Melbourne Poets Union

Upcoming Events

Events
Awards Ceremony - 31st Melbourne Poets Union International Poetry Competition
Sept 27
Awards Ceremony - 31st Melbourne Poets Union International Poetry Competition

Oh WOW! It’s finally happening!!! The MPU Awards Ceremony will be held on the 27th of September 2026 from 3pm - 5pm at The Irish Times in Little Collins Street, Melbourne. Be there for this exciting event to celebrate our winning poets and sensational poetry with a Guinness and the traditional Guinness pie

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Competitions

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31st MPU International Poetry Competition 2025/26 - Judging Pending
31st MPU International Poetry Competition 2025/26 - Judging Pending

The 31st Melbourne Poets Union 
International Poetry Competition
Winners  

2025-2026 as judged by Jennifer Harrison

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30TH MPU International Poetry Competition (2024-2025) Winners
30TH MPU International Poetry Competition (2024-2025) Winners

The 30th Melbourne Poets Union
 International Poetry Competition
Winners  

2024-2025 as judged by p.o

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Publications

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MPU 2026 Annual General Meeting Minutes & Reports
MPU 2026 Annual General Meeting Minutes & Reports

Minutes, President’s Report and Treasurer’s Report for 2026 AGM

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MPU 2025 Annual General Meeting Minutes & Reports
MPU 2025 Annual General Meeting Minutes & Reports

Minutes, President’s Report and Treasurer’s Report for 2025 AGM

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Finding My Feet - An Anthology of Poetic Voices: 2nd Edition (e-book)
Finding My Feet - An Anthology of Poetic Voices: 2nd Edition (e-book)

Melbourne Poets Union is proud to announce to publication of  Finding My Feet - An Anthology of Poetic Voices: 2nd Edition (e-book);  a contemporary poetry anthology that speaks of the human heart. 

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Melbourne Poets Union has been operating since 1977. In those 48 years we have seen many changes to the Australian arts landscape. We keep striving to put poets in clear view of modern Australia with live events, print and online publications, competitions, workshops and all manner of opportunities…


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