The Stringybark Open Award 2025

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PAYMENT

Direct Deposit or PayPal

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

Direct Deposit — Preferred (Australia Only)

Paypal

(Required for International Entrants)

1. Decide how many stories you are submitting.

     1 story = A$15.00

     2 stories = A$28.00

     3 stories = A$39.00

2. Click the appropriate "Buy Now" button to the right in accordance with the number of stories you are submitting. You will be taken to the PayPal secure website where you should follow the instructions.

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

4. Scroll down to complete the Entry Form

Entry Form