Celebrating our young writers

Wangaratta Chronicle

Oct 15 2025 Updated 7 hours ago

Simone Kerwin

YOUNG WRITER: Liz Long from Edgars Books & News presents one of the winners, year 10/11/12 story category first placegetter Lara Maples, with her certificate during Thursday's presentation.

An award ceremony was held on Thursday evening for the talented winners of the 2025 Wangaratta Young Writers Award.

Conducted annually by the Rotary Club of Appin Park Wangaratta and Rotary Club of Wangaratta, and supported by the Wangaratta Library, the competition invites young people aged between 10 and 19 to submit their stories and poetry/song lyrics for judging.

It offers a chance for young wr...

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