Writing? Under 35? Written at least 30,000 words? Interested in The Australian/Vogel's Literary Award?

The Australian/Vogel's Literary Award has had an interesting history, attracting its fair share of controversy. More importantly, the award has unearthed writing talent of the calibre of Tim Winton (Joint-winner 1981), Kate Grenville (Winner 1984), Andrew McGahan (Winner 1991) and Gillian Mears (Winner 1990).

With a cash prize of $20,000 and guaranteed publication by Allen & Unwin, the award attracts hundreds of entries a year. Creative writing courses in universities across Australia have also made the award more hotly contested than ever.

Currently on display in the Fryer Library foyer is the complete set of winning titles of The Australian/ Vogel's Literary Award, from its inception in 1980 to 2012.

-- Darren Williams.