Seven world-class vehicles have been officially handed over to career and volunteer emergency services personnel in Perth's north-east ahead of the high threat period.

Western Australia's leadership in disaster recovery and preparedness has been recognised at the 2025 Resilient Australia State Awards, with five initiatives honoured including three taking out top category prizes.

The Cook Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BlueForge Alliance Australia Limited (BFAA), marking an international alliance that will help grow Western Australia's defence workforce capability.

Disaster recovery assistance has been activated for the Shire of Jerramungup after significant rainfall and flash flooding impacted the region in July.

Western Australia's leading defence and maritime innovators will showcase at the 14th Indo Pacific Sea Power Conference and International Maritime Exposition (INDOPAC 2025) in Sydney over the next two days.

The Cook Government's Defence and Research Teaming (DaRT) grant is now open, offering up to $200,000 for bold research ideas that tackle real-world challenges in the defence sector.

The Cook Government is delivering on its election commitment to support veterans and their families through the new 2025-26 Veterans Facilities Fund (VFF).

The Cook Government is supporting Western Australia's world-class defence businesses to enter AUKUS supply chains through the launch of the AUKUS SME Readiness Fund.

A dedicated aerial firefighting fleet has been mobilised to protect communities and multibillion-dollar grain crops in regional Western Australia as harvests begin and fire risk is heightened.

The Cook Government has enhanced emergency response in the Lower South West with a new $4.8 million Margaret River Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service (VFRS) station and five new appliances for volunteers.