Bar Lafayette in Perth CBD to Close After 13 Years
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.
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.
A 59-year-old Mooroobool man faces serious assault charges after being shot by police in Cairns. The incident occurred on Elphinstone St following reports of a man with a knife. Read the latest.
Perth's Il Locale pizza chain is giving diners a chance to have their January rent or mortgage paid. Enter by ordering pizza directly before 2026.
Peter Ryan, the former top cop who reformed the NSW Police Force after the Wood Royal Commission, has died. Read about his turbulent tenure and lasting legacy.
A 53-year-old man has been charged with serious assault after being shot by police in Cairns. The incident occurred on Friday night on Anderson Street. Read the full details.
WA Police have located a body believed to be missing 25-year-old FIFO worker William Carter. The Perth man vanished after being dropped at the airport on December 6.
A 60-year-old cyclist is fighting for life after a hit and run on Wanneroo Road in Westminster. The 43-year-old van driver fled but later returned and is assisting police.
A 17-year-old has been charged following a stabbing in a Northbridge carpark. The Perth teen victim was found with serious injuries. Police investigation continues.
Discover Perth's top pubs and restaurants open on December 25, 2025. From festive buffets to gourmet lunches, find the perfect stress-free Christmas feast for your family. Bookings essential.
A 12-year-old boy was allegedly threatened with a knife by a teenage e-bike rider in an Eglinton park. WA Police are investigating the shocking incident.
The families of two constables killed in the Wieambilla ambush are suing NSW and Queensland police for nervous shock, alleging negligence. They seek changes to prevent future tragedies.
A 48-year-old Greenwood man faces charges after an alleged hit-and-run on Mounts Bay Road left a 44-year-old woman with serious injuries. Police appeal for dash-cam footage.
Perth families can step into a North Pole wonderland at the Perth Convention Centre from Dec 6-24. The immersive village features Santa, rides, shows & festive attractions.
Queensland Police remove on-call allowances from Cape York officers, sparking union outrage and concerns about remote policing. Learn about the impacts.
A driver avoided a police RBT in Balga, crashed into two cars and fled. A child was taken to hospital as a precaution. Police are searching for the man.
A 16-year-old boy was hit by a police vehicle after fleeing arrest near Gordon Railway Station. The teen was treated for minor injuries as investigations continue.
WA Police launch a major summer crackdown with 40,000 overtime hours funded by a $5 million state government injection. Expect a heightened police presence across entertainment precincts and regional areas.
Crown Perth's La Vie lounge transforms into a festive pop-up bar, Miracle Bar, serving festive cocktails and canapés for a limited time. Get into the holiday spirit!
WA Police are investigating after a vehicle was found abandoned following an early morning pursuit in Gosnells. The incident occurred around 4:30am on Tuesday.
Singapore's Fragrance Group requests two-year extension to complete what would become Perth's tallest hotel tower amid construction challenges. Will the CBD project get approval?
The Meat & Wine Co unveils its new South Perth steakhouse on December 12, transforming the former Coco's location with South African-inspired design and cuisine.
Ryan Tucker faces multiple charges after a domestic violence victim was refused help at a Perth police station. The case highlights systemic failures in victim protection.
The Meat & Wine Co unveils its South African-inspired steakhouse at the former Coco's site in South Perth, opening December 12 with premium aged steaks and river views.
A police dog named Duke tracked an alleged car thief through Cairns bushland after a dramatic police pursuit. Read how the canine hero helped make the arrest.
Two men face multiple charges after a series of police pursuits across Perth's outer suburbs, where an officer's vehicle was heavily reversed into. Read the full details.
A 23-year-old man was seriously injured after his car hit a tree and burst into flames on Jon Sanders Drive in Herdsman. Police heroically pulled him from the wreck.
A 32-year-old Hamilton Hill man faces multiple charges after a dramatic police pursuit through Perth's southern suburbs ended with a crash into a parked car in Cottesloe. Read the full details.
A senior constable was hospitalised after a stolen Ford Everest T-boned an unmarked police car on the Gold Coast. Two suspects fled and stole another vehicle. Police continue their hunt.
A man in his 20s was rushed to hospital with stab wounds following a violent incident on Palm Island. Queensland Police are investigating the assault that occurred Tuesday morning.
WA Police reveal how advanced technology and data analysis have made solving homicides nearly inevitable. Learn how data scientists work alongside detectives to catch killers faster than ever.