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TelethonCommentsWhy WA winner of brand new car won’t keep it

Two generous people who won a car for donating to Telethon collected their new wheels on Friday, but only one drove their Hyundai out of the dealership. And there’s a very ‘Telethon’ reason why.

Matt Zis

TelethonComments‘Never won anything’: Woman celebrates Telethon car win

When Judy Evans missed a call from an unknown number, she almost didn’t call it back for fear it was just a scammer. But when she finally did, she received the news of a lifetime.

Rebecca Parish

TelethonCommentsTelethon donors more generous than ever despite tough times

Despite growing cost of living pressures, West Australians dipping into their pockets for Telethon have shown themselves to be even more generous than ever this year.

Bethany Hiatt

TELETHONTelethon 2024: Albany students raise thousands for sick kids

Three students from Yakamia Primary School showed off their charitable spirit on live television this weekend as they presented a cheque for more than $5700 to sick children at Telethon.

Melissa Sheil

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Daniel SmithCommentsPremium
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‘Team WA’ Telethon effort a huge inspiration

In my last column on these pages for the time being, it gives me great pride as a West Australian to talk about the incredible success of Telethon over the years.

Daniel Smith

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Andrew MillerComments
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Telethon a shining light in dark and turbulent times

Telethon was a much-loved event in my house growing up in the 70s and the world-leading fundraiser continues to show the innate good in people.

Andrew Miller

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EditorialComments
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Spirit of giving at heart of this great State

There’s a good reason that Telethon is the world’s most successful fundraising event of its kind. 

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TelethonCommentsBusiness and political leaders dig deep for Telethon

Australia’s corporate and political heavyweights have dug deep to drive Perth’s Telethon to a mammoth fundraising total, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese heaping praise on WA’s generosity. 

Dylan Caporn

Family funCommentsWA families soak up the best of Telethon’s street festival

West Aussie families flocked to RAC Arena on Sunday to take part in Telethon’s official street festival.

Caitlyn Rintoul

TelethonCommentsWest Aussies volunteers build cubby houses for a cause

With paintbrushes in hand and tool kits at the ready, 150 volunteers pulled off an incredible feat at the Telethon Family Festival to construct six cubby houses in just a few hours.

Caitlyn Rintoul

TelethonCommentsRecord-breaking Telethon highlights very best of the West

Australia’s biggest fundraiser for kids has broken its record in donations.

Tim Clarke

TelethonCommentsHardworking West Aussies praised as fundraisers break record

From bake sales to amazing feats of personal endurance, Telethon’s community fundraisers have hit a historic milestone, raising more than $1 million for the first time.

Claire Sadler, Dylan Caporn & Caitlyn Rintoul

WATCHVideoCommentsHeartbreaking twist as car winner reveals tragic story

The winner shared the devasting story about her baby’s passing.

Taylor Renouf

TelethonCommentsStunning home sale gives huge boost to fundraising total

This year’s spectacular Swan Valley Telethon home has sold for more than $1 million.

WATCH THE VIDEOVideoCommentsChannel 7 star forced into slime machine with boxer

Little cancer fighter Noah Johnson had the Telethon crowd in stitches when he forced Channel 7 sports presenter Adrian Barich into the slime machine with boxer Danny Green.

Taylor Renouf

SEE THE BEST PICSCamera IconAll the best pics from this year’s Telethon Family Festival

The CBD was transformed into a festival full of family fun and entertainment on Sunday.

Taylor Renouf

TELETHONCommentsCook praises incredible swimmer’s choppy Telethon fundraiser

Fresh out of the ocean and only halfway through his mammoth fundraising efforts, marathon swimmer Andy Donaldson still couldn’t help but smile.

Dylan Caporn

TELETHONCommentsPM announces $6 million donation to Telethon

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese praised West Australians’ generosity at Telethon before setting an ambitious target for fundraising as he announced a $6 million contribution from Canberra.

Dylan Caporn

TelethonCommentsIncredible story of a mother & daughter with mystery illness

Hidden behind the joy of the day she was born, was the dark discovery she carried an unknown and rare condition.

Claire Sadler

EditorialCommentsWe are incredible together

There would be few West Australians untouched, directly or indirectly, by Telethon.

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Joe SpagnoloCommentsPremium
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Why Telethon is the feel-good story of WA

I’ve always loved Telethon. In fact, it makes me a better person — even if it’s just for one weekend a year. 

Joe Spagnolo

TelethonCommentsFormer Telethon stars reflect on their time in the spotlight

It has been many years since they were crowned the little stars of Telethon, but the effect of their involvement has lasted a lifetime.

Claire Sadler

TelethonCamera IconA-listers add touch of glamour to Telethon

The Telethon Ball, Perth’s most prestigious invitation-only black-tie event, once again proved its status as a powerhouse of philanthropy and generosity on Saturday night raising a record-breaking $16.7m.

Ross McRae

TelethonCommentsA-listers get Telethon TV spectacle under way

Telethon got off to a stellar start with some of Australia’s biggest stars taking to the stage at RAC Arena for the Opening show.

Clare Rigden