Federal Environment Minister Tony Burke recently announced that 15 post offices are to be put on the Commonwealth Heritage List.
Minister Burke explained that Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales and Western Australia have been added to the list.
“From the central business districts of our capital cities to our remote regional and rural communities, the local post office can provide invaluable insights into how historical events impacted the local community,” Minister Burke said.
“The inclusion of 15 new post offices on the Commonwealth Heritage List will ensure these important local places are recognised, celebrated and protected for future generations.” Minister Burke added.

The 15 new post offices being placed on the Commonwealth Heritage List are:

• Ayr Post Office, Qld
• Bondi Beach Post Office, NSW
• Byron Bay Post Office, NSW
• Camden Post Office, NSW
• Cobar Post Office, NSW
• Cooroy Post Office, Qld
• Cronulla Post Office, NSW
• Euroa Post Office, VIC
• Ingham Post Office, Qld
• Marrickville Post Office, NSW
• Scone Post Office, NSW
• Tumut Post Office, NSW
• Victoria Park Post Office, WA
• Wingham Post Office, NSW
• City Streets Delivery Centre, VIC