🎄 Order Cut-Off Dates 

To help make sure your gifts arrive in time for Christmas Day, please take note of our recommended order cut-off dates below.

We recommend ordering as early as possible during the busy holiday period, particularly for international orders.

🎄 DOMESTIC 

Standard

• VIC, NSW, SA, QLD, ACT - Order by Thursday 17 Dec to receive by Dec 24, 2026. 
• WA, NY, TAS - Order by Friday 11 Dec to receive by Dec 24, 2026. 

Express

• Metro - All States & Territories - Order by Sun 20 Dec to receive by Dec 24, 2026. 
• Rural - All States & Territories - Order by Thursday 17 Dec to receive by Dec 24, 2026.
  

🎄 INTERNATIONAL 

Standard  

• NZ, UK, Europe, USA/Canada Order by Friday 4 Dec to receive by Dec 24, 2026. 

Express 

• NZ, UK, Europe, USA/Canada Order by 11 Dec to receive by Dec 24, 2026. 

Please note: These dates are recommended order cut-offs to help ensure delivery by Christmas. Delivery times may vary due to carrier delays, seasonal demand and circumstances outside our control.

GENERAL SHIPPING

We use the Australia Post Network to ensure that all purchases are delivered promptly to your destination. 

• Standard Shipping - $11.95. 4-8 Business Days*.
• Express Shipping - $16.95. 2-4 Business Days.

International Shipping - Calculated at checkout, delivery times may vary. 

~ From all of us at Paper Republic, we wish you a very Merry Christmas 🎄 ~

We offer free click & collect from our Camberwell and Royal Arcade store. Please select your preferred location at checkout. 
Once we have picked up your order, you will receive a notification that your purchase is ready to collect. 

Celebrate an Australian Christmas with the Earth Greetings Wooden Christmas Decoration featuring a charming laughing kookaburra, illustrated by Sydney-based artist Negin Maddock.

 Made in Australia from sustainable plantation-grown eucalyptus wood, this nature-inspired ornament brings a touch of native wildlife to your Christmas tree.

Designed with a full-colour illustration, a natural hemp hanging tie and thoughtful eco-friendly materials, it's a beautiful choice for anyone who loves Australian wildlife and more sustainable Christmas decorating.

Even better, 10% of profits from these decorations are donated to organisations supporting Australia's native wildlife and habitat restoration.

Product Features

• Australian native wildlife design: Features an illustrated laughing kookaburra by Australian artist Negin Maddock.

• Australian made: Crafted from plantation-grown Australian eucalyptus wood.

• Eco-conscious materials: Plastic-free decoration with a natural hemp twine tie.

• Full-colour artwork: Printed on one side using Greenguard Gold Certified inks with zero VOC emissions.

• Wildlife support: 10% of profits are donated to organisations caring for Australia's native wildlife and habitats.

• Carbon neutral: The product's lifecycle is carbon offset.

• Home compostable: The wooden decoration and hemp tie are naturally biodegradable and suitable for home composting.

• Recycled packaging: Includes a swing tag made from 100% post-consumer recycled paper.

Product Details

• Artist: Negin Maddock

• Size: Approximately 8 x 7.5cm

• Material: Plantation-grown Australian eucalyptus wood

• Printing: Full-colour, single-sided artwork

• Hanging tie: Hemp twine

• Packaging: 100% post-consumer recycled paper swing tag

• Made in: Australia

• Sustainability: Plastic-free, carbon neutral and home compostable

Why It's a Great Christmas Gift

The Earth Greetings Laughing Kookaburra decoration is a thoughtful gift for anyone who appreciates Australian wildlife, locally made products and environmentally conscious design. Its distinctive native bird illustration adds character to a Christmas tree and makes a lovely keepsake for friends, family or anyone living overseas who wants a little piece of Australia.

With 10% of profits supporting native wildlife and habitat restoration, it's a festive purchase that also gives back to the natural world.

Who It's Good For

• Lovers of Australian native birds and wildlife

• People who enjoy nature-inspired Christmas decorations

• Eco-conscious shoppers seeking plastic-free festive ornaments

• Supporters of Australian-made gifts and local artists

• Friends and family living overseas who love Australian design

• Anyone looking for a thoughtful stocking filler or small Christmas gift

How to Use

Hang the decoration on your Christmas tree using the natural hemp twine, or display it as part of a festive arrangement. After Christmas, store it carefully with your decorations to enjoy again in future years.

When it's time to dispose of it, the wooden ornament and hemp tie are naturally biodegradable and can be home composted. The cardboard swing tag can be recycled or home composted.

Shipping

• Australia-wide shipping

• International shipping available

Click & Collect

Available for collection from:

• Camberwell Store, Melbourne VIC

• Royal Arcade Store, Melbourne CBD, VIC

Select your preferred pickup location at checkout and we'll confirm once your order is ready for collection.

Australian Owned

Paper Republic is an Australian-owned and run stationery and gift retailer based in Melbourne. We offer shipping Australia-wide as well as international shipping, with a carefully selected range of beautiful stationery, calendars, gifts and design-led products.