This special issue seeks to raise awareness of responsible dog ownership and support the dedicated work of organisations re-homing lost and abandoned dogs.

The stamps will be issued at the end of July 2010 by Australia Post

 Australia has one of the highest levels of dog ownership worldwide, with an estimated 40 per cent of Australian households having at least one dog. This means that there are around 4 million dogs nationwide. But while Australia enjoys a high level of dog ownership, a high number of dogs are admitted into shelters. During 2008-09, the RSPCA alone recorded 69,383 admissions into its shelters across the country.

 Each of the dogs featured in this stamp issue has been given a second chance. All five have spent time in a shelter before being adopted into adoring new families. (read more)

published July 13th, 2010

Three of Australia’s most renowned and beautiful beaches are featured on this new International Stamp issue.

The Bay of Fires in north-eastern Tasmania is located within Mt William National Park. The rocks and stones along the beach are visible reminders of the land bridge once connecting Tasmania to the mainland.

Cape Tribulation, in the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area in northern Queensland, is in one of the most biologically diverse areas in the world. The Eastern Kuku Yalanji Aboriginal people are the traditional owners of this area.

Hellfire Bay is located east of Esperance in Cape Le Grand, one of Western Australia’s best known and most (read more)

published June 30th, 2010

With the basic postage rate going to 60c, we have issued a new and colourful definitive issue titled Fishes of the Reef. This issue is in two parts with Part 2 issued on 28 June 2010, when the new postage rates become valid.

Australia’s tropical and subtropical waters support an astounding range of marine life, particularly in the reef areas. The largest coral reef system in the world, the Great Barrier Reef spans more than 2,000 kilometres of our north-eastern coast. This area alone is home to an estimated 1,500 species of fishes, up to 8,000 species of molluscs and 360 species of corals. Fishes are an important part of reef ecology and the eight fish species in this stamp issue occupy the waters of Great Barrier Reef. Several are also found around reefs off northern and Western Australia. (read more)

published June 29th, 2010

AUSTRALIA Post customers only have one week left to use their 55 cent stamps before postage costs rise five cents.
The basic postage rate increase to 60 cents is the third price rise in 18 years, according to Australia Post’s Scott McIntyre, and it comes into effect next Monday.

“We understand that it might take some time for our customers to adjust to the new rate, but we are providing options to minimise any inconveniences felt,” Mr McIntyre said. “People can continue to use 55 cent stamps in combination with five cent stamps, or they may purchase new 60 cent stamps.”

Five cent stamps are available in a booklet of 20 to help with the transition

published June 24th, 2010

A set of four stamps featuring photographic landsapes from Australia has been recently issued by Aurtralia Post. Australia is home to some incredible natural wonders and this issue celebrates four UNESCO World Heritage listed sites.

Purnululu National Park in Western Australia was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2003 as an outstanding example containing the major stages in the Earth’s evolutionary history, superlative natural phenomena, and areas of exceptional natural beauty.

Kakadu National Park was inscribed on the World Heritage List in (read more)

published May 29th, 2010

Four of Australia’s most scenic railway trips are celebrated in the Great Australian Railway Journeys stamp issue.

Australian trains cross the continent east to west and south to north, covering great distances over often isolated and difficult terrain. They also cover much smaller distances in rugged and precipitous mountain country. These trains were once the primary means of linking isolated settlements with more populous centres.

The great Australian railway journeys featured are: (read more)

published May 21st, 2010

The Shanghai World Expo 2010 takes place from 1 May to 31 October 2010. The theme of Expo 2010 is “Better City, Better Life”, with participants from over 190 countries displaying and engaging with ideas of urban development and culture.

The Australian pavilion, designed by renowned Melbourne architecture firm Wood Marsh, evokes Australia’s (read more)

published May 20th, 2010

Academy Award-winning actor, Russell Crowe, will feature on Australian postage stamps in a collectable stamp pack celebrating his latest role, a remake of one of the most famous stories of all time – Robin Hood, directed by Ridley Scott. The Robin Hood stamp pack will be available from today.   (read more)

published May 7th, 2010

Australia has issue a stamp tpo comemorate the Queen’s 84th Birthday (Yes not 85th)  

Australia stamps feature the Queen often on their stamps and have produced magnificent Royalty Issues in the past.

Queen Elizabeth II most recently visited Australia to open the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games. Her visit coincided with Commonwealth Day, which is held annually on the second Monday of March. Traditionally, the Queen, as Head of the Commonwealth, (read more)

published April 16th, 2010

The Shanghai World Expo 2010 takes place from 1 May to 31 October 2010. The theme of Expo 2010 is “Better City, Better Life”, with participants from over 190 countries displaying and engaging with ideas of urban development and culture. The Australian pavilion, designed by renowned Melbourne architecture firm Wood Marsh (read more)

published March 1st, 2010

This joint stamp issue between Australia and Papua New Guinea, a first between the two nations, commemorates the heroic stand by Australian soldiers against an enemy force during WWII.

These five stamps depict the relationship forged between the two nations from the Kokoda Campaign of 1942. Two stamps portray the difficult conditions and the close bonds forged through adversity. Another shows the memorial at Isurava, while the final two stamps reveal relationships today through the eyes of veterans and travellers. (read more)

published February 21st, 2010