Recent Updates to Our Website

Downloadable Stamp Albums  [19 September]
An exciting new concept has been initiated by the Victorian Philatelic Council in conjunction with the APF – downloadable stamp albums.
These albums have been designed specifically for junior collectors, but they are also very suitable for potential adult collectors
who would prefer an inexpensive introduction to the hobby prior to any serious commitment.

Philatelic Auction Houses
Links to upcoming public and currently open postal auctions on our Auctions page:

APF News - July 2010 Edition Out Now
The July 2010 issue of APF News is out now; follow the link to read many of the articles and exhibition reports in full here on our website.  [12 September]

VPC News - September 2010 issue Out Now
The latest edition of VPC News is out now.  Follow the link for a summary of what's covered this quarter and to download the newsletter in full (pdf format).  [8 September]

Victoria Fairs and Special Events Update 
Our Victoria Stamp Fairs and Special Events listing has been updated courtesy of the September 2010 issue of VPC News.  [27 August]

Bangkok 2010 - Australian Exhibitor medal results 
Medal results of Australian exhibitors participating in this FIAP exhibition are now listed on our Exhibition Results page.  [11 August]

Queensland Fairs and Special Events Update 
Our Queensland Stamp Fairs and Special Events listing has been updated courtesy of the August - November 2010 issue of The Queensland Stamp Collector, the quarterly journal of the Queensland Philatelic Council.  [11 August]

The Young Collector - June 2010 issue Out Now
The June issue of The Young Collector is out now - you can download it from our Youth Website.  [28 June]

Australian Philatelic Order 2010
The Australian Philatelic Federation announced that three distinguished philatelists will become Members of the Order in 2010:  John Bell (South Australia), Ian McMahon (ACT) and Michel Roland (South Australia).  Click on the links to read their APO citations.  In addition Bryan Young (Victoria) will receive the APO Research Award.  [The 2010 Australian Philatelic Order Presentation Dinner was held on 11 September in Adelaide].  [
26 June]

Visiting Speakers Program
The APF has launched a Visiting Speakers Program.  Follow the link to download the information brochure which lists all the details (pdf format).  [9 June]

South Australia Club Meeting Listing 
The South Australian Philatelic Council (SAPC) prepares a handy short guide to club meetings in South Australia can be downloaded in pdf format from our South Australia home page.  The current guide lists meeting details where known for the period May to August 2010.  [11 May]

Australia 2013 Exhibition Website launched
Australia 2013 is an FIP World Philatelic Exhibition to be held in Melbourne in May 2013.  The exhibition will mark the centenary of the first Commonwealth Kangaroo & Map stamps.  The exhibition has recently launched its official website.  [1 April]

New Collector Series Information Brochure
Three new general collector information brochures were launched by the APF at Canberra Stampshow 2010 on 12 March.   Download these and all our other titles from our Collecting page (there are now ten brochures available in the series).  [12 March]

SAPC News - Summer 2010 (No. 77) Edition Out Now
The latest edition of SAPC News is out now - download it in full (pdf format).  [5 March]

South Australia Fairs and Special Events Update 
Our South Australia Stamp Fairs and Special Events listing has been updated courtesy of the Summer 2010 issue of SAPC News.  [5 March]

New Stamp Challenge Activities
Six new 'Spot the Difference' challenges have been added to our range of Stamp Challenges - see how long it takes you to spot the 10 differences in each pair of stamp illustrations; there are now 7 to try.  [16 February]