en-au The latest news from Australia Post http://auspost.com.au/about-us/latest-news-media-releases.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/technology-revolution-celebrated-by-australia-post.html Australia Post is celebrating the technological revolution of the 21st century with the release of five domestic rate stamps featuring the mobile phone, modern refrigerator, flat-screen television, digital media player and the Global Positioning Systems. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/major-flooding-may-cause-delays-in-mail-services.html Major flooding may cause delays in mail services in Northern New South Wales and Queensland. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/stamp-your-love-on-valentine-day.html To celebrate Valentine's Day, Australia Post has introduced a range of products and services that will be sure to warm the hearts of all Australians. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/australia-post-honours-football-and-rugby-legends.html Football champions Gary Ablett Junior, Mark Schwarzer, Billy Slater and David Pocock will take on legendary status today by appearing on postage stamps released for Australia Day. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/afl-and-australia-post-join-forces.html The AFL and Australia Post have joined forces to connect individuals and communities through their love of football. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/australia-post-celebrates-the-year-of-the-dragon.html To celebrate the Year of the Dragon, Australia Post will release a Lunar New Year stamp issue featuring the revered Dragon, which depicts the Chinese legend of how the mythical creature came to be part of the zodiac. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/christmas-and-new-year-holiday-services.html Post offices and mail delivery services arrangements over the Christmas and New Year period. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/australia-post-mail-truck-fire.html An Australia Post truck travelling from Perth to Brisbane over the weekend caught fire near Tweed Heads in New South Wales. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/santa-encourages-kids-to-send-christmas-letters.html Every child knows that Santa Claus is working overtime with his elves preparing presents for Christmas. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/biggest-ever-online-shopping-week.html Australia's leading online commerce enablers, PayPal, eBay and Australia Post, are forecasting this coming week to be the busiest ever online shopping week. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/post-offices-stay-open-longer-for-christmas.html An extra 300 post offices across Australia will operate extended trading hours in December to allow customers to collect parcels and access a range of postal services outside of normal business hours. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/dont-guess-this-christmas.html A bowling ball, hair straighteners, blundstone boots and an espresso machine are just some of the thousands of items to be auctioned for charity over the next month in Australia Post's unclaimed mail auctions. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/star-footballers-australian-legends.html The champions of Australia's four codes of football - Australian rules, football (soccer), rugby union and rugby league - will have the rare honour of becoming immortalised on a postage stamp. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/australia-post-commemorates-barack-obama-visit.html To mark the official Australian visit of the Honourable Barack Obama, President of the United States of America, Australia Post has released a domestic rate (60c) stamp. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/3184.html Australia Post is helping tackle e-waste during Planet Ark's National Recycling Week (November 7 - 13) by making it easy for Australians to recycle printer cartridges and mobile phones into everything from pens to jewellery at Australia Post outlets. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/australia-post-remembrance-day-stamps.html Remembrance Day marks the anniversary of the armistice which ended World War I, when Australians pause to honour our men and women who were injured, or lost their lives in service for our country. Wed, 02 Nov 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/australia-post-celebrates-christmas.html Australia Post has started the Christmas countdown with the release of this year's festive stamps. Mon, 31 Oct 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/australia-post-warns-of-parcel-delivery-phone-call-scam.html Australia Post is alerting customers to an unsolicited phone call scam which claims that a parcel could not be delivered to the recipient and that redelivery can be arranged after a payment is made. Mon, 31 Oct 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/qantas-grounding-information.html Following recent disruptions to Qantas's operations, customers may experience some short term delays to mail and parcel delivery times in some areas . Fri, 28 Oct 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/australia-and-korea-year-of-friendship.html Australia and the Republic of Korea are marking 50 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries with the release of a joint stamp issue. