The Latest Breaking News from Australia Post

Posties copping more grief from drivers on our roads

Australia Post is urging festive season road safety amid a rise in collisions between cars and their employees delivering mail.

AAP · Oct 22

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

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

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

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

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 Conversation · Jun 8

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:

The Conversation · May 19