A series of alleged attacks against a veteran Alice Springs postie has prompted a letter telling some residents their mail will stay at the post office for collection.
Australia Post has suspended mail and parcel deliveries indefinitely to hundreds of homes in Alice Springs after a series of allegedly violent attacks against one of its veteran posties.A postie has allegedly been attacked in multiple incidentsThe government-owned postal service has notified affected residents in Sadadeen via a letter, which states that mail will be now be redirected to the town's post office for collection.
"Australia Post delivery personnel have a reasonable expectation to work and operate in a safe environment," the letter reads. "Where necessary this can include suspending delivery of mail where there is risk of harm to personnel from an incident."
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