, volunteers, coaches, and officials were recognized at the 2026 Bowls Australia Hall of Fame and Awards Night on the Gold Coast. Earlier, on June 7, former Bowls Australia President and World Bowls President Darryl Clout AM received recognition in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours, heading a group of bowls community contributors acknowledged for their service. Previously, on May 23, Bowls Australia announced the winners of The Long Roll raffle, which raised funds for the Bowls Australia Disaster Relief Fund supporting clubs impacted by natural disasters. This followed the May 14 announcement by Bowls Australia of five new inductees into its Hall of Fame and three elevations to Legend status, with these figures set to be celebrated at the 2026 Hall of Fame and Awards Night. On May 13, The Long Roll completed its 1000-kilometre, 16-day journey across New South Wales and Queensland, officially reaching its final destination at Windsor Bowls Club in Brisbane.
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