Announcing the Winners of the "Journey Chronicles: Celebrating Australia-Indonesia Bonds" Short Story Competition!

We’re excited to announce the winners of our short story competition, Journey Chronicles: Celebrating Australia-Indonesia Bonds, celebrating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Australia and Indonesia.

The entries were nothing short of impressive, each one highlighting our key themes: Transformational Journeys, Cross-Cultural Adventures, Impactful Initiatives, Resilience in Adversity and Unforgettable Connections.

After careful consideration, we are proud to present the top three winners:

• Ashanti Dayani Ajengpitaloka
• Yacob Manuhua
• Raissa Almira

Additionally, we’re thrilled to acknowledge seven runner-up winners:

• Wahyu Saefudin
• Novi Indriastuti
• Yulia Pramita Rahman
• Theodorus Sulon Suban
• Lucia Runggeari
• Syaiful Anam
• Adinda Tenriangke Muchtar

Congratulations to all of the talented writers! Their stories beautifully reflected the theme and made a strong impression.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who took part and contributed to the competition’s success. We look forward to further strengthening the diplomatic relationship between Australia and Indonesia.