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/possible-delays-to-international-mail.html Customers are advised that International mail to and from Australia may experience a slight delay due to the Customs and Border Protection Employees strike. Tue, 18 Oct 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/australia-post-honours-chogm-2011.html Australia Post is marking the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) to be held in Perth, Western Australia in October 2011 with the release of a domestic rate (60c) stamp. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/australia-post-business-stabilised-but-challenges-still-ahead.html Australia Post today announced that following the launch of its business renewal program Future Ready last year, it has achieved the objective of stabilising the business . Mon, 10 Oct 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/parcels-transformation-announcement.html Australia Post transforms its parcel service to meet online shopping boom Tue, 04 Oct 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/2011-afl-nrl-winners-collections.html From 4 October 2011, AFL fans and collectors will have the opportunity to purchase their own piece of premiership history at participating Australia Post retail outlets around the country. Fri, 30 Sep 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/stamp-collecting-month-of-mythical-creatures.html Australia Post continues the tradition of Stamp Collecting Month . Thu, 29 Sep 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/samantha-stosur-triumphant-win.html To honour Samantha Stosur's triumphant 2011 US Open win, Australia Post has produced a souvenir stamp sheet . Thu, 29 Sep 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/possible-mail-delays-due-to-weather.html Customers are advised that mail from some parts of Victoria may experience some delay. Tue, 27 Sep 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/australia-post-scores-with-golf-stamps.html One of Australia's most popular sports, golf, will feature in a new stamp issue. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/australia-post-warns-of-phishing-email.html Australia Post warns of "Undelivered Package" Phishing Email Mon, 19 Sep 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/north-canberra-mail-services-resume.html Customers are advised that mail services in North Canberra have now resumed. Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/north-canberra-mail-delays.html Customers are advised that mail to and from some parts of the North Canberra may be delayed due to a fire in the suburb of Mitchell. Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/toowoomba-carnival-flowers-celebrated-by-australia-post.html The Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers is celebrated by Australia Post, with its recently released Floral Festivals Australia stamp issue. Tue, 13 Sep 2011 09:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/canberra-floriade-celebrated-by-australia-post.html Canberra's Floriade is celebrated by Australia Post, with its recently released Floral Festivals Australia stamp issue. Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/apple-iphone-3gs-now-available.html Apple iPhone 3GS 8GB now available at participating Australia Post retail outlets on Optus Prepaid. Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/mail-delays-due-to-hurricane-irene.html Customers are advised that mail to and from some parts of the East Coast of America may be delayed due to Hurricane Irene. Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/fifty-years-world-wide-fund-for-nature.html Australia Post celebrates the 50th anniversary of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) with the release of its second joint Australian territories stamp issue. Mon, 29 Aug 2011 09:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/kids-teaching-kids-2011.html Up to 20,000 kids take over as teachers. Mon, 29 Aug 2011 09:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/kings-park-festival-2011.html Kings Park Festival is celebrated by Australia Post, with its recently released Floral Festivals Australia stamp issue. Mon, 22 Aug 2011 09:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/melbourne-show-tickets.html This year's Royal Melbourne Show will be held from Saturday 24 September to Tuesday 4 October 2011. Thu, 11 Aug 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/oz-opera-gala-concert.html Flood-affected communities and families in regional Queensland will host a special visit from Opera Australia's Oz Opera on Thursday 18 August. Thu, 04 Aug 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/cadel-evans-historic-win.html To honour Cadel Evans' historic Tour de France win, Australia Post will release a souvenir stamp sheet on 4 August 2011. Wed, 03 Aug 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/regional-australia-to-host-la-traviata.html Regional and remote Australia will have an opportunity to see the nation's finest emerging opera stars perform La traviata, one of the greatest love stories of all time. Tue, 02 Aug 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/rural-bank-and-australia-post-boost-banking.html Banking in rural and regional Australia received a significant boost today, with Australia Post and Rural Bank proposing to join forces. Tue, 02 Aug 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/christmas-sea-mail.html Australia Post is reminding people wishing to send Christmas presents to family and friends overseas not to miss the boat, with final deadlines fast approaching for postage via Sea Mail. Tue, 02 Aug 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/australasian-antarctic-expedition-centenary.html Australia Post is celebrating the centenary