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 will be held on Saturday, 11 September (7pm for 7:30pm) at the Naval, Military and Air Force Club of South Australia, 111 Hutt Street, Adelaide.  The cost to attend is $75 per head;  Dress is Black Tie.  To book your place at this prestigious occasion, e-mail Ross Wood (APF Secretary).  [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]

VPC News - June 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).  [9 June]

Victoria Fairs and Special Events Update 
Our Victoria Stamp Fairs and Special Events listing has been updated courtesy of the June 2010 issue of VPC News.  [1 June]

Queensland Fairs and Special Events Update 
Our Queensland Stamp Fairs and Special Events listing has been updated courtesy of the May - July 2010 issue of The Queensland Stamp Collector, the quarterly journal of the Queensland Philatelic Council.  [22 May]

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]

Adelaide Stampex 2010 - Closing Date extended to 28 May
Visit the Adelaide Stampex 2010 website for all the latest exhibition news and to download the exhibition prospectus and entry form.  [22 April]

APF News - March 2010 Edition Out Now
The March 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.  [2 April]

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 Melbourne Stampshow 2009 website link
The Melbourne Stampshow 2009 website now has a new home.  [20 March]

Canberra Stampshow 2010 Medal Results
Medal results can now be viewed on the official Canberra Stampshow 2010 website.  [14 March]

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]

Tasmanian Philatelic Society Online Discussion Forum
The Tasmanian Philatelic Society has launched an LPS Online Discussion Forum, a Bulletin Board devoted to all aspects of Tasmanian Philately and Postal History.  [8 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]