Writing contest from Australia

Writing contest from Australia

JAKARTA: The Australian Studies Center of the University of
Indonesia (ASC-UI) has launched an essay writing competition for
Indonesian and Australian journalists, Antara reported.

The competition, which aims to enhance greater understanding
between Indonesian and Australian journalists, ends on July 31,
director of the ASC-UI, Reni Winata, said on Monday.

"The competition will also provide feedback on how the
Indonesian and Australian press have been observing the current
social and political climate in the country and how far this
observation has influenced the bilateral relationship between the
two countries," Winata said.

The competition is open to all Indonesian and Australian
journalists in the print and broadcast media, including freelance
writers.

Indonesian participants are asked to write an essay in Bahasa
Indonesia which reflects their perception of Indonesia during its
present transition period.

The winner, one from Indonesia and one from Australia, will be
awarded a round-trip ticket from Indonesia to Australia/from
Australia to Indonesia, along with A$2,000 for each winner.

The panel of judges consists of senior diplomats, observers
and journalists from both countries.

They are former Australian ambassador to Indonesia Richard
Woolcott, sociopolitical expert Arief Budiman, senior Indonesian
envoy Hasyim Djalal, international editor of The Australian daily
Paul Kelly, editor-in-chief of Antara news agency Parni Hadi and
editor of The Fall of Soeharto Geoff Forrester.

For further information, contact ASC-UI in Depok, phone
number: 7863428-9.