''The Age'' Short Story Award is a competition that is run in conjunction with

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, the international writers' association. It was established in 1979. From 1979 to 1984 it was run in conjunction with ''Tabloid Story'' and was known as ''The Age''-''Tabloid Story'' Awards. The inaugural award was won by Harris Smart. Entries must be unpublished, and under 3000 words. Three prizes are awarded and the winning stories are published in ''

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'' and online.

Winners

References

Serge LibermanWriters Come of Age
{{DEFAULTSORT:Age Short Story Competition Australian fiction awards Short story awards Awards established in 1979