After months of negotiation, the Bundarra Post Office will remain open for a limited time each day.

The Nationals Duty Senator for New England John Williams has been advised by Australia Post that an agreement has been reached with the licensee Mrs. Esme Garrad to open the Post Office between 9am and 10am, and 3pm to 5pm Monday to Friday from January.

These are the recognised peak times for transactions at the Bundarra Post Office.

Senator Williams said Australia Post considered several options and was glad Mrs. Garrad has agreed to  reduced hours in order to keep the post office open next year.

"This is not the total resolution because it will be a six months trial.

  If business does not pick up in this period, Mrs. Garrad cannot be expected to continue opening her doors  and operating at a loss.

   The Bundarra community, through its support of the Bundarra Post Office, will now determine its future.

   I urge them to transact as much of their business as possible there", Senator Williams said.