Overview

• The 26-hour charity broadcast is underway from Perth’s RAC Arena to fund medical research, equipment and programs for WA kids, airing on Seven and 7plus in WA and nationally for the first time on 7flix.
• At the Telethon Gala Ball, Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles announced a $6 million Federal Government donation, with Rio Tinto contributing $5.5 million and other major donors reported.
• Thousands attended the Telethon Family Festival, which stretched from RAC Arena to Yagan Square with free activities, performances and community stalls through Sunday afternoon.
• Community giving set a new benchmark, with grassroots fundraisers collectively raising a reported $1.5 million through school events, endurance challenges and local initiatives.
• Ronan Keating headlines the entertainment alongside Shannon Noll, Dami Im, Rob Mills, Casey Donovan and The Ten Tenors, with Ryan Daniels serving as this year’s Mr Telethon and hosting duties.