Highs & Lows Claremont store closes after 18 years
Beloved Perth streetwear retailer Highs & Lows has suddenly shut its Claremont store on Bay View Terrace. The closure marks the end of an 18-year chapter for the local community. Read more.
Beloved Perth streetwear retailer Highs & Lows has suddenly shut its Claremont store on Bay View Terrace. The closure marks the end of an 18-year chapter for the local community. Read more.
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Perth's beloved Bar Lafayette has closed its doors for good after 13 years. Owner Brendon Sim shares a heartfelt farewell as patrons celebrate the venue's final night. Read more about the end of an era.
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Perth's award-winning Bar Lafayette is closing its doors for good this Friday, 18 December 2025. Owner Brendon Sim reflects on 13 years of cocktails and community in the CBD.