The Australian Haiku Society exists to promote and support English language haiku in Australia and to encourage the enjoyment of this poetic form in the Australian community.
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Results of the ‘Spring Flowers’ contest, 24 August 2026
A big thank you to everyone who entered the Australian Haiku Society’s “Spring Flowers” haiku contest in August. This was the first time we conducted a contest to correspond with the Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival. The contest was open to haiku poets around Australia and attracted 54 entries, with all states and the…
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Members’ News August 2026
Welcome to the August Members’ News, our fourth issue for 2026, which touches on the Japanese concept of Ma, discusses recent and upcoming activities, and reports on our successful mentorship trial.
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Results of the ‘Spring Flowers’ contest, 24 August 2026
A big thank you to everyone who entered the Australian Haiku Society’s “Spring Flowers” haiku contest in August. This was the first time we conducted…
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Members’ News August 2026
Welcome to the August Members’ News, our fourth issue for 2026, which touches on the Japanese concept of Ma, discusses recent and upcoming activities, and…
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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS Eucalypt: a tanka journal Issue 41
Eucalypt: a tanka journal is now open for submissions for issue 41. Closing date 30th September 2026. Please submit up to six original, unpublished tanka in the…
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Reminder – ‘Spring Flowers’ contest closing 17th August
Australian poets are reminded that the ‘Spring Flowers’ themed haiku contest is closing soon. You’ll need to submit your poem by 5pm AEST on Monday…
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Owen Bullock’s new collection of haiku
Owen Bullock is launching a new collection of haiku, the scuppered lily, at Smith’s Alternative in Canberra on 17th August at 7pm. The scuppered lily…
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Reminder – WA Haiku Poets reading 14th August, 5pm AWST
If you’d like to join the Zoom reading by Western Australian haiku poets on Friday evening 14th August, you’ll need to register to receive the…
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August 2026 Eucalypt now online
The August 2026 Eucalypt: a tanka journal e-Newsletter is now online.The Distinctive Scribble Awards from issue 40 are announced, with appraisals. Tanka on the theme the Four Elements: earth, wind, water,…