Media statements
$9 million boost for Cable Beach redevelopment
A landmark project transforming the Cable Beach Foreshore into a globally recognised waterfront precinct has received a further $9 million in funding for the next stage of works.
Published: 13 Jan 2025
Minister: Hon. Roger Cook and Hon. Don Punch
Portfolio: Premier and Regional Development - Cook Labor Government
Grants awarded to attract and retain early childhood workers
Ten regional local governments are to receive a total of $250,000 in grant funding as part of a Cook Government program to attract and retain early childhood educators in regional Western Australia.
Published: 13 Jan 2025
Minister: Hon. Sabine Winton
Portfolio: Early Childhood Education - Cook Labor Government
Affordable Airfares Program taking off again in 2025
The Cook Labor Government's Affordable Airfares Program is back for its seventh consecutive year, continuing to make travel within Western Australia more affordable for residents and visitors.
Published: 13 Jan 2025
Minister: Hon. Roger Cook and Hon. Rita Saffioti
Portfolio: Premier and Tourism - Cook Labor Government
New multi-deck car park to open at Midland Station
The New Midland Station Project will reach a major milestone next week, with the recently completed multistorey car park officially opening to commuters on Monday, 20 January.
Published: 13 Jan 2025
Minister: Hon. Rita Saffioti
Portfolio: Transport - Cook Labor Government
Major boost for Perth's walking and riding infrastructure
On the back of the recent opening of the Boorloo Bridge, active transport across the Perth metropolitan region has received another major boost with nearly $9 million being allocated to a range of projects by the State Government.
Published: 13 Jan 2025
Minister: Hon. Rita Saffioti
Portfolio: Transport - Cook Labor Government
New funding to support WA farmers' markets
Fresh funding to help Western Australian farmers' markets to grow and thrive will soon be available under a new grant program from the Cook Labor Government.
Published: 11 Jan 2025
Minister: Hon. Roger Cook and Hon. Jackie Jarvis
Portfolio: Premier and Agriculture and Food - Cook Labor Government
New contract awarded to keep children safe in the South West
The South West Aboriginal Medical Service (SWAMS) has been awarded a five-year service contract to deliver the Regional Family Support Hub in the South West, providing intensive support to families facing complex challenges and those most at risk of involvement with the child protection system.
Published: 10 Jan 2025
Minister: Hon. Sabine Winton
Portfolio: Child Protection - Cook Labor Government
Arts funding ignites creative performances across WA's regions
Western Australia's regions are set to host a variety of exciting and unique performing arts experiences including performances of puppetry, dance, theatre, singing and more, through Cook Government culture and the arts funding.
Published: 10 Jan 2025
Minister: Hon. David Templeman and Hon. Don Punch
Portfolio: Culture and the Arts and Regional Development - Cook Labor Government
Net zero one step closer with first Clean Energy Link builder named
The Cook Labor Government is continuing to secure Western Australia's clean energy future with GenusPlus awarded a $270 million contract to build the first parts of Clean Energy Link - North, which promises to unlock renewable energy resources throughout WA's south-west.
Published: 10 Jan 2025
Minister: Hon. Reece Whitby
Portfolio: Energy - Cook Labor Government
Joint media statement - Works begin on rejuvenation of Perth's epicentre of culture
Works have commenced to transform the Perth Cultural Centre precinct into a modern and vibrant hub for the arts, culture and community connection.
Published: 10 Jan 2025
Minister: Hon. Roger Cook and Hon. David Templeman
Portfolio: Premier and Culture and the Arts - Cook Labor Government
$1.9 million invested to protect communities from bushfires
The Cook Government is investing $1.9 million into helping 15 local governments across Western Australia undertake a range of bushfire mitigation strategies.
Published: 10 Jan 2025
Minister: Hon. Stephen Dawson
Portfolio: Emergency Services - Cook Labor Government
Major $30 million Cook Government boost for Kalgoorlie jobs
In a major boost to the Goldfields economy, the Cook Labor Government has today announced a civil works contract worth more than $30 million to start the construction of Stage One at Yilkari Industrial Park.
Published: 9 Jan 2025
Minister: Hon. John Carey
Portfolio: Lands - Cook Labor Government
Investment to build sustainability at Southern Rangelands stations
The Cook Government is delivering a $1 million boost to the Southern Rangelands Revitalisation Program, helping more pastoralists build stronger, sustainable businesses.
Published: 9 Jan 2025
Minister: Hon. Jackie Jarvis
Portfolio: Agriculture and Food - Cook Labor Government
EOI open to deliver support for people experiencing homelessness
The Cook Government has today released an expression of interest (EOI) seeking service providers to deliver outreach support services for people experiencing homelessness in the Perth metropolitan area.
Published: 9 Jan 2025
Minister: Hon. John Carey
Portfolio: Housing and Homelessness - Cook Labor Government
Contract awarded to deliver new Leonora Safe House
The contract to deliver a new family and domestic violence accommodation facility in Leonora has been awarded to One Tree Community Services.
Published: 8 Jan 2025
Minister: Hon. Sabine Winton
Portfolio: Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence - Cook Labor Government
Funding boosts business skills in WA's medical life sciences sector
More than $170,000 is being invested by the Cook Government to support 19 companies to hone their business and international marketing skills.
Published: 8 Jan 2025
Minister: Hon. Stephen Dawson
Portfolio: Science - Cook Labor Government
Nearly $3 million to be invested in Albany walking and cycling paths
The Albany community is set to be a big beneficiary from the next round of the State Government's WA Bicycle Network (WABN) Grants Program, with more than $2.7 million being allocated to the construction of eight projects between 2024-25 and 2027-28.
Published: 8 Jan 2025
Minister: Hon. Rita Saffioti
Portfolio: Transport - Cook Labor Government
Arts to thrive with $1.9 million in funding for cultural experiences
Western Australians can look forward to plenty of exciting arts and cultural activities including various exhibitions, performances, theatre shows, educational workshops and much more through Western Australian Government culture and the arts funding.
Published: 8 Jan 2025
Minister: Hon. David Templeman
Portfolio: Culture and the Arts - Cook Labor Government
Cook Government grants open for local conservation initiatives
The Cook Government is backing community efforts to conserve and enhance Western Australia's unique environment with $7 million for local projects.
Published: 8 Jan 2025
Minister: Hon. Jackie Jarvis, Hon. Reece Whitby and Hon. Simone McGurk
Portfolio: Agriculture and Food, Environment and Water - Cook Labor Government
Joint media statement - Perth Concert Hall redevelopment on cue to commence
The start of a new year has raised the curtain on redevelopment works that will transform Perth's historic concert hall.
Published: 7 Jan 2025
Minister: Hon. David Templeman
Portfolio: Culture and the Arts - Cook Labor Government