{"id":733063,"date":"2026-06-13T02:08:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T02:08:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/733063\/"},"modified":"2026-06-13T02:08:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T02:08:14","slug":"australia-post-worker-praised-by-residents-for-heartwarming-neighbourhood-act-top-bloke","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/733063\/","title":{"rendered":"Australia Post worker praised by residents for heartwarming neighbourhood act: ‘Top bloke’"},"content":{"rendered":"

An Australia Post worker has garnered the support<\/a> of his local neighbourhood after a sweet moment shared with a dog<\/a> was captured on camera by a resident.<\/p>\n

The Queensland postie, identified as Mark, was seen approaching a home<\/a> in Bundaberg in his company-issued vehicle before greeting a dog in the front yard.<\/p>\n

Mark told Yahoo News this week he pats “all the dogs in the area” during his mail run.<\/p>\n

“I am an ex-tiger trainer who loves all dogs,” he said.<\/p>\n

A home security camera<\/a> captured Mark jumping off his bike to greet a dog<\/a> with a scratch and a friendly pat.<\/p>\n

The dog returns the welcome with a sloppy and affectionate lick. The pair seemed familiar with one another.<\/p>\n

Do you have a heartwarming story to share? Contact newsroomau@yahoonews.com<\/a><\/p>\n

According to the resident, “this fella enjoys a pat every time he comes past”. He shared the footage on Facebook with the hope of identifying the postie for a “friendly” chat.<\/p>\n

It wasn’t long before Mark was recognised by others who said he’s a “top bloke”. It seems he’s a friendly face around the area<\/a> \u2014 and the “best postie ever”.<\/p>\n

Aussies praise dog-loving posties<\/p>\n

Similar scenes have been witnessed in neighbourhoods across the country, including in South Australia recently.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Another postie greets a pup while on his delivery route in South Australia. Source: Facebook\/Andrea Day<\/p>\n

Other residents were touched by the sweet encounter.<\/p>\n

“Omg that’s so good! He’s so happy to see the postman, too,” someone responded.<\/p>\n

“So glad you have someone genuine delivering your mail,” said another.<\/p>\n

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It’s a pleasant contrast to incidents relating to dog bites and dog attacks on delivery drivers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In the last six months of 2025, more than 1,190 dog-related incidents took place. On average, there are nine attacks on posties per day across the country.<\/p>\n

Are Australia Post workers allowed to pat dogs?<\/p>\n

In a statement to Yahoo, an Australia Post<\/a> spokesperson agreed posties are “a familiar and trusted presence in communities across Australia”.<\/p>\n

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Australia Post has released shocking footage of posties being attacked at work. Source: Australia Post<\/p>\n

But said approaching dogs is actually against their protocols, which are in place to “protect our posties, customers and their pets.”<\/p>\n

“Our posties are required to follow clear safety guidelines when approaching properties with dogs,” a spokesperson said.<\/p>\n

“While our posties are a familiar and trusted presence in communities across Australia, and many develop positive relationships with animals along their route, these guidelines are in place to keep everyone safe.”<\/p>\n

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