Please note that the Literary Awards and Competitions information below is not guaranteed to be accurate and you should always check the relevant website link for latest details. Contact us if you know of a competition you think should be added to this list or if you find any errors.
FAW competitions
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Australian Writers Competitions page
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Prose:
Closing dates for upcoming prose competitions:Poetry:
Closing dates for upcoming poetry competitions:31st May 2024 Newcastle Poetry Prize, $15,000, (200 lines), $35.20 online entry
2nd July 2024 Australian Catholic University Poetry Prize with theme "Faith", $10,000 (60 lines), $25.00 online entry