Named after Banjo Paterson’s poem Mulga Bill’s Bicycle, the award calls for short stories, poems and bush verses that name drop Eaglehawk.

Mulga Bill’s Bicycle  is much-loved in Eaglehawk as the town’s name is forever immortalised in the famous bush verse.

Award coordinator Lauren Mitchell said there’s been a literary competition as part of the Borough’s annual festival for over 30 years.

“The competition has uncovered some gems over the years, thanks to the work and dedication of past coordinators Estelle Randall and Ruth Claridge,” she said.

“The entries come from all over Australia, so this year we’ve themed the award to create some wider interest in and recognition of our historic township.”

Entries close on February 16, go to www.mulgabillwritingaward.wordpress.com for details.