News Archive
Funding Reinstatement News, May 2011
DMPA president Philippa Murray met Prime Minister Julia Gillard during her visit to the region where she confirmed the government's reinstatement of funding for the poetry competition. On a visit to Tamworth Public School, the Prime Minister said the awards were an important part of the government's education agenda and complemented the national curriculum. Read more >
Funding Restored, February 2011
Following strong community support from many areas across Australia, the Minister for School Education, Early Childhood and Youth, Peter Garrett has informed the Independent Member for New England, Tony Windsor that he has approved funding of $50, 000 as a Commonwealth Government Contribution for the delivery of the Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards over the next year, with the possibility of a further two years. Read more >
2010 Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards’ Ceremony
Last year’s Presentations to outstanding poets and schools took place against a choreographed backdrop of fire, piano and violins. Read more >
2010 Winners
2010’s winners came from all over Australia. Last year’s optional theme I Hear Music was a popular topic although subjects were as far reaching as dressage, motor bikes, sailing clubs and grandparents. Click here for the full list of winners.
2010 President’s Report
Philippa Murray, the Society’s President, this year emphasised just how amazing it is that the Poetry Awards have survived for 27 years. Click here for Philippa’s full Report.
2010 Judge’s Report
This year’s Awards were judged by Joanne Horniman and Robert Kimber. Both were impressed by the standard of poems and stressed how hard it had been to decide upon winners. Read more>