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Funding cuts may close Writing NSW

NSW risks being the only Australian state without a dedicated writers’ organisation, as Writing NSW loses its funding.

10 Aug 2020 12:00

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The future of Writing NSW is at risk, leaving thousands of writers without financial support or access to their extensive range of online courses, events and networking opportunities in the midst of a global pandemic.

‘All this is at risk with the decision by Create NSW to end the current state funding of $175,000 per year in December,’ said Writing NSW CEO Jane McCredie.

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