TTP received scores of stories from all corners of the Hunter catchment. According to the judges - Patrice Newell and Phillip Adams - the level was high, and most stories extremely entertaining. After much discussions they awarded the following prizes -
WINNER -
PENGUINS ON THE PAGES by Stephen Tuffin
Kettles boiling, my camomile tea bag is about to be infused in my favourite mug, giving me all of those promises, printed on the side of the packet, all I want is a good night’s sleep, not a walk through umpteen herbal remedy promises. READ MORE...
WINNER under 21’s -
DIRT STREAMS by Aidan Beiboer (16 year old)
Many have told me never to become too attached to a place, now, after all these years, I understand why.
The trip home had been the worst experience of my life. At least until I found myself here. READ MORE...
Honorary Mentions:
Water – Lifeforce of the planet by Jennifer Jane Ellis READ MORE...
Watermarks by Paula Stevenson READ MORE...
Aqua terrorists by Tony Winton READ MORE...
Life in the Country by Peter. W Bishop READ MORE...