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Woollahra 2026 ANZAC Day Writing Competition: Honouring Stories Through Words

March 18, 2026

Woollahra 2026 ANZAC Day Writing Competition: Honouring Stories Through Words In the lead-up to ANZAC Day 2026, Woollahra Council is inviting young voices from the community to take part in a meaningful tradition that blends reflection, creativity, and remembrance. Mayor Cr Sarah Dixson is encouraging local primary and high school students to enter the 2026 ANZAC Day Writing Competition, submitting original stories or poems that honour the spirit of ANZAC. This special initiative gives students the opportunity to express their understanding of courage, sacrifice, and community through the power of writing. What makes this competition truly unique is the chance…

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Competitions, Inspiration

Canberra Writers Festival at MoAD: Stories, Ideas & Conversations That Shape Us

September 4, 2025

The Canberra Writers Festival returns to the Museum of Australian Democracy (MoAD) on 25–26 October 2025, bringing with it a weekend of bold stories, fresh ideas, and conversations that matter. Set inside the historic halls of Old Parliament House — where letters, debates and decisions once shaped the nation — the festival invites readers, writers, and big thinkers to come together for two days of thought-provoking events. From diplomacy on the front line and conspiracy theories to untold stories of Australian women and the lasting legacy of Whitlam’s Dismissal, the program features an extraordinary lineup of writers, journalists, and changemakers….

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Calling Young Artists: Enter Your Horse Drawing for Sydney Lunar Festival 2026!

May 20, 2025

Is your child aged between 5 and 12 and loves to draw? Let their imagination run wild and be part of one of Sydney’s biggest cultural celebrations — the Sydney Lunar Festival 2026! We’re inviting young creatives to submit vibrant, imaginative horse drawings to celebrate the Year of the Horse. Selected entries will be proudly displayed outdoors in Haymarket, reaching thousands of festivalgoers! Why Participate? This is a fun, creative opportunity for kids to: Be part of a major arts and culture event See their artwork featured in public during the festival Have their drawing printed on a personalised t-shirt…

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