The Australian Bush Poet's Association
In 1994 an association was formed in Tamworth named the Australian Bush Poets Association. The association defines Bush Poetry as follows:
Australian Bush Poetry is metered and rhymed poetry about Australia, Australians and/or the Australian way of life.
Composed of writers, performers and those interested in either traditional or modern bush poetry, the association aims to encourage the development, interest and growth of Bush Poetry in Australia.
The Association publishes a bi-monthly magazine of news, events, and contemporary bush poetry, and maintains a calendar of bush poetry events. Bush Poets' Breakfasts are a popular part of many festivals today and each year at Tamworth many bush poetry events are held including The Australian Bush Laureate Awards.
The Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Award is the oldest and largest poetry competition for school aged children in Australia. These awards are named in honour of the famous Australian poet Dorothea Mackellar.
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