The competition is open to primary and secondary school students, and adults, living in areas where Country Press NSW member newspapers are published, and that includes the Corowa Free Press.
In 1900, local newspapers were the primary source of news for country residents of this state, and 125 years later, that remains true.
Country Press NSW is the peak body representing independent regional newspapers.
“Our member newspapers remain trusted news providers, owned by country people, and always here to support and encourage rural and regional NSW,” President Lucie Peart said.
“Help us celebrate this milestone by being part of our writing competition.”
You can find inspiration from the pages of the Free Press.
Short stories may be on any topic or theme, and set in any time period, but they must have one special inclusion.
The words ‘local newspaper’ must be included as part of the story.
Entry forms can be collected from the Free Press office 130 Sanger St, Corowa 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 July 4.
Please note that entries must be posted to the central mailbox listed on the entry form.
Entry is free, thanks to generous sponsorship of the state-wide event by Australian agribusiness company, Manildra Group.
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).
The fellowship helps 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.
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