Entries for the Nillumbik Prize for Contemporary Writing 2026 are now open

The Nillumbik Prize for Contemporary Writing is an annual prize that celebrates the best in contemporary writing. The prize is open to writers of all genres and styles, and the winner will receive a cash prize of $10,000 and a publication contract with Nillumbik Shire Council. The prize is judged by a panel of literary experts, and the winner will be announced in [insert date].