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Never Such Innocence International Competition 2026/27

The Never Such Innocence International Competition 2026/27 invites young people worldwide to explore the theme “Through My Eyes” through art, poetry and short film. ...

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2027 Peter Porter Poetry Prize

The 2027 Peter Porter Poetry Prize, one of Australia’s most lucrative and respected poetry awards organized by the Australian Book Review, has been recently opened for entries accepting submissions ...

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The National Poetry Competition 2026

The National Poetry Competition 2026, one of the world’s most prestigious prizes for a single unpublished poem, organised by The Poetry Society, has been recently opened for entries inviting anyone ...

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