In 2012, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Diamond Jubilee, marking 60 years as sovereign. She acceded to the throne on 6 February 1952, following the death of King George VI.
published April 3rd, 2012
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This stamp issue commemorates a century of compulsory enrolment to vote in Australian federal elections. In 1912, Australia became the first Commonwealth nation to introduce compulsory enrolment.
published March 28th, 2012
The dairy industry is one of our major rural industries, ranking behind only beef and wheat. While all states and territories have dairy industries, most production occurs in the more temperate south-east areas of the country, and includes milk, yoghurts and a wide variety of cheese types. The most common dairy cow breeds are the Holstein Friesian and the Jersey.
published March 26th, 2012
The 2012 Lunar New Year – Year of the Dragon stamp issue features the revered Dragon from Chinese legend. The Year of the Dragon is considered the luckiest and those born in that year are likely to be brave, tempestuous, powerful, wise and perfectionists.
published March 17th, 2012
Transport is a favourite philatelic thematic. It is also an integral part of urban infrastructure. Various forms of transport have evolved in Australia’s cities.
60c The O-Bahn Bus system in Adelaide – The O-Bahn Bus system in Adelaide, the city of churches, is among the longest busways in the world, travelling along a dedicated, concrete, guided track.
published March 9th, 2012
This stamp issue marks the centenary of the birth of Dr Phillip Law AC (1912-2010), one of Australia’s most experienced polar explorers. He was a pivotal fi gure in developing Australia’s Antarctic science program and in securing a commitment to the region.
published March 8th, 2012
Australia Post features Australian waterbirds on a new stamp issue illustrated by renowned wildlife artist Christopher Pope. This stamp issue will be released on 6 March 2012.
The issue comprises two domestic rate (60c) stamps, depicting the Radjah Shelduck and the Pink-eared Duck, and two international rate stamps ($1.65 and $2.35) featuring the Australian Shelduck and the Plumed Whistling-Duck.
published March 7th, 2012
Australia Post is celebrating the technological revolution of the 21st century with the release of five domestic rate (60c) stamps featuring the mobile phone, modern refrigerator, flat-screen television, digital media player and the Global Positioning System (GPS). This stamp issue is available from 7 February 2012.
published March 6th, 2012
Australia Post is celebrating the technological revolution of the 21st century with the release of five domestic rate (60c) stamps featuring the mobile phone, modern refrigerator, flat-screen television, digital media player and the Global Positioning System (GPS).
“Businesses such as Australia Post continue to make use of technological advances to provide maximum convenience and choice for their customers. This stamp issue reflects on those advances and highlights the difference they make in our daily life”, said Australia Post Philatelic Manager, Mr Michael Zsolt.
published February 28th, 2012
Football champions Gary Ablett Junior, Mark Schwarzer, Billy Slater and David Pocock will take on legendary status by appearing on postage stamps released for Australia Day.
All-time legends Ron Barassi, Joe Marston, John Raper and David Campese will also be immortalised on the 2012 Australia Post Australian Legends stamp issue, which recognises Australia’s four dominant football codes – Australian rules, football, rugby union and rugby league. (read more)
published January 22nd, 2012
Australia Post has produced its Special Occasions stamp series for well over a decade, creating stamp designs for use with greeting cards and similar correspondence. This new issue in the series focuses on some of the personal events that mark our everyday lives – occasions such as a marriage, birthday, anniversary or arrival of a newborn.
All six stamps in this issue can be used for postage in the traditional manner, or else be customised to become Personalised Stamps™, where a photograph of the customer’s choice features in a tab alongside the stamp.
Issue highlights. This issue contains a prestige booklet as well as a collection of all the 60c booklets in the issue.
Source: Australia post
published January 19th, 2012