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Mr McGowan, who rose to the rank of Lieutenant in the Royal Australian Navy before entering politics, will skipper the private crossing to Rotto, where the guests will settle in for a classic pub lunch accompanied by premium WA wines and cold beers.

TelethonWhat Mark McGowan is offering up for Telethon Ball Auction

Ever wondered how Mark McGowan is navigating life after politics?

Caitlin Vinci

9-year-old Xavier Summers showing off his muscles with Ben Luckens, Director of Lifes Peachy Fit Byford during the 24hr workout for Telethon.

TelethonPerth gym muscles up for 24hr challenge for sick kids

An extraordinary display of community grit and heart took over Byford as a local gym pushed through a gruelling 24-hour marathon workout.

Caitlin Vinci

Maxi Catania was just three when she started undergoing chemotherapy, but the young star has maintained a brave face throughout the horrifying journey.

TelethonResearch giving families fighting childhood cancer new hope

A four-year-old girl has already lived two lives, ‘a life before and a life after’, according to her mother who had to watch her fight to be alive every day for nine months, with nothing but hope to hold onto.

Caitlin Vinci

Kids like Maxi endure the worst at such a young age, and their boundless bravery makes Telethon all the more special.

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Kids’ boundless bravery makes Telethon even more special 

The bravery and bubbly resilience of these kids in the face of such massive adversity is nothing short of incredible.

Caitlin Vinci

Sophia Briggs, 2024 LTS Charlee Hosking, Rachel Harris and Phoebe Carter.

TelethonWA’s top cheerleaders perform to raise money for sick kids

In a powerful display of togetherness, two of WA’s most talented cheerleading groups will take to the Telethon stage with all-abilites athletes for the very first time this weekend.

Caitlin Vinci

GEN Little Telethon Star Izzy Miller with Sodexo workers Mary Tabique, Asher Wright and Bree Lamonica who are all donning capes and tiara’s.

TelethonWA workers don tiaras and capes in bid to help sick kids

From the Goldfields to the Pilbara, resource sector workers across WA are trading in their hard hats for tiaras and capes this October after being inspired by the State’s very own little tiara Princess.

Caitlin Vinci

Kane Cornes recovers from the Perth Running Festival marathon at Crown Towers on Monday ahead of Thursday’s Rottnest Run marathon for Telethon.

TelethonKane Cornes preps for second marathon in five day stretch

7NEWS sports commentator and former Port Adelaide star Kane Cornes is facing one of his biggest physical challenges yet; two marathons in five days, all in the name of Telethon.

Jessica Evensen

11-year-old Oli Roberts (r) and his family see snow for the first time in Mount Hotham thanks to Telethon and the Make-A-Wish foundation. Justine Roberts

Telethon‘Trip of a lifetime’ for Perth boy after cancer battle

Blood test results pointed to a deadly reality, throwing the family into a frantic race against time.

Caitlin Vinci

Thousands watched or competed in Sunday's Perth Running Festival.

SEE THE PICSCamera IconThousands lace up for epic Perth Running Festival

As many as 18,750 professional and amateur runners pounded the pavement on Sunday morning for the annual Perth Running Festival, with up to 57 countries represented.

Zach Margolius

Former AFL player and Channel 7 commentator Kane Cornes after finishing the Perth Running Festival marathon.

TelethonCornes runs alongside 18,750 for Perth Running Festival

AFL legend and broadcaster Kane Cornes has completed the first of his two marathons this week, as he set a blistering pace alongside more than 18,750 runners at the Perth Running Festival.

Oliver Lane

Lilly Box (6) with Ebony Stevenson (16), a former Rebound WA Wiz Kid and now WAIS Young Athlete of the year and youngest Team Australian Commonwealth Games athlete, at Lords in Subiaco, Perth.

TelethonYoung girl finds her spark thanks to team sport

When Lilly was three years old, she began asking her grandmother the kind of questions that break a heart in two.

Caitlin Vinci

Acrobatch performers, Isaac Salter (being stood on), Jessica Smart and Simon Wood (on top), with Telethon child Paige McKay, outside RAC Arena in Perth.

TelethonWA’s biggest and most beloved free Family Festival is back

Stretching all the way from RAC Arena to Yagan Square, the massive free community celebration will bring non-stop excitement, carnival thrills and star-studded fun.

