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Sezen Bakan

‘Devastating’ branch closures in dozens of towns across Australia, as bank profits rise

Westpac is closing dozens of branches in rural areas, causing major inconvenience for country residents. Photo: AAP/Getty/TND

Regional towns have lost more than 200 bank branches over the past two years, leaving local communities in the lurch.

Westpac will close its branch in Western Australian mining town Tom Price on December 16.

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