Shocking behaviour: See what this postie did to an unsuspecting man's lawn!
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We often take pride in our homes and gardens; it's disheartening to hear about instances where the care and effort put into maintaining a beautiful lawn are disregarded.
This is precisely what happened to Gold Coast resident Mr Paul Goodwin, a 71-year-old who has dedicated 27 years to creating a home he can be proud of.
His commitment to his property is evident, especially in how he treats his lawn. However, his efforts were recently undermined by the very service meant to bring convenience to his doorstep.
Mr Goodwin was left frustrated and angry when he discovered that his local Australia Post rider had repeatedly driven over his front lawn, leaving unsightly track marks and damage.
The incident, which occurred during the last week of March, affected the appearance of his well-manicured grass and left muddy marks on his newly renovated driveway.
‘They've come across the lawn and just marked the top of it, so it's obvious they have driven across it while it was wet,' Mr Goodwin explained.
'The next day they've come across and just done a bloody burnout across my grass, it dug into the grass by about four inches in some parts,' he lamented.
The situation was made worse because Mr Goodwin had to personally scrub the driveway to remove the marks, which, he claims, have not disappeared.
His next-door neighbor experienced similar disrespect to their property, although the damage was reportedly not as severe.
Mr Goodwin's bewilderment is understandable.He questioned the necessity of the postie's choice to drive over his lawn when there was ample space to navigate around the letterbox and deliver the mail without causing harm.
'They could have driven round the other side of the letterbox where there's ample room to put some mail... how hard can it be to find an alternate route and avoid this type of damage,' he said, voicing the frustration many homeowners would feel in his position.
Upon reaching out to Australia Post, Mr Goodwin was informed that the specific postie would receive feedback regarding his complaint, but no further action or compensation was offered.
An Australia Post worker responded to Mr Goodwin saying, ‘Please be aware that Australia Post is one of the few organisations that can operate motor vehicles on the footpath or nature strip.’
They continued, saying, ‘This legislation is usually included at both state and council levels. However, this does not mean that our Posties can intentionally cause damage to the nature strip area.’
Mr Goodwin reacted to this by saying, 'To do something like that is absolute vandalism and for no one to come talk to me locally, I thought they [Australia Post] would have had a better response.'
Australia Post has yet to comment further on the matter.
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Mr Goodwin's experience is not an isolated one. In Coffs Harbour, NSW, another resident took matters into their own hands by creating a makeshift fence out of bright orange plastic material, stretched between their mailbox and a bin, to deter posties from driving over their lawn after similar incidents of damage.
These stories raise questions about the balance between efficient mail delivery and respect for private property.
While Australia Post riders have certain privileges to facilitate their work, homeowners like Mr Goodwin are left wondering where the line is drawn between operational necessity and vandalism.
We understand the value you place on your home and garden.
It's a reflection of your hard work and care, and it's only fair to expect others to treat it with the same respect.
One of our previous articles even suggests that caring for your lawn could be the key to living a longer life!
If you've experienced similar issues with delivery services, we encourage you to report the incidents and seek a resolution.
It's important to stand up for your rights as a homeowner and ensure that your property is treated with the consideration it deserves.
We invite our readers to share their experiences with delivery services and any measures they've taken to protect their property. Have you had to confront a similar situation? Let us know in the comments!
This is precisely what happened to Gold Coast resident Mr Paul Goodwin, a 71-year-old who has dedicated 27 years to creating a home he can be proud of.
His commitment to his property is evident, especially in how he treats his lawn. However, his efforts were recently undermined by the very service meant to bring convenience to his doorstep.
Mr Goodwin was left frustrated and angry when he discovered that his local Australia Post rider had repeatedly driven over his front lawn, leaving unsightly track marks and damage.
The incident, which occurred during the last week of March, affected the appearance of his well-manicured grass and left muddy marks on his newly renovated driveway.
‘They've come across the lawn and just marked the top of it, so it's obvious they have driven across it while it was wet,' Mr Goodwin explained.
'The next day they've come across and just done a bloody burnout across my grass, it dug into the grass by about four inches in some parts,' he lamented.
Mr Goodwin alleges that his local Australia Post driver is behind the damage to his lawn. Image Source: Yahoo News
The situation was made worse because Mr Goodwin had to personally scrub the driveway to remove the marks, which, he claims, have not disappeared.
His next-door neighbor experienced similar disrespect to their property, although the damage was reportedly not as severe.
Mr Goodwin's bewilderment is understandable.He questioned the necessity of the postie's choice to drive over his lawn when there was ample space to navigate around the letterbox and deliver the mail without causing harm.
'They could have driven round the other side of the letterbox where there's ample room to put some mail... how hard can it be to find an alternate route and avoid this type of damage,' he said, voicing the frustration many homeowners would feel in his position.
Upon reaching out to Australia Post, Mr Goodwin was informed that the specific postie would receive feedback regarding his complaint, but no further action or compensation was offered.
An Australia Post worker responded to Mr Goodwin saying, ‘Please be aware that Australia Post is one of the few organisations that can operate motor vehicles on the footpath or nature strip.’
They continued, saying, ‘This legislation is usually included at both state and council levels. However, this does not mean that our Posties can intentionally cause damage to the nature strip area.’
Mr Goodwin reacted to this by saying, 'To do something like that is absolute vandalism and for no one to come talk to me locally, I thought they [Australia Post] would have had a better response.'
Australia Post has yet to comment further on the matter.
Source: TikTok / @mickey_mouse_bathrooms
Mr Goodwin's experience is not an isolated one. In Coffs Harbour, NSW, another resident took matters into their own hands by creating a makeshift fence out of bright orange plastic material, stretched between their mailbox and a bin, to deter posties from driving over their lawn after similar incidents of damage.
These stories raise questions about the balance between efficient mail delivery and respect for private property.
While Australia Post riders have certain privileges to facilitate their work, homeowners like Mr Goodwin are left wondering where the line is drawn between operational necessity and vandalism.
It's a reflection of your hard work and care, and it's only fair to expect others to treat it with the same respect.
One of our previous articles even suggests that caring for your lawn could be the key to living a longer life!
If you've experienced similar issues with delivery services, we encourage you to report the incidents and seek a resolution.
It's important to stand up for your rights as a homeowner and ensure that your property is treated with the consideration it deserves.
We invite our readers to share their experiences with delivery services and any measures they've taken to protect their property. Have you had to confront a similar situation? Let us know in the comments!
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