'Neighbours' launches trainee writer search

Neighbours has launched a new search for two trainee storyliners.

For the third year in a row, Neighbours, the Australian Writers Guild and FremantleMedia Australia have launched the Neighbours Scriptwriter Training Initiative.

The scheme offers two Australian Writers Guild members the opportunity to work as trainee storyliners on the iconic series for six weeks.

Script Producer Lara Radulovich praised the initiative and said that former trainees have gone on to achieve great success with Neighbours.

"It's been a fantastic success," she said. "Two former trainees are now full time members of the team. They bring to the show a passion for storytelling, a love of writing, and a wicked sense of humour, which is exactly what we're looking for."

Applications are open to full, associate and student members of the Australian Writers Guild, with all submissions needing to be received by 5pm on Friday, October 16, 2009.