The Cook Government has injected an additional $13.8 million to supercharge Western Australia's aerial firefighting fleet, with two pairs of Black Hawk helicopters operating for the next three bushfire seasons.

The Cook Government is investing $181.1 million to expand Acacia Prison, strengthening the State's custodial system to meet growing demand so all Western Australians feel secure in the community.

The biggest school of trainee firefighter recruits in more than half a century graduated from the WA Fire and Emergency Services Academy last night, bolstering the State's frontline capability this summer.

The Cook Government has awarded six local governments grants totalling $4.24 million for bushfire mitigation programs over the next three years.

New laws to modernise Western Australia's liquor licensing system have passed Parliament, cutting red tape and helping to boost the State's liquor, tourism and hospitality sectors.

The Albanese and Cook Governments have activated disaster recovery assistance for the shires of Coolgardie and Dundas after heavy rainfall and associated flooding impacted the region in October.

Some of Western Australia's best young volunteer firefighters will put their skills to the test this weekend at the 48th annual State Junior Championships.

A new world-first emergency planning tool has been added to the Emergency WA app and website to help residents and visitors prepare for emergencies this summer.

Western Australia's Emergency WA website and app will now keep residents and visitors on Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands safe and informed during cyclones and severe storms.

The Cook Government has committed $147 million to fully fund construction of a new youth detention facility in Perth.