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Madeleine Dale's 'Portraits of Drowning' Shortlisted for Five Islands Poetry Prize
Posted 25.11.2025

Madeleine Dale's 'Portraits of Drowning' Shortlisted for Five Islands Poetry Prize

Congratulations to Madeleine Dale, whose recent collection Portraits of Drowning has been shortlisted for the Five Islands Poetry Prize.

This annual prize supports emerging poets and honours the publishers who have shown confidence in new poets. The winning poet receives a cash prize of $2750 while their publisher receives $1100. The winner will be announced on 3 December.

More information is available on the prize website.