Media Releases
New appointments to Burswood Park Board
01 August 2025
Respected former Western Australian Government Minister Bill Johnston and Town of Victoria Park Mayor Karen Vernon have been appointed to the Burswood Park Board, which manages the 53-hectare parkland on the banks of the Swan River.
WA bushfire technology saving lives at home and in Canada
29 July 2025
Life-saving technology developed in Western Australia and funded by the State Government is being rolled out in Canada following the recent deadly wildfires.
$3.3 million invested to protect communities from bushfires
10 July 2025
The Cook Labor Government has awarded 28 local governments more than $3.3 million to undertake vital bushfire mitigation work to protect Western Australia's communities and environment from the risk of bushfires.
Starting gates fly open for upgrades to regional racecourses in WA
08 July 2025
Work is already underway at the Geraldton Turf Club as part of the State Government's election commitment to invest $25.2 million to upgrade regional racecourses and support Western Australia's racing industry in the regions.
Casino licensee found suitable by Racing and Gaming Minister
08 July 2025
Racing and Gaming Minister Paul Papalia has found Crown Perth to be a suitable licensee to operate the Perth Casino.
Think tank to tackle bushfire safety across Australia's tropical north
02 July 2025
The sharpest minds in fire management have met in Broome for the annual North Australia Fire Managers (NAFM) Forum.
Banned Drinkers Register to be permanent as part of WA liquor law reforms
01 July 2025
The Banned Drinkers Register (BDR) will be made permanent under liquor law reforms that have been introduced into the Western Australian Parliament, after it was found to have had a positive impact.
UK defence mission to power WA's economy into the future
22 June 2025
Premier Roger Cook and Defence Industries Minister Paul Papalia are travelling to the United Kingdom for strategic talks about Western Australia's internationally sought-after defence sector.
Budget to build safer and strong Western Australian communities
19 June 2025
Western Australia will be safer than ever before under the Cook Labor Government, with the 2025-26 State Budget investing in a range of initiatives and delivering key election commitments that will protect WA's growing community.
King honours extraordinary WA emergency services leaders
09 June 2025
Six Western Australian fire and emergency services personnel have been recognised on the King's Birthday Honours List today for their outstanding service and commitment to their roles.