Media Releases
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.
Boer War Day acknowledges the sacrifices of WA veterans
31 May 2025
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.
WA defence industry enterprises invited to join INDOPAC 2025
23 May 2025
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).
Wear Orange Wednesday to show support for SES
20 May 2025
Western Australians are being encouraged to wear a splash of orange tomorrow to celebrate the hard work and dedication of the 1,874 State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers from Kununurra to Esperance
Fire and emergency services awards recognise heroes
19 May 2025
Brigade volunteers who battled a bushfire that burned for 34 days in difficult terrain and crews that travelled 130 kilometres alongside Pilbara flood waters to rescue stranded motorists during a cyclone are among the finalists for the 2025 Western Australian Fire and Emergency Services (WAFES) Awa
Once-in-a-generation event to commemorate WA's last WWII POW
08 May 2025
Western Australians will witness a rarely seen event in the city centre this Saturday as part of the State Funeral Service to honour Arthur Leggett - WA's oldest and last surviving World War II Prisoner of War.