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SAVE THE ROOS Residents like Zoe Schmidt have become advocates for kangaroos, who are being impacted by new housing developments. Cassidy Pearce reports on page 3
Photo: Megan Dunn.
“DROP IN CUSTOMER VISITS” BLAMED ON UPCOMING CLOSURE
POST OFFICE FURORE MAKAYLA MUSCAT
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n angry Lindsay MP Melissa McIntosh has weighed in on the shock upcoming closure of a major Penrith Post Office. Australia Post has confirmed it will close its Westfield Penrith outlet next month.
“Australia Post has made the difficult decision to close the Penrith Westfield Post Shop from September 29 this year, following a drop in customer visits of around a third over the past five years,” an Australia Post spokesperson told the Weekender. Australia Post has confirmed that the Penrith Business Centre, which is a 10-15 minute walk from Westfield, will open
refreshed on September 30, renamed as the new Penrith Post Office. “Our Business Centre on High Street, just one kilometre away, will be upgraded ahead of the change to become Penrith’s central Post Office, with Saturday hours, a refreshed interior, extra serving capacity and more post office boxes,” the spokesperson said. McIntosh urged Australia Post to review
their decision, saying it would have a major impact on residents. “Many locals, particularly seniors, go to the Plaza for shopping, lunch, and to visit Australia Post to collect their post and make multiple payments given the closure of some local bank branches,” she said. Story continues on » p. 6
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