Please note: this is an archived news article release
This article was published on Friday, 1 March, 2024. The information contained within may be out of date or inaccurate. News articles and media releases older than 60 days are archived for future reference.
Posted on Friday 1st of March, 2024,
Greater Shepparton City Council in partnership with the Furphy Foundation, Latrobe University and Goulburn Valley Libraries, are encouraging young people from across the Goulburn Valley to share a story for the Furphy Literary Awards.
Established in 1992, the literary awards promote and extend the tradition of storytelling of Australian culture.
Entries are now open for the junior and youth categories comprising of Junior Short Story, Junior Poetry for writers 12 years and under, and for writers aged 13-17 years, Youth Short Story and Youth Poetry.
Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Councillor Shane Sali, said the awards were a great opportunity to recognise the potential and talent of young writers across the region.
“The Furphy Literary Awards provide young people in the Goulburn Valley the opportunity to express their imagination through storytelling. I am excited to see all the creative ideas from young people in our community,” Cr Sali said.
“We encourage young writers to submit an entry and share their stories. Every story, no matter its size, deserves to be heard, and the Furphy Literary Award provide an excellent platform for that.”
Each category will have a first place prize of $300, followed by second $100 and third $50.
Entries close on Friday 31 May 2024 at 11.59pm. For more information on the awards and to enter, please visit http://www.furphyliteraryaward.com.au/junioryouth
More News from Greater Shepparton
Thursday 18th of September,
Community drop-in sessions for KidsTown
Greater Shepparton City Council reaffirmed its commitment to preserving and revitalising KidsTown Adventure Playground, a beloved community landmark and major tourist attraction in the Goulburn Valley, at its August Council Meeting. Read more
Thursday 18th of September,
Community Satisfaction Survey underway in Greater Shepparton
Residents are encouraged to share their thoughts on Greater Shepparton City Council and its services through the Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey. Read more
Thursday 18th of September,
Mosaic Festival lights up Victoria Park Lake with music, food and culture
Greater Shepparton City Council, in collaboration with the Greater Shepparton Amplify Youth Committee and the Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District, is excited to announce the success of Mosaic Festival, which attracted approximately 600 people to… Read more
Wednesday 17th of September,
Disruption an immersive art exhibition is coming to Shepparton!
Greater Shepparton City Council’s Resilience in Recovery team is proud to present ‘Disruption’ a bold, immersive art exhibition coming to Shepparton from Saturday 18 to Friday 31 October 2025. Read more
Wednesday 17th of September,
Greater Shepparton City Council strengthens regional advocacy during strategic visit to Parliament
Greater Shepparton City Council led a successful two-day advocacy delegation to Parliament House in Melbourne last month, where delegates met with Ministers, Shadow Ministers, and senior advisors to champion key priorities for the region ahead of the… Read more
Wednesday 17th of September,
Be the heart of your community – Join a Community Asset Committee
Greater Shepparton City Council is calling on community-minded residents to join one of the many Greater Shepparton Community Asset Committees (CAC), which play a vital role in managing and maintaining some of our region’s most important community facilities. Read more
See All News
Want to get the latest news and events in your Facebook feed?
Just go to our Facebook page and click the Like button.
More Events in Greater Shepparton
Monday 22nd of September, – to Friday 3rd of October,
School Holiday Activity - Giant Games at Shepparton Library
Giant Jamenga, Chess & Connect 4! Read more
Monday 22nd of September, – to Friday 3rd of October,
FamilyCare Book Inn Book Sale
Our Book Sale has a huge variety of books available, including great titles for children and teenagers. Do yourself a favour and drop in to pick up a bargain. Four books for just $2! Read more
Sunday 21st of September,
Orienteering
Calling all adventurers! Read more
Saturday 20th of September,
GV Last Man Standing Ultra
The GV Last Man Standing is Northern Victoria’s original Backyard Ultra, a brutal, exhilarating test of endurance where there’s only one winner: the last person still running! Read more
Friday 19th of September,
Puff Walk
Let’s walk and talk. Read more
Saturday 20th of September,
Nature’s Mini Canvas
Create some gorgeous mini artworks on a slice of ‘tree bickie’ or pieces of bark. Read more
See All Events