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Iconic Australian shoe retailer collapses, closes stores

Australian shoe retailer Betts has gone into administration, closing more than half of its stores in the process.

The retailer, which was founded in Western Australia and had 35 stores across the country, will close 20 of its stores as it looks to transition to an online only business.

Betts will close 20 of its 35-store network as it downsizes its brick-and-mortar presence. Facebook

It has been running for 134 years, and at its peak had 220 stores in Australia.

Lindsay Bainbridge from administrator Pitcher Partners said challenging market and retail conditions meant many stores were no longer profitable or sustainable.

“Australians grew up with Betts shoes, they know and love the brand, and we believe it has a strong outlook as a more streamlined operation,” administrator Lindsay Bainbridge said

WA news LIVE: Seven WA stores to close as Perth-born shoe chain calls in administrators

Anneke Brown has stepped down from her role as managing director of Western Australia’s tourism agency less than two years after she was appointed.

Brown shared the update on LinkedIn, saying it had been an “immense privilege” to work at Tourism WA alongside the “Dream Team”.

“After 25 years in the tourism industry, I was proud to bring my insights and experience to the agency, building on the significant work already underway and helping drive the vision for the visitor economy,” she said.

“It has been incredible to work with the wonderful Tourism WA Dream Team. Their passion for serving the tourism industry has led to significant achievements, with Western Australia’s tourism performance accelerating in all areas in 2025.

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