Thousands of people are expected to turn out today for the Kimberley's headline racing event - the Broome Cup.

The State Government has launched three next generation helicopters in a $26.7 million commitment to bolster Western Australia's emergency response.

Authorities have raided a home in Marangaroo where it is alleged an illegal game of Baccarat was underway at a makeshift casino.

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.