The Banjo Paterson Writing Awards 2018 are now open for entries. Banjo Paterson was born on February 17, 1864 and to celebrate his birthday anniversary Orange City Library, the Central Western Daily and ABC Central West Radio announce the call for entries in the writing competition.
There are three categories:
Short Story – First prize $2,000
Contemporary Poetry – First prize $2,000
and ABC Central West Radio Children’s Writing Awards – First prize $200.
The competition closes on Friday 20th April 2018 and winners will be contacted by phone on Friday 6th July.