Four news events in headline styles “evocative of each era” form a new release of Australian stamps.

The 60c stamps feature the end of World War II in 1945, the Moon landing of 1969, Cyclone Tracy (1974) and Australia’s America's Cup win in 1983.

But while they look like facsimiles, they aren’t: Melbourne-based designer Stacey Zass of Page 12 Design uses “elements of typography and photographs evocative of each era represented”, the utility says.

Australia Post philatelic manager Michael Zsolt says the events all made news around the world, especially in Australia where they have figured significantly in the memories of many Australians.

“We hope these stamps trigger interest with the public and collectors alike."

A souvenir pack containing a replica of the Sydney Morning Herald of August 16, 1945, announcing the end of WWII, and “exclusive” block combinations of three of the stamps is available, along with various other combinations.