Published 14 October 200823 October 2008 · Main Posts Poetry Idol 2009 admin This is announcement from Michael Crane, the well-known Melbourne poet: The Paradise Anthology presents Poetry Idol 2009. First prize $2000 plus 2 x $500 runner ups with the finalists to perform at the 2009 Age Melbourne Writers Festival. All heat winners will be published in the Paradise Anthology – go to www.paradiseanthology.com. Come to the December 2nd Poetry idol event to be held at the St Kilda Library to register expression of interest. Heats in 2009 will be held at St Kilda, Toorak, Mornington, Greensborough, Altona, Carlton and Box Hill libraries. Poets: contact Michael Crane mfcrane2000@yahoo.com To get in the mood for Poetry Idol, you might want to check out the array of poetic talent on display at Overland. Try, for instance, here, here, here and here. admin More by admin › Overland is a not-for-profit magazine with a proud history of supporting writers, and publishing ideas and voices often excluded from other places. If you like this piece, or support Overland’s work in general, please subscribe or donate. Related articles & Essays 1 18 September 202618 September 2026 · Nakata Brophy Prize Announcing the final results of the 2026 Nakata Brophy Prize for Young Indigenous Writers Editorial team Sponsored by Trinity College at the University of Melbourne and supporters, the Nakata Brophy Prize for Young Indigenous Writers, established in 2014, recognises the talent of young Indigenous writers across […] 11 September 202611 September 2026 · Main Posts Announcing the 2026 Nakata Brophy Prize for Young Indigenous Writers shortlist Editorial Team Sponsored by Trinity College at the University of Melbourne and supporters, the Nakata Brophy Prize for Young Indigenous Writers, established in 2014, recognises the talent of young Indigenous writers across […]