Boroondara Literary Awards now open!

The Boroondara Literary Awards aim to encourage creative writing in schools and the general community.

The Open Short Story Competition is open to all Victorian residents. Entries are open from 9am, Monday 16 February to 12 midday, Friday 8 May 2026.

 A maximum of one entry may be submitted per person. Winners will share a prize pool of more than $8,000, with winning work published in the 2026 Anthology.

The Awards are made possible by the joint efforts of the Rotary Club of Balwyn and the City of Boroondara. For further details, please visit Literary Awards | Your Say Boroondara, contact Boroondara Library Service on (03) 9278 4666, or email bla@boroondara.vic.gov.au