Philatelic

Australia Post celebrates Queen Elizabeth II – the longest-reigning British monarch

9/1/2015 Australia Post celebrates Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with the release of a new stamp issue when she becomes the longest-reigning British monarch on 9 September.Australia Post Philatelic Manager Michael Zsolt says, "The new stamp release celebrates the Queen's reign through formal portraits More >
Australia Post ‘flicks the switch’ in a new neon-signs stamp issue

8/30/2015 Australia Post is celebrating three heritage-listed iconic signs from the golden age of neon advertising in Australia with the release of a new stamp issue. More >
The birth of Princess Charlotte celebrated by Australia Post

8/18/2015 Australia Post is celebrating the recent birth of Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with the release of a domestic base rate (70c) stamp that features an image of the Royal couple leaving St Mary's Hospital Paddington with their newborn daughter. More >
Australia, New Zealand and Singapore acknowledged in new joint stamp issue

8/11/2015 The 50th anniversary of bilateral relations between Singapore and Australia, and Singapore and New Zealand is marked with the release of a joint stamp issue. More >
Australia Post highlights Netball World Cup SYDNEY 2015

8/2/2015 Australia Post - the official Diversity and Community Inclusion Partner of Netball World Cup – will highlight the pivotal sporting event being held in Sydney in August with a new stamp issue. More >
Great Australian bushwalking tracks celebrated in new stamp issue

7/8/2015 Spectacular bushwalking destinations are being showcased on a new Australia Post stamp issue. The four popular walking tracks for hikers featured include: More >
Australia Post helps Legacy serve others

7/7/2015 Legacy Australia is now $100,000 better placed to help the families of Australian defence service men and women after Australia Post donated the funds raised from recent sales associated with the WWI commemorations. Australia Post and Legacy Australia, who both share a long history in serving the community, More >
Australia Post shines a light on iconic lighthouses

6/30/2015 Australia Post will commemorate 100 years of Commonwealth management of lighthouses with the release of a new stamp issue featuring: Cape Byron Lighthouse, New South Wales; Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, Western Australia; North Reef Lighthouse, Queensland; and Tasman Island Lighthouse, Tasmania. More >
Australia Post celebrates Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research centenary

6/23/2015 Australia Post will celebrate the centenary of Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI) with the release of a stamp issue. The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research is Australia's oldest medical research institute, focused on improving detection, prevention and treatment of cancers More >
Islands of Australia in new stamp issue

5/26/2015 Australia Post is showcasing the stunning scenery of four beautiful Australian islands in a new stamp release. The islands featured are Phillip Island, Victoria; Lady Musgrave Island, Queensland; Bruny Island, Tasmania; and the Buccaneer Archipelago, Western Australia. More >
Museum Treasure Troves On Display In A New Australia Post Stamp Issue

5/11/2015 Australian cultural treasures from the 18th to 21st centuries, housed in some of Australia's unique and significant museums and collections will feature in a new Australia Post stamp issue. Australia Post Philatelic Manager Michael Zsolt said: "Museums are treasure houses and the Collections Australia stamp issue celebrates More >
Pet cats celebrated by Australia Post

4/28/2015 The popularity of pet cats is being celebrated by Australia Post with a new stamp issue capturing a snapshot of domestic cat ownership on five domestic base-rate (70c) stamps. Australia Post Philatelic Manager, Michael Zsolt said the Cats stamp issue reflected Australians' great love of pets, including cats. More >
Australia's first WWI VC recipient remembered in Gallipoli stamp issue

4/13/2015 Australia's first Victoria Cross (VC) recipient of World War I (WWI), Lance Corporal (LCPL) Albert Jacka VC, will be honoured this Anzac Day by Australia Post. The Gallipoli centenary issue of five stamps pays tribute to Albert Jacka VC More >
Queen Elizabeth II's birthday celebrated by Australia Post

4/1/2015 This year marks the 89th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II and Australia Post celebrates this royal milestone with the release of two stamps depicting the Queen at recent official engagements. Australia Post Philatelic Manager, Michael Zsolt said: "Australia Post has issued Queen's birthday stamps since 1980 following a tradition More >
Australia Post and New Zealand Post join forces to commemorate ANZAC

3/31/2015 Australia Post and New Zealand Post have joined forces to commemorate the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) in a joint stamp issue. Australia Post Managing Director & Group CEO Ahmed Fahour said: "In this centenary year of the Gallipoli campaign, More >