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.

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.

Racing and Gaming Minister Paul Papalia has found Crown Perth to be a suitable licensee to operate the Perth Casino.

The sharpest minds in fire management have met in Broome for the annual North Australia Fire Managers (NAFM) Forum.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Cook Government will join other states in officially recognising 31 May as Boer War Day in honour of the Western Australians who served and sacrificed their lives 126 years ago.

The Western Australian Government is calling on local small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the defence industry to join Team WA at the Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition 2025 (INDOPAC 2025).