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Posties face 47 dog attacks weekly across Australia
Published 1 week, 3 days ago
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Australian postal workers are experiencing approximately 47 dangerous dog encounters each week, with more than 1,200 dog-related incidents reported nationwide this year, representing a 5% increase from the previous year. Posties have sustained injuries including bites and puncture wounds, with some cases requiring hospital treatment. Australia Post is urging dog owners to restrain their pets, while delivery workers have been equipped with citronella spray for protection against potential attacks.
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