Submissions are open for youth writing awards

The awards have a long history of encouraging young people to express themselves in writing.

Categories include Junior Short Story and Junior Poetry for writers aged 12 years and under, and Youth Short Story and Youth Poetry for writers aged 13 to 17 years.

Mayor Shane Sali said “every story matters, and we encourage young people to put pen to paper and be part of a proud local storytelling tradition”.

Each category awards first place $300, second place $100 and third place $50.

Entries close at 11.59pm on Sunday, May 31.

To enter, visit shepp.city/furphylit

For more information, contact the awards co-ordinator on 0408 553 087 or email fla@furphystory.com.au