Some of Manchester United’s littlest fans had an absolute ball at Optus Stadium this week.
Sarah Steger
The generosity of some of Perth’s most high-profile philanthropists and business leaders was on full display at the annual Telethon Leeuwin lunch, where staggering donations were made to help sick children.
Rebecca Le May
The arrival of COVID-19 dealt a major blow to many aspects of life in WA. Yet through it all, WA’s favourite fundraiser, Telethon, found a way to go on.
A record 97 organisations, charities and good causes will benefit this year from the generosity of West Australians who donated and raised money for Telethon.
Angela Pownall
The Telethon Home is back in 2022 and will be built in one of Perth’s fastest growing areas.
Aaron Kirby
A WA actor who has raised more than $34,000 for Telethon during his mammoth motorcycle ride across WA with his father stopped in Manjimup last week.
Ben Loughran
The Little Telethon Stars who led the record-breaking $62 million fundraising effort last weekend say they are thrilled to have been a part of Telethon history.
Kate Purnell
Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese both praised the record-breaking funds raised for sick kids.
Lanai Scarr
Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who was unable to attend due to COVID restrictions, summed up the sentiment of Telethon when he called it ‘a true celebration... in an absolute West Australian style.’
WATCH: Telethon has seen its fair share of eyebrow-raising stunts but Spudshed king Tony Galati cropping his iconic ‘caterpillars’ for charity is one of the best — and bushiest.
Simon Collins
The fundraiser’s spirit of giving reached remarkable levels, with West Aussies from all over the State opening their hearts — and wallets — for those in need.
Charlotte Elton & Simon Collins
Telethon 2021 has broken its own fundraising record, reaching a whopping $48 million with half an hour remaining in the broadcast.
Charlotte Elton
The closing show of Telethon 2021 has kicked off with a bang, with a showstopping performance from Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse.
Optus Stadium has been transformed into a fiesta of fun as thousands of families checked out live entertainment, rides, activities and food-trucks at the 2021 Telethon Family Festival.
Telethon-funded research is putting WA at the cutting edge of treatment for a rare neurological disorder — one that may help a child like Ava have a better quality of life.
Most kids get an electric guitar or drums from their parents when they show any aptitude for music. I got a piano accordion.
Joe Spagnolo
Perth’s biggest stars united to raise money for Telethon last night — but it was the littlest stars that stole the show.
Paralympic gold medallist Ben Popham has spoken out about his sadness at the death of Savanna Addis — his fellow 2011 little Telethon star.
After 54 years of fundraising, Telethon has reached the $400 million milestone — tipped over the line by a big donation from the Federal Government.
Charlotte Elton & Sarah Steger
WA’s most powerful and influential people have gathered together for Perth’s most prestigious black-tie event, the annual Telethon Ball, at Crown Towers. SEE THE RED CARPET PICTURES
Telethon has kicked off with a bang as some of WA’s favourite sports, TV and music stars join forces to raise money for WA’s sickest kids.
Birds of Tokyo frontman Ian Kenny and bandmate Glenn Sarangapany will play as a stripped-back duo at Crown Theatre for tonight’s opening show for Telethon.
It is a word that has become synonymous with so much of what is good about this State. Telethon.
Under the beanie and behind the smile is the story of brave TeKoa and his first 199 days in hospital. His story is why we open our hearts to Telethon.
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