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2026 Poetry Award & Anthology Launch

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The Chambers, Wollongong Art Gallery
Wollongong NSW, Australia
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South Coast Writers Centre
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South Coast Writers Centre invites you to attend the announcement of our 2026 Poetry Award alongside the launch of our latest Anthology of Writing, Shape Shifters.

The afternoon will include readings from Brittany Riley, Ronald Atilano, Kai Jensen, Melanie Weckert, Linda Albertson, Linda Mcquarrie-Bowerman, Elanna Herbert and Sable Rosemont, as well as judge's comments from Julie Janson, co-recipient of the Oodgeroo Noonuccal Poetry Prize 2016 and winner of the Judith Wright Poetry Prize 2019. Peter Frankis, Chair of the SCWC board and Julie's co-judge, will MC the event.

You can listen to some of the shortlisted poets read their works on our podcasts webpage.

Wine and snacks will be provided.

Entry by donation.

The Chambers, Wollongong Art Gallery
Saturday 27 June, 1–2:30pm

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