<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A last-ditch campaign is being staged in western Tasmania to save the region's last bank.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>In July, Bendigo Bank announced it was shutting its Queenstown branch and ATM, along with nine others across the nation, saying the move was a "last resort".</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>From September 26, when the Queenstown branch shuts its doors for the final time, residents in Tasmania's west will be left with a 150km trip to Burnie if they want to visit a physical bank.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>LIVE UPDATES:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/porepunkah-victoria-police-shooting-live-updates-latest-news-headlines-august-27/5ee3d7e6-9199-4943-b773-97824e918a23" target="_blank"><strong><span>Police search rural Victoria for alleged cop killer</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Queenstown will be left with basic banking services through Australia Post's Bank@Post service. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The town also has one other ATM, which charges fees.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Since the announcement, the community has held a campaign urging Bendigo Bank to reconsider the move.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/campaign-to-save-last-bank-in-western-tasmania/695bec61-6ac7-4651-b217-2415f5709e4b" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Campaigners want the federal government to intervene and halt the closure.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Last Thursday, local residents and businesses held a day of action to highlight the impact on the area's economy.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The community has the backing of local federal MP for Braddon Ann Urquhart, and state MPs Gavin Pearce and Anita Dow.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/bendigo-bank-shuts-down-10-branches-in-victoria-queensland-tasmania/7aee57c8-3eec-40ce-8b23-826d49986ba4" rel="" target="_blank" title="Regional towns to lose last physical bank as Bendigo Bank shuts 10 branches"><strong><span>Regional towns to lose last physical bank as Bendigo Bank shuts 10 branches</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A spokesperson for Bendigo Bank told 9news.com.au the decision to close the bank was a "difficult" but essential decision.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Following a review of evolving customer preferences, a reduction in business activity and an increase in costs, the bank has made the difficult decision to close the Queenstown branch located at 33 Orr St, Queenstown. The Bank apologises for any inconvenience," they said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Bendigo Bank is proud of its regional heritage and operates Australia's second largest regional branch network.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"To preserve our ability to continue delivering for our customers and communities, we must ensure our branches are adequately supported and resourced."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/how-to-follow-9news-digital/29855bb1-ad3d-4c38-bc25-3cb52af1216f" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>DOWNLOAD THE 9NEWS APP</span></em></strong></a><strong><em><span>: Stay across all the latest in breaking news, sport, politics and the weather via our news app and get notifications sent straight to your smartphone. 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