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SUMMARY:Ekphrastic Challenge #2 2026 Open
DESCRIPTION:Ekphrastic Challenge #2 2026 is now open. Go to https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/competitions/ekphrastic-challenge/ for details. \n  \nSubmissions close 25 February 2026. \n 
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/ekphrastic-challenge-open-2026-02-01/
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SUMMARY:The Courthouse Writers' Retreat
DESCRIPTION:About\nA space for writers to meet\, write and workshop their work. Be inspired by this quirky venue to write in an interesting environment away from home. Take the opportunity to share work/ideas with other writers and learn of/create local writing activities. \n\nFee $5 cash/visit. This goes towards museum running costs (power etc)\nBYO coffee/lunch. Instant coffee/tea bags available. Café Zoo two doors away\nCasual meeting/discussion/writing space in the main courtroom\nQuiet Writing Room available suitable for up to five or six at a time\nA prompt may be provided for those who like a challenge…to be workshopped with others at 2:00 pm
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/the-courthouse-writers-retreat/2026-01-30/
LOCATION:Courthouse Museum Writers’ Retreat\, 11 High Street\, Drysdale\, VIC\, 3222\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Macaulay":MAILTO:banjo3223@bigpond.com
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SUMMARY:Ekphrastic Challenge #1 2026 Open
DESCRIPTION:The first Ekphrastic Challenge for 2026 is now open. Go to https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/competitions/ekphrastic-challenge/ for details. \n  \nSubmissions close 25 January 2026. \n 
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/ekphrastic-challenge-open/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Ekphrastic Challenge
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ekphrastic Challenge Moderator":MAILTO:ekphrastic@geelongwriters.org.au
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SUMMARY:Festive Season Celebration
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URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/festive-season-celebration/
LOCATION:Industry 26 Cafe\, 26 Pakington Street\, Geelong West\, VIC\, 3218\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Members Night
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SUMMARY:Funniest 500 Competition Submissions Open
DESCRIPTION:Entry to the Funniest 500 members-only competition is now open. \nFirst Prize: $500 \nTheme: Hang on Tight! \nClosing Date: 14 February 2026. \nGo to www.geelongwriters.org.au/competitions/funniest-500 for guidelines and submission details.
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/funniest-500/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Geelong Writers":MAILTO:geelongwriters@gmail.com
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