The Dorothea Mackellar Poetry AwardsÂ
The Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards seek to capture the imaginations of school students across Australia, inspiring them to express their thoughts and feelings through the medium of poetry in their pursuit of literary excellence. The standard of entries year after year is consistently high, yet the winning poems never cease to impress the judges. From reading the entries of both the primary and secondary students, one can get an idea of the current events and issues that have had a great impact on young Australians over the decades.
https://dorothea.com.au/entry-information/
Gutsy Great Novelist Page One Prize
Website with Writing Competition details: https://gutsygreatnovelist.com/page-one-prize/
Closing Date: July 16, 2026
Open to International
About the Writing Competition
The 7th Annual Gutsy Great Novelist Page One Prize is awarded for an outstanding first page of an unpublished novel. First prize is $1,000; 2nd is $500; and 3rd is $250. The prize is open internationally to anyone over 18 writing a novel in English in any genre for adult or YA readers (fiction only). Winners will be announced Thursday, August 27, 2026. $20 entry fee.