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Thursday, 2 May, 2024
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Grinning grand winners Pakenham’s keen Nova listeners were starstruck to meet popular radio duo Jase and Lauren, with hundreds lining up to shake their hands in a bid to snag the grand prize of $10,000 in their ‘Say Hey for 10K’ competition. Locals Lee and Bret McLean were one of two $1000 winners on the day, with the pair saying the money would go towards their upcoming trip to Egypt. Story page 4
Jase and Lauren with $1000 winners Lee and Bret McLean. 404595
Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS
Bank withdraws Low Dose CT, Digital X-ray, Comprehensive Ultrasound, Dental X-ray, Dexa or Bone Densitometry, Echocardiogram
to cash services for all our customers. We’ve digitally connected our brands and branches, meaning Bank of Melbourne customers can now use any Westpac branch and vice-versa for cash and cheque deposits and cash withdrawals. “This means Bank of Melbourne customers now have access to 110 branches in Victoria, and more than 500 Westpac Group branches nationally. We’ve also expanded access to fee-
free cash via our ATM network. Personal and business transaction account customers can perform fee-free ATM withdrawals at more than 1700 ATMs in Victoria, including at Precinct and ATM machines.” After the closure, the nearest branch will be located at Fountain Gate in Narre Warren, however Bank of Melbourne customers can seek Westpac Pakenham for face-to-face assistance. Continued page 5
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The Bank of Melbourne will close its Pakenham branch in August. The bank announced the closure last week, citing customers preference for online banking and with “more branches now available” as reasons behind the decision. But the bank - which is a subsidiary of Westpac - has assured customers their needs will be
fulfilled when Pakenham will cease to have a branch from Friday 16 August. A Westpac spokesperson said the decision comes from the many branches in operation and the changing landscape to online banking. “With more branches now available and more customers choosing digital banking, we’ve made the decision to close Bank of Melbourne Pakenham,” they said. “Westpac is investing in expanding access
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By Corey Everitt