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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.

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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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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

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

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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.

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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

'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

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

Feeling of neglect grows in small ACT community.

The Canberra Times

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

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

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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Australia Post rival shuts operations without warning

A Sydney-based delivery firm that promised to undercut Australia Post has abruptly stopped taking bookings, causing alarm for businesses.

The Guardian - AU

Australia Post apologises for losing Aboriginal artist’s painting worth $4,000

Bobbi Lockyer says she sent the item express post with tracking as the national postal service says the search continues

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'Australian heroes': more tales of Bondi victim bravery

A retired mechanic and an Australia Post worker tried to stop the Bondi terror attack as it began, in another tale of heroism that led to their murder.

The Guardian - AU

Couple in dashcam footage who were killed trying to fight off Bondi shooter identified as Boris and Sofia Gurman

Dashcam footage shows the moment Boris Gurman tackles shooter Sajid Akram and wrestles a gun from him

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Sellers in other countries struggle to maintain US customers as holiday shopping season starts

Small businesses are struggling to adapt since the U.S. ended the "de minimis" exemption on Aug. 29, which allowed imports under $800 to be tariff-free

The Guardian - AU

I often shop online. Is there anything I can do about dodgy couriers?

When a product isn’t delivered within a reasonable timeframe, it’s up to the retailer to provide a solution, writes Australian policy expert Kat George

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