The Stringybark Open Award 2026

Now Accepting Entries

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PAYMENT

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1. Decide how many stories you are submitting.


     1 story = A$15.00

     2 stories = A$28.00

     3 stories = A$39.00


2. Contact your financial institution and using direct deposit, make a deposit using the details on the left for the appropriate amount.  Ensure that in the description field you put your surname or we can't work out who has paid what.


3. You will receive a return acknowledgement email within seven days of submission.


4. Scroll down to complete the Entry Form.

Bank: Bendigo Bank

BSB: 633-000

Account: 140131988

Account Name: David Vernon

Direct Deposit — Preferred (Australia Only)

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Paypal

(Required for International Entrants)

1. Decide how many stories you are submitting.


     1 story = A$15.50

     2 stories = A$28.50

     3 stories = A$39.50


2. Select from the pull down menu on the right how many entries you are submitting.  


3. You will receive a return acknowledgement email within seven days of submission


4. Scroll down to complete the Entry Form

Entry Form

General Information








Or country if not Australia



Story One


.doc .docx and .rtf files accepted
Story Two



Story Three








By submitting this entry I confirm that: - This story is my own work and I own the copyright to this story - This story has not been published elsewhere - I have read and understood all of the entry conditions - If this story wins, receives a place or is highly commended I will allow it to be published (including podcasting)
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