Aus Post Is Considering Price Hikes Less Deliveries So Where Does That Leave Cards From Nan? Apparently "all options are on the table" to save the mail system. Pedestrian.tv · Mar 2, 2023
Morning Mail: greenwashing crackdown, Lisa Wilkinson defence revealed, Australia rout India The ACCC has uncovered a spike in dubious claims about environment-friendly and sustainable products; journalist sets out how she will defend defamation case The Guardian - AU · Mar 1, 2023
Australia Post under review as letter deliveries ‘no longer sustainable’ Australia's Post's letter deliveries are "no longer financially sustainable" and will be scrutinised as part of a sweeping review of the government-owned The New Daily · Mar 1, 2023
Government seeks public stamp on Australia Post changes A new discussion paper will look at modernising Australia Post, following falling letter deliveries but increased amounts of parcels. AAP · Mar 1, 2023
No love for letters: Australia Post’s daily deliveries under review as traditional mail declines Questions marks sit over daily letter deliveries as government releases discussion paper on postal service The Guardian - AU · Mar 1, 2023
Federal government launches sweeping review of Australia Post, with focus on letter deliveries Australia Post's weekday letter-delivery obligations are "no longer financially sustainable" and need to be reviewed, according to a new consultation paper released as part of a federal government review of the postal service. ABC News · Mar 1, 2023
Police investigate alleged theft at Rockhampton Australia Post distribution centre An arrest has been made as police allege a group of people disguised as Australia Post workers broke into a mail centre and stole parcels and a car. ABC News · Feb 27, 2023
Australia Post says five-day-a-week letter delivery should be reconsidered after $200m loss Australia Post's chief executive tells federal parliament changes need to be made to the corporation's business model, as losses from its letter-delivery service near $200 million in six months. ABC News · Feb 14, 2023
Heavy-duty trucks go electric for Queensland trial Electric trucks capable of carrying huge payloads will be driven on Queensland roads for three months in the latest zero-emission transport trial. AAP · Feb 14, 2023
Australia Post hits 'crossroads' as letter losses soar Australia Post says it lost $189.7 million delivering letters in the first half, as letter volumes fall while the cost of delivering them rises. AAP · Feb 8, 2023
More electric deliveries set to hit Australian roads The country's largest fleet of electric vehicles is growing, with Australia Post revealing a new electric truck trial and plans to phase out petrol motorbikes. AAP · Feb 7, 2023
Australia Post And Residents Clash Over Electric Trike Rollout Australia Post pressures Melbourne city councils and residents to trim overhanging branches and vegetation to clear a path for new electric trikes. RideApart · Jan 18, 2023
Selling something online? Beware the scam buyer Links to fake Australia Post websites and requests for overpayment refunds are just some of the scams to look out for when selling things on the internet. ABC News · Jan 3, 2023
Have you been getting messages about unclaimed packages? They could be a scam Australia Post is warning customers to be wary of scams in the lead-up to Christmas, with people who are expecting deliveries more vulnerable to being duped by fake messages about postage delays. ABC News · Dec 22, 2022
ABC News · Dec 19, 2022 Australian towns are fighting to hold on to their bank branches, as government flags review of replacement services In the past five years, the number of bank branches has dropped 30 per cent. While growing numbers of Australians are doing their banking online, the local bank remains a vital service for many isolated regional communities.
Pedestrian.tv · Dec 19, 2022 Councils Are Felling Trees To Make Way For Postie EVs The Irony ( Climate Change) Is Killing Me Melbourne councils are cutting down trees on footpaths to make way for Australia Post's new emissions-reducing electric trikes.
The New Daily · Dec 12, 2022 Australia Post’s warning as pooches attack posties The age-old stereotype of dogs' love-hate relationship with posties might be true – but the reality is dangerous.
AAP · Dec 12, 2022 Christmas delivery gift for late shoppers Online shoppers will be able to order gifts just two days before Christmas this year, though not everything will be available at the last moment.
ABC News · Dec 12, 2022 Australia Post workers suffer 'horrific injuries' amid 55 per cent jump in dog attacks on delivery workers Australia's postal service reports a 55 per cent increase in dog attacks on posties who are suffering "horrific injuries" from household pets.
The New Daily · Dec 7, 2022 ‘Mighty’ shoppers drive the economy as millions splurge before Christmas The strength of consumers spending right now has many economists scratching their heads ahead of Christmas but a "reckoning" looms.
The New Daily · Dec 2, 2022 Australians spend billions on Black Friday. Now the pressure is on Australia Post to deliver Australia's massive spending spree through recent sales means Australia Post will be under pressure to deliver gifts in time for the holidays.
ABC News · Nov 29, 2022 Australia Post boss says technical issues behind 'well-intentioned' sign in Adelaide store The boss of Australia Post says a sign in a South Australian store saying it could not take Indian photos was "poorly executed" and has apologised to people offended by the wording.
ABC News · Nov 28, 2022 WA road freight prices rise 20 per cent due to rail disruptions in eastern states The trucking industry says rail delays and damage in the eastern states are driving demand and prices up.
ABC News · Nov 24, 2022 Carla Zampatti retrospective at the Powerhouse Museum reveres the late fashion designer as a champion for working women In the first major retrospective of the late Italian-Australian designer, the Powerhouse is taking a look back at the designs that defined an era of women’s fashion.
The New Daily · Nov 24, 2022 Australia Post support staff get hands-on during Christmas rush Australia Post is sending out the reserves, with everyone from the top brass down called to the frontlines for the Christmas rush.