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.
Country Press NSW president Lucie Peart urges country residents 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 from The Cobar Weekly office and other member newspaper offices 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 early 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 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 FAW (the Fellowship of Australian Writers NSW) who will provide a panel of judges from its 14 country branches.
FAW NSW specialises in helping people develop their writing talent and has resources available to help young people and adults improve their writing experience.
Visit fawnsw.org.au for more information.
