Sporting Achievements Shine Bright In Hinchinbrook

Since opening its doors in 1935, the Noorla Bowls Club has welcomed generations of locals to enjoy a game of bowls. This year, the Noorla Bowls Club officially turned 90 and has recently received an upgrade of a new retractable shade cover, funded through the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.

Celebrating 90 years is an incredible milestone that highlights the dedication, passion, and commitment of committee members, volunteers, and supporters who have helped keep the club alive and thriving across the decades.

It was a pleasure to visit the Noorla Bowls Club last week to present a congratulatory certificate, catch up with the members and check out the completion of the club’s retractable shade cover that has transformed the
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Back in 2024, the Noorla Bowls Club was successful in securing $42,971 through the Gambling Community Benefit Fund, which made this project possible. The timing couldn’t be better, with summer just around the corner, bowlers will now be able to enjoy the game in much cooler conditions. Well done to the committee, members, and contractors on delivering this great upgrade.

From hosting competitive matches and friendly games, to facilitating community functions, fundraising activities, and hiring out the venue for special occasions, the club has always found ways to bring locals together through this sport.

I would like to extend my thanks to the many committees, members, and supporters who have contributed to the club’s success for the past 90 years.

Shifting to another celebration of sport in our region, I’d also like to congratulate the recipients and nominees of the 2025 Sportstar of the Year Awards proudly presented by the Lions Club of Ingham. Each of you has made a significant impact on sport in the Hinchinbrook Shire, whether through athletic excellence, dedication, or community spirit.

A big thank you must go to the judges, organisers, sponsors and guest speaker Suzy Batkovic for facilitating a fantastic awards ceremony on Tuesday, 2 September where the winners were announced.

These celebrations highlight just how important our sporting community is, and how much sporting talent there is across Hinchinbrook.

Contributed with thanks by Nick Dametto MP, Member for Hinchinbrook