Heavyweight posties in the mail

Australia's postal service has increased the maximum weight for mailmen and women by 15kg in an attempt to attract more posties.

Australia Post had a weight limit of 90kg for posties because its 110cc motorcycles had a safe working limit of 130kg - that's 40kg for mail and up to 90kg for mailmen and women fully clothed.

But after talks with motorcycle manufacturer Honda it was agreed the bikes could safely carry a postie weighing 105kg.

But the posties will only carry 25kg of mail. The company denied it had staffing problems.

- REUTERS