Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards

Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards Australia's oldest and largest poetry competition for school students, open 1 March - 30 June.

The aim of the Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards is to capture the imagination of school students across Australia, inspiring them with a passion for poetry and a love of country. It is a unique national project, giving Australia’s youth a voice and an opportunity to strive for excellence in literature.

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11/07/2026

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Happy birthday to Dorothea Mackellar 🎂 She would be so impressed by all the entries received for this year's competition...
01/07/2026

Happy birthday to Dorothea Mackellar 🎂

She would be so impressed by all the entries received for this year's competition.

Good luck everyone 🤞👏 🎉

25/06/2026

Only 5 sleeps to go! Hurry and get your entries in by 30 June. www.dorothea.com.au

24/06/2026

🎨 One determined Gunnedah community campaign brought this landmark to life. Here's the story behind the iconic Dorothea Mackellar memorial 👉 bit.ly/4eAIzS1

We loved hosting the students from Carinya Christian School Gunnedah at the Dorothea Mackellar Centre ❤️
16/06/2026

We loved hosting the students from Carinya Christian School Gunnedah at the Dorothea Mackellar Centre ❤️

14/06/2026

Patron Heather Ewart reminds us that it’s just over 2 weeks until entries close in the 2026 comp

09/06/2026

Don't miss out on your chance to be a winner of Australia's largest poetry awards 😁🎉🥰

We are pleased to announce the appointment of our new patron, Heather Ewart.Heather is well known for her work on ABC’s ...
01/06/2026

We are pleased to announce the appointment of our new patron, Heather Ewart.

Heather is well known for her work on ABC’s Back Roads and her distinguished career as a journalist and presenter.

Heather’s achievements include winning the 2007 Gold Quill, the Melbourne Press Club’s highest honour, for her coverage of melanoma victim Claire Oliver. Her reporting on 7.30 contributed to legislative changes banning solariums. She is also recognised for her extensive coverage of Victoria’s Black Saturday bushfires for 7.30 in 2009.

This year, Heather was awarded the Melbourne Press Club's Lifetime Achievement Award.

To learn more about Heather and our other patrons, Dr Sally Murphy and The Honourable Mark Vaile, please visit: https://dorothea.com.au/our-patrons/

Does your school sit within 100km of Gunnedah? If it does, your poetry entries are instantly in the running for the Kurr...
12/05/2026

Does your school sit within 100km of Gunnedah? If it does, your poetry entries are instantly in the running for the Kurrumbede Award.

The Kurrumbede Award celebrates outstanding poetry from primary and secondary students in schools close to Gunnedah.

Winners in both Primary and Secondary categories will each receive $250, a trophy, and a special prize pack.

Add your name to the proud list of winners from Gunnedah South Public School, Tamworth High School,Tamworth Public, Fairfax Public, and Sacred Heart School Boggabri.

For more information visit: www.dorothea.com.au

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