Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy today the Australia Post Digital Mailbox. “For over 200 years, Australia Post has connected Australians with each other and the rest of the world through letters. They are now embracing the digital world, realising that 21st century technology provides them with exciting opportunities,” Senator…
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Holiday road trip stamp issue
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The holiday road trip is being celebrated in a new stamp release by Australia post. The new stamps will be released on 18 September 2012. “The excitement and fun of travelling to favourite destinations has been the inspiration for this stamp issue. We trust the delightful stamp illustrations will appeal to collectors and general mail-users…
Second stamp release for Australasian Antarctic Expedition centenary
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Australia Post has recently released the second stamp issue in a four-year program celebrating the centenary of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition (AAE). Australia Post Philatelic Manager, Michael Zsolt commented that stamps associated with the AAE series will be issued every year until 2014. The AAE left Hobart in December 1911 under the command of Douglas…
Sixth Australian Gold Medallist stamp released August 10
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After her gold winning performance in the women’s cycle sprint Anna Meares joins Tom Slingsby, Alicia Coutts, Cate Campbell, Brittany Elmslie and Melanie Schlanger as the sixth Australian athlete from the 2012 Olympic Games to have their image featured on a stamp through the Australian Gold Medallists stamp program. Stamps featuring Anna Meares will be…
Another Scam to be on the lookout for
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There is another mail scam to be on the lookout for. Australia Post is alerting customers to a scam letter from a sender called “Sullivan Pierce Levin” which tells customers they have won a cash award which can be collected by calling a phone number and entering a PIN number. Australia post recommends that you…
Australia Post Team of Champions Squad Named
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In the lead up to up AFL’s Multicultural Round (round 14) the AFL announced that the Australia Post Team of Champions squad has been named. “We’re very proud of the opportunity to celebrate the roles of multicultural AFL players in helping to support diversity in the game and encourage new communities to come together in…
Olivia Newton-John Cancer & Wellness Centre Charity Stamp
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Australia Post has recently released a charity stamp sheetlet to raise funds for the Olivia Newton-John Cancer & Wellness Centre. “Australia Post is delighted to support the Olivia Newton-John Cancer & Wellness Centre with the release of this stamp issue,” said Australia Post Managing Director and CEO Ahmed Fahour. This charity domestic rate (60c) stamp…
Australia Post releases ‘ Road to London ‘ stamp
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With less than two months to go until the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympic Games, Australia post has released the first of three Olympic-themed stamps – The Road to London. “This stamp issue celebrates the journey of our Australian Olympic Team with their strong discipline, commitment, and rigorous training and competitive spirit that…
Australian Rising Sun badge set of Stamps Released
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Australia Post has honoured the contribution around the globe of Australia’s Army personnel both past and present. When a set of five stamps where released depicting the changes in the Rising Sun badge design since it was first issued in 1902. Keith Payne VC OAM, congratulated Australia Post for its ongoing recognition of Australia’s military…
Football Legends and Current Champions Honoured as Australia Post Legends
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The 2012 Australian Post Legends have been announced, Gary Ablett Junior, Mark Schwarzer, Billy Slater, David Pocock, Ron Barassi, Joe Marston, John Raper and David Campese and will be appearing on a new set of stamps that will be released on Australia day. Australia Post Managing Director and CEO, Ahmed Fahour commented that 2012 Legends…