Onkaparinga Wordfest is back!

Entries are open for residents of South Australia to enter Onkaparinga’s Wordfest short story and poetry competition!

You can submit one story or piece of poetry per eligible category up to 500 words with the theme ‘Community, place and belonging’ and must connect to people or places within the City of Onkaparinga council area.

Categories:

  • Flash Fiction: Open to ages 18 and above.
  • Poetry: Open to ages 18 and above.
  • Youth: Open to ages 12-17.

Prizes:

  • One winner will be selected from each competition category.
  • Each category winner will receive a prize of $100 AUD.

Entries must be submitted via the link below and close at 5 pm on Tuesday 9 December 2025.

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