Australia Post buys $100m stake in Aramex
Posted: August 4, 2016 at 7:41 am
According to reports in The Australian, Australia Post has splashed out nearly $100 million to take a 4.5% share in Dubai-based logistics and transportation company Aramex.
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ACCC scams
Posted: July 14, 2016 at 7:03 pm
The ACCC is warning businesses to watch out for scam emails that claim to be from the ACCC but in fact contain links that can infect your computer with malware.
Australia Post does deal with Aramex
Posted: June 2, 2016 at 6:11 pm
Australia Post has agreed to form a strategic alliance with Dubai-based global parcel and logistics firm Aramex. The joint venture will target the global e-commerce market, with a particular focus on Asia.
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DHL to offer delivery windows
Posted: May 13, 2016 at 11:08 pm
DHL customers in Germany will soon be able to nominate when they want their parcels delivered during the day and evening.
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Two new directors appointed to Australia Post Board
Posted: May 6, 2016 at 7:58 pm
The Federal Government today announced two new appointments to the Australia Post Board. Yet again, the Government has missed the opportunity to appoint Directors to the Australia Post Board with postal industry experience.
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Small business initiatives the Federal Budget
Posted: May 3, 2016 at 8:50 pm
The Federal Government announced many small business initiatives in this evening’s Federal Budget.
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Hold at Post
Posted: May 2, 2016 at 8:04 pm
Australia Post has announced it will extend the length of time a parcel will be held at the post office for collection to up to 30 days, effective 1 August 2016. But this will come at a cost.
Posties mowing the lawn
Posted: April 22, 2016 at 11:36 am
Finnish postal operator Posti will soon offer lawn mowing services. Customers will be able to book their local postie to mow the lawn – but only on Tuesday afternoons.
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Australia Post returns half-year profit of $1.4m before tax
Posted: February 26, 2016 at 8:17 am
Australia Post has announced a half-year profit of $1.4m before tax.
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Australia Post to acquire majority share in MailPlus
Posted: February 14, 2016 at 9:55 pm
Australia Post has announced that it will buy a majority shareholding in MailPlus.
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