Caitlin Vinci

Fat Cat with telethon kids Olivia Street (7) and Paige McKay (8).

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Kids are the real stars of Telethon

By this time next week, we will be in the midst of our most inspiring weekend of the year.

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Kane Cornes in the call room on Sunday during Telethon 2025.

TELETHONKane Cornes’ mammoth Telethon double marathon effort

AFL legend and broadcaster Kane Cornes will embark on a gruelling challenge all in the name of raising money for Telethon.

Oliver Lane

Di and Al Bruce at Steps of Hope: Busselton Jetty Telethon Giving Day.

TELETHONPremiumSteps of Hope reaches $10,000 fundraising goal

The wet weather didn’t dampen spirits at the Busselton Jetty with walkers turning out for an inaugural walk in support of Telethon. 

Madelin Hayes

Tickets to see Harry Styles in Melbourne, a chance to watch cricket’s 150th Anniversary Test match and a luxury holiday are just some of the once-in-a-lifetime opportunities that will go under the hammer.

TelethonVideoREVEALED: Extraordinary gifts under the hammer for Telethon

Tickets to see Harry Styles in Melbourne, a chance to watch cricket’s 150th Anniversary Test match and a luxury holiday are just some of the once-in-a-lifetime opportunities that will go under the hammer.

Caitlin Vinci

Lizzie Aung with her children Gracie-Ella (2), Shayne (11) and Ezraine (9).

TelethonBrave Ezraine shares his story to help kids’ dementia cause

Just over three years ago, Ezraine Aung was an intelligent, active five-year-old who loved cars and playing with his older brother before one day he was shockingly diagnosed with childhood dementia.

Angela Pownall

Morgan Evans will perform at Telethon.

TelethonCountry music superstar Morgan Evans to grace Telethon stage

With more than 800 million streams, an ARIA Award and a life in Nashville as a country superstar, it’s incredible to think soon-to-be Telethon performer Morgan Evans came to country music by accident. 

Ben O'Shea

The Aviation Rescue and Firefighting team will push their physical endurance to the absolute limit at this year’s Telethon Family Festival.

TelethonPerth firefighters take on brutal 24hr Telethon challenge

Inside Perth Airport’s fire station, a group of local heroes are preparing to trade high-stakes airfield rescues for a relentless test of human spirit.

Caitlin Vinci

Luke Hodge, Premiership Cup ambassador, poses for a photo with the cup during the AFL Finals.

TELETHONAFL commentator set for Rotto fundraising skydive

Channel Seven AFL commentator Luke Hodge would do anything to support Telethon and he’ll prove it next Thursday when he leaps out of a plane at 10,000-plus feet above Rottnest Island.

Glen Quartermain

Ken and Elle Ross with kids Thomas and Finn at home in West Swan.

TelethonPremiumTelethon-funded study could change medical care for premmies

Lifelong health problems suffered by premature babies could be prevented or reduced by ground-breaking WA research that could revolutionise treatment in neonatal intensive care units worldwide. 

Angela Pownall

Isla Wagstaff and mum Ashleigh Evans visit Fiona Stanley Hospital’s dedicated paediatric ultrasound suite, funded by Telethon and MinRes, is now complete. Lead Sonographer Marilyn Zelesco Stuart Quinn

TelethonNew Perth paediatric facility game-changer for scared kids

The bright new sanctuary features walls decorated with painted wombats, kangaroos, and native birds, a bright green chair, and rainbow curtains designed to immediately put young patients at ease.

Caitlin Vinci

AFLW West Coast Eagles defender Georgie Cleaver and Fat Cat with telethon kids Paige McKay (8) and Olivia Street (7).

TelethonGolfers battle to win $500k for youth mental health

A $500,000 hole-in-one prize is up for grabs at Wembley Golf Course this weekend as golfers swing into action to raise money for youth mental health research.

Sophie Gannon

Maryanne Lazarides, Emily Houston, 10, Izzy Miller, 6, Paige McIllree, 9, and Scott Guerini with Fat Cat at the Busselton Jetty.

Steps of hopePremiumWalk the Busselton Jetty for WA’s sick kids this weekend

Thousands of steps will be taken for a good cause this weekend when the Busselton Jetty hosts the inaugural Steps of Hope Telethon Giving Day. 

Madelin Hayes