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Write Around the Murray Short Story Competition

Write Around the Murray hosts two major writing competitions every year for writers of all ages, the Write Around the Murray Short Story Competition and the Barry Young River of Stories Competition.

The annual Write Around the Murray Short Story Competition (formerly known as the AlburyCity Short Story Award) welcomes entrants from anywhere in Australia.

Judged by award-winning author Margaret Hickey, there is a $1000 cash prize for stories up to 3000 words. The winner will be announced at Write Around the Murray festival launch on 10 September.

Competition opens 7 May and closes 2 July.
For more information and to enter visit: 

www.writearoundthemurray.org.au/competitions/wam-short-story-award
Entries and more info
When
Wednesday 7 May - Wednesday 2 July 2025, 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Where
LibraryMuseum, Corner of Kiewa and Swift Streets, Albury