of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition (AAE) with the release of five domestic rate (60 cents) stamps. Thu, 21 Jul 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/australia-post-delivers-for-ses-in-wake-of-natural-disasters.html Australia Post is excited to launch a national program with the State Emergency Service. Tue, 19 Jul 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/australian-alpine-leisure-sports-feature-in-new-stamps.html Australians love of outdoor activities has been beautifully captured in this winter-themed commemorative stamp issue. Mon, 18 Jul 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/australia-post-launches-ZING.html Australia Post has launched its ZING campaign. Tue, 05 Jul 2011 10:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/living-australian-photography-competition.html Australia Post is releasing a stamp issue featuring the top five finalists from a national photography competition initiated by the Australia Day Council of New South Wales (ADCNSW). Mon, 04 Jul 2011 09:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/australian-native-baby-animals.html Some of Australia's most popular native baby animals will be featured in a new stamp issue. Fri, 24 Jun 2011 09:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/chilean-ash-cloud.html Due to volcanic ash cloud from the Chilean volcano, there may be delays to some mail deliveries. Thu, 23 Jun 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/australia-post-welcomes-accc-final-decision.html Australia Post today welcomed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) final decision that they have no objection to price rises to some bulk business mail services from 4 July 2011. Thu, 16 Jun 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/post-office-of-the-future.html Australia Post is excited to announce plans for a 'post office of the future', an innovative store showcasing a range of new services to offer customers greater access, convenience and choice in the way they transact with Australia Post. Thu, 16 Jun 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/canada-mail-delays.html Following Canada Post's decision to temporarily suspend mail deliveries, there may be delays for mail to and from Canada. Tue, 14 Jun 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/paypal-to-support-australian-businesses-online.html Australia Post has today launched, Driving Business Online, a partnership with PayPal to help Australian businesses reap the benefits of the rapid growth in online shopping. Tue, 14 Jun 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/royal-australian-navy-stamps.html Australia Post will celebrate 100 years of the Royal Australian Navy with the release of a 'then and now' stamp issue. Wed, 01 Jun 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/celebrating-workplace-giving-month.html Today marks the start of Workplace Giving Month. This month-long June celebration is about recognising the generous contribution our employees make to our nine charity partners, as well as acknowledging our commitment to our Workplace Giving program. Wed, 18 May 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/australiapost-warns-of-phishing-email.html Australia Post is alerting customers to an unsolicited phishing email advising them that their mail article has arrived. Wed, 18 May 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/qantas-australiapost-joint-venture.html Australia Post and Qantas today announced a reconfiguration of their joint venture businesses Australian Air Express and Star Track Express. Tue, 17 May 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/native-plant-industries.html Australia Post is featuring four of Australia's largest native plant industries - eucalyptus oil, honey, macadamia nuts and tea tree oil in a new stamp issue. Fri, 06 May 2011 16:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/tribute-dame-nellie-melba.html Australia Post is releasing a stamp issue for the 150th anniversary of the birth of soprano, Dame Nellie Melba (1861-1931). The stamp issue will be available on 10 May 2011. Tue, 03 May 2011 09:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/royal-wedding-instantly-stamped.html Australia Post is commemorating the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton with the release of an instant stamp sheetlet to complement the official stamps issued on 12 April. Mon, 18 Apr 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/australia-post-brand.html Australia Post has ranked second in the 2011 AMR Reptrak brand reputation study of the 60 largest companies in Australia. Tue, 12 Apr 2011 09:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/royal-wedding-commemorated.html Australia Post is commemorating the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton with the release of a stamp issue on the 12 April. Tue, 05 Apr 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/queens-birthday-stamps .html Australia Post is commemorating the 85th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II with the release of a stamp issue that uses two official portraits by Australian artists in the design. Tue, 05 Apr 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/2324.html From 4 April 2011, Australia Post will increase prices for our range of products. Tue, 05 Apr 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/suspension-of-services-to-libya.html Mail services to Libya have been suspended. Mon, 04 Apr 2011 09:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/lake-eyre.html