Doonside locals fuming over Commonwealth Bank’s major move [Video]

08:59 EST 19 Nov 2024, updated 09:04 EST 19 Nov 2024

Residents have been left fuming after two of Australia’s major banks confirmed they would close its local branch without warning.

Every day, residents, small business owners and families walk into the Doonside Commonwealth Bank branch, which has served the western Sydney community for close to 60 years for their banking services.

However, that will soon end, as the doors will close on November 29.

Many say the closest branches in Blacktown and Mount Druitt are too far away. 

‘For the older people the amount of walking it takes to get to the centre’s bank is atrocious,’ one told A Current Affair.

Another added: ‘I’m a little upset that I have to go somewhere else because I’m used to this one. It’s not far away from home.’

Mr …