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28 June, 2026
Is regional banking on its last legs?
REGIONAL banking services continue to decline across Australia, with branch closures and reduced opening hours creating challenges for customers who rely on face-to-face banking. In Ararat, the local ANZ branch, the only remaining ANZ branch between Ballarat and Horsham, is currently open just two days a week, making it more difficult for some residents, particularly those who are not comfortable with online banking, to access services.
With a small team of staff and reduced opening days, Ararat's ANZ bank may be the first domino to fall.
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