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Community News: Jackson Honoured

Robert Jackson’s tireless work, both with the Talbot Yabbies Bowling Club and also the Goldfields Playing Area, has been rewarded with life membership to the Bendigo Campaspe Goldfields Bowls Region, awarded by president Vicky Tierney. Jackson has...

Maryborough Advertiser

Highland takes all three lawn bowls flags on offer with success in tense midweek decider

It was a rollercoaster ride which could have gone either way going into the final end of the game, but it was Highland Tartan who took the midweek premiership on Tuesday with a 58-50 win over Dunolly Blue, ensuring they would complete the sweep of...

Michael Thompson

Lacey celebrates Highland’s stellar season

For new bowls president of the Highland Bowling Club, Tony Lacey, the 2023/24 season might not go any better for a debut season in the role. There’s still the matter of today’s midweek pennant grand final against Dunolly Blue at Avoca to...

Michael Thompson

Highland Red completes dominant season with 23-shot win in division two grand final

Highland Red capped off a dominant campaign with a 23-shot victory over a gallant Talbot Brown, with the scoreline only blowing out late. For much of the day, Talbot Brown were very much in contention, and the premiership was still up for grabs with...

Michael Thompson

Maryborough Advertiser

It’s a three-peat for Highland Tartan, claiming division one Saturday pennant flag

It’s a triple treat for Highland Tartan, who landed their third consecutive premiership with incredible shot-making in their 62-33 grand final success at Avoca against Dunolly Blue. The margin of victory belies the quality of the game, with both...

Michael Thompson

Highland Red and Talbot Brown in division two decider

Highland Red and Talbot Brown will meet in the division two grand final in what will be a battle of the top two teams. Much like division one, both teams have been the best performed throughout the season, and have earned their grand final spots...

Michael Thompson

Dunolly Blue in midweek final

Dunolly Blue’s dreams of back-to-back premierships remain intact thanks to a 68-59 win over a dogged Talbot outfit on Tuesday. The reigning champs held the advantage for much of the day, but were still made to work hard for the win by Talbot, who...

Michael Thompson

Maryborough Advertiser

Fierce rivalry adds another chapter with division one grand final meeting tomorrow at Avoca

Lawn bowls will take centre stage tomorrow afternoon, with the Goldfields Playing Area grand finals to be held at Avoca Country Golf Bowls Club. Division one will see fierce rivals Highland Tartan and Dunolly Blue do battle as Tartan seeks their...

Michael Thompson

Lawn bowls grand finalists decided

Dunolly Blue and Talbot Brown are through to the Saturday pennant grand finals in division one and two in vastly different circumstances. Dunolly Blue had to fight their way back from the brink halfway through the game, while Talbot Brown dictated...

Michael Thompson

Thrilling weekend of Saturday pennant finals

A dramatic weekend of lawn bowls was highlighted by an spectacular semi-final between Dunolly Blue and Highland Tartan, which needed extra ends to decide the game. DIVISION ONE A thrilling grand final qualifier saw Highland Tartan come from the...

Michael Thompson

Tartan through to grand final, while Talbot stays alive

Highland Tartan have booked the first spot in the midweek grand final thanks to a comfortable victory over Dunolly Blue, while Talbot kept their season alive with a similar win over Avoca. Highland Tartan controlled much of their contest against...

Michael Thompson

Maryborough Advertiser

Highland book Saturday pennant grand final spots in division one and two with strong wins

Highland Bowling Club have booked the first two spots across the Saturday pennant grand finals, with Highland Tartan and Highland Red locking in a spot in the decider in division one and two respectively. However, it was achieved in two vastly...

Michael Thompson

Pennant finals kick off with headline matches

The finals series of both division one and two are upon us tomorrow, with some big matches preparing to sort out who is in line to take the premiership. DIVISION ONE Minor premiers Dunolly Blue warmed up for their grand final qualifier for next week...

Michael Thompson

Wild weather brings an early close to midweek season

Thanks to Victoria’s wild weather on Tuesday, the final round of the midweek pennant was declared unplayable, meaning the season is over and all attention now turns to the finals. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the same four teams who make up the top...

Michael Thompson

Donation made to MDHS

The Goldfields Playing Area got together at the Highland Society on Friday to hand over a cheque for $4176.50 to the Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS) in the name of cancer research. The donation was made as a result of their Charity Round...

Michael Thompson

Close finals on the horizon as final round looms

It’s the final round of Saturday pennant tomorrow, with close results providing a reminder of just how close this finals series is set to be. DIVISION ONE Avoca Red and Dunolly Blue played out a thrilling draw at Avoca Country Golf Bowls Club...

Michael Thompson

Midweek finals equation all-but sorted going into last round

Just the matter of who finishes second is all that’s left to decide the home-and-away portion of the midweek pennant, with a thrilling final-round blockbuster central to that equation. Talbot certainly did their chances of the double chance no...

Michael Thompson

Double joy for Talbot pair

There was double joy for Talbot Bowling Club as they swept the Champion of Champions divisions for 2023/24. Matthew Vernon took the men’s title after a dominant campaign, which saw him defeat Newstead’s Bill Burnett in the final at the Highland...

Michael Thompson

Exciting final fortnight of Saturday pennant

With two rounds to go, the minor premiership in both division one and two has essentially been sealed, but the race is on in earnest for the rest of the finals spots. DIVISION ONE Dunolly Blue will be the minor premier of division one after...

Michael Thompson