Australasian Post

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Australiasian Post, or "Aussie Post," was Australia's longest-running weekly picture magazine. Begun in 1864 as a weekly newspaper "The Australasian," it was read by millions at the height of its popularity in the 60s and 70s, and features a uniquely Australian mix of scandal, sensationalism, human interest stories, fashion, politics, culture and entertainment. It was the staple of barber shops across the country.

One of its best features is its focus on Australiana, with pages of jokes and cartoons, including the Ettamogah Pub series by cartoonist Ken Maynard.

On the coat tails of the sexual revolution in the late 60s and 70s, the magazine became more daring with their covers and content, often running stories focused on adultery, hedonism and nudity.

Its trademark bikini-clad covergirl became its downfall in the politically-correct 80's and 90's and it suffered a rapid decline in popularity. The execution was staid momentarily when knockabout Herald-Sun columnist Graeme "Jacko" Johnstone took the helm, took the bikini girl off the cover, and focussed on its knack for telling uniquely Australian stories.

It wasn't enough and it closed its doors on February 2, 2002. At the time of its last edition, it was the longest-running continuously-published magazine in Australia.