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Westpac profits soar as economy strengthens

A positive economic outlook has helped Westpac lift its first-half earnings but it is still taking a cautious stance on the months ahead.

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Westpac says a lift in profit for the first half of 2020/21 is "promising".

Dollarmites binned as long-running banking program set to be pulled from schools

The 50-year-old primary school program is exposing ‘vulnerable consumers’ to ‘sophisticated’ marketing tactics, the Queensland government says.

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The Queensland government will cease the Dollarmites programs in schools. File image.

Westpac says first-half earnings will be lower by $282 MILLION after compensating customers

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Westpac's first-half earnings will be lower by $282 million, mostly due to compensating customers.

Commonwealth Bank customers struck by major issue affecting debit and credit cards

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Commonwealth bank internet users have been left frustrated after experiencing a glitch.

New report reveals when Australia’s economy recovery from COVID-19 will be complete

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The NAB's quarterly business survey shows economic improvement is broad-based in most industries.

ANZ to close MORE bank branches in NSW, Victoria and WA, affecting dozens of staff

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File image of a customer using an ANZ ATM in Sydney.
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