The Murray Playing Area is within the Goulburn Murray Region, and encompasses clubs both north and south of the mighty Murray River. The Playing Area is home to 13 Bowling Clubs recognized for their excellent standard of bowling greens. All the clubs, both small and large, offer competitive and social bowls suited to all levels of player.
For the complete newcomer to lawn bowls, looking for a sporting activity that promises much in fun and enjoyment with a competitive element, then the friendly, welcoming atmosphere of our Bowling Clubs will be the place to be.
All bowlers are mourning the loss of Murray Playing Area Life Member Ray Nye who passed away on 16 March 2025. Ray was a tireless worker for the Murray Bowls area for many years, not least his interesting and candid radio show on One FM which he hosted for over twenty years. He will be...
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The Goulburn Murray Regional State Finals were played last weekend at Shepparton Park. The State Event winners from the Murray and Goulburn Valley playing areas played each other for the honour of representing the region in the State Championships, which are to be played at East Bendigo Bowling Club over the week of 3 –...
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Berrigan Community Bowling Club welcomed bowlers from all over the Murray Playing Area to compete in the five grand finals. Spectators were treated to some great bowling across all five divisions. Thank you to Berrigan for the well prepared greens and great hospitality. Division 1 saw the undefeated Numurkah Golf team take on the in...
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Division 1 Grand Final to be played Saturday 8 March at Berrigan, start time 10.30am.
Read moreThis will be the last Ladies Trade Day for the 2024-25 season.