Free writing competition for country residents

25th Mar 2025

Country Press NSW, the peak body representing independent regional newspapers, is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year with a special writing competition.
The competition is open to primary and secondary school students, and adults, living in readership areas of the Country Press NSW newspaper network, and President Lucie Peart urges them all to take part.
“In 1900, local newspapers were the primary source of news for country residents of this State, and all these years later, that remains true: our member newspapers remain trusted news providers, owned by country people, and always here to support and encourage rural and regional NSW.
“So, help us celebrate this milestone by being part of our writing competition; you can get inspiration from the pages of our many newspapers situated in all parts of country New South Wales!” Ms Peart said.
Entry forms can be picked up in person at offices of member newspapers, or downloaded through the Country Press NSW website: cpnsw.org.au.
The competition is opening in time for students to write their stories over the school holidays and throughout Term Two, with the deadline for entering closing on 4 July.
Entry is free, thanks to generous sponsorship of the State-wide event by Australian agribusiness company, Manildra Group.
Short stories entered may be on any topic or theme, or set in any time period, but must have one special inclusion: the words “local newspaper” must be included as part of the story.
Please note that entries must be posted to the central mailbox listed on the entry form.
Judging of the Country Press NSW 125th Anniversary Writing Competition will be carried out by leading creative writing organisation, the Fellowship of Australian Writers (NSW).
FAW (NSW), which will provide a panel of judges from its 14 country branches, specializes in helping people develop their writing talent and has resources available to help youngsters and adults improve their writing experience (visit fawnsw.org.au for more information).

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