Lake Eyre, the centre of the vast Lake Eyre Basin, located 700km north of Adelaide in the deserts of central Australia, Tue, 29 Mar 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/national-gallery-of-victoria-art.html Five paintings by Australian artists drawn from the collection of the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) are being featured. Mon, 28 Mar 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/recycling-phones-help-families.html You can help protect kids from cyber bullying by recycling your old mobile phones. Mon, 21 Mar 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/australia-post-accepts-donations-for-the-japan-and-pacific-disaster-appeal.html To assist those affected by the tragedy in Japan, Australia Post will be accepting donations to the Red Cross Japan and Pacific Disaster Appeal via its retail outlets. Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/express-post-products-now-available-online.html Select Express Post envelopes and satchels can now be purchased online through the Australia Post Shop. Mon, 14 Mar 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/earth-hour.html At 8.30pm on Saturday 26 March 2011 millions of people and organisations in cities across the world will switch off their lights for one hour to mark Earth Hour. Tue, 08 Mar 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/floral-festivals-celebrated-at-australia-post.html Australian floral festivals are being celebrated by Australia Post, with the release of a new stamp issue on 8 March 2011. Mon, 07 Mar 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/australia-post-celebrates-100-years-of-international-women-day.html A program that encourages women to move into non-traditional areas of work such as truck-driving and the release of a commemorative stamp. Thu, 03 Mar 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/International-womens-day-women-at-post.html Australia Post recognises the achievements of women and advocates diversity and fair treatment of women in our workplace. Tue, 01 Mar 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/australia-post-celebrates-the-centenary-of-International-women-day.html International Women's Day is a day for the entire community - women and men, companies and community groups alike. Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/australia-post-accepts-donations-for-new-zealand-earthquake-appeal.html To assist those affected by the earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand, Australia Post will be accepting donations to the Red Cross New Zealand Earthquake 2011 Appeal via its postal outlets. Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:30:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/changes-to-business-mail.html Australia Post has submitted a draft notification to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) proposing changes to some bulk business mail services (PreSort) from July 2011. Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/new-zealand-mail-delays.html As a result of the Christchurch earthquake on 22 February 2011, there will be likely delays to mail deliveries. Tue, 22 Feb 2011 10:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/air-force-aviation-stamp-issue.html The sky's the limit for military aviation enthusiasts and stamp collectors, with Australia Post's Air Force Aviation commemorative stamp issue. Wed, 16 Feb 2011 09:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/australia-post-closes-gap-with-indigenous-australians.html Australia Post has cemented its commitment to supporting Indigenous Australians with the launch of its first Reconciliation Action Plan in partnership with Reconciliation Australia. Fri, 04 Feb 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/mail-trickling-into-safe-areas-following-cyclone-yasi.html Australia Post has advised that there has been some impact to mail delivery to areas affected by Cyclone Yasi. Tue, 25 Jan 2011 14:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/first-charity-stamp-for-queensland-disaster-appeal.html Queensland Premier Anna Bligh and Australia Post Managing Director and CEO Ahmed Fahour today announced the release of Australia's first Charity Stamps to raise funds for those affected by the Queensland floods. Thu, 20 Jan 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/eminent-women-named-as-the-2011-australian-legends.html Four eminent women - Eva Cox AO, Elizabeth Evatt AC, Germaine Greer and Anne Summers AO - will join the exclusive ranks of great Australians to be immortalised on a stamp. Thu, 20 Jan 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/australia-post-back-up-and-running-with-queensland-mail.html Australia Post is back up and running in Queensland, with the mail now getting through via road, air and sea to almost the entire state. Wed, 19 Jan 2011 09:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/australia-post-celebrates-the-year-of-the-rabbit.html Australia Post will release a stamp issue featuring the Jade Rabbit to celebrate this year's Lunar New Year - Year of the Rabbit. The Chinese legend of the Jade Rabbit explains how the markings on the moon came to be. Tue, 18 Jan 2011 14:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/progress-with-queensland-mail.html Australia Post has cleared the backlog of mail within Queensland, with the majority of mail now getting through via road, air and sea. Tue, 18 Jan 2011 14:10:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/victorian-floods-mail-delivery-update.html Australia Post has confirmed that