WESTPAC'S decision to keep its Robinvale branch open indefinitely has been labelled a morale boost for the community, which faced the threat of two of its three bank branches closing this year.

Member for Mildura Jade Benham announced Westpac's decision on Tuesday, stating that she believed the "remarkable" choice came from the community's advocacy and a recent visit to Robinvale from Westpac's c...