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| Young writers award open now |
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All Western Australian school students, from years one to twelve, are challenged to submit an original story into the 2020 Tim Winton Award for Young Writers. These awards are in their twenty-eighth year and foster creativity and imagination in young people with an emphasis on storytelling.
Entries will be judged on their originality, story development and writing quality by a panel of local authors, educators and librarians. Finalists will be invited to a special awards ceremony in October and will receive prizes including books and vouchers. All finalist stories are exhibited at Subiaco Library and published on the City of Subiaco website.
Entries are now open, you have until 5.30pm on Friday 14 August to submit your entries via the Tim Winton Awards website.
Good luck young storytellers and let your imaginations run wild!
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Events
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Subi Coffee Series
Starts Monday 10 August
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| This August, Subiaco businesses are rounding up a selection of their best coffee experiences to keep the caffeine levels high and your boredom at bay. Think an espresso martini town takeover, cupping and roasting workshops, food and coffee specials and more. |
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Junior Book Club
Tuesday 11 August, 3.30pm |
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This August the Subiaco Library Junior Book Club are reading The World’s Worst Parents by David Walliams. All children aged six to eight are welcome to come along and share their love of reading. The sessions are hosted at Subiaco Library and run by Tim from the Subiaco Dymocks Bookstore.
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Reaching Out workshop
Monday 17 August, 10am |
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Join the Western Australia Association for Mental Health for a free workshop on phone support. Learn more and get practical tips on how to foster connection and resilience through phone support. This free workshop will be conducted via Zoom.
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Community News
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Youth grants extended
Closes Friday 14 August |
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| All young people aged 12 to 25 who live or go to secondary school within the City are eligible to apply for a $100 Youth Achievement Grant to support their personal or professional development. The COVID-19 expansion is available until the end of Phase 4 restrictions on Friday 14 August inclusive. |
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Willy wagtail delights
Visit the new mural in Shenton Park |
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| Subiaco artist Michael Phillips teamed up with Marina Lommerse and a group of students and residents to bring some joy and colour to Shenton Park. This cute Willy Wagtail adorns the wall of Wholefood Circus on Nicholson Road, Shenton Park. |
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Ampfest@home
Celebrate young musicians |
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| Congratulations to the winners of the Subi Voice of Youth Ampfest@home competition! Enjoy a virtual music event experience from home and watch the winners perform their original songs live on Facebook. |
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Free boxing for women
The Young Woman Boxing Project
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| Supported by the City, The Young Boxing Woman Project offers free classes for women aged 15 to 24 at the Subiaco Community Centre on Mondays and Thursdays at 5pm. Qualified female instructors work with participants to increase their strength, fitness and agility, in a safe and supportive environment. All ability and body types welcomed. Sign up online. |
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Around Subi
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