Australia Post reveals parcel-only post office plans

Australia Post reveals parcel-only post office plans
Published 17 June 2025, 10:57 am
Australia Post is ramping up efforts to modernise its parcel deliveries service as more Australians turn to online shopping. It's looking to boost the customer experience by opening two parcel-only post offices in Sydney and Melbourne, prior to the End of Financial Year sales period.

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