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Pass the parcel: Australia Post urged to ease dominance

A rural shopper could face a 165km round trip to pick-up a package, while the national postal service dominates the parcel market, an inquiry has been told.

AAP · Sep 30

Who is Siobhan McKenna? The ‘irreplaceable’ former Murdoch aide given a top diplomatic posting

The next general consul to New York chairs Australia Post and is a former News Corp executive

The Guardian - AU · Sep 21

Australia Post boss denies misleading on closure plans

In a fiery hearing, the head of Australia's postal service has dismissed claims that he misled senators over potential plans to close post offices.

AAP · Sep 9

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August reveals Australians’ big appetite for weight-loss drugs, love for ‘dupe’ brands and an accelerating EV uptake

August reporting season shows how consumers are responding to cost of living pressures and how retailers are responding

The Guardian - AU · Aug 29

You Can Live Out Your Ultimate Hogwarts Fantasy At Sydney GPO This Weekend

A real-life Harry Potter Owl Post experience is coming to Sydney's Martin Place this weekend to celebrate heading back Back to Hogwarts.

Pedestrian.tv · Aug 28

You've got no mail: AusPost flags further delivery cuts

Australia's government-owned postage service is vowing to deliver letters for as long as they exist, but Australians will receive them less often.

AAP · Aug 28

How to Choose Cardboard Boxes and Packaging Tape in Australia

Many parcel problems begin before an item is packed. The box is too large, the tape is unsuitable, or the shipping label is creased across a seam. Getting these details right affects both delivery costs and how well a parcel handles sorting belts, delivery vans and outdoor conditions.

inkl · Aug 12

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Veteran postie who drove to KFC for lunch loses unfair dismissal claim

The veteran employee said he was "going to have some fun" before retiring.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 22

Kingston postie's final delivery was a farewell at the pub with the community

This retiring postie had a great friendship with the hounds and humans of Kingston.

The Canberra Times · Jul 2

Vinted Is Finally Launching In Australia So Prepare To Shop Your Vintage Heart Out

Europe's favourite resale app, Vinted, is entering the Aussie market. Here's everything you need to know from launch date to prices.

Pedestrian.tv · Jun 26

Senator's highest-paid public servant claim misses the mark

Senator Dave Sharma says the government's fuel supply co-ordinator is the highest-paid public servant, but others are paid more.

AAP · Jun 23

Shoplazza Unleashes AI to Cut Operational Friction for Aussie Side-Hustlers

SYDNEY, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global AI-native commerce platform Shoplazza is targeting Australia's growing army of side-hustlers and solo founders struggling with e-commerce burnout. Recent data highlights the scale of the local market. Australia Post reported that over 82% of households shopped online in 2025, yet the Australian Small…

AAP · Jun 18

Hounded: the Hunter suburb among most dangerous for Australia Post deliveries

'What seems like a routine delivery can quickly escalate.'

Newcastle Herald · Jun 16

Dog attacks on posties leave them bloodied and fed up

Images reveal the terrifying reality Aussie posties are facing everyday as they go door to door running a gauntlet of potentially vicious dogs.

AAP · Jun 16

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The Conversation · Jun 8

Getting scammed via a text will be harder from July 1 – but more businesses need to act

From July 1, when you get a text claiming to be from the Australian Taxation Office, Australia Post or any other organisation, the first thing to check for will be one little word: “unverified”.

The Canberra Times · May 27

'No one is interested': Australia Post chief executive on Tharwa post office closure

Post office closure south of Canberra not Australia Post's fault: CEO.

The Canberra Times · May 22

Mandy says her beautiful village, about to lose its post office, is being neglected

Feeling of neglect grows in small ACT community.

The Conversation · May 19

Why Bluey coins are worth big ‘dollarbucks’ – far more than the silver they’re made from

If you tried to buy any of the new A$2 Bluey collectable coins online when they went up for sale earlier this month, you probably saw the same message thousands of others did:

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AAP · May 12

Electric car owners dodge road charge but pay more tax

Electric vehicle drivers will not have to pay an annual fee to use Australia's road network under budget changes but a tax discount will be wound back.

AAP · Apr 22

Parcel express: retailers to compete with global giants

A major express parcel hub set to power the same-day delivery boom and meet growing consumer demand has been opened by Australia Post.

The Guardian - AU · Mar 18

DiDi raises prices in Australia to cover soaring petrol costs amid conflict in the Middle East

Other delivery and transport companies such as Uber, DoorDash and Australia Post are weighing whether to charge more

AAP · Mar 3

More electric trucks, motorbikes to deliver carbon cuts

It boasts Australia's largest fleet of electric vehicles but one company plans to put even more electric trucks and motorcycles on the road to lower emissions.

AAP · Feb 27

Writing on the wall for letter delivery in Australia

Handwritten notes, Christmas cards and household bills are making way for algorithms and gig economies in a changing world of correspondence.

AAP · Feb 13

Stamp price hike needed yet again, Australia Post says

The number of letters being posted is at its lowest level in nearly a century, sparking another call to ease Australia Post losses with pricier stamps.

The Guardian - AU · Feb 10

Drawings of Kangaroo Island fossils provide inspiration for stamp series

Colourful illustrations by Peter Trusler depict 500m-year-old fossils of creatures from the Palaeozoic and inspire Australia Post

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