THE popularity of online shopping is behind the decision of Australia Post to launch a new free service that gives customers a choice of where to have their parcels delivered.
By registering for MyPost accounts customers can have their parcels delivered at their home, a post office close to work or a parcel locker — with the flexibility to change it every time they shop.
Australia Post managing director and group chief executive Ahmed Fahour said the service gave customers access to and control of parcels.
"Whether it's to your home, to more than 3500 post offices nationally or to our growing network of 24/7 parcel lockers on your way home, there's so many reliable ways we can deliver your parcels to you — and all for free," Mr Fahour said.
By registering for the service consumers will receive a free Express Post 500 gram satchel worth $10.55.
The Sydney Parcel Facility is one of a number of sites Australia Post has upgraded as part of its $2 billion investment, which also included the acquisition of StarTrack (freight company), extending delivery options, such as Australia Post's free parcel lockers in more than 180 locations throughout Australia.
Customers can register for a MyPost account at any post office or online by visiting www.auspost.com.au/mypost.
St George postal outlets with Saturday trading are Kogarah Bay, 355 Princes Highway, Carlton; Ramsgate, 87 Ramsgate Road, Ramsgate; Kogarah, 5-9 Railway Parade, Kogarah; Allawah, 454 Railway Parade, Allawah; Ramsgate Beach, 185 Ramsgate Road, Ramsgate.
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