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Stamp prices set to rise as snail mail volumes shrink

The regulator says it is unlikely to stand in the way of Australia Post raising stamp prices as its loss-making letter delivery business continues to shrink.

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Tough times haven't stopped Aussies shopping online

Online shopping continues to soar in popularity in Australia, as cost-of-living pressures change the way we spend, and determines which retailers will survive.

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Changing mail habits stamp out daily letter deliveries

Australia Post is enjoying kudos after an improved financial result but faces a reform marathon focused on letter deliveries en route to long-term viability.

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Bank moratorium 'too late' for rural towns left behind

The federal government has announced a moratorium on regional bank closures, but it's cold comfort for those who have already lost their local branches.

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Aussies' mammoth Xmas shopping despite economic crunch

A new record was set for Australia Post's busiest peak period during the latest festive season with 2800 parcels delivered to households every minute.

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New Zealand-Based EV Bike Maker UBCO Is Close to Bankruptcy

Electric mobility has taken the world by storm, and the hype surrounding all things electric is undeniable. The push for cleaner, greener, and more sustainable transportation has undoubtedly driven innovation, resulting in a wide variety of EVs hitting the roads.But the EV craze isn’t limited to just electric cars. The…

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These Are The Christmas Cut-Off Dates For Ordering, According To AusPost & Amazon

Amazon and Australia Post have given their final warnings to online Christmas shoppers for the last days to order deliveries.

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What’s fair in the fight to keep bank branches open and access to cash alive?

On Tuesday, Commonwealth Bank announced it was planning to move customers using one of its legacy accounts to its newer “Smart Access” account.

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Australia Post wants to charge more for stamps next year. Here’s why it has to keep letters alive

Remember back at the turn of the millennium, when sending a small letter only cost 45 cents? If you haven’t used the postal service recently, you might be in for a rude shock.

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'He's coming at me full charge': Postal workers share fear of dog attacks

More than 1250 attacks have been recorded nationwide.

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Canine carnage: 10 dog attacks on posties each day

The alarming rate of dog attacks on posties has been revealed, with almost 1300 recorded in the past six months across the nation - an average of 10 a day.

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Attention Procrastinators! These Are The Christmas 2024 Postal Deadlines You Need to Know

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Woman left in ‘constant’ fear after being stalked by Australia Post employee

Man left voice recording in 64-year-old’s mailbox, outlining how he had been watching her on his mail run, but quit when confronted by his employer

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Afternoon Update: severe weather hits Australia’s south-east; nationwide strike in Israel; and a Bluey coin rush

Falling tree kills woman as dangerous weather sweeps across Victoria and Tasmania and into NSW

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Rush to buy Bluey coins crashes Australia Post website

Ardent coin collectors and fans of the little blue dog scrambled for release of ‘dollarbucks’ on Monday morning

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Australia Post offices could one day include EV charging stations as part of strategy to halt losses

CEO says government-owned postal corporation is seeking to diversify while not abandoning its core service of delivering letters

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Red-letter day for AusPost as big rivals dog deliveries

Australia Post expects dog attacks to reduce as a fleet of stealthy electric delivery vehicles grows, but warns of more work to be done to turn a profit.

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One Hunter suburb will see posties deliver mail on electric motorbikes

The motorbikes are capable of reaching speeds up to 80 km/h.

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Newcastle Herald

Man learns fate over crash that killed truck driver

The three-vehicle smash involved a semi-trailer, rigid truck and Landcruiser towing a caravan.

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Federal MP Sharon Claydon calls out Wallsend post office woes

Newcastle MP Sharon Claydon is calling for better service.

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New posting for former Qld premier Palaszczuk

Annastacia Palaszczuk has been appointed to the Australia Post board as a non-executive director, eight months after her resignation as Queensland premier.

The Guardian - AU

Annastacia Palaszczuk appointed to $107,000 Australia Post board job by Labor government

Former Queensland premier will serve a three-year term, replacing a Coalition appointment – the former Liberal party federal director Tony Nutt

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Reynolds defends leak to journalist; New Zealand PM starts trans-Tasman language row; and the ‘succulent Chinese meal’ man dies

Liberal senator suing Brittany Higgins over social media posts she claims damaged her reputation

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Postcards from Paris: Aussie champs to get own stamps

Each athlete who wins gold for Australia at the Games in Paris will be celebrated with their own postal stamp depicting the gold medal triumph.

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Online shopping spree despite cost-of-living crisis

Australians are still turning to online retail therapy despite household spending slowing due to cost-of-living pressures.

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