What does it mean to be “Living Australian?” The Australian day Council of NSW with the support of Australia Post encouraged Australians from across the country to explore
the theme of “Who We Are” as a nation, by showcasing how they live as Aussies every day through the creative medium of photography.

The response was overwhelming, with 3,350 images submitted in the categories of Community; Pride; Family and Mates; and Freedom. The winning entries, including the overall winner “Best Friends” by Ann Clarke of South Australia, are featured in Living Australian 2011 Stamps Series.

The overall winner: Best Friends.
The bond between man’s best friend and his owner has always been a strong one. Dogs offer companionship, loyalty, and for large numbers of people they also provide a service.

To view all entries to the Living Australian photography competition visitwww.aussievault.com.au

Embrace Friendship
Australia Day allows family and friends the opportunity to get together and celebrate. It can also be the day when groups of people meet up and forge life-long friendships.

Cricket at the GABBA
The love of sport can grab you when you’re quite young in this land of sporting fanatics. Whatever the game, or its level of popularity, you will fi nd a spectator following.

Little Man’s Business
Performing the Wedge Tail Eagle Dance allows this young boy to learn the ways of his ancestors, to keep tradition alive and to celebrate his own heritage.

This Is So Relaxing
This kangaroo relaxes on the beach and enjoys the sun, sand and surf like so many other Australians.

Technical details

• Issue date: 5 July 2011
• Issue withdrawal date: 31 January 2012
• FDI withdrawal date: 2 August 2011
• Denominations: 5 x 60c
• Stamp & product design:Simone Sakinofsky
• Printer: McKellar Renown
• Paper – gummed: Tullis Russell
• Paper – s/a: B100/B90
• Printing process: Lithography
• Stamp size: 37.5mm x 26mm
• Perforations: 13.86 x 14.6
• Sheet layout: Modules of 50
• National postmark: Sydney, NSW 2000

published July 25th, 2011