Australia Post’s latest safety data has revealed over 81,000 hazards were logged by Posties in the past 12 months – a staggering average of more than 200 per day.The data, tracked and logged by Posties on their handheld devices, shows that dogs remain the number one logged hazard encountered, with low hanging branches and obstructive…
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Tasmania to Allow to Amend Licensing Requirements Regarding eDVs
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Australia Post has welcomed the Tasmanian Government’s decision to amend licensing requirements to allow car licence holders to operate electric delivery vehicles (eDVs) while delivering for Australia Post. The landmark change eliminates the need for Australia Post’s Tasmanian team members to hold a motorcycle licence to operate an eDV, making these positions accessible to a…
Australia Post Celebrates Aussie ‘Big Things’
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Despite their kitsch, 1980s vibe, Australians still can’t get enough of Aussie ‘Big Things’ like the Big Banana and the Big Pineapple. Australia Post quizzed 1,000 Australians in August 2023 about our nationwide relationship with these giant roadside structures. It revealed that almost 90 percent of us have visited at least one of around 1,000…
Australia Post Celebrates CWA Centenary
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Australia Post has released a new stamp to celebrate 100 years of advocacy and community work by Country Women’s Associations across Australia to improve the lives of rural and regional women, children and communities. “The celebration of our centenary is an important milestone for our association and our members, marking 100 years of advocacy on…
Disaster Assistance for Tasmanian Bushfires
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Disaster assistance has been made available for Tasmania to support the considerable operational effort in combating bushfires that have been burning since December. The funding is being made available through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) to help cover the cost of fighting the bushfires. Liberal Senator for Tasmania Richard Colbeck, representing…
Open Gardens Australia Stamp Release
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Australia Post will be featuring five beautiful private gardens from Open Gardens Australia in a new stamp issue. “The new stamp issue depicting gardens from across the country, celebrates the wonderful work of Open Gardens Australia. We trust it will appeal to both collectors and gardening enthusiasts alike.” Australia Post Philatelic Manager, Michael Zsolt commented.…