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When most people think of newspaper delivery, a picture of a kid on a bike balancing a large canvas bag atop his shoulder often comes to mind. But those days are pretty much gone. Newspaper couriers often start their days at one in the morning -- it’s when the papers are delivered to their doors. In 2012, half of all couriers earned less than $12.23 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But those specifically delivering newspapers made less than this, earning a median wage of $11.48 an hour. But newspaper delivery isn’t necessarily a 40-hour-per-week job. As of 2012, the trend for newspapers is to pay by route at a rate of anywhere from $400 to $500 per month. The Age Live: Road to Rio 2016. Watch highlights from our latest subscriber-exclusive event, The Age Live: Road to Rio 2016, where sports reporters Greg Baum and Samantha Lane delivered first-hand insights before they left for Rio to cover the Olympics. The event was hosted by sports editor Chloe Saltau. Unpredictable Weather: Just like the mail, snow, sleet, and rain cannot stop the newspaper delivery person; your child will be facing adverse weather conditions, and might need to be driven when the weather gets too fierce. Early Morning Hours: Newspapers have to arrive early, many times by 5:00 in the morning. Keep in mind, your child will have to prepare the papers first, which means they might have to be up as early as 2:00 AM to get the papers out on time. Collecting Money: Some paper routes include collections, and it can be intimidating for some children to ask strangers for money. Other Statutes Applicable to Newspaper Carriers. Minimum age/ working hours: Newspaper carriers must be at least 11 years old to distribute or sell newspapers. Any minor under 16 years of age is permitted to work before 5 a.m. or after 8 p.m. (including weekends). Just verify this with current law. Become a The Age member today. Join today and you can easily save your favourite articles, join in the conversation and comment, plus select which news your want direct to your inbox. Create your account now!  Punctuality: Paper routes depend on punctuality of the paper delivery. Your child will learn to deliver the papers by a specified time each morning. Collecting Money: If your child’s route includes collections, asking for payment is a great money skill to master. Note: this newspaper carrier exclusion does not include distributors (people who deliver the newspapers to a point for subsequent delivery or distribution (pick-up for delivery by newspaper carriers)). Unemployment compensation is payable only to employees. expired [VIC] The Age Newspaper Delivered Thu-Sun, 52 Weeks for $52. First post, be brutal. The Age are at it again, this time for Domain subscribers. Get the newspaper home delivered 4 days a week (Thursdays - Sundays) for 52 weeks, for $52. That's $1 a week, or 25c per newspaper on average. Existing subscribers ineligible. Create your account now! Join today and you can easily save your favourite articles, join in the conversation and comment, plus select which news your want direct to your inbox. Create your account now!
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