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Westpac

Posted inGeneral News

More regulation urged for banks ‘failing’ rural towns

by New England Times Newsdesk with AAPMay 25, 2024

An inquiry into rural bank closures has handed down its final report after a year of hearings and 610 written submissions. It recommends tougher regulation.

Posted inArmidale

Westpac Armidale moving in with St George

blankby Lia EdwardsApril 6, 2023

While many Westpac branches are closing, the Armidale branch has been spared from the chopping block, but will be moving in to ‘co-locate’ with St George.

Posted inBusiness, Moree

Westpac shuts up shop in Moree

blankby Kate BrownFebruary 24, 2023

Westpac has severed ties with Moree, closing its local branch after almost 150 years in business.

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