Brisbane Times ·general ·1 hour ago

‘Disappointing’: Why Sydney’s oldest bowling club was forced to close

Sydney's oldest bowling club, Balmain Bowling Club, closed on Saturday after nearly 150 years due to financial losses exceeding $669,000 for 2024-25. The board, citing unsustainable operations, remains hopeful about future redevelopment attracting a commercial tenant. This closure highlights the struggle of community clubs in Sydney, which have halved in number over four decades.

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