it has arrangements in place to manage the impact of the Victorian floods on mail delivery. Fri, 14 Jan 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/queensland-mail-delivery-slowly-returning-to-normal.html Australia Post has confirmed that transportation of mail via road for delivery into Queensland has recommenced, though sea and air transport would also be used to manage the backlog of mail. Thu, 13 Jan 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/disruption-to-australia-post-operations-in-queensland.html Mail delivery into and out of flood affected regions of Queensland is severely impacted and subject to major delays. Wed, 12 Jan 2011 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/queensland-floods-impact-to-mail-delivery-and-customer-support.html Information, updates and support for Australia Post customers relating to mail delivery as a result of the Queensland floods. Wed, 12 Jan 2011 10:30:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/significant-disruption-to-australia-post-operations-in-queensland.html Mail delivery into and out of flood affected regions of Queensland is severely impacted and subject to major delays. Wed, 05 Jan 2011 10:30:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/queensland-floods-mail-delivery-update.html Australia Post has advised that there are major disruptions to mail delivery to and from flood-affected regions of Queensland. Fri, 10 Dec 2010 15:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/australia-post-strengthens-ecommerce-presence.html Australia Post today announced it has purchased payment gateway company, SecurePay as part of its strategy to expand its online services. Tue, 07 Dec 2010 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/nsw-floods-mail-delivery-update.html Australia Post is working hard to minimise any mail delays to our customers in the flood affected areas of Wagga Wagga. So far, only Wagga Wagga has been affected with mail delivery on hold until the flood waters subside. Mon, 06 Dec 2010 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/2133.html Australia Post and eBay have partnered to offer an exclusive deal for eBay sellers to help simplify packing and posting items sold online. Mon, 06 Dec 2010 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/australia-post-introduces-young-refugees.html In a unique melding of cultures, Australia Post will introduce young people from refugee backgrounds to the world of opera, and give them a chance to meet the stars of a special Opera Australia performance this weekend. Fri, 03 Dec 2010 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/australia-post-disability-recruitment.html In an effort to level the playing field for prospective employees with disability, Australia Post today signed MOU. Fri, 03 Dec 2010 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/christmas-comes-early.html Australia Post is urging Australians to get their presents in the mail, with parcel volumes nearly at peak-Christmas levels. Wed, 01 Dec 2010 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/children-write-to-santa.html As many as 120,000 children across Australia are expected to write directly to Santa in the North Pole over the next fortnight to ensure he receives their wishes in plenty of time for Christmas. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/champions-compete-greatest-cup.html To celebrate the 150th running of the Melbourne Cup, Australia Post is releasing two souvenir stamp sheets. Wed, 17 Nov 2010 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/remember-to-correctly-address.html Portable shower, gazebo, tent, binoculars and a sleeping bag are just some of the hundreds of items to be auctioned for charity over the next month in Australia Post's unclaimed mail auctions. Tue, 16 Nov 2010 14:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/uk-import-restrictions-toner-cartridges.html Effective immediately, ink and toner cartridges heavier than 500g (17.5 oz) must not be sent by air to the United Kingdom. Mon, 15 Nov 2010 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/christmas-stamps.html Christmas stamps depict vibrancy, warmth and tradition. Fri, 05 Nov 2010 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/australians-dispose-of-printer-cartridges.html Australians dispose of approximately 18 million printer cartridges a year. Mon, 01 Nov 2010 08:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/american-express-travel-money.html Australia Post has been selected as the Australian distribution partner for the global launch of American Express's new prepaid, reloadable foreign currency card. Mon, 25 Oct 2010 09:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/celebrating-first-past-the-post.html Australia Post will celebrate the 150th running of the Melbourne Cup with the release of a new commemorative stamp issue on 1 November 2010 at the historic Flemington post office. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 09:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/kingfishers-stamp-issue.html Australia Post is releasing a stamp issue featuring four spectacular species of Australian kingfishers, their beauty captured by the brush of wildlife artist Christopher Pope. Mon, 18 Oct 2010 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/australia-first-saint.html Australia Post will recognise the canonisation of Australia's first saint - Mary MacKillop - when it releases a commemorative stamp on 18 October 2010. Fri, 15 Oct 2010 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/australia-post-profit.html Australia Post today announced that in the face of historic declines in letter volumes it achieved a pre-tax profit of $103 million for the 2009/10 financial period. Tue, 12 Oct 2010 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/australia-post-workers-vote-yes.html Australia Post staff have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a new Fair Work Agreement, which reflects renewed strength and unity between staff, management and unions. Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/app-for-microsoft-windows-phone-7.html Australia Post is one of the first Australian organisations to unveil its app specifically designed for the new Microsoft Windows Phone 7. Thu, 07 Oct 2010 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/dragons-defeat-the-roosters.html The St George Illawarra Dragons' triumphant win over the Sydney Roosters at Sunday's NRL Telstra Premiership Grand Final, delivered the team's first Premiership in 31 years delighting fans who watched their team claim Rugby League's most coveted prize. Tue, 05 Oct 2010 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/stamp-of-approval-for-wildlife-carers.html The work of wildlife carers and wildlife caring organisations will be celebrated by Australia Post during the month of October, with the release of the Wildlife Caring: Rescue to Release stamps. Mon, 04 Oct 2010 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/toyota-afl-grand-final-replay.html To celebrate Collingwood's triumphant win over St Kilda in Saturday's highly anticipated replay of the Toyota AFL Grand Final, Australia Post is releasing an historic 2010 Toyota AFL Premiership Souvenir Stamp Sheet featuring the victorious team. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/christchurch-mail-delays.html Mail delivery and postal services have now recommenced to the majority of Christchurch regions, following the earthquake which took place on Saturday 4 September. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/victorian-floods-mail-delivery-update-sept-2010.html Due to the recent floods in Victoria, we are unable to access a number of areas to deliver mail. We will hold all mail for affected residents until we are able to safely deliver it. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/national-service-memorial-stamp.html Between 1951 and 1972 a total of 287,000 young Australian men were called up for service in the Navy, Army and Air Force. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/australia-post-to-accept-donations-at-retail-outlets-for-the-red-cross-pakistan-floods-appeal.html Australia Post is accepting EFTPOS and cash donations at its retail outlets to make it easier for Australians to support the Red Cross Pakistan Floods 2010 Appeal. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/100-years-of-guiding-in-australia .html This year marks 100 years of Australian girls and women promising to do their best, to do their duty to God, to serve the Queen and country and to help other people. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:30:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/opera-comes-to-kinglake-kids.html Children in Kinglake Ranges will be delighted by one of the world's most popular operas when Sid the Serpent Who Wanted to Sing visits Kinglake Ranges primary schools on 17 and 18 August thanks to Opera Australia's Oz Opera and Australia Post. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/qantas-renews-partnership.html Qantas and Australia Post confirm the renewal of their partnership in joint ventures, Australian air Express and Star Track Express, in addition to signing a new five year mail contract with a combined value of $100 million per annum. Wed, 04 Aug 2010 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/australia-post-future-skills-investment.html Australia Post has announced it will invest $20 million in training staff in growth area such as parcels, logistics, retail and digital services over the next three years. Tue, 03 Aug 2010 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/burke-and-wills-set-to-traverse-australia .html The 150th anniversary of the Burke and Wills expedition, the first south - north crossing of the continent is celebrated today with the release of a collectable souvenir stamp set by Australia Post. Tue, 03 Aug 2010 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/1903.html Australia Post has partnered with OfficeMax to launch an online office products store. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/fair-work-agreement-finalised.html Australia Post staff has finalised negotiations with the CEPU and the CSPU for a new Fair Work Agreement (FWA). Tue, 20 Jul 2010 07:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/mentor-young-refugees.html A group of 13 young refugees will receive mentoring and access to social and business networks through the launch of Ucan2, a collaboration between Australia Post and Foundation House, one of Victoria's leading support organisations for refugees. Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/post-office-in-your-pocket.html Within hours of being released, Australia Post's new iPhone and iPad App rose to the top of iPad's Most Downloaded Free Apps list, which could be evidence of customers' desire to interact with traditional communication channels in a digital way. Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/australia-post-extends-relationship-with-NAB.html Australia Post and NAB today announced they will extend their agreement to triple the number of post offices at which NAB's business banking customers could use Bank@Post services. Fri, 09 Jul 2010 09:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/carbon-neutral-program.html Australia Post has signalled its willingness to work with the Australian Government's National Carbon Offset Standard (NCOS) Carbon Neutral Program. Thu, 08 Jul 2010 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/australia-post-partners-with-eBay .html A partnership between Australia Post and eBay is set to further facilitate online transactions, enabling eBay sellers to organise the packaging, labelling, tracking, pick-up and delivery of goods with the click of their mouse. Fri, 28 May 2010 13:30:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/Australia-Post-welcomes-ACCC-decision.html Australia Post today welcomed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) announcement that they have no objection to increasing the basic postage rate by five cents, effective from 28 June. Tue, 18 May 2010 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/shanghai-world-expo.html All eyes are on the Shanghai World Expo 2010 in China which opened on 1 May Fri, 07 May 2010 09:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/australia-post-all-aboard-to-celebrate-railway-heritage.html Four of Australia's most scenic railway trips are being celebrated by Australia Post with the launch of a new stamp issue titled Great Australian Railway Journeys Thu, 06 May 2010 02:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/russell-crowe-to-stamp-his-authority-at-the-box-office.html 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. Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/international-mail-delays-update-23-04-2010.html Mail posted in Australia late last week addressed to destinations in the UK and Europe has now been cleared, after being held in Bangkok, Hong Kong and Singapore for several days waiting for flights to resume. Wed, 21 Apr 2010 08:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/future-ready-australia-posts-business-renewal-program.html Future Ready is a five year program which represents a transformation of the iconic organisation. The program will lay the foundations to create a more customer-focussed and sustainable Australia Post. Wed, 21 Apr 2010 07:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/international-mail-delays-update.html Australia Post has been advised that flights to affected destinations will resume from this evening and that the airlines will be working to airlift mail to affected international destinations as soon as possible. Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/international-mail-delays.html Mail addressed to affected destinations is continuing to be processed by Australia Post as part of our normal procedures for International Mail delivery. Thu, 08 Apr 2010 11:30:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/australia-post-to-seek-five-cent-increase-to-basic-postage-rate-in-2010.html Australia Post has lodged a formal notification with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) proposing a five-cent increase in the basic postage rate, effective from 28 June 2010. Fri, 26 Mar 2010 18:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/welcome-new-website-launch.html Australia Post's website has been designed to make it quick and easy for customers to take advantage of Australia Post's growing range of services. Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:15:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/new-stamps-show-stopper.html Australia Post has recognised the importance of agricultural shows by issuing Come to the Show stamps. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:30:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/australia-post-and-unions-agree-on-way-forward.html Australia Post and unions agree on way forward Thu, 04 Mar 2010 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/harry-houdini-cant-escape-being-part-of-australias-history.html Harry Houdini can't escape being part of Australia's history Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:30:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/dont-guess-correctly-address.html Australia Post is urging everyone to help make their local postie's task a little easier by ensuring all mail items are correctly addressed. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/lydia-lassila.html Australia Post will release an Olympic Winter Gold Medallist stamp featuring an image of Lydia Lassila on Wednesday 3 March. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/australian-songbirds-voted-most-popular-australian-stamp-issue-of-2009.html Australian stamp collectors have revealed their love for Mother Nature by voting Australian Songbirds as their favourite stamp issue for 2009. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/traditional-chinese-art-forms-feature-on-year-of-the-tiger-stamps.html Australia Post will commemorate the start of the 2010 Lunar New Year and the Year of the Tiger by issuing a stunning set of stamps designed by Melbourne-based designer, Dani Poon. Tue, 05 Jan 2010 09:00:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/australians-to-muster-up-old-mobile-phones-in-the-new-year.html Australia Post is urging Australians to dig up their old mobile phones and take advantage of a free mobile phone recycling service. Thu, 24 Dec 2009 10:45:00 +1100 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/industrial-action-update-for-customers.html Union stoppages in Melbourne caused mail delays. +1100 http://auspost.com.au