Newcastle area leads in dog attacks on posties
Newcastle and Lake Macquarie are national hotspots for dog attacks on postal workers, with Australia Post reporting over 1190 incidents in six months. Secure your dog to protect posties.
Newcastle and Lake Macquarie are national hotspots for dog attacks on postal workers, with Australia Post reporting over 1190 incidents in six months. Secure your dog to protect posties.
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