Media Releases

State-wide regional crime crackdown launched in Geraldton

19 November 2024

As part of a summer crime strategy, Western Australian Police will be boosting operational resources right across country WA starting with Geraldton.

EOIs open to defence and space industry to attend Avalon 2025

12 November 2024

The WA Government is inviting small to medium enterprises from the defence and space sectors to submit an expression of interest to attend Avalon 2025 as either a Co-exhibitor or Rover.

Gun dealer buyback to remove thousands of additional weapons

07 November 2024

The Cook Government today announced it will pay licensed gun dealers in Western Australia for surrendered stock ahead of the nation's toughest firearm laws coming into effect.

RAAFA's Andrew Russell Veteran Living program set to take-off

30 October 2024

The Cook Government has today announced a $5 million Lotterywest grant to support the construction of emergency accommodation for veterans at risk of homelessness as part of the Royal Australian Air Force Association Western Australia (RAAFA WA) branch's Andrew Russell Veteran Living (ARVL) program.

Final charity rugby match played for fallen WA Police officers

30 October 2024

Western Australian Police Minister Paul Papalia and Police Commissioner Col Blanch joined the loved ones of four fallen police officers for a historic commemorative rugby game at the weekend.

Perth comes to life with free, family-friendly events this summer

27 October 2024

Burswood Park will come alive this summer with four major cultural events that are family friendly and free.

New road safety measures for probationary drivers to save lives

27 October 2024

Red P-Plate drivers will be limited to carrying only one passenger in their vehicles at all times as part of new rules being introduced by the Cook Labor Government to reduce death and serious injury on Western Australian roads.

Tough new sex offender monitoring laws to come into effect

24 October 2024

Hardened new laws enabling the Western Australian Police Force to better monitor and manage known sex offenders in the community have passed Parliament.

New WA police jet will significantly enhance regional response

10 October 2024

The Cook Government has committed $15.8 million in funding over the next four years for a new WA Police jet and to upgrade existing air assets.

Country's biggest regional slot race to boost Kalgoorlie tourism

05 October 2024

Tourism and horse racing operators in the Goldfields will benefit from a $1.5 million Cook Government commitment to establish a significant new sporting drawcard as part of the annual Kalgoorlie